Crime, Police + Courts
Colby Walker and Cami Mondeaux
Feds sue state of Utah, claim top public safety officials misused grant money
The federal government sued the state of Utah and a number of the state's top public safety officials, alleging misuse of millions in grant money.6 years ago
Ryan Meeks
Update: Aston Martin estimated to be traveling over 100 mph meets fatal end
A fatal crash involving a white Aston Martin traveling at a high rate of speed closed down SR-201 for over three hours Saturday.6 years ago
Curt Gresseth
Live Mic: Coronavirus in the court system
A Utah judge explains how the court system works during coronavirus pandemic.6 years ago
Paul Nelson
Salt Lake County DA warning people of COVID-19 stimulus scams
SALT LAKE COUNTY – Prosecutors are trying to warn everyone about a new crop of COVID-19 stimulus scams popping up all over the country. They’re hoping to keep Utahns from falling victim like people in other states have. Investigators say a lot of people still have many questions about when they’ll get their money from […]6 years ago
Curt Gresseth
Dave & Dujanovic: Sheriff talks about coronavirus in Salt Lake County jails
Coronavirus is inside Salt Lake County jails. Salt Lake County Sheriff Rosie Rivera said the jails are prepared to handle coronavirus cases.6 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Scammers target immigrant and refugee businesses seeking COVID-19 aid
Scammers target immigrant and refugee-owned businesses seeking COVID-19 relief.6 years ago
Heather Kelly
Coronavirus enters Salt Lake County jails
Four jail officers and a civilian employee in the Oxbow location, plus two more civilian employees in the Metro jail, test positive for coronavirus.6 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Kaysville Police change how they handle calls because of COVID-19
KAYSVILLE, Utah – The Kaysville Police Department is changing how they handle calls because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Officer Alexis Benson says they’re answering as many calls as they can by telephone. “We just hope people understand that if someone in the Kaysville Police Department were to get the virus, it could cause many of […]6 years ago
KSL News Staff
Finding Peace in the Storm: a conversation with Elder J. Devn Cornish
health care professionals and local leaders discuss the evolving and improving mental health care conversation and finding peace in the storm6 years ago
Paul Nelson
FBI warns of coronavirus scams in Utah
The FBI is warning about these Coronavirus scams in Utah as fraudsters are making the rounds, preying on fears of the virus.6 years ago
Curt Gresseth
Dave & Dujanovic: Nonviolent inmates released for public safety
Salt Lake County District Attorney Sim Gill is releasing non-violent inmates to frees up jail beds for the worst offenders.6 years ago
Curt Gresseth
Live Mic: Coronavirus scams are out there — so beware
Coronavirus scams are circulating. The U.S. attorney for Utah warns listeners to be on the lookout for COVID-19 scams, and to aid seniors who are at high risk of becoming victims.7 years ago
Ryan Meeks
Update: Man dead in Taylorsville after officer-involved shooting
An officer-involved shooting leaves one man dead in Taylorsville after a foot chase early this morning that ended in a back yard.7 years ago
Jeremy Herb, CNN
Despite concern from Utah Sen. Mike Lee, Senate approves short-term extension of surveillance powers
The US Senate passed a temporary extension to federal surveillance provisions with a guarantee that concerns of UT. Sen. Mike Lee will be addressed later.7 years ago
Ryan Meeks
Price gouging incidents reported in Utah amid COVID-19 outbreak
The Utah Attorney General's Office posted to their Facebook that there have been reports of price gouging on items that are limited supplies in stores.7 years ago
Paul Nelson
Police investigating two unsolved shootings in Utah
Two shootings in Utah leave officers with unanswered questions and unresolved cases.7 years ago
Curt Gresseth
Live Mic: Stewart, Lee on opposite sides of surveillance reform bill
Utah Republican Sens. Mike Lee and Chris Stewart find themselves on opposites sides of surveillance reform bill.7 years ago
ASSOCIATED PRESS
Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones arrested for DWI in Texas
Authorities in Texas say conspiracy theorist Alex Jones was arrested in Texas on a misdemeanor charge of driving while intoxicated.7 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Utah one step closer to getting rid of cash bail for some crimes
SALT LAKE CITY – Utah is one step closer to getting rid of cash bail for people arrested for some low level crimes. While the idea has many supporters, it also has its critics. In a bill gaining ground in the Utah legislature, counties would set up “pretrial services programs” to figure out what to […]7 years ago
AMY GUTHRIE Associated Press
Protests on International Women’s Day call for justice
Women around the world marked International Women's Day with massive protests against gender violence, inequality and exploitation.7 years ago
Ryan Meeks
Police searching for suspected carjackers who couldn’t drive stick shift
A 20-year-old male was the victim of an attempted carjacking, the suspected carjackers did not know how to drive a stick shift.7 years ago
REBECCA BOONE Associated Press
Lori Vallow Daybell’s bond reduces to $1 million in Idaho
Lori Vallow Daybell, mother of two missing children in Idaho, jail bond was reduced to $1 million by a judge in Idaho.7 years ago
Heather Kelly
Kaysville police tell the public: Cops need toilet paper, too!
In the meantime, if you are male and plan to visit the Kaysville City Police Department, you may need to bring your own toilet paper.7 years ago