Crime, Police + Courts
Dave Cawley
Wrongful death lawsuit in murder of Susan Powell’s sons continues
Testimony continues in the wrongful death lawsuit involving Susan Powell's sons, more than ten years after the West Valley City woman disappeared.7 years ago
Paul Nelson
Site of Mackenzie Lueck murder up for sale… described as what?
The home that police say hosted the murder of a University of Utah student, Mackenzie Lueck, is back on the housing market.7 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Young kids in Utah wont be prosecuted for most crimes under a new bill
Young kids in Utah, 11-years-old and younger, would not be prosecuted for most crimes under a new bill that recently passed a Utah House committee.7 years ago
John Wojcik
E-scooter bill would ban user lawsuits
Utah lawmakers are considering a proposed bill that would prevent E-scooter users from suing if injured while riding. They say it's aimed at protecting local governments and schools.7 years ago
Cami Mondeaux
Brothers charged with hate crime in attack on black missionary
Police charged two brothers with a hate crime after being accused of an attack on a black missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.7 years ago
Dave Cawley
Parents of Susan Powell endure day of graphic court testimony
The parents of missing mother Susan Powell walked out of a courtroom on Tuesday as attorneys recited the testimony of the graphic deaths of their grandsons.7 years ago
Kelli Pierce
People across the country are helping an elderly Utah woman buy a house
NORTHERN UTAH – Jeremi Harnack never expected to be working as a cashier at age 69. But then her husband lost their life savings in a series of Nigerian and romance scams he hid from her. Harnack’s husband never apologized for what happened, so the longtime housewife and mom says she divorced him and got […]7 years ago
ZEKE MILLER, JILL COLVIN and MICHAEL TARM Associated Press
Trump commutes Blagojevich sentence, pardons others
President Donald Trump has commuted the 14-year prison sentence of former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich.7 years ago
DAVID CRARY AP National Writer
Boy Scouts file for bankruptcy due to sex-abuse lawsuits
The Boy Scouts of America has filed for bankruptcy protection as it faces a barrage of new sex-abuse lawsuits.7 years ago
Paul Nelson
West Valley man accused of slashing wife’s throat, almost killing her
A man is booked into jail after reportedly taking a knife to his wife’s throat while she was driving and their baby was in the car with them.7 years ago
Mark Jackson
West Haven ramping up volunteer police program
West Haven currently does not have its own police force. So city officials are partnering with a volunteer program at the Weber County Sheriff's Office.7 years ago
Saige Miller
Investigators: Salt Lake officers justified in shooting
Salt Lake County District Attorney has found 15 law enforcement officers were justified in a shooting in April 2019.7 years ago
Saige Miller
Man crashes vehicle into Layton business
A car crashed into a Layton business early Sunday morning on a suspected DUI.7 years ago
Simone Seikaly
Justice department says Utah State University failed to respond appropriately to sex assault reports
Utah State University failed to respond appropriately to sexual assault allegations made by students, according to a review by the Department of Justice.7 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Herriman Police remember fallen K9 Hondo
HERRIMAN – Herriman Police held back tears as they remembered Hondo, an elite K9 who was killed while trying to chase down a murder suspect in downtown Salt Lake City. US Marshalls had asked Herriman Police Sgt. Ben Ricks and his partner, Hondo, to help catch 41-year-old Brian Filion, who was wanted for murder in […]7 years ago
Paul Nelson
Officers fire 196 shots, DA says South Salt Lake shooting justified
SALT LAKE CITY – The public is getting one final look into the deadly officer-involved shooting which ended in a deluge of gunfire from more than a dozen officers last April. The District Attorney is explaining why the use of deadly force was justified, in his opinion. Prosecutors say police fired 196 rounds when they […]7 years ago
Paul Nelson
Police request attack on black missionary be prosecuted as a hate crime
PAYSON – Investigators say they’re still trying to find more people accused of attacking a black missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Two people are in custody, and officers are explaining why it took weeks for those arrests to happen. Police say they had always considered Sebastian West as a […]7 years ago
Heather Kelly
80-year-old woman saved from 30-thousand dollar shipping scam
The package didn't feel right. It was too bulky. Plus the magazines were out of date.7 years ago
John Wojcik
Hate crime not ruled out in attack on missionary
Investigators are considering whether a recent assault on a black missionary is a hate crime. Two have already been arrested, but police believe as many as six people participated.7 years ago
John Wojcik
Fugitive, K9 officer killed in officer involved shooting
A fugitive was killed overnight in Salt Lake City as he fled officers and displayed a weapon. This is the second officer involved shooting this week.7 years ago
TERRY SPENCER Associated Press
In 2 years, Florida ‘red flag’ law removes hundreds of guns
A Florida red flag law that allows judges to bar anyone deemed dangerous from possessing firearms has been used 3,500 times since its enactment after a 2018 high school massacre. But the law is being applied unevenly around the state.7 years ago
Paul Nelson
Police hope video will help them solve a hit and run in Salt Lake City
- Salt Lake Police are trying to track down an alleged hit and run driver that has been evading them for weeks. They hope a newly released dash-cam video will convince other witnesses or the driver to come forward.7 years ago
Madeleine Porter
Hello, young lovers! FBI warns of online dating scams
Many people turn to online dating sites to meet someone special. But instead of finding true love, you may find yourself the victim of scams.7 years ago
