Crime, Police + Courts
Heather Peterson
Prevention and enforcement: Salt Lake County Sheriff touts successes in curbing gang activity
The Salt Lake County Sheriff’s Office touted successes in gang enforcement during the 36th annual Utah Gang Conference this week at the Utah Cultural Celebration Center in West Valley City.29 days ago
Pat Reavy, KSL
State rests in Tyler Robinson preliminary hearing
Tyler Robinson's preliminary hearing continues with evidence including video interviews and messages.29 days ago
Kennedy Camarena, KSL
Utah revokes Springville’s Provo Canyon School license
Provo Canyon School's Springville campus license has been revoked by the state of Utah after several recent and years-old allegations of abuse.1 month ago
Pat Reavy, KSL
Was Charlie Kirk targeted for politics, religion or both? Debate shapes Day 2 of Robinson hearing
The second day of Tyler Robinson's preliminary hearing on his charge of capital murder in the death of Charlie Kirk begins Tuesday morning.1 month ago
Hannah Schoenbaum and Matthew Brown, Associated Press
Former officer describes finding a ‘sniper pad’ on nearby rooftop after Charlie Kirk assassination
A former campus police officer testified Monday that he found an apparent “sniper pad” on a rooftop near where Charlie Kirk was assassinated, as prosecutors sought to convince a state judge they have enough evidence to put a Utah man on trial for murder.1 month ago
Eric Cabrera
Venezuelan advocates in Utah push for TPS after Supreme Court ruling, earthquakes
The Venezuelan Alliance of Utah wants federal officials to grant Venezuelans an 18-month TPS designation, arguing that returning people to Venezuela is not safe.1 month ago
Pat Reavy, KSL
Videos, autopsy report submitted at Robinson prelim despite flurry of hearsay objections
Three videos of Charlie Kirk being shot, each taken from a different angle, were submitted as evidence in 4th District Court on Monday during day one of murder suspect, Tyler Robinson's, preliminary hearing.1 month ago
Pat Reavy, KSL
Unlicensed contractor previously convicted faces new charges
A South Jordan man who served time in the Utah State Prison for defrauding clients who paid for kitchen remodels is accused of defrauding a woman who hired the contractor to build a water feature.1 month ago
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL
Appeals court allows Utah journalist’s lawsuit against the Legislature to move forward in part
A federal appeals court allowed parts of a lawsuit filed by an independent journalist against the Utah Legislature to move forward after a lower court dismissed the case last fall.1 month ago
Pat Reavy, KSL
Tyler Robinson’s appeal request denied by Utah Supreme Court
The Utah Supreme Court has denied Tyler Robinson's request to hear his appeal regarding cameras in the courtroom.1 month ago
Pat Reavy, KSL
Convicted murderer Kouri Richins seeks new trial
Kouri Richins has requested a new trial "due to irregularities in the trial proceedings and cumulative error. She was convicted of killing her husband on March 4, and sentenced to life in prison in May.1 month ago
Carter Williams, KSL
Salt Lake City police investigate deaths of peafowl, as residents push for charges
Residents of a Salt Lake City neighborhood are pushing for charges of a man they say has intentionally killed wild peafowls that serve as the area's mascot.1 month ago
Bryanna Willis
Utah leaders react to Supreme Court decision on transgender athletes in women’s and girls sports
Utah opponents said the Supreme Court's decision allowing sports bans on trans girls and women isn't nuanced enough. Supporters called the decision a major victory for states' rights.1 month ago
Andrew Adams, KSL
Utah officers to target boaters under the influence this Fourth of July weekend
Utah law enforcement officers will step up patrols and enforcement on reservoirs and lakes over the upcoming July Fourth weekend as they aimed to get impaired boaters off the water.1 month ago
Michael R. Sisak, Larry Neumeister and Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press
Luigi Mangione gets stuck in an elevator as judge delays his federal trial until January
Luigi Mangione’s federal trial in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson will now begin in January instead of the fall, a judge said Monday at a hearing.1 month ago
Mark Sherman, Associated Press
Supreme Court rules states can count late-arriving mailed ballots, rejecting Trump-led challenge
The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that states can count ballots that arrive after Election Day, a persistent target of President Donald Trump.1 month ago
Pat Reavy, KSL
American Fork man severely injured in hammer attack, ex’s new boyfriend arrested
An 18-year-old American Fork man accused of attacking another man with a hammer has been arrested.1 month ago
Emily Ashcraft, KSL
Man found guilty of killing Utah wife in Alaska jury trial
A man on trial for killing his Utah wife while they were both stationed in Alaska with the U.S. Army was found guilty of her murder on Thursday.1 month ago
Emily Ashcraft, KSL
Bricks and Minifigs reaches truce with Reckless Ben in civil lawsuit
A Utah Lego reseller has reached a truce with a popular YouTuber after accusing the channel of defamation. The two have now agreed to mediate their dispute, seeking to avoid a public lawsuit.1 month ago
Pat Reavy, KSL
Convicted rapist Nicholas Rossi dies in prison
Nicholas Edward Rossi, the man convicted last year of raping a woman in 2008 before he faked his death, fled the country and assumed a new identity, has died.1 month ago
Pat Reavy, KSL
Utah County Attorney’s Office found in contempt in Robinson case, but death penalty still on table
A decision on whether the Utah County Attorney's Office should be held in contempt for allegedly violating the judge's gag order in the Tyler Robinson capital murder case is expected Friday.1 month ago
Cassidy Wixom, KSL
Tremonton man specifically targeted police during deadly ‘rampage,’ prosecutors argue
State prosecutors concluded their arguments Thursday, saying there is "more than enough evidence" to order a Tremonton man, Ryan Michael Bate, 33, to stand trial for the deaths of two police officers during a "rampage" last August.1 month ago
Devin Oldroyd
2 teens injured, 1 hospitalized after ‘experimenting’ with explosives near Cedar City
Two teens were injured, and one was hospitalized, after police say they were "experimenting" with explosive materials near Cedar City Wednesday evening.1 month ago
