Crime, Police + Courts
Eric Cabrera
Provo police ordered by federal judge to return psychedelic mushrooms to Provo-based religious group
A legal showdown over psychedelic sacraments is heating up as Singularism, a religious group, faces off against local authorities.1 year ago
Mary Culbertson
Suspected killer at center of Riverdale homicide, Amber Alert had history of domestic violence
A man at the center of an Amber Alert is now accused of murdering the children's mother before kidnapping them.1 year ago
Pat Reavy, KSL.com
Charges: Spanish Fork driver traveled 186 mph before fiery crash that killed teen
Ricardo Aceves, 22, is charged with manslaughter, a second-degree felony.1 year ago
Sam Herrera, Simone Seikaly and Mary Culbertson
Police cancel Amber Alert issued for 2 children out of Riverdale, suspect arrested
An Amber Alert issued for two young children out of Riverdale has been canceled, and the children are safe.1 year ago
Pat Reavy, KSL.com
Santaquin woman charged with aggravated murder in insulin death of her friend
A Santaquin woman has been charged with aggravated murder and accused of using insulin to kill her friend to get what she believed was a million dollar life insurance policy.1 year ago
Michael Houck
California woman found dead inside Washington County vacation rental, officials say
On Monday, police said the woman was a 47-year-old who traveled from California and was staying at the vacation rental for about three days.1 year ago
Alton Barnhart
Registered sex offender arrested for public lewdness at park, police say
A registered sex offender was arrested for lewdness at a park in Sandy. He was allegedly masturbating in the bushes, per an arrest affidavit.1 year ago
Diana Jones
Suicide report turns to homicide investigation after gun shot
Early March 9, 2025 the unified police department responded to a report of a suicide. However, after further investigation evidence now indicates homicide, according to officials.1 year ago
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com |
Supreme Court upholds dismissal of environmental lawsuit filed by Utah kids
SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah Supreme Court agreed with the dismissal of a lawsuit contesting Utah’s fossil fuel policies. The lawsuit was filed in 2022 by seven individuals, then between the ages of 9 and 18, and dismissed later that year by 3rd District Judge Robert Faust. They claimed Utah’s policies are causing harm […]1 year ago
Alton Barnhart
Infant dies in hospital, father arrested for alleged murder
MAGNA — The father of an infant who died in the hospital was arrested Friday afternoon for alleged murder, according to the Unified Police Department. On Mar. 14, the UPD Magna Precinct said they responded to a call at a apartment complex. The UPD said the call was from Armando Valenzuela, 24, who said his […]1 year ago
Associated Press
A dump of JFK-related records reveals past CIA secrets but also some personal data
“The chase for the truth will go on forever, I suspect," said Philip Shenon, who wrote a 2013 book about the killing of JFK.1 year ago
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com
Utah nurse accused of killing former roommate for life insurance in yearslong plot
HIGHLAND — A Santaquin registered nurse has been arrested and accused of fatally poisoning her friend with insulin to get her life insurance money. Meggan Randall Sundwall, 47, was booked into the Utah County Jail Thursday for investigation of aggravated murder and obstruction of justice in the death of Kacee Lyn Terry, 38. Over nearly […]1 year ago
Diana Jones
Chemical explosion in American Fork hospitalizes one, say officials
American Fork Fire Rescue responded to a hazardous materials incident caused by a chemical explosion on Wednesday.1 year ago
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com |
Why Mayor Erin Mendenhall sees recent legislative session as ‘punitive’ for Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall described the recent legislative session as more "punitive" toward the capital city but described what she sees as relationships of mutual respect with top legislative leaders and Utah Gov. Spencer Cox.1 year ago
Collin Leonard, KSL.com
Former Tremonton fire chief and 1st District judge make appearances in court
Former Tremonton Fire Chief and former 1st District Judge appeared in court on Thursday afternoon to hear their charges involving sexual crimes against children.1 year ago
Pat Reavy, KSL.com |
Tooele life coach accused of grooming, abusing clients
Life coach,Douglas Richens, 52, in Tooele has been arrested after allegedly grooming and sexually abusing multiple clients.1 year ago
MICHAEL HOUCK
Gavin Peterson’s father and brother plead guilty to child abuse
The father and brother of Gavin Peterson who died of starvation plead guilty to multiple felony charges relating to his death on Thursday.1 year ago
Pat Reavy, KSL.com
Body of Robby Peay, Provo boy missing nearly 43 years, confirmed as ‘John Doe’ buried in Moab
Robby Peay ran away from a youth treatment center in Salt Lake City in October, 1982. Another body was misidentified as his.1 year ago
Darby Sparks, KSL TV
Tanner Dobson, former Ogden day care employee, sentenced to maximum for sexual abuse of a child
Tanner Dobson, a former Ogden day care employee, was sentenced to 15 consecutive years to life for aggravated sexual abuse and child exploitation.1 year ago
Alexander Campbell and Eric Cabrera
Rise in Tesla vandalism drives insurance premiums, frustrating owners
A wave of vandalism against Tesla vehicles is leaving owners on edge and insurance experts sounding the alarm.1 year ago
Collin Leonard, KSL.com
‘His intent was good’: North Ogden police chief reinstated after investigation into DUI training
North Ogden Police Chief Brian Enyon was reinstated Tuesday following an administrative investigation into a DUI training incident involving alcohol.1 year ago
Devin Oldroyd
Kouri Richins’ attorneys request trial move to Salt Lake County
Kouri Richins is accused of killing her husband in 2022. Her attorneys have requested her trial be moved from Summit County to Salt Lake County.1 year ago
Heather Peterson
Utah offering peer support to maximum security prison inmates
Inmates under maximum security at the Utah State Correctional Facility are getting the opportunity to take part in the state's peer support program.1 year ago
