Crime, Police + Courts
Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press
Luigi Mangione will assert psychiatric defense in murder case in UnitedHealthcare CEO’s killing
Luigi Mangione plans to assert a psychiatric defense at his state murder trial, claiming he was suffering from extreme emotional disturbance when he gunned down UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.2 months ago
Kaitlyn Hart, EastIdahoNews.com
Judge refuses plea terms, gives former school janitor harsher sentence for molesting girl
An Idaho judge refused to abide by a plea agreement's prison sentence recommendation for a 44-year-old former school district employee who pleaded guilty to sexually abusing a young girl.2 months ago
Alex Cabrero, KSL
UDOT, UHP launch campaign to boost understanding of express lane use
The Utah Highway Patrol and UDOT are teaming up for a new campaign aimed at educating drivers about how to legally use Utah's express lanes.2 months ago
Curtis Booker, KSL
Arrest made in connection to West Point shooting that killed 71-year-old veteran
A suspect accused of shooting and killing a 71‑year‑old military veteran in West Point late last month is in custody, authorities announced Tuesday.2 months ago
Andrew Adams, KSL
Paris Hilton returns to Utah supporting parent lawsuit against Provo Canyon School
Paris Hilton joined lawyers at a news conference Monday as two families announced they are suing Provo Canyon School, alleging negligence involving their children who were under the care of the youth psychiatric residential treatment facility.2 months ago
Shelby Lofton, KSL
‘No Kings’ shooting victim remembered on somber one year anniversary
A year after a Salt Lake City father, husband and fashion designer was fatally shot during a downtown protest, friends and community leaders said his legacy continues to shape conversations about gun safety and inspire young artists.2 months ago
Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL
Utah Supreme Court nominee faces tough questioning about his residency
A Utah Senate committee has endorsed two new nominees for the Utah Supreme Court, sending their nominations to the full Senate for a vote later this week.2 months ago
Emily Ashcraft, KSL
Are Utah laws at fault? Defense attorney responds to ‘Reckless Ben’ charges in Lego saga
A Utah lawyer thinks public outrage over what is shown in videos featuring American Fork police involving alleged Lego theft may be better directed towards Utah law.2 months ago
Kennedy Camarena
Man stabbed in Salt Lake City, suspect still at large
A man was taken to the hospital after being stabbed in Salt Lake City.2 months ago
JAMIE STENGLE, Associated Press
Texas teen who fatally stabbed track athlete at school meet found guilty and sentenced to prison
A Texas teenager who fatally stabbed a 17-year-old athlete from a rival track team has been found guilty of murder.2 months ago
Andrew Adams, KSL
Rancher offers reward as Utah County deputies work to solve cattle theft
Sheriff’s deputies on Monday said they were hoping to get to the bottom of a cattle theft that took place on land near the Goshen Bay and White Lake area.2 months ago
Heather Peterson
Former charter school director pleads guilty to producing child sex abuse materials
A former Utah charter school director has entered a guilty plea to three federal charges after admitting he created a chat group for parents to share images abusing their children.2 months ago
Eric Tucker and Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press
Trump administration is scrapping $1.8B fund meant to compensate president’s allies, Blanche says
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche says the Trump administration is scrapping plans to create a compensation fund for Trump's allies after widespread political backlash.2 months ago
Adam Small
Suspect in custody, accused of shooting at driver on I-15
A man is accused of shooting at another driver on Interstate 15 in Salt Lake County in a fit of road rage.2 months ago
Garna Mejia, KSL
West Point community mourns 71-year-old veteran shot and killed on his front porch
A West Point neighborhood is reeling after a 71‑year‑old military veteran was shot and killed in broad daylight on Saturday evening, prompting an urgent search for a maroon Honda Civic seen speeding away from the scene.2 months ago
Joe Wirthlin
Man found dead after shooting in West Point
Police in Davis County blocked off a road after an alleged shooting took place near a restaurant in West Point.2 months ago
Clayre Scott
Man found guilty of negligent homicide after hitting and killing longtime Salt Lake Bees announcer in 2024
A jury has found the driver who hit and killed longtime Salt Lake Bees announcer Steve Klauke guilty of negligent homicide.2 months ago
Andrew Dalton, AP Entertainment Writer
Matthew Perry’s assistant gets 3 years, 5 months in prison for central role in his ketamine death
Matthew Perry's personal assistant was sentenced to three years and five months in prison for his role in the drug death of the "Friends" star.2 months ago
Curtis Booker, KSL
Amber Alert issued over weekend canceled after children found safe in Mexico
Two children abducted from Saratoga Springs, police searching for black Toyota Camry A561HL.3 months ago
Devin Oldroyd
1 man dead following Salt Lake City shooting involving police Friday night
One person is dead following a Friday evening shooting in Salt Lake City involving police.3 months ago
TIM SULLIVAN, Associated Press
Woman at center of sprawling Minnesota fraud gets nearly 42-year prison sentence
A judge on Thursday handed down an extraordinary prison sentence — nearly 42 years — to the former leader of a Minnesota nonprofit who was convicted in a staggering $250 million fraud case that helped ignite an immigration crackdown by the Trump administration.3 months ago
Tim Vandenack, KSL
Ogden woman sentenced to 15 years to life for killing woman in 2025
An Ogden woman was sentenced to a term of 15 years to life in prison Friday in the killing last year of a Salt Lake woman.3 months ago
Julie Watson, KSL
The 2 suspects in a shooting at a San Diego mosque are dead, a police source says
San Diego police are responding to an active shooter at the Islamic Center of San Diego.3 months ago
