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Sam Herrera

Jury deliberations for Chad Daybell death penalty decision begin

An Idaho jury convicted Chad Daybell of three murders on Thursday. He now awaits sentencing and could face the death penalty.
2 years ago
Woman charged false bomb threat...
Pat Reavy. KSL.com

Woman charged with making bomb threat at South Jordan elementary school

A woman was charged on Thursday with making a false bomb threat at a Utah elementary school causing the school to evacuate.
2 years ago
Three men were injured in a drive-by shooting near the Murray North TRAX station Thursday night....
Emma Keddington and Kennedy Camarena

One dead after drive-by shooting near Murray North TRAX station

Three adult males were shot near the Murray North TRAX station in a drive-by shooting, one has been pronounced dead.
2 years ago
A fire rips through Morgan Canyon. Helitack crew on the recue to stop wildfires this summer...
Eric Cabrera

Helitack crew on the recue to stop wildfires

Diamond Fork Helitack, name of the crew will help this summer with wildfires and transporting equipment and supplies for firefighters on the ground.
2 years ago
FILE: Then-former President Donald Trump speaks to the media as he enters Manhattan Criminal Court ...
Sam Herrera

Trump found guilty on all counts in hush money trial in historic verdict

In a historic verdict, former President Donald Trump was found guilty on all counts related to his hush money case on Thursday.
2 years ago
President Donald Trump signed an executive order with the hope and dream of ending ticket price gou...
Sam Herrera

Data for 560 million Ticketmaster users stolen, hackers claim

A group claimed it stole data from 560 million users during a global hack of the entertainment platform Ticketmaster.
2 years ago
An SUV crashes into car dealership...
Amie Schaeffer

Driver freed from vehicle after crashing, rolling into Provo car dealership

According to Provo Police, a speeding SUV jumped a curb causing it to roll and crash into a car dealership early Thursday morning.
2 years ago
FILE: An Orem police vehicle is pictured in Orem on Friday Feb. 19, 2021. Orem Police Department is...
Don Brinkerhoff

Two Utah police departments honored with NASRO awards

The St. George and Orem police departments are being honored by NASRO for their school-based law enforcement.
2 years ago
78-year-old Tevita Mounga was charged Tuesday with kidnapping and sexually assaulting a 16-year-old...
Mary Culbertson, KSLTV.com

Police say 78-year-old alleged kidnapper and rapist, Tevita Mounga, could have more victims

After Tevita Mounga was arrested and charged Friday with kidnapping and sexual assault, police said there could be other victims.
2 years ago
59% of children targeted by predators online were 15 years old or younger, according to a new study...
Alexandrea Bonilla

Online enticement grows as children are targeted at younger ages

The median age of victims of online enticement is only 15 years old. Where are online predators getting to their victims?
2 years ago
Chad Daybell appears during a court hearing in St. Anthony, Idaho, Aug. 4, 2020. On the first day o...
Larry Curtis, KSLTV.com

Jury finds Chad Daybell guilty of murders, all charges

The jury in the Chad Daybell murder trial convened late Wednesday afternoon. By Thursday afternoon, they had come to their verdict.
2 years ago
The scene in Herriman where a 16-year-old was stabbed during an assault with a weapon on Wednesday....
Kyle Redmund and Emma Keddington

UPDATED: Teen killed, one charged in Herriman stabbing

A teen was found stabbed to death in Herriman. Four suspects have been detained by the Herriman Police Department.
2 years ago
(American Fork Police Department)...
Peter Johnston

Young girl and adult man hit by car in American Fork

A young girl and an adult male were struck by a car car while riding a moped in American Fork are now recovering.
2 years ago
A stone sign reading "Utah County Sheriff's Office" sits outside of the Utah County Jail....
Heather Peterson

Undercover at the Utah County Jail on new season of A&E show “60 Days In”

The Utah County Jail is the setting of the ninth season of the A&E show "60 Days In." The show sends volunteers undercover into prisons and jails across the country to expose any problems that might exist. 
2 years ago
One person is in police custody after a fatal shooting in an industrial neighborhood at 3200 West D...
Simone Seikaly

Suspect in custody after fatal shooting in SLC

One person is in police custody after a fatal shooting on West Decade Drive Tuesday afternoon.
2 years ago
Human remains found in the Duck Creek Ridge area of Kane County are believed to be those of Courtne...
Simone Seikaly

Investigators say remains found of missing woman Courtney Townsend

An ATV rider told officials he found clothing near a road in the Duck Creek Ridge area. He was reportedly familiar with the Courtney Townsend case.
2 years ago
Northbound I-15 is closed in Tremonton, after police said a wrong-way driver collided with another ...
Peter Johnston

Police: man deliberately ran truck into officer weeks after death of Santaquin police Sgt.

Police said they arrested a man who they accuse of deliberately hitting an officer with his truck.
2 years ago
John Prior speaks with Chad Daybell during a hearing in August 2020. An FBI agent testified Monday ...
Becky Bruce

Chad Daybell trial: witness testimony ends, closing arguments begin Wednesday

If the state of Idaho wraps up its questioning of rebuttal witnesses today, closing arguments in the trial of Chad Daybell would take place next.
2 years ago
Medically Vulnerable People program facility in Sandy, a resident of the homeless facility was arre...
Sam Herrera

Resident at Sandy homeless facility arrested for murder of roommate

Police say a 62-year-old resident at the Sandy homeless facility was found dead in her room on Sunday, the victim of an apparent murder.
2 years ago
traffic on freeway, 100 deadliest days in utah start today...
Mark Jackson

Memorial Day marks beginning of 100 deadliest days on Utah roads

The Utah Highway Patrol said that 85 people died during the 100 deadliest days on Utah roads during the summer of 2023.
2 years ago
Multiple people have been taken into custody following an incident involving police and a SWAT team...
Devin Oldroyd

Police reopen area near 3600 South in South Salt Lake after SWAT situation

Police reopened the area around 3600 South and 300 East after keeping it closed and telling residents to stay indoors for several hours Monday morning.
2 years ago
A man was taken into custody Sunday after he allegedly assaulted random people during Sunday servic...
Mark Jones, KSLTV.com

Man taken into custody for alleged assaults at Cathedral of the Madeleine

A man was taken into custody Sunday after he allegedly assaulted random people during Sunday service at the Cathedral of the Madeleine.
2 years ago
A Layton man charged this month with brutally killing his father now faces an additional criminal c...
Collin Leonard, KSL.COM

Layton man charged with killing his father now charged with threatening puppy owner

A Layton man charged this month with killing his father now faces an additional criminal charge after he allegedly threatened another man.
2 years ago
Police siren flashing against a black background. (Shutterstock)...
Devin Oldroyd

Taylorsville man drowns in apartment complex pool

A man drowned while swimming with his two children in Taylorsville Sunday afternoon. Police are investigating.
2 years ago