Crime, Police + Courts
Adam Small and Mary Culbertson, KSL
Judge removes ankle monitor for former BYU football’s Parker Kingston in rape case
Kingston was ordered to wear the ankle monitor weeks ago after he was charged with first-degree felony rape and granted bail.5 months ago
Mary Culbertson
Man shot while driving overnight in SLC, police say
Police were searching for a shooter Monday morning after a man in his twenties was shot.5 months ago
Joe Wirthlin
Police searching for suspect after shots fired in West Valley City
Police are searching for an individual who fired several shots outside a gas station in West Valley City early Saturday morning.5 months ago
Alex Cabrero, KSL
Community gathers in Loa to remember Margaret Oldroyd, woman killed in Wayne County
Funeral services for Margaret Oldroyd, an elderly woman murdered in Wayne County in early March, were held Friday. Her brother and sister said Oldroyd leaves behind a large family and a community that loved her.5 months ago
Devin Oldroyd
Teen in critical condition after shooting, police searching for multiple suspects
A teenager was hospitalized in critical condition after a shooting in Salt Lake City Friday night. Police are searching for multiple suspects.5 months ago
Associated Press
Federal prosecutors seek to dismiss charges against Louisville officers in Breonna Taylor’s killing
Judges have twice taken a felony charge against each officer and reduced it to a misdemeanor, saying there wasn't a direct link between the false information and Taylor's death.5 months ago
Stephen Groves, Associated Press
Epstein’s former attorney tells House panel he didn’t know about the abuse
Jeffrey Epstein’s longtime personal attorney testifies to a House committee that he was unaware of the late financier’s sexual abuse of underage girls at the time it was happening.5 months ago
Jacob Freeman
Behavioral therapist arrested over child sex abuse material, police affidavit says
A Salt Lake area behavioral therapist who said he worked with children was arrested on Wednesday and accused of possessing child sex abuse material, according to a police affidavit obtained by KSL.5 months ago
Fatima Hussein, Associated Press
US national debt surges past $39 trillion just weeks into war in Iran
The U.S. national debt has hit a record $39 trillion. The deficit hit the milestone Wednesday just weeks into the U.S.-Israeli war in Iran.5 months ago
Devin Oldroyd
12-year-old boy on e-scooter hit by car in West Jordan
A 12-year-old boy is in the hospital after being struck by a vehicle in West Jordan Wednesday afternoon.5 months ago
Jacob Freeman
Search underway for person who rammed patrol car in stolen vehicle, police say
A person rammed a police car with a stolen vehicle in Taylorsville on Wednesday, police said. Officers were still searching for the suspect at approximately 2 p.m.5 months ago
Adam Small
Former death row inmate back in court after Utah Supreme Court overturns conviction
Prosecutors were attempting to reconvict former death row inmate Douglas Carter on Tuesday of the 1985 murder of Eva Olesen.5 months ago
Emily Ashcraft, KSL
Jurors now deliberating in murder trial for Kamas mom accused of fatally poisoning husband
Attorneys are going to be digging into their theories and trying to convince the jury of Kouri Richins' guilt or innocence on Monday.5 months ago
Joe Wirthlin
Park City bomb threat confirmed hoax by police
A bomb threat issued in Park City on Saturday has been confirmed to be a hoax, according to the Park City Police Department.5 months ago
Becky Bruce
More delays likely in case of convicted murderer Doug Lovell
The family of a woman murdered 41 years ago will have to wait a little longer for resolution, possibly as long as a decade, after a judge allowed the lead counsel representing her convicted murderer, Doug Lovell, to withdraw from the case.5 months ago
Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Associated Press
What the Live Nation settlement would mean for concertgoers — and why some say it isn’t enough
Live Nation and the U.S. government struck a deal this week that they say would give artists and venues more choice when it comes to selling concert tickets to music fans.5 months ago
Joe Wirthlin
Increased DUI enforcement blitzes during St. Patrick’s Day weekend, DPS says
Those planning on celebrating St. Patrick's Day with holiday drinking should ensure they have designated drivers. Not only will it help protect other drivers on the road, it will prevent police officers from arresting drunk drivers during their enforcement blitz this weekend.5 months ago
Emily Ashcraft, KSL
Testimony concludes in Kouri Richins murder trial as defense opts not to call witnesses
No more witnesses will be called in the Park City murder trial for Kouri Richins, a Kamas mother accused of fatally poisoning her husband.5 months ago
Dave Cawley, KSL Podcasts
Dispute between defense lawyers prompts closed hearing in 41-year-old death penalty case
Attorneys in the death penalty case against Doug Lovell for the 1985 murder of Joyce Yost will be in court this week, but the public won't be allowed to attend.5 months ago
STEPHEN GROVES, Associated Press
Epstein’s longtime accountant testifies on his wealth and business ties
House lawmakers are digging into Jeffrey Epstein’s sprawling financial portfolio. A committee deposed the late financier’s accountant on Wednesday.5 months ago
Emily Ashcraft, KSL
Trial begins for nurse accused of killing friend she believed had cancer with insulin overdose
The first day of Meggan Sundwall's trial began Wednesday. Sundwall is charged with aggravated murder and is accused of killing her friend with an insulin overdose.5 months ago
Jacob Freeman
Salt Lake City Justice Court evacuated after ‘suspicious letter’ found
The Salt Lake City Justice Court was evacuated on Wednesday after someone found a "suspicious letter" with threats written in it, police said.5 months ago
Associated Press
Man taken into custody after driving van into security gate outside White House, authorities say
A man was taken into custody on Wednesday after driving his van into a security barrier outside the White House, authorities said.5 months ago