Crime, Police + Courts

FILE: Two snowmobilers were safely rescued Friday after falling through the ice on Mantua Reservoir...
Mark Jones. KSL TV

Two snowmobilers safely rescued after falling through the ice at Mantua Reservoir

BRIGHAM CITY — Emergency personnel in Box Elder County say two snowmobilers were safely rescued Friday after falling through the ice on Mantua Reservoir. Personnel with the Brigham City Fire Department were able to get the two men out of the water. The two people have been identified as Todd Hansen, of Brigham City, and Hunter […]
3 years ago
Salt Lake County District Attorney Sim Gill shows body camera video Friday while explaining why he ...
Pat Reavy, KSL.com

West Jordan officers were justified in killing gunman who injured officer, DA says

Two West Jordan police officers were legally justified when they exchanged shots with a suspected car prowler, which resulted in the death of the man and an officer being shot in the leg.
3 years ago
fencing around Utah State Correctional Facility, utah requests execution of death row inmate...
Allessandra Harris

How staffing shortages impact the Utah State Prison

The Utah State Prison is facing staffing shortages. They say recruitment and retention are a big problem.
3 years ago
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Rachel Clarke, Shimon Prokupecz, Hannah Rabinowitz, Aaron Cooper and Dakin Andone

Uvalde school massacre could have been stopped sooner, DOJ report finds

It took 77 minutes from when the 18-year-old shooter walked into Robb Elementary School until he was stopped.
3 years ago
Crime scene of shooting...
JOSH ELLIS

1 injured in downtown Salt Lake City shooting

A gun shot victim was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening wounds in Salt Lake City on Jan. 19, 2024.
3 years ago
One person is dead and two others are in custody after police responded to a shooting in Uinta Coun...
Simone Seikaly

Husband rams into wife’s car after high-speed chase in Millard County

The Millard County Sheriff's office said Trevor Lyn Miller, of Hinkley, Utah, tried to force his wife off the road near State Route 257 and U.S. Highways 6 and 50.
3 years ago
A sign reading “Now hiring” is on the window of Vessel Kitchen, utah minimum wage is at center ...
Amie Schaeffer

Utah ends the year with low unemployment

The state of Utah added 34,700 jobs since November 2022. The state's current job count stands at 1,744,100 jobs.
3 years ago
A slab of ice from the top of a vehicle was launched into oncoming traffic and another driver's win...
Britt Johnson

Sheet of ice flies through car’s windshield, injuring driver

Utah troopers said this ice through a windshield in Summit County gives them an opportunity to remind drivers of winter safety.
3 years ago
chad daybell and lawyer...
Kira Hoffelmeyer

Judge denies motion to withdraw by Chad Daybell attorney in hearing

Court documents show that Daybell's attorney wants out of the case because Daybell can't pay for for his services.
3 years ago
Death row inmate Ralph Menzies attends 3rd District Court in West Jordan on Wednesday, Oct. 3. 2007...
Becky Bruce

Utah death row inmate says he will choose death by firing squad

A judge has signed the death warrant for a man who's said he will choose the firing squad for his execution here in Utah.
3 years ago
Police maintain a presence after responding to false threats of shots fired at Ogden High School in...
Eric Cabrera

Utah bill targets adults and students who swat public schools

Utah's School Threat Penalty Assessments bill would elevate the offense of 'swatting' a school to a second-degree felony.
3 years ago
Becky Bruce

Man accused of faking death, fleeing country to avoid rape charges makes court appearance in Utah

Nicholas Rossi, whose name is legally Nicholas Alahverdian, faces rape charges related to a 2008 attack on a Utah County woman.
3 years ago
an ambulance is pictured...
Amie Schaeffer

Snowmobiler killed in accident with semi truck near Strawberry Reservoir

A group of snowmobilers were crossing the road Sunday night when one was hit by a semitruck, killing the driver.
3 years ago
Texas National Guard troops control who enters and exits Shelby Park at the US-Mexico border in Eag...
Rosa Flores, CNN

3 migrants, including 2 kids, drowned in Eagle Pass days after Texas blocked Border Patrol from area, congressman says

3 migrants drowned in the Rio Grande just days after authorities blocked the US Border Patrol from accessing miles of the US-Mexico border.
3 years ago
Northbound I-15 is closed in Tremonton, after police said a wrong-way driver collided with another ...
Devin Oldroyd

Suspect dead following OICI in Riverdale, Utah

One man is dead following an officer involved critical incident at a Sinclair in Riverdale. No other injuries have been reported.
3 years ago
Salt Lake City Police investigate a homicide 800 South. The Salt Lake City Police Department is inv...
Devin Oldroyd

SLCPD investigating early morning homicide Sunday

The Salt Lake City Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred early Sunday. Suspect(s) still at large.
3 years ago
Outside The Container Store at Fashion Place Mall. Heavy police presence at the mall has caused an ...
Derrick Jones & Devin Oldroyd

One injured in shooting at Fashion Place Mall

MURRAY, Utah — Murray Police responded to a shooting at Fashion Place Mall that took place shortly after 11 a.m. on Saturday after what police say was an altercation between young men in the mall’s parking lot escalated, resulting in gunfire. Police say one person was shot and received non-life-threatening injuries from the incident. Police […]
3 years ago
chad daybell and lawyer...
Michael Houck, KSL TV

Chad Daybell’s attorney files to withdraw from case due to lack of funds

The attorney representing Chad Daybell has filed to withdraw from the upcoming murder case Friday.
3 years ago
aftermath of three car crash serves as reminder about drowsy driving...
Waverly Golden

SLCPD reminds community about dangers of drowsy driving

The Salt Lake City Police Department is reminding drivers to pull over if they feel drowsy while driving following a three car crash.
3 years ago
Image of Hunter High School, which went into lockout protocol on Thursday due to suspicious activit...
Derrick Jones

Wrongful death lawsuit filed against Granite School District

The families of two high-school students who were shot and killed have filed a civil rights lawsuit against Granite School District.
3 years ago
A 30-plus car crash in Tooele in November was because of faulty brakes on a semi-truck....
Pat Reavy

Semi-truck in 33 car crash in Tooele shouldn’t have even been on the road

A new report on the semi-truck that crashed into 33 vehicles and a car dealership in Tooele in November determined it shouldn't have even been on the road.
3 years ago
Holmes Lybrand, CNN

Hunter Biden pleads not guilty to federal tax charges

(CNN) — Hunter Biden pleaded not guilty Thursday on federal charges he faces in California for allegedly failing to pay more than a million dollars in taxes. The embattled son of the president made his initial appearance Thursday in a federal courthouse in Los Angeles in the case brought by special counsel David Weiss. Hunter Biden has been charged […]
3 years ago
Police lights flash blue...
Mariah Maynes

Persons of interest identified in Midvale massage parlor homicide, police seek information

Police have identified several persons of interest in connection to the murder of a woman at a massage parlor in Midvale.
3 years ago
A fire in Springville caused up to $100,000 in damages on Sunday...
Larry D. Curtis

Townhomes evacuated until carbon monoxide source found to be car idling in garage

Up to six electrically heated townhomes were evacuated after high carbon monoxide readings were found, according to the Weber Fire District.
3 years ago