Daniella Rivera
Cellphone video of Taylor Frankie Paul did not initially come through public records request
Daniella Rivera, KSL | Posted March 25 - 8:02 p.m.
Cellphone footage of Utah mom and influencer Taylor Frankie Paul was not initially released through a public record request, according to documents obtained by the KSL Investigators.
From breakup texts to 'I do': How AI is reshaping modern relationships
Daniella Rivera, KSL | Posted March 22 - 10:01 a.m.
Many Utahns use artificial intelligence to search the internet or speed up everyday tasks. But increasingly, people are turning to Artificial Intelligence tools for something else: connection.
Misinformation surrounding Prop 4: Can misleading voters carry legal consequences?
Daniella Rivera, KSL | Posted March 21 - 8:32 p.m.
Several concerned citizens have shared concerns about petition signature gatherers presenting misinformation, sparking questions about whether there is any legal recourse when voters are misled.
Tooele sheriff, fired detective trade political retaliation claims over dismissed DUI case
Daniella Rivera, KSL | Posted March 14 - 9:50 a.m.
A Tooele County detective says he was wrongly fired after questioning the dismissal of a DUI case involving a relative of the sheriff, while Sheriff Paul Wimmer accuses the detective of engaging in a political campaign against him.
License plate recognition cameras used in triple homicide case becoming vital police tool
Daniella Rivera, KSL | Posted March 6 - 12:00 p.m.
License plate recognition cameras have become vital tools in helping police solve serious crimes, but some Utahns have concerns about privacy and data collection.
Arrest warrant issued for convicted Utah murderer after escape from federal custody
Daniella Rivera, KSL | Posted Feb. 24 - 4:18 p.m.
Utah's Board of Pardons and Parole has issued a warrant for a Utah man convicted of murder, aggravated sexual assault and fraud, among several other crimes.
Utah Parole Board will soon launch next phase of victim notification system
Daniella Rivera, KSL | Posted Feb. 24 - 8:05 a.m.
Utah's Board of Pardons and Parole will soon launch the next phase of its MyVoice notification system, giving survivors control over how they receive updates and adding safety features.
Utah has the strictest DUI law in the country. Is it making a difference?
Daniella Rivera, KSL | Posted Feb. 19 - 6:15 a.m.
Every year, drinking and driving causes immeasurable grief in communities across the country. Utah stands out with the lowest blood alcohol limit in the country – 0.05.
'Never seen anything like it': Thousands of Utahns want their names removed from Prop 4 repeal
Daniella Rivera, KSL | Posted Feb. 12 - 9:06 p.m.
More than 2,000 Utah voters have asked to have their names removed from a petition to overturn Proposition 4.
Door-knocking pranks leading to violence, criminal charges in Utah, KSL Investigation finds
Daniella Rivera, KSL | Posted Feb. 6 - 12:32 p.m.
What was once considered a harmless childhood prank seems to be getting more dangerous. The KSL Investigators explore why ding-dong ditching is escalating into violent encounters.
Utah County investigating potential signature fraud as Prop 4 repeal deadline looms
Daniella Rivera, KSL | Posted Feb. 5 - 7:37 p.m.
A criminal investigation is underway after a county clerk reported several hundred potentially fraudulent signatures as part of the effort to repeal Utah's anti-gerrymandering law.
'I felt tricked': KSL investigates some misleading claims from those working to repeal Prop 4
Daniella Rivera, KSL | Posted Jan. 29 - 5:05 p.m.
Some paid signature gatherers working to place a repeal of Proposition 4 on the ballot have misled or withheld info from voters about what the initiative would do, a KSL investigation shows.
Tracking transparency: Lawmakers consider making changes to Utah's public records law
Daniella Rivera, KSL | Posted Jan. 24 - 7:12 a.m.
The KSL Investigators are tracking every bill that could affect transparency and public access to records under the Government Records Access and Management Act, or GRAMA.
Former Utah Senate candidate's sexual abuse trial ends with a hung jury
Daniella Rivera, KSL | Posted Jan. 15 - 10:03 p.m.
The sexual abuse trial for former Utah state Senate candidate Brandon Beckham ended with a deadlocked jury. KSL explains what comes next in a third attempt to try Beckham.
Suspect in Weber County Amber Alert makes initial court appearance in child kidnapping case
Daniella Rivera, KSL | Posted Dec. 19 - 12:59 p.m.
Amber Alert suspect Christopher Wiggins faced a Utah judge for the first time Thursday after he was caught with a missing girl in Colorado last month.
Missing report in child sexual abuse case prompts audit at Weber County Sheriff's Office
Daniella Rivera, KSL | Posted Dec. 6 - 8:30 p.m.
Weber County officials answered questions Friday about how the sheriff's office is moving forward after a KSL investigation highlighting a missing report in a child sexual abuse case.
Box Elder County Farm Bureau makes significant donation of locally-grown meat to food banks
Daniella Rivera, KSL | Posted Nov. 16 - 9:45 p.m.
Food banks in Box Elder County received large donations of locally grown meat just before the holidays on Friday.
A Utah child sex offender confessed to additional crimes. Why didn't he face additional charges?
Daniella Rivera, KSL | Posted Nov. 11 - 9:35 p.m.
A convicted child sex offender confessed to additional crimes against children while incarcerated but did not face additional charges. The KSL Investigators wanted to know why.
Bail denied for Roy firefighter charged in sexual abuse case
Daniella Rivera, KSL | Posted Oct. 24 - 8:42 a.m.
A Roy firefighter facing child sexual abuse charges will stay behind bars for now.
'It's frustrating': Arturo Gamboa's mother on waiting for charging decision in 'No Kings' shooting
Daniella Rivera, KSL | Posted Oct. 18 - 10:04 a.m.
Arturo Gamboa's mother said months later, her family is still living in an uncertain legal limbo as they wait to find out whether charges will be filed in the fatal shooting at a No Kings rally in Salt Lake City in June.
Taylor Swift's latest album expected to boost business in Utah
Daniella Rivera, KSL | Posted Oct. 3 - 7:42 a.m.
From large corporations to independent record stores, businesses are sure to get a boost with the Friday release of global popstar sensation Taylor Swift's new album.
Utah teens are dying as a result of sextortion. Here's what you can do about it
Daniella Rivera, KSL | Posted Sept. 27 - 12:02 p.m.
A growing number of Utah teens are being manipulated and extorted online and are often too afraid to ask for help. The KSL Investigators share important information parents and teens need to know before it happens to them.
Suspect in Tremonton police killings had prior assault cases
Daniella Rivera, KSL | Posted Aug. 19 - 7:23 a.m.
Court records and audio recordings from inside the courtroom reveal a pattern of reported domestic violence against the man accused of fatally shooting two officers Sunday night.
Utah's history of execution by firing squad
Daniella Rivera, KSL | Posted Aug. 5 - 11:30 a.m.
Utah has not executed anyone using the firing squad since 2010 but has a long history with the practice.
