
Emily Ashcraft

Man struggling with mental health sentenced for stabbing Santaquin officer
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Sept. 5 - 9:04 p.m.
Timothy Olesen will spend less than two year in jail and four years on probation for stabbing an officer with a kitchen knife who had responded to his call. The officer was wearing a vest that protected him.

Man sentenced to prison after assaulting, threatening multiple people with knife in Provo
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Sept. 5 - 7:05 p.m.
A man who admitted to assaulting others with a pocketknife outside of the Travelers Inn will be spending time in prison. Charging documents claim he stabbed or hit four different people.

$1.2M donation to UNICEF from Church of Jesus Christ to care for moms, babies in Pakistan
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Sept. 5 - 7:15 a.m.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced a collaboration with UNICEF to bring improved care to 1.5 million mothers and their newborns in South Asia.

1M reserved tickets for Salt Lake Temple open house
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Sept. 2 - 10:04 a.m.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced the first million reservations for the Salt Lake Temple open house were claimed within 24 hours of making them available.

Man sentenced to probation after shooting at stranger fixing his car
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Sept. 1 - 5:36 p.m.
Patrick Rosales Shearer-Davis was ordered to spend four years on probation after shooting multiple times towards a man who was fixing his car. He told police he thought the man had a gun.

Church of Jesus Christ invites the world to 'Rejoice in Christ' at Salt Lake Temple open house
VideoEmily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Sept. 1 - 5:23 p.m.
Reservations for the 2027 Salt Lake Temple open house are now available. The theme for the six-month-long celebration, "Rejoice in Christ," was announced at an event on Tuesday.

Ephraim temple open house: Second in Sanpete County a tribute to service-oriented saints
VideoEmily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Sept. 1 - 2:35 p.m.
The Ephraim Utah Temple's open house begins on Wednesday and runs through Sept. 19 ahead of its dedication on Oct. 11. The temple sits near Snow College, and just seven miles from the Manti Utah Temple.

Man sentenced for hitting, killing former Salt Lake Bees announcer
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Aug. 30 - 5:05 p.m.
Over two years after the death of Steve Klauke, the man found guilty of causing his death in an auto pedestrian crash was sentenced to home confinement, probation and community service.

Salt Lake man ordered on probation after damaging property to get police attention
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Aug. 29 - 9:33 a.m.
A man will spend three years on probation after admitting to damaging apartment complexes to get the attention of police the day after Christmas.

Kouri Richins ordered to pay over $1.3M in life insurance after murder conviction
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Aug. 28 - 6:21 p.m.
The Kamas mom, found guilty of killing her husband and insurance fraud, was ordered Friday to repay two life insurance companies after her attorneys didn't contest the amount.

New MRI machine uses AI to reduce time, make clearer images at Intermountain Medical Center
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Aug. 27 - 9:32 p.m.
Intermountain Health's hospital in Murray is the second in the U.S. to use an innovative MRI machine with advanced technology and AI software that can improve diagnosis.

Have You Seen This? 5-year-old joins Lindsey Sterling on stage and surprises the crowd
VideoEmily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Aug. 26 - 3:31 p.m.
Young musician Angelica Nero held up a sign at a concert asking Lindsey Sterling if she could play violin with her, leading to one of the cutest performances ever.

Judge considering bail for former death-row inmate as attorneys prepare his case for another trial
VideoEmily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Aug. 26 - 3:05 p.m.
Attorneys are preparing for a renewed trial for Douglas Carter and are arguing about DNA evidence, a written testimony, and whether he should be allowed to post bail.

Utah's high court rules man accused of killing cellmate would not qualify for reduced conviction
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Aug. 25 - 8:05 p.m.
James Afuakimoana Tamoua claims he was under a schizophrenic delusion when he killed his cellmate, but the Utah Supreme Court ruled that although that is a defense, it is not a justification defense, and he cannot seek a reduced conviction.

Appellate court dismisses some convictions for man serving at least 35 years
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Aug. 25 - 4:03 p.m.
Utah Appellate Court vacated some convictions against a homeless man who was accused of sexually assaulting a woman who was on the way home from a bar, but found consecutive sentences on the other charges were appropriate.

Judge gives man consecutive sentences for 'horrendous' double killing at party
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Aug. 25 - 10:37 a.m.
Patrocinio Perez was sentenced to prison on Monday for shooting and killing two men and injuring a woman at a house party in Magna five years ago.

Man who supplied gun found guilty of murder in Cedar City jury trial
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Aug. 24 - 10:38 p.m.
A third man was convicted of murder in the shooting and killing of 18-year-old KayLee Dutton who was shot while driving near Cedar City by men who claimed they thought she was stalking them.

Sanpete County schools temporarily initiate secure protocol due to nearby bear
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Aug. 24 - 8:02 p.m.
A now-relocated baby bear caused two Sanpete County schools to initiate secure protocol on Monday until officials confirmed it was alone.

Cedar Hills mom receiving double lung transplant after other cancer treatments fail
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Aug. 23 - 7:15 a.m.
Cedar Hills mom Kelsey Flake is receiving a double lung transplant to treat her Stage 4 cancer. She temporarily moved to Chicago for the treatment, which was her only option after other treatments failed.

Man sent to prison for Millcreek stabbing over drug dispute
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Aug. 22 - 10:41 p.m.
A man is spending time in prison after admitting to stabbing a man in a Millcreek apartment. In a voicemail, the defendant said it was "about principle."

Here's how to get reservations for the Salt Lake Temple Open House
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Aug. 21 - 12:54 p.m.
Reservations will be available for the Salt Lake Temple Open House beginning Sept. 1. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced more details about the process.

'Game changer': Cancer center opens at Park City Hospital
VideoEmily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Aug. 21 - 12:04 p.m.
An addition to the Park City Hospital with a cancer center is now open, allowing patients in the Wasatch Back to receive radiation and increased cancer care closer to home.

Utah-based Bricks and Minifigs reaches settlement with family whose allegations went viral
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Aug. 19 - 7:02 p.m.
Wednesday, corporate Bricks and Minifigs announced it and the Mansell family have settled their lawsuits outside of court.

Clearfield man found guilty of murder for killing his dad with hatchet
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Aug. 19 - 12:41 p.m.
A jury found a man guilty on Wednesday of killing his father with a hatchet in his father's West Valley City home over two years ago.

