Emily Ashcraft
Intermountain Health breaks ground on cancer center to serve patients in Park City
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted June 12 - 8:02 p.m.
Ground was broken Thursday on an expansion for the Park City Hospital, which will include a cancer center, the first in the area, and more emergency and operating room space.
'Hymns — For Home and Church' now has 48 hymns with latest update
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted June 12 - 2:21 p.m.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints released 11 songs for its new hymnbook on Thursday, including a translation of a Spanish hymn and a new melody for a familiar hymn.
Jury finds Lori Daybell guilty of conspiracy to commit murder in her 3rd trial
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted June 12 - 1:18 p.m.
The jury determined Lori Daybell is guilty of conspiring to murder Brandon Boudreaux, her niece's estranged husband, who was shot at outside his home.
'No plan, no gain': Daybell proclaims innocence before her 3rd trial is passed to a jury
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted June 11 - 8:03 p.m.
A jury is now weighing whether Lori Vallow Daybell conspired with her brother to try to murder Brandon Boudreaux. Closing arguments in her third trial were held Wednesday.
Utah death-row inmate Ralph Menzies appeals decision that he's competent enough for execution
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted June 10 - 9:01 p.m.
Attorneys for Ralph Menzies have appealed to the Utah Supreme Court a judge's decision that he is competent enough to be executed.
Process toward new trial begins for former death-penalty inmate Douglas Carter
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted June 10 - 5:39 p.m.
Attorneys are starting to prepare for the eventual second trial for Douglas Carter after the Utah Supreme Court affirmed the reversal of his conviction and death penalty sentence last month.
Utah Supreme Court declines to consider appeal in Kouri Richins' murder case
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted June 10 - 8:45 a.m.
The Utah Supreme Court won't review a decision declining to move Kouri Richins' murder trial to Salt Lake County, prompting prosecutors to ask for new trial dates in Summit County.
Herriman man pleads guilty in 2020 shooting that killed 1, injured 2
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted June 10 - 7:40 a.m.
Andrew Whatcott pleaded guilty to manslaughter, admitting he killed a 25-year-old man in a shooting at Tanner Park in 2020 when he was 17, as part of a plea deal. He says he thought he was acting in self-defense.
Lehi man who scammed multiple friends ordered to pay back $90K, spend year in jail
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted June 6 - 8:21 p.m.
Dalton Slangerup was ordered Wednesday to pay back money to multiple fraud victims in Utah County after he spends a year in jail.
Lori Daybell taken out of courtroom after accusing judge of yelling at her in murder conspiracy trial
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted June 6 - 5:03 p.m.
A judge asked officers to escort Lori Daybell from the courtroom while she was still trying to speak with him during the second day of her jury trial on Friday.
Church of Jesus Christ helping women and children worldwide through innovative partnerships
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted June 5 - 10:36 p.m.
Leaders from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and reps from humanitarian organizations shared how they're working together to improve the well-being of women and children.
Lori Daybell tells jurors she is 'all about spreading love' in murder conspiracy trial
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted June 5 - 3:18 p.m.
In Lori Daybell's murder conspiracy trial, she told jurors Thursday, "I am all about spreading love and will continue to do so even after this trial is complete no matter the result."
Utah attorneys sanctioned by appeals court for using AI to write legal brief
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted June 4 - 9:08 p.m.
Two Utah attorneys were sanctioned after submitting a petition that cited imaginary and incorrectly applied cases — thanks to the alleged unchecked use of ChatGPT.
Man facing capital murder in death of Santaquin officer raises attorney concerns
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted June 4 - 6:36 p.m.
Michael Aaron Jayne, who is charged with aggravated murder, a capital offense, told the judge overseeing his case on Wednesday that he has concerns about his attorneys.
Judge orders Salt Lake prosecutors off case after reversing teen's manslaughter conviction
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted June 4 - 8:42 a.m.
A juvenile court judge ruled the Salt Lake County District Attorney's Office can no longer prosecute a murder case, based on a relationship between a prosecutor and detective.
New Latter-day Saint hymnbook, with about 375 hymns, is expected in 2 years
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted June 3 - 5:02 p.m.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints said Tuesday it expects its new full hymnbook will be released in four languages in 2027, with about 375 hymns.
Associate Chief Justice John Pearce is leaving the Utah Supreme Court
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted June 3 - 12:36 p.m.
The Utah judiciary announced Tuesday that Associate Chief Justice John Pearce is leaving his position on the Utah Supreme Court to return to private practice and teaching.
Church President Russell M. Nelson to dedicate Syracuse temple Sunday
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted June 2 - 3:04 p.m.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced Monday that President Russell M. Nelson will dedicate the Syracuse Utah Temple on Sunday.
Ex-UHP trooper sentenced to probation after admitting to sexual battery
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted June 1 - 11:22 a.m.
A former Richfield Utah Highway Patrol trooper has been sentenced to two years of probation after admitting to sexual battery and providing alcohol to minors.
West Jordan man pleads guilty to manslaughter for shooting best friend
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted June 1 - 8:33 a.m.
A West Jordan man has pleaded guilty to manslaughter, admitting to shooting and killing his friend. He told police he pointed the gun to "be funny" and did not know it was loaded when he pulled the trigger.
Community supports Santaquin family that lost father and son days apart
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted May 31 - 4:16 p.m.
Christopher Suiter was killed in a car accident on I-15 on Tuesday, just 10 days after the family buried his son, Brian Suiter. Jenn Suiter said she wants their story to be one of love, not tragedy.
14-year-old girl hospitalized after being hit by a car outside dance at Lehi rodeo grounds
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted May 31 - 3:02 p.m.
Lehi City officials said a 14-year-old girl was hit by a vehicle on 500 West while leaving a youth dance at the rodeo grounds. She was taken to a hospital in an ambulance and later flown to Salt Lake City.
Woman speaks out as second abuse case against couple is permanently dismissed
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted May 30 - 7:37 a.m.
A woman told a 4th District Court judge Thursday how, as a child, she was sexually abused by her neighbors. Still, the judge ruled to dismiss against one of the neighbors.
Monument of the Americas breaks ground on 12-acre religious sculpture park in Heber City
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted May 29 - 9:04 p.m.
Ground was broken Thursday for the Monument of the Americas sculpture gardens on a hill overlooking the Heber Valley. It's the first step in making a Utah surgeon and artist's 30-year dream a reality.
