Emily Ashcraft
Judge decides whether to allow evidence of abuse, drugs and Kouri Richins' writings in her trial
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Jan. 8 - 8:33 p.m.
A judge made decisions on Thursday in a closed hearing about whether jurors will hear about what is in Kouri Richins' orange notebook, the "Walk the Dog" letter, evidence Eric Richins used drugs in high school and other details.
'Lucky to be alive': Man shot at by officer sentenced to jail for hitting officer with his car
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Jan. 8 - 7:36 p.m.
A man currently on an immigration hold was sentenced to spend 250 days in jail for assaulting an officer after hitting the officer with his car before the officer fired multiple shots at him.
President Uchtdorf now acting president of Quorum of the 12 Apostles, church announces
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Jan. 8 - 2:35 p.m.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced Thursday that President Dieter F. Uchtdorf is now the acting president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.
'There was nothing I could do,' recalls father of young victim killed by DUI driver
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Jan. 7 - 9:02 p.m.
A woman was sentenced to prison on Monday for causing the death of a 5-year-old girl while driving under the influence. That girl's parents and half-siblings spoke about their loss.
Judge considers which expert witnesses to allow in Kouri Richins' murder trial
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Jan. 7 - 5:42 p.m.
Third District Judge Richard Mrazik is making rulings on multiple motions this week in preparation for the jury trial for Kouri Richins, a Kamas mother accused of killing her husband by giving him fentanyl.
Witnesses testify about scene where Santaquin officer was killed by semitruck driver
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Jan. 6 - 6:06 p.m.
Witnesses testified about the death of Sgt. Bill Hooser and apprehension of the man accused of killing him with a semitruck during the first of two preliminary hearing dates Tuesday.
Church of Jesus Christ invites young adults to be 'one in a million' in institute's centennial year
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Jan. 5 - 4:05 p.m.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' institute program has grown in the last 100 years from a single building in Idaho to over 2,700 locations in 170 countries around the world.
Former Utah AG candidate admits to attempting to bribe political opponent
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Jan. 4 - 9:04 a.m.
Frank Mylar, candidate for Utah attorney general in 2024, admitted to attempting to bribe a political opponent Friday in a plea deal that will dismiss the case if he follows certain conditions.
Parents of man who died after climbing into plane's engine sue Salt Lake City
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Jan. 2 - 12:35 p.m.
The parents of a man who died after climbing into the engine of a plane at Salt Lake City International Airport are suing the city, claiming security systems should have prevented his death.
Day care worker to serve probation for reckless endangerment of infant following plea deal
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Sept. 30 - 7:36 p.m.
A West Jordan woman was ordered Monday to serve two years' probation after admitting to endangering an infant she was babysitting in what prosecutors said was an unlicensed day care.
Man sentenced to prison for West Valley City killing 2 years ago
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Sept. 10 - 7:04 p.m.
Jose Hernandez-Liborio will spend at least seven years and up to life in prison after admitting to killing Marcus Garcia in August of 2023.
K-9, deputy injured in Tremonton shooting reunite with caregivers who saved dog's life
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Sept. 9 - 9:04 p.m.
Three weeks after a Tremonton shooting that killed two officers on a domestic violence call, a police K-9 dog and her handler, who were both injured in the same incident, were reunited with the air flight and veterinary teams that saved the dog's life.
Utah health department warns of measles exposure at high school cycling event
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Sept. 9 - 3:21 p.m.
Several people were either exposed to or infected with measles at a Utah High School Cycling League event in Wasatch County in August, public health officials say.
American Fork woman sent to prison for conspiring with family to kill her husband
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Sept. 9 - 3:05 p.m.
Kathryn Restelli was sentenced Tuesday to six years to life in prison after pleading guilty to conspiring with her family members to kill her husband.
Church President Russell M. Nelson celebrates 101st birthday
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Sept. 9 - 9:43 a.m.
President Russell M. Nelson of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints thanked members for their faithfulness and prayers in a social media post on his 101st birthday Tuesday.
Man pleads guilty to murder in drive-by shooting near Murray TRAX station
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Sept. 9 - 8:43 a.m.
An 18-year-old pleaded guilty to murder on Wednesday, admitting to killing one person and paralyzing another during a drive-by shooting in May 2024 near a Murray TRAX station.
Probation ordered for woman who stole ashes of murdered Sandy man from his mother
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Sept. 6 - 12:47 p.m.
A Utah woman was sentenced to probation after pleading guilty to stealing an urn filled with of ashes of a murdered Sandy man from the man's mother.
Have You Seen This? 4 otters playfully chase butterfly
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Sept. 5 - 3:34 p.m.
A group of four otters at Disney's Animal Kingdom chase a butterfly back and forth for over a minute in this YouTube video you'll want to keep watching.
President Nelson shares advice in Time magazine op-ed ahead of 101st birthday
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Sept. 5 - 3:10 p.m.
Although he is the one who will turn 101, President Russell M. Nelson shared a "birthday wish for all of us" in an op-ed published in Time magazine on Friday.
American Fork man arrested in Missouri for kidnapping Utah teen sent to prison
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Sept. 4 - 7:34 p.m.
An American Fork man who was arrested in Missouri after kidnapping, sexually assaulting and kidnapping a 16-year-old Utah girl has been sentenced to prison.
Driver in fatal 2023 crash pleads guilty to manslaughter
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Sept. 4 - 4:15 p.m.
A 22-year-old man has admitted responsibility for the death of a passenger in his car, who was killed when the vehicle crashed while he was fleeing from police in Salt Lake City.
Christ's role in Latter-day Saint history focus of first church history conference
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Sept. 1 - 10:15 a.m.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is preparing to host a conference that will focus on the presence of Christ in church history.
Parties debate how Utah redistricting proceeds; Legislature requests a stay
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Aug. 29 - 5:02 p.m.
Utah leaders are scrambling to figure out how to get an approved map ready in time for the 2026 congressional elections after a judge ordered them to redraw the state's current map.
Jury finds Salt Lake man guilty of 3 counts of aggravated murder in 2015 triple killing
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Aug. 28 - 5:46 p.m.
Alexander Hung Tran was found guilty of the aggravated murders of Heike Poike, her 2-month-old granddaughter, Lyrik; and family friend Dakota Smith, following a three-day trial.
