Emily Ashcraft
Viral videos allege pricey Lego theft. Here's how Utah police entered the conversation
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted June 2 - 9:13 p.m.
YouTuber Reckless Ben is releasing videos accusing Bricks and Minifigs of stealing Legos; the YouTuber was arrested twice by American Fork police as he filmed content in Utah.
Grown safe haven baby shares story as Utah law commemorates 25 years
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted June 2 - 6:15 a.m.
It has now been 25 years since Utah became one of the first states to allow women to legally, anonymously give up custody of a baby. One of those first babies and his mom share their story.
'Cold blooded': Provo woman gets consecutive sentences for killing her husband
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted June 1 - 6:11 a.m.
Melissa Johnson-Fausset's only son talked about the loss of his mother and father before she was sentenced to prison after admitting to murder.
3 men sentenced after planned robbery led to killing
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted May 31 - 8:27 a.m.
Two men were sentenced in 3rd District Court on Wednesday for their roles in the robbery and killing of Alex Franco, and another was sentenced in juvenile court in December.
Witnesses testify of overdose death in murder hearing for man who provided her with fentanyl
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted May 29 - 8:03 p.m.
A judge heard testimony Friday in a preliminary hearing for Darik Ottens, who is charged with murder and accused of supplying fentanyl to a Midvale woman who died from an overdose.
Attorneys appointed for man charged with brutally killing 3 women in Wayne County
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted May 29 - 11:40 a.m.
Ivan Miller appeared for his first court hearing Friday from the Sevier County Jail. He is charged with brutally killing three Utah women at random before stealing their vehicles.
Utahn seeking revenge for bad drug deal sent to prison for shooting 'innocent man'
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted May 28 - 8:36 p.m.
A Utah man who police say returned to a South Salt Lake residence where bad drugs had been purchased but shot and killed an "innocent man" who answered the door, was sentenced Friday to prison.
New humanitarian center gives opportunities for local immigrants, while helping worldwide
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted May 27 - 7:11 p.m.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is opening a new Humanitarian Center that provides jobs and classes to people in need, in addition to sending resources globally.
14-year-old former patient breaks ground on Huntsman Cancer Institute expansion
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted May 24 - 9:03 a.m.
The Huntsman Cancer Institute is doubling the capacity of its proton therapy center. It is the only location the therapy, used in brain cancers and children's cancers, is available in Utah.
Chief justice announces retirement, leaving Cox chance to overhaul Utah Supreme Court
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted May 22 - 3:44 p.m.
Chief Justice Matthew Durrant announced Friday he is retiring from the Utah Supreme Court after 26 years, leaving Utah's governor four vacancies to fill on the high court.
St. George man pleads guilty to 9 attempted murder charges from shootout with police
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted May 21 - 8:36 p.m.
A St. George man admitted to exchanging gunfire with police officers last summer, pleading guilty and mentally ill to 28 felony charges.
Salt Lake man 'deeply sorry' for strangling wife sentenced to prison
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted May 21 - 7:11 p.m.
Larry Johnson was sentenced to 15 years to life in prison on Thursday after admitting to strangling his wife while affected by a mental illness.
Former West Jordan officer sentenced to probation in reckless driving case
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted May 20 - 7:36 p.m.
A Salt Lake City Justice Court judge found a former West Jordan police officer guilty of reckless driving and sentence him to six months of probation on May 13.
Murray woman sent to prison for filming child sex abuse
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted May 20 - 5:35 p.m.
A Murray woman was sentenced to two terms of 10 years to life in prison after admitting to sexually abusing a young boy multiple times.
Church of Jesus Christ makes $25M donation to UNICEF to support children's nutrition
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted May 20 - 12:00 p.m.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced a $25M donation to help children and mothers with nutrition around the world, which will be matched by the Bezos family.
Pediatric nurse sentenced to jail, probation for possession of child sex abuse material
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted May 19 - 11:32 a.m.
A pediatric nurse has been sentenced to 210 days in jail and four years of probation after admitting to possessing child sex abuse material.
New video highlights church's MTC experience as Temple Square Visitors' Center opens
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted May 18 - 5:00 p.m.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints released a new video highlighting the Missionary Training Center in Provo as it prepares to open 55 new missions.
Lawsuit seeks $20M claiming teen should not have been charged, incarcerated in park stabbing
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted May 16 - 8:31 p.m.
A teenager pleaded guilty to manslaughter following a fatal stabbing, but later his conviction was overturned, and his case was dismissed. Now, he and his mother filed a lawsuit against the prosecutors and the police department.
'A wake up call': Utah man who shot victim during a robbery avoids prison
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted May 16 - 11:21 a.m.
Three men who admitted to firing shots in Murray during a drug robbery in April 2025 have been sentenced to jail and probation.
Utah health department has recouped much of $50M lost in drug rebates due to error
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted May 15 - 7:33 p.m.
The Utah Department of Health and Human Services lost almost $50 million in drug rebates, due to a technical error. On Wednesday it announced it has recouped $36 million.
Church of Jesus Christ announces new temple to be built in Ecuador
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted May 15 - 11:33 a.m.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced Thursday it is building its 385th temple in Otavalo, Ecuador.
Herriman man sentenced to probation for explicit messages with Utah teen who went missing
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted May 13 - 10:17 p.m.
A Herriman man arrested in connection with the disappearance of a South Jordan teen in April 2025 was sentenced to probation for sending sexually explicit messages to her.
Kouri Richins sentenced to life without parole after her sons say they fear her
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted May 13 - 2:47 p.m.
The Kamas mother, children's book author and real estate agent convicted of murdering her husband was sentenced on Wednesday to life in prison without parole.
Mothers' mental health a top priority for new outpatient program at the University of Utah
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted May 12 - 9:05 p.m.
A new intensive outpatient program for people who experience pregnancy, pregnancy loss, parenting or related trauma is now open at the Huntsman Mental Health Institute.
