Emily Ashcraft
Jury finds Kearns man not guilty in shooting death at West Valley Halloween party
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted March 13 - 4:03 p.m.
A jury found a 22-year-old Kearns man not guilty of murder Thursday after he testified multiple others shot toward him before he fired at a 2023 Halloween party .
Testimony concludes in Kouri Richins murder trial as defense opts not to call witnesses
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted March 12 - 1:22 p.m.
Defense attorneys rested, and Kouri Richins waived her right to testify in her murder trial. Prosecutors rested as well following the testimony of detective Jeff O'Driscoll.
Lead investigator describes letter, journal entry in Kouri Richins murder trial
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted March 11 - 5:24 p.m.
Jurors in the Kouri Richins murder trial heard testimony Wednesday from the lead detective, Jeff O'Driscoll.
Trial begins for nurse accused of killing friend she believed had cancer with insulin overdose
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted March 11 - 4:05 p.m.
Meggan Sundwall's trial began on Wednesday. She is accused of killing a friend by administering insulin after the friend claimed to have terminal cancer.
Church of Jesus Christ reports $1.58 billion and 7.4 million hours in service last year
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted March 10 - 5:03 p.m.
The annual "Caring for Those in Need" report for 2025 was released Tuesday, showing charitable efforts from members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints last year.
Richins trial delayed as attorneys dispute what portions of key witness interview to show jurors
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted March 10 - 1:45 p.m.
Jurors were only in the courtroom for a few minutes on Tuesday as attorneys found they needed additional time addressing legal issues. The lead detective is set to testify Wednesday.
Richins trial: Eric Richins' business partner, private investigator testify in Park City murder trial
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted March 9 - 5:54 p.m.
Kouri Richins' trial is continuing into its third week on Monday. She is accused of fatally poisoning her husband, Eric Richins, in March 2022. His business partner is expected to testify Monday.
'Beacon of light': Open house begins for new Latter-day Saint temple in Lindon
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted March 9 - 5:00 p.m.
One of the newest temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the Lindon Utah Temple, will be available for public tours beginning on Thursday.
Family Discovery Day: Elder Rasband speaks about faith stretching through generations
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted March 7 - 5:02 p.m.
Attendees at RootsTech heard messages on Saturday from Elder Ronald A. Rasband, of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, his wife, and former NFL player Steve Young.
Millions join together virtually and in Salt Lake City to learn about family history at RootsTech
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted March 5 - 9:43 p.m.
The annual RootsTech conference is being held in Salt Lake City and online this week. Organizers speak about the conference's purpose and growth.
Woman says Kouri Richins told her things would 'be better' if her husband were dead
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted March 5 - 6:40 p.m.
A woman testified Thursday that two and a half months before Eric Richins died, Kouri Richins told her "in many ways it would be better if Eric was dead."
Kouri Richins' boyfriend testifies about text messages, relationship after her husband's death
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted March 4 - 6:01 p.m.
Jurors in the Kouri Richins murder trial heard testimony Wednesday about life insurance policies and her relationship with a boyfriend around the time of her husband's death.
Forensic accountant testifies about Kouri Richins' finances
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted March 3 - 5:18 p.m.
Kouri Richins, a Kamas mom and real estate agent, is accused of fatally poisoning Eric Richins on March 4, 2022. Her jury trial continued Tuesday with testimony from a forensic accountant.
'Eternally relevant': Church of Jesus Christ publishes book with discourses from Eliza R. Snow
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted March 3 - 4:34 p.m.
Church historians speak about a new book called "Rise up and speak: Selected discourses of Eliza R. Snow," published by the Church Historian's Press and announced on Tuesday.
Phone data highlighted on sixth day of Kouri Richins' murder trial
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted March 2 - 6:44 p.m.
Kouri Richins, a Kamas mom and real estate agent, is on trial for aggravated murder and accused of fatally poisoning Eric Richins in early 2022.
Witnesses testify about obtaining drugs for Kouri Richins
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Feb. 27 - 5:13 p.m.
Multiple people testified Friday about how Kouri Richins could have obtained drugs. Richins is on trial for aggravated murder in the poisoning death of her husband.
Have You Seen This? Kids explain curling
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Feb. 27 - 3:28 p.m.
In this video, children explain the rules of curling while some Canadian curlers act out those rules. The kids get things mostly right, as far as I can tell.
Church of Jesus Christ adds 12 new hymns with Old Testament focus
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Feb. 26 - 7:11 p.m.
The new hymnbook for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints now has 72 hymns after 12 new hymns, many with Old Testament ties, were added Thursday.
Richins trial: House cleaner testifies about obtaining fentanyl for Kouri Richins
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Feb. 26 - 6:17 p.m.
Carmen Lauber testified about obtaining drugs four times for Kouri Richins, a Kamas mom accused of killing her husband, during the fourth day of her jury trial on Thursday.
Audit finds $24.3M in unallowable Medicaid payments in Utah
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Feb. 26 - 10:00 a.m.
The Utah Office of Inspector General said an audit estimates $24 million was spent in Medicaid payments that were not allowed due to overlapping enrollment in multiple states.
Crime scene tech to return Thursday in Kouri Richins murder trial
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Feb. 25 - 11:19 a.m.
Kouri Richins is charged with fatally poisoning her husband. The third day of the Kamas woman's murder trial ended early Wednesday but resumes Thursday.
Richins trial: First responders, medical examiner testify on 2nd day of murder trial
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Feb. 24 - 2:11 p.m.
Police officers, first responders and a medical examiner testified during the second day of the murder trial for Kouri Richins, who is charged with fatally poisoning her husband.
Kouri Richins trial: Murder for money or innocent widow? Attorneys paint different pictures
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Feb. 23 - 5:47 p.m.
The murder trial for Kouri Richins, a Kamas mother and real estate agent accused of fatally poisoning her husband, began Monday in Park City.
Primary Children's patient to share her story on General Mills cereal boxes
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Feb. 23 - 6:06 a.m.
A Primary Children's Hospital patient will be featured on cereal boxes in Costco stores across the U.S. in May, along with 19 other children selected as inspiration, by their attitudes and examples.
