Emily Ashcraft
Millcreek man sentenced to prison for 2015 murder
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted March 21 - 10:31 p.m.
Ahmed Sharif-Mohamed Ali was sentenced to 15 years to life in prison on Thursday for the murder of Modibo Diallo in early 2015.
Supreme Court upholds dismissal of environmental lawsuit filed by Utah kids
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted March 21 - 1:07 p.m.
Utah's Supreme Court said Thursday the district court was right to dismiss an environmental lawsuit from seven Utahns, ages 9 to 18, against Utah's fossil fuel policies.
Cedar City Hospital emergency room to almost double in size
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted March 20 - 5:02 p.m.
Officials are preparing for a 5,000-square-foot expansion to the Cedar City Hospital emergency room. It is the first project for the hospital since 2006.
University of Utah to build hospital, medical campus in West Valley City
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted March 18 - 2:44 p.m.
University of Utah announced plans to build a new hospital and health campus in West Valley City to address health disparities in Utah's second-largest city.
4-year-old prepares for heart transplant, has fun in new cardiac rehab program
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted March 16 - 3:05 p.m.
A new pediatric cardiac rehab program at Primary Children's Hospital is improving the life of 4-year-old Sienna Barton, who is using an artificial heart while awaiting a heart transplant.
December trial set for Cottonwood Heights woman charged with killing her husband
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted March 14 - 8:35 p.m.
A December trial was set Friday for Jennifer Gledhill, a Cottonwood Heights woman charged with murder in the shooting death of her estranged husband whose body has not been found.
Man extradited to Utah from Spain to face charges of raping a girl in 2017
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted March 14 - 7:11 p.m.
Carlos Espino Farfan was extradited to Utah from Spain to face charges accusing him of raping a 10-year-old girl in 2017. He allegedly fled the country after the allegations surfaced.
140 inmates treated for scabies after 1 tests positive at Utah State Prison
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted March 14 - 1:36 p.m.
Inmates in two sections of the Utah State Prison are being treated for scabies after one inmate tested positive. Some areas are temporarily closed to visitors and volunteers.
Box Elder County judge resigns after being charged with enticing minors
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted March 14 - 12:00 p.m.
A courts spokesperson confirms Kevin Christensen resigned from his position in Utah's 1st District Justice Court after being charged with eight felonies and accused of enticing minors on a chat app.
2 women hit, injured downtown while crossing the street
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted March 14 - 11:22 a.m.
A vehicle hit two women who were crossing the street after the driver failed to yield to the pedestrians.
Provo Canyon road now open, but delays expected after closure for plows, 3-vehicle crash
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted March 14 - 9:25 a.m.
A crash with three vehicles blocked state Route 189 up Provo Canyon toward Heber City on Friday morning. The road opened shortly before 9 a.m. but delays are still expected.
Blood, time and monetary donations encouraged throughout March, Red Cross Month
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted March 12 - 10:32 p.m.
The Red Cross is encouraging donations throughout Red Cross Month to help it continue to provide aid in emergencies and transfusions for sick Utahns.
Salt Lake County judge under criminal investigation
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted March 12 - 5:12 p.m.
Third District Judge William Kendall is under a criminal investigation and is no longer presiding over cases, a court spokeswoman confirmed Wednesday.
Attorneys debate whether extradition, other evidence can be presented in Nicholas Rossi trials
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted March 11 - 9:44 p.m.
Attorneys in two cases ask for more time to debate what evidence can be shared at the upcoming jury trials for Nicholas Rossi. He is charged with rape in both Utah and Salt Lake counties.
Apostles share testimonies at final RootsTech event for members of Church of Jesus Christ
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted March 8 - 9:01 p.m.
Elder Neil L. Andersen, his wife Kathy Andersen and President Jeffrey R. Holland shared their testimonies of family history at the end of RootsTech, a family history conference, following music from the Piano Guys.
RootsTech connects people around the world in efforts to discover their family
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted March 6 - 5:36 p.m.
RootsTech, an annual genealogy conference hosted by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and FamilySearch, started Thursday and goes through Saturday.
It's been 5 years since COVID-19 hit Utah. What we've learned since then
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted March 6 - 9:54 a.m.
Utahns and Utah's health leaders have learned quite a bit about infectious diseases and how to respond in the five years since the state's first COVID-19 infection.
'Living miracle': Church of Jesus Christ shares Giving Machine donations from 2024
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted March 5 - 2:54 p.m.
The Church of Jesus Christ said Wednesday its Light the World Giving Machines gave 850,000 visitors the opportunity to donate over 490,000 items through a record number of global nonprofits.
Rachel Platten to share self-discovery journey that led to her 'Fight Song' at RootsTech
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted March 4 - 12:41 p.m.
Rachel Platten was announced Monday as a RootsTech keynote speaker ahead of the family history conference that starts on Thursday and runs through Saturday.
Charges dropped against woman accused of hitting, killing woman sitting in road
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted March 3 - 5:59 p.m.
A judge dismissed charges against a Taylorsville woman accused of leaving the scene of an accident after she allegedly hit and killed a woman sitting in a West Valley street in 2020.
Remaining 2 cases in 2021 killing of Kearns woman move forward
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted Feb. 28 - 9:47 p.m.
Two people charged with killing a Kearns woman in early 2021 were scheduled for a jury trial on Thursday, while another pleaded guilty to helping clean up the crime scene and will spend two years on probation.
Utah's health department recommends measles vaccine in response to Texas outbreak
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted Feb. 28 - 2:39 p.m.
Utah's health department is hoping Utahns review their measles vaccination status and consult with their doctors as measles outbreaks occur in other areas of the country.
West side of Temple Square, including Assembly Hall and Tabernacle, now open to visitors
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted Feb. 28 - 1:03 p.m.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced Friday the southwest area of Temple Square is now open to visitors, with refurbished statues and access to the Assembly Hall.
Utah County charges against therapist in 'ritualistic sex abuse' investigation dropped again
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted Feb. 25 - 8:04 p.m.
Criminal charges against a former therapist accused in a "ritualistic sex abuse" case in Utah County have been dropped for a second time due to evidence issues.
