Emily Ashcraft
'Great news': Measles spread slows in Utah
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted July 18 - 3:05 p.m.
A statewide measles outbreak that affected over 100 Utahns seems to be coming to an end with just six infections in the last three weeks.
Nanny sentenced for child abuse after jury ruled no contest, dismissing multiple charges
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted July 18 - 10:40 a.m.
A woman who was caring for a 6-week-old boy was sentenced to three years of probation after pleading no contest to child abuse. Jurors found her not guilty on five charges, and two other charges were dismissed in a plea deal.
Man sentenced to prison after recording shows abuse of girlfriend before her suicide
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted July 17 - 9:00 p.m.
Caleb Rees was sentenced to between zero and 20 years in prison on Friday after admitting to causing his girlfriend's suicide through domestic abuse.
Man sent to jail, probation for shooting stranger in Midvale
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted July 15 - 2:17 p.m.
Dakota Pierce was ordered to spend 180 days in jail and four years on probation after firing a gun at strangers who were walking bikes, hitting one of them.
Church of Jesus Christ reaches new record with 88,500 full-time missionaries
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted July 15 - 8:07 a.m.
On Tuesday, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced it has more missionaries serving than ever before, after the opening of 55 new missions.
Man sentenced for killing girlfriend whose body was found near Millcreek dumpster
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted July 14 - 7:30 p.m.
A man with a violent criminal history was sentenced to prison on July 1 after admitting to killing his girlfriend.
Cottonwood Heights woman found guilty of manslaughter, abuse after elderly mother's death
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted July 13 - 10:30 p.m.
A jury found Lori Meers guilty of manslaughter on Friday after her mother was admitted to the hospital with sepsis and malnutrition.
Rendering released for exterior of future Spanish Fork temple
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted July 13 - 8:30 p.m.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints released an exterior rending for the Spanish Fork Utah Temple, which was announced in April 2025.
Man sentenced to prison for driving getaway car while trying to rob Cedar City jewelry store
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted July 13 - 6:00 p.m.
One man was sentenced to prison after admitting to attempting to rob a jewelry store and assaulting the owner while trying to get away. A warrant is still out for the arrest of another man charged with similar crimes.
Have You Seen This? Googly eyes can make anything better, even construction
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted July 13 - 3:30 p.m.
'Urgent need': American Red Cross looking for more donors as needs outpace supply
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted July 13 - 12:04 p.m.
The American Red Cross said it is facing an emergency blood shortage on Monday as demand is increasing while summer is leading to fewer donations.
Brain implant that stops seizures is life-changing for some epilepsy patients
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted July 11 - 10:03 a.m.
One hundred epilepsy patients at Intermountain Health have been treated with a brain implant designed to stop seizures as they are starting.
Man who avoided charges in fatal shooting now sent to prison for child rape
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted July 10 - 10:30 p.m.
A 25-year-old Sandy man was sentenced to six years to life in prison after admitting to raping a 13-year-old girl in a hotel in Salt Lake County.
US high court asked to weigh in on juvenile life without parole sentence for Richfield killing
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted July 8 - 5:00 p.m.
Utah is asking the Supreme Court to reconsider a decision from its high court to reconsider the life without parole sentence for a man convicted of aggravated murder as a juvenile.
Lego saga updates: Reckless Ben posts new video as federal court lifts ban
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted July 7 - 9:00 p.m.
The civil case filed by Bricks and Minifigs responding to a viral dispute about a Star Wars Lego collection is now in federal court, and a new order lets Ben Schneider break his silence.
Woman released on probation for role in killing after helping secure her mom's conviction
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted July 7 - 6:00 p.m.
Natalie Estella Aguilar was sentenced to five years on probation after admitting to manslaughter and burglary. Her mom was found guilty of murder related to the same killing and will be sentenced later this month.
Man sentenced to prison for shooting, killing housemate while he was sleeping
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted July 6 - 6:00 p.m.
Miguel Zamora-Bonilla was sentenced to 15 years to life in prison for murder after admitting to killing a man living in his home while affected by mental illness.
Spanish Fork coach sentenced to home confinement, probation for sexual abuse of teens
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted July 2 - 7:30 p.m.
A Maple Mountain High School coach who admitted to engaging in a sexual act with two 17-year-old girls and providing them alcohol will spend time in home confinement before a four-year probation.
Man found guilty of killing Utah wife in Alaska jury trial
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted June 25 - 9:00 p.m.
A man on trial for killing his Utah wife while they were both stationed in Alaska with the U.S. Army was found guilty of her murder on Thursday.
Bricks and Minifigs reaches truce with Reckless Ben in civil lawsuit
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted June 25 - 4:58 p.m.
Bricks and Minifigs and YouTuber Ben Schneider agreed to mediate their civil lawsuit and agreed on a preliminary injunction allowing Schneider to continue creating videos about them.
Man sentenced to prison for killing Springville newlywed 'hero' in fatal DUI crash
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted June 24 - 2:31 p.m.
A man who drove his truck onto a Springville sidewalk, killing a pedestrian while under the influence was sentenced to prison on Tuesday.
Vernal foster mother to stand trial on child abuse homicide accusations, judge rules
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted June 23 - 6:20 p.m.
Angela Accuttoroop was scheduled for a 2027 jury trial for child abuse homicide on Thursday after a judge ruled there was enough evidence for her to stand trial.
19-year-old pleads guilty to aggravated murder in shooting at neighboring apartment
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted June 23 - 7:08 a.m.
Simeon Gil Calnimptewa, 19, pleaded guilty on June 9 to aggravated murder, admitting to shooting and killing his neighbor inside their home.
Ex-Uintah County officer sentenced after handcuffing wife during argument
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted June 22 - 9:20 p.m.
A man was sentenced to home confinement, probation after pleading no contest to handcuffing his wife during an argument while he worked as a corrections officer.
