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Man injured in Payson police shooting released from hospital, arrested

Man injured in Payson police shooting released from hospital, arrested

Sicily Stanton and Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Updated March 18 - 7:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

Payson police on Monday arrested a 20-year-old man who was shot and injured by a police officer on Saturday after police say he swung a knife near an officer.
Singer R. Kelly seeks appeals court relief from 30-year prison term

Singer R. Kelly seeks appeals court relief from 30-year prison term

Larry Neumeister, Associated Press  |  Posted March 18 - 5:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

R. Kelly's lawyer told an appeals court Monday that a racketeering law was unjustly used to convict the R&B superstar at his Brooklyn trial of sexually abusing young fans, including children, for decades.
Supreme Court extends block on Texas law that would allow police to arrest migrants

Supreme Court extends block on Texas law that would allow police to arrest migrants

Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press  |  Posted March 18 - 5:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Supreme Court on Monday has extended its block, for now, on a Texas law that would give police broad powers to arrest migrants suspected of illegally entering the U.S. while the legal battle it sparked over immigration authority plays out.
West Valley man charged with shooting at girlfriend and her family after argument

West Valley man charged with shooting at girlfriend and her family after argument

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted March 18 - 5:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

A West Valley man was charged Monday with shooting at his girlfriend and two of her family members, including her father, following an argument.
Man hospitalized with 'serious burns' after electric shock in Box Elder County

Man hospitalized with 'serious burns' after electric shock in Box Elder County

Roy Burton, KSL.com  |  Posted March 18 - 4:23 p.m.  |  Save Story

A 21-year-old man was flown from Box Elder County to a Salt Lake burn center Monday with "serious burns" after being shocked while working on fiber optic cables on telephone poles.
SLC police K-9 dies unexpectedly

SLC police K-9 dies unexpectedly

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted March 18 - 2:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake City police are mourning the unexpected loss of one of their bloodhounds.
Utah man sent to prison for firing gun at Amazon driver who honked at him

Utah man sent to prison for firing gun at Amazon driver who honked at him

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted March 18 - 1:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah man was ordered Monday to spend between three and five years in prison for firing a gun toward an Amazon truck driver who honked at him and his brother in July.
Passenger dies after car is struck by wrong-way driver on Legacy Parkway; 2 others transported

Passenger dies after car is struck by wrong-way driver on Legacy Parkway; 2 others transported

Ashley Fredde, KSL.com  |  Updated March 18 - 1:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

One person is dead and two others were transported to the hospital after a wrong-way crash on Legacy Parkway Sunday morning.
Ogden woman charged with making false reports about an active shooter

Ogden woman charged with making false reports about an active shooter

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted March 18 - 12:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

An Ogden woman is facing a felony charge after investigators say she falsely reported that there was an active shooter at a South Jordan business, prompting a large police response.
Supreme Court examines social media case over standards for free speech

Supreme Court examines social media case over standards for free speech

Mark Sherman, Associated Press  |  Updated March 18 - 11:33 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Supreme Court is taking up a dispute between Republican-led states and the Biden administration over how far the federal government can go to combat controversial social media posts on topics including COVID-19 and election security.
Virginia man faces human trafficking charge in southern Utah case

Virginia man faces human trafficking charge in southern Utah case

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Updated March 18 - 11:24 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Virginia man arrested in St. George a week ago for suspicion of misdemeanor drug charges is now facing more serious charges of human trafficking and prostitution.
Taylorsville police identify man killed after allegedly pointing gun at officers

Taylorsville police identify man killed after allegedly pointing gun at officers

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted March 18 - 11:09 a.m.  |  Save Story

Police say a man shot and killed by Taylorsville police on Sunday was armed with a gun.
2nd man charged in connection with 2005 theft of ruby slippers worn in 'The Wizard of Oz'

2nd man charged in connection with 2005 theft of ruby slippers worn in 'The Wizard of Oz'

Steve Karnowski, Associated Press  |  Posted March 18 - 11:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

A second man has been charged in connection with the 2005 theft of a pair of ruby slippers that Judy Garland wore in "The Wizard of Oz," according to an indictment made public Sunday.
Trump fails to get appeal bond for $454M civil fraud judgment, lawyers say

Trump fails to get appeal bond for $454M civil fraud judgment, lawyers say

Luc Cohen, Reuters  |  Updated March 18 - 10:19 a.m.  |  Save Story

Donald Trump has so far been unable to obtain a bond that would allow him to appeal a $454 million judgment against the former president in a New York civil fraud case without posting the full amount himself, his lawyers said on Monday.
Police seek info on possible kidnapping, shooting in Taylorsville

Police seek info on possible kidnapping, shooting in Taylorsville

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted March 18 - 9:55 a.m.  |  Save Story

Taylorsville police are looking for a man who was seen getting into a vehicle on Sunday that sped away after witnesses heard a shot.
Midway residents say sewage pond stink is making them sick, prompting state health study

Midway residents say sewage pond stink is making them sick, prompting state health study

Collin Leonard, KSL.com  |  Posted March 18 - 8:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

Wastewater lagoons near Midway have been worse in recent years, residents say, prompting a first-of-its-kind health department study as the district works to protect itself from litigation.
Chad Daybell's trial will be livestreamed. Here's what to know if you want to be in the courtroom

Chad Daybell's trial will be livestreamed. Here's what to know if you want to be in the courtroom

Nate Eaton, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted March 18 - 7:29 a.m.  |  Save Story

Chad Daybell's murder trial will be livestreamed when it begins in two weeks, but those wishing to attend the Ada County Courthouse in person must abide by an administrative order.
Utah health department warns that dangerous, counterfeit car seats becoming more common

Utah health department warns that dangerous, counterfeit car seats becoming more common

Alex Cabrero, KSL-TV  |  Posted March 17 - 7:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Tooele County Health Department is warning parents to be aware of the prevalence of counterfeit car seats on the market that endanger children.
Man shot, killed by officers after producing a weapon, police say

Man shot, killed by officers after producing a weapon, police say

Sicily Stanton, KSL.com  |  Updated March 17 - 5:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man was shot and killed by police on Sunday in Taylorsville, police confirmed.