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Witnesses testify about obtaining drugs for Kouri Richins
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Updated Feb. 27 - 5:13 p.m. | Save Story
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.
Utah lawmakers give nod to bill tweaking controversial alternative incorporation route
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Feb. 27 - 4:04 p.m. | Save Story
Utah lawmakers have favorably recommended a bill that tweaks a controversial alternative incorporation route that critics say gives developers too much power.
Son left to get help moments before fatal Utah avalanche killed his father, report says
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Feb. 27 - 6:14 a.m. | Save Story
A new report outlines the cause of the first of three fatal avalanches in Utah recently, while conditions remain dangerous after new snowfall.
Family of avalanche victim supporting K-9 rescue teams
Brenna Donnelly, KSL | Posted Feb. 26 - 10:33 p.m. | Save Story
The family of Brian O'Keefe, who was killed in an avalanche in the Snake Creek area, is now raising funds for the K-9 team who found him.
Richins trial: House cleaner testifies about obtaining fentanyl for Kouri Richins
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Updated Feb. 26 - 6:17 p.m. | Save Story
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.
Crime scene tech to return Thursday in Kouri Richins murder trial
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Updated Feb. 25 - 11:19 a.m. | Save Story
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 | Updated Feb. 24 - 2:11 p.m. | Save Story
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 | Updated Feb. 23 - 5:47 p.m. | Save Story
The murder trial for Kouri Richins, a Kamas mother and real estate agent accused of fatally poisoning her husband, began Monday in Park City.
Utah officials prepping for 2034 Olympics were among the visitors to the Milano Cortina Games
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Feb. 23 - 3:15 p.m. | Save Story
Officials from Weber, Wasatch, Salt Lake, Utah and Summit counties were among the many visitors to the Milano Cortina Games as they prepare for the 2034 Utah Olympics.
Body of 45-year-old Salt Lake man located from Snake Creek avalanche
Payton Davis and Carter Williams, KSL | Updated Feb. 23 - 1:34 p.m. | Save Story
A Wasatch County search and rescue team has located the body of a snowmobiler who was reported missing after an avalanche at a popular outdoor recreation area on Sunday.
Man killed in snowmobile accident in Wasatch County
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Feb. 20 - 8:11 p.m. | Save Story
A man died in a snowmobile accident in Wasatch County on Friday.
Man convicted in 2015 killing now arrested, accused of knocking out co-worker's teeth
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Feb. 20 - 11:27 a.m. | Save Story
A man recently paroled from the Utah State Prison for a manslaughter charge has been arrested again for allegedly punching a co-worker and knocking out his teeth.
Snowmobiler killed in Wasatch County avalanche; warnings extended after large storm
Carter Williams, KSL | Updated Feb. 19 - 11:46 a.m. | Save Story
A man was killed in an avalanche while riding a snowmobile in the Wasatch backcountry with his son on Wednesday, authorities say.
Family rebuilds home after they say mold caused daughter's extreme illness
Shelby Lofton, KSL | Posted Feb. 17 - 4:04 p.m. | Save Story
The family of a Heber Valley girl says hidden black mold in their century-old home was making her seriously sick. It got so bad that they decided to tear it down and rebuild.
Park City's Ashley Farquharson becomes an Olympic medalist
Matt Gephardt, KSL | Posted Feb. 13 - 9:37 p.m. | Save Story
Ashley Farquharson grew up in Park City and learned to luge on the track built for the 2002 Olympics. Now she is an Olympic medalist, after taking home the bronze on Friday.
Hyatt's Andaz brand is coming to Utah as it takes on mountain luxury
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Feb. 13 - 8:32 a.m. | Save Story
Hyatt Hotels Corporation is planning to expand one of its luxury brands into Utah as it plans to open that brand's first mountain-themed hotel.
Wasatch County GOP chairman accused of waterboarding teen daughter
Pat Reavy, KSL | Updated Feb. 11 - 3:56 p.m. | Save Story
A Heber City man, who is also the Wasatch County GOP chairman, was charged Wednesday with aggravated child abuse, a first-degree felony, and accused of waterboarding his teen daughter as a form of punishment.
Here's a timeline of the Kouri Richins case as jury is now selected for her murder trial
Shelby Lofton and Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Updated Feb. 11 - 1:49 p.m. | Save Story
The jury was selected Wednesday for the upcoming trial of the Kamas mother accused of fatally poisoning her husband and then writing a children's book about coping with grief.
