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Judge to decide if Utah County investigation can be used in defendant's other sex abuse case
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted May 21 - 9:22 p.m. | Save Story
A judge is now considering whether to bring information from a dismissed Utah County case against former therapist David Hamblin into his case of alleged sex abuse in Sanpete County.
Rollover on I-15 in Leeds leaves woman hospitalized; truck reported stolen, UHP says
Cody Blowers, St. George News | Posted May 21 - 8:54 p.m. | Save Story
A woman was transported to the hospital and two men were taken into questioning by the Utah Highway Patrol following a crash on I-15 in Washington County on Wednesday morning.
White House asks Supreme Court to block access to DOGE records
Jonathan Stempel, Reuters | Posted May 21 - 8:37 p.m. | Save Story
The Trump administration on Wednesday asked the Supreme Court to set aside a judge's order requiring Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency to answer questions and disclose documents about its operations.
Former New York state trooper pleads guilty to faking his own shooting
Philip Marcelo, Associated Press | Posted May 21 - 8:02 p.m. | Save Story
A former New York state trooper has pleaded guilty to charges that he shot himself then falsely claimed he was wounded by an unknown gunman on a Long Island highway.
Civil lawsuit accuses BYU quarterback Jake Retzlaff of sexually assaulting woman in 2023
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Updated May 21 - 7:55 p.m. | Save Story
A civil lawsuit filed Wednesday accused BYU starting quarterback Jake Retzlaff of sexually assaulting a woman at his home in 2023.
Man arrested after police say he threatened Salt Lake City mayor after city's flag change
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted May 21 - 5:02 p.m. | Save Story
A Farmington man was arrested Tuesday after police say he made online threats against Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall and then showed up at Salt Lake City Hall after being questioned about it.
2 more arrested in Kearns fatal shooting during robbery of champagne
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Updated May 21 - 4:32 p.m. | Save Story
Police have arrested two more people in connection with a robbery gone bad in the parking lot at Kearns High School over the weekend that resulted in one of the alleged 17-year-old robbers being shot and killed.
Lawyer says worker accused of helping New Orleans jailbreak was unclogging toilet, not aiding escape
Jack Brook, Associated Press | Posted May 21 - 2:56 p.m. | Save Story
A worker charged with aiding the New Orleans jailbreak by 10 prisoners shut off water to unclog a toilet, not to allow the men to cut the pipe to create an opening for their escape, the employee's lawyer told the Associated Press on Wednesday.
Motorcyclist killed in crash on US 6 in Emery County
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted May 21 - 2:49 p.m. | Save Story
A motorcyclist died Wednesday after crashing into the back of a semitruck on U.S. 6 in Horse Canyon in Emery County.
Salt Lake City's gang detectives recognized as Gang Unit of the Year
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted May 21 - 2:45 p.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake police say arrests and preventive outreach programs helped the gang unit achieve the state's top honor.
Trump administration drops police oversight spurred by Floyd, Taylor killings
Sarah N. Lynch and Andrew Goudsward, Reuters | Posted May 21 - 1:49 p.m. | Save Story
The Trump administration is ending efforts to secure agreements for federal oversight of police departments in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Louisville, Kentucky, despite a prior government finding that they routinely violated the civil rights of Black people.
Family, friends plan vigil as ex-husband remembers Riverdale homicide victim
Andrew Adams, KSL-TV | Posted May 21 - 1:25 p.m. | Save Story
As family and friends planned a weekend vigil to remember 33-year-old Stacey Nicole Scott, her ex-husband said he hoped her story would raise awareness about domestic violence.
Loose pet kangaroo keeps police hopping — again — in Colorado
Mead Gruver, Associated Press | Posted May 21 - 12:53 p.m. | Save Story
A pet kangaroo was on the loose in Colorado.
Honduras man arrested after police seize 4,800 fentanyl pills
Matt Brooks, KSL.com | Posted May 21 - 12:31 p.m. | Save Story
A police task force in Davis County seized approximately 4,800 fentanyl pills from a Honduran man who was arrested on suspicion of trafficking the drug.
Police chief responds to crime moving east since Jordan River Trail operation began
Shelby Lofton, KSL-TV | Posted May 21 - 12:00 p.m. | Save Story
New data shows crime is moving east since the Jordan River Trail safety operation went into effect.
Trump administration South Sudan deportation attempt violated court order, judge saysÂ
Nate Raymond and Ted Hesson, Reuters | Updated May 21 - 11:37 a.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump's attempt to transfer immigrants to South Sudan was "unquestionably violative" of a judicial order not to deport migrants to countries other than their own without opportunity to contest their deportations, a U.S. judge said on Wednesday.
19-year-old man arrested after going 150 mph, fleeing through 2 Utah counties, deputy says
Matt Brooks, KSL.com | Posted May 21 - 10:55 a.m. | Save Story
Millard County sheriff's deputies say a driver who exceeded 150 mph and fled through Iron and Millard counties was arrested on Monday.
Mother of man shot, killed in American Fork testifies against son's wife and his mother-in-law
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted May 21 - 9:57 a.m. | Save Story
Matthew Restelli's mother and a detective testified on Tuesday ahead of a judge's decision on whether to order his wife and mother-in-law to stand trial for his death.
Utah National Guard member arrested in child exploitation sting
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted May 21 - 7:44 a.m. | Save Story
A member of the Utah National Guard has been arrested for allegedly trying to arrange a sexual encounter with a young boy.
Driver at 'high rate of speed' swerves to avoid spike strips, dies in crash, UHP says
Ashley Imlay, KSL.com | Posted May 20 - 11:08 p.m. | Save Story
A driver crashed and died Tuesday night after swerving to avoid spike strips set by troopers who were trying to stop the driver due to speed, the Utah Highway Patrol said.
'A really hard time': Many in Utah's Venezuelan community nervous after court decision
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted May 20 - 9:03 p.m. | Save Story
Many in Utah's Venezuelan community are nervous after the Supreme Court decision upholding the Trump administration's determination to strip some 350,000 Venezuelans of temporary protected status.
House fire displaces family in Washington County
Cody Blowers, St. George News | Posted May 20 - 6:34 p.m. | Save Story
A structure fire reported in Washington County early Tuesday prompted a multiagency response to fight the quickly spreading blaze.
DNA match leads to arrest in West Valley home robbery, sexual assault
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted May 20 - 5:33 p.m. | Save Story
A DNA match led to the arrest of a man accused of forcing his way into a West Valley apartment in March, then sexually assaulting and robbing a woman.
2 face criminal charges tied to missing and 'endangered' Utah teen
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted May 20 - 4:03 p.m. | Save Story
Two men, one from Florida and one from Texas, face multiple criminal charges tied to the disappearance of a 15-year-old Utah girl.
Man dies in southern Utah after suspected accidental, self-inflicted gunshot wound
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Updated May 20 - 3:22 p.m. | Save Story
A man died after a suspected accidental, self-inflicted gunshot wound while engaging in recreational shooting east of St. George in Washington County.
4 Roy police officers on leave pending sexual assault investigation
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted May 20 - 12:21 p.m. | Save Story
A call for a "medical emergency" at Snowbird has turned into a sexual assault investigation involving four Roy police officers who are now on leave.
Human remains found in Kane County linked to St. George woman
Mori Kessler, St. George News | Posted May 20 - 11:34 a.m. | Save Story
A hunter discovered human remains on Cedar Mountain that were later confirmed to belong to Courtney Lynne Townsend.
'I am trying to kill my wife,' armed West Jordan man allegedly tells 911 dispatcher
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted May 20 - 11:03 a.m. | Save Story
Police say officers showed great restraint by not shooting after a West Jordan man pointed a gun at them. The 76-year-old allegedly attacked his wife with a sledgehammer.
West Valley father charged with beating teenage son for years
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted May 20 - 9:45 a.m. | Save Story
A West Valley man is facing multiple charges of child abuse accusing him of punching and using boards and broomsticks to beat his son for years.
American Fork man arrested in FBI child exploitation sting
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted May 20 - 8:51 a.m. | Save Story
A Utah County man was arrested in an FBI sting Monday after agents say he thought he had arranged to meet up with a father to sexually abuse his two young children.
Driver arrested with blood-alcohol level more than 6 times legal limit, police say
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted May 19 - 7:02 p.m. | Save Story
A repeat DUI offender was arrested against after Salt Lake police say his blood-alcohol level tested at more than six times the legal limit.
Detectives still gathering info about man accused of holding Utah family hostage for 6 months
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted May 19 - 4:16 p.m. | Save Story
Police say they are still investigating how a man was able to maintain control over a Utah family of seven for months. He faces potential kidnapping, assault and threats charges.
Authorities say suspect in California fertility clinic bombing left behind 'anti-pro-life' writings
Sarah Raza and Eric Tucker, Associated Press | Updated May 19 - 1:09 p.m. | Save Story
A 25-year-old man believed to be responsible for an explosion that ripped through a Palm Springs, California, fertility clinic left behind "anti-pro-life" writings before carrying out the attack.
Police arrest Murray man in robbery, shootout, killing at Kearns High parking lot
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted May 19 - 12:28 p.m. | Save Story
Police say a 17-year-old boy trying to rob a man who was selling bottles of champagne from his car was shot and killed over the weekend. One man was arrested, but not the alleged shooter.
How did Utah Department of Corrections discipline officer who left K-9 Loki in hot car?
Courtney Johns and Annie Knox, KSL-TV | Posted May 19 - 8:04 a.m. | Save Story
The Utah Department of Corrections provided the answers to questions about the hot-car death of a K-9.
92-year-old woman dies, adult son seriously injured after being hit while standing on sidewalk
Shelby Lofton, KSL-TV | Posted May 19 - 7:40 a.m. | Save Story
The family of a 92-year-old mother and grandmother is mourning her death after she and her adult son were hit while standing on a sidewalk.
Tesla driver killed in 3-vehicle collision in Carbon County
Matt Brooks, KSL.com | Posted May 18 - 6:41 p.m. | Save Story
One person is dead in a collision that involved three vehicles on U.S. 6 in Carbon County on Sunday, according to the Utah Department of Public Safety.
17-year-old shot, killed at Kearns High in robbery gone bad
Brian West, KSL.com | Posted May 18 - 1:28 p.m. | Save Story
A 17-year-old boy was shot and killed early Sunday in the parking lot of Kearns High School in what police say was a robbery gone bad.
'Keep them clear': Cedar City bans parking vehicles for sale on public roads
Alysha Lundgren, St. George News | Posted May 18 - 1:11 p.m. | Save Story
The Cedar City Council approved a new ordinance prohibiting people from parking their vehicles on public streets if their primary purpose is selling.
Man held Millcreek family hostage for months, claiming 'cartel' wanted to kill them, police say
Ashley Imlay, KSL.com | Posted May 18 - 10:38 a.m. | Save Story
A man was arrested Saturday after police say he held his girlfriend's family hostage in their Millcreek home for six months after convincing them a cartel wanted to kill them.
Utah woman provides hope for inmates on journey of prison advocacy
Brynn Carnesecca, KSL.com | Posted May 18 - 10:31 a.m. | Save Story
Paige Norton has been helping to reform Utah's justice system since 2019, providing hope for inmates and protecting what she believes are the wrongfully incarcerated.
Florida man charged with sexually exploiting Utah teen
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted May 18 - 9:47 a.m. | Save Story
A Florida man is facing criminal charges in Utah accusing him engaging in sexually explicit conversations with a 15-year-old Utah girl.
Riverdale man charged with murder has history of domestic violence
Heather Peterson, KSL NewsRadio | Posted May 17 - 10:32 p.m. | Save Story
A Riverdale man was charged Friday with murder in the stabbing death of a woman at his apartment. Scott Myers has a hisstory of holding a knife to women's throats, according to court documents.
1 killed in 'intentional act of terrorism' explosion outside California fertility clinic
Eric Tucker and Gene Johnson, Associated Press | Updated May 17 - 9:55 p.m. | Save Story
An explosion has killed a person and heavily damaged a fertility clinic Saturday in the upscale California city of Palm Springs. The FBI is characterizing it as an "intentional act of terrorism."
Staff member at Utah troubled teen school charged with showing students pornography
Ashley Imlay, KSL.com | Posted May 17 - 2:02 p.m. | Save Story
A former staff member at a school for troubled youth in Sevier County was charged Thursday with showing students pornography.
Fisherman in critical condition after fall into Echo Reservoir
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted May 17 - 1:07 p.m. | Save Story
A fisherman was transported in critical condition to a hospital for care after falling into Echo Reservoir at Echo State Park Saturday.
Salt Lake woman charged with trying to hit officer with car
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted May 17 - 9:15 a.m. | Save Story
A Salt Lake woman is facing criminal charges accusing her of trying to hit a police officer with her car.
New fire chief hired in Tremonton after difficult chapter for the city's fire department
Alex Cabrero, KSL-TV | Posted May 17 - 8:25 a.m. | Save Story
It was a moment of both celebration and healing as Tremonton officially welcomed its new fire chief earlier this month.
Police identify woman stabbed to death in Weber County
Cassidy Wixom and Logan Stefanich, KSL.com | Updated May 16 - 10:34 p.m. | Save Story
Police have identified a woman killed Thursday in a stabbing in Weber County.
2 dead and at least 3 injured in Las Vegas gym shooting, police say
The Associated Press | Posted May 16 - 10:02 p.m. | Save Story
A shooting inside a Las Vegas gym Friday afternoon left two people dead, including the suspect, and injured at least three others, police said.
Wrong-way driver arrested in Taylorsville rammed officer's car twice, police say
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted May 16 - 9:42 p.m. | Save Story
A woman was arrested Thursday and accused of ramming into a police vehicle and attempting to flee.
Man arrested in Walmart fraud case may be part of larger criminal enterprise, police say
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted May 16 - 8:31 p.m. | Save Story
A man arrested this week in Taylorsville may be part of an organized crime group trying to defraud Walmart stores, police say.
The man who stabbed author Salman Rushdie on stage has been sentenced to 25 years in prison
Carolyn Thompson, Associated Press | Posted May 16 - 7:27 p.m. | Save Story
The New Jersey man convicted of stabbing author Salman Rushdie on a New York lecture stage in 2022 has been sentenced to serve 25 years in prison.
Former USU basketball player arrested in Indonesia for alleged drug smuggling
Niniek Karmini, Associated Press | Posted May 16 - 6:36 p.m. | Save Story
A former Utah State basketball player, who plays for the Indonesian league, was arrested for allegedly attempting to smuggle illegal drugs to the country, police said Thursday.
Utah family sues Las Vegas resort, says it should have prevented son's near-drowning
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted May 16 - 6:03 p.m. | Save Story
Utahns Joseph and Kelseigh Stanley filed a lawsuit this week against Wynn Las Vegas, claiming the resort should have prevented their 3-year-old son's near-drowning in 2023.
FBI, DHS, Secret Service investigating former FBI director James Comey's anti-Trump post
Eva Terry, Deseret News | Posted May 16 - 4:34 p.m. | Save Story
Former FBI Director James Comey posted a photo on Thursday of beach shells and stones arranged in the shape of "86 47," which many have denounced as a cryptic message calling for President Donald Trump's assassination or removal.
Sheriff says there are indications 10 escapees from New Orleans jail had inside help
Jack Brook, Jim Mustian and Sara Cline, Associated Press | Posted May 16 - 4:18 p.m. | Save Story
Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson says there are indications that the 10 people who escaped from a New Orleans jail received help in their escape from people in the department. Authorities first noticed the 10 inmates were missing during a Friday morning headcount.
Supreme Court maintains block on Trump deportations under wartime law
Andrew Chung, Reuters | Posted May 16 - 4:14 p.m. | Save Story
The Supreme Court on Friday kept in place its block on President Donald Trump's deportations of Venezuelan migrants under a 1798 law historically used only in wartime, faulting his administration for seeking to remove them without adequate due process.
