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2 hospitalized after crash into utility poles in South Jordan; power outages reported
Sicily Stanton for KSL | Updated Dec. 27 - 8:37 p.m. | Save Story
Two people were hospitalized in severe to critical condition Saturday evening after a two-vehicle crash sent an SUV into multiple utility poles, causing power outages along a busy South Jordan roadway, police said.
3 injured after gunman opens fire on sheriff's office in Idaho before being fatally shot in standoff, officials say
Taylor Romine and Alaa Elassar, CNN | Posted Dec. 27 - 7:24 p.m. | Save Story
A shooter armed with several guns opened fire in the lobby of an Idaho sheriff's office and the street outside Friday, injuring three people before being killed in a standoff with law enforcement, the local sheriff said.
Utahn missing for 3 years presumed dead, but police still seeking answers
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Dec. 27 - 7:01 p.m. | Save Story
Investigators believe a South Salt Lake man who disappeared in 2022 is likely dead, but they're still trying to figure out what happened to him more than three years later.
At least 15 injured in a knife and chemical attack at a factory in Japan
Associated Press | Updated Dec. 27 - 5:43 p.m. | Save Story
A man has been arrested after stabbing eight people and injuring seven others with a chemical believed to be bleach at a tire factory in central Japan.
Man killed in South Jordan shooting, 1 in custody
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Updated Dec. 27 - 4:32 p.m. | Save Story
One person was arrested, and police are searching for a second person after a man was killed in an overnight shooting in South Jordan.
Oklahoma woman killed on Christmas Day by man doing target practice in backyard blocks away
Hanna Park, CNN | Updated Dec. 27 - 4:11 p.m. | Save Story
An Oklahoma man who was doing target practice with a recently purchased handgun in his backyard on Christmas Day is accused of shooting and killing a woman seated on a front porch blocks away as she held a child in her arms, authorities said.
Idaho man kicked in genitals by child he allegedly tried to kidnap
Kaitlyn Hart, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Dec. 27 - 11:27 a.m. | Save Story
A 31-year-old Idaho man was arrested in Washington after he reportedly tried to kidnap an 11-year-old girl, but was thwarted after she kicked him in the genitals.
Kearns woman killed boyfriend after accusing him of sexually abusing daughter, police say
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Dec. 27 - 10:44 a.m. | Save Story
A Kearns woman was arrested for investigation of murder after allegedly being told that her boyfriend tried to sexually abuse her daughter, according to police.
Ogden man charged with 15 crimes stemming from antisemitic threats, homemade bombs
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Dec. 27 - 7:53 a.m. | Save Story
An Ogden man faces 14 felony counts stemming from antisemitic threats he allegedly made and possession of six homemade bombs and parts for four more.
No jail time for 4 of 5 men arrested in Heber City quinceañera stabbing
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted Dec. 26 - 10:30 p.m. | Save Story
The cases for four of the five men arrested in connection with a double stabbing at a quinceañera party in Heber City earlier this year have been resolved, with all four only receiving probation for their involvement in the attack.
Goshen woman accused of orchestrating kidnapping plot sentenced to prison
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted Dec. 26 - 7:15 p.m. | Save Story
A woman accused of harassing a mayor, obstructing police and extorting a woman in Arizona, was sentenced this week to prison for her role in orchestrating a kidnapping plot in Goshen.
How a backroad discovery led to arrest of Melodee Buzzard's mother in child's 'calculated' killing
Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN | Updated Dec. 26 - 5:08 p.m. | Save Story
Ashlee Buzzard was arrested Tuesday and charged with first-degree murder in her daughter's killing, which a criminal complaint said was carried out with exceptional "cruelty" and "viciousness."
Salt Lake man broke windows, poured fuel to get attention for missing dog, police say
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Dec. 26 - 4:21 p.m. | Save Story
A Salt Lake man was arrested and accused of breaking multiple windows and pouring fuel at several apartments early Friday, allegedly to grab the attention of police.
Utahn sentenced to probation for pointing gun at other vehicle in road rage confrontation
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted Dec. 26 - 1:31 p.m. | Save Story
A Utah man pleaded guilty to pointing a firearm at another driver in a road rage confrontation in Midvale.
American Fork man faces sex abuse charges after young girl is found hiding in his car
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Dec. 26 - 10:32 a.m. | Save Story
Police believe an American Fork man charged with sexually abusing a 12-year-old girl may have victimized other children.
Man charged with murder in Salt Lake shooting death over drug debt
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Dec. 26 - 9:03 a.m. | Save Story
A Utah man allegedly upset with another man who owed him money from a drug debt has been charged with shooting and killing him.
Kearns woman arrested after stabbing, killing boyfriend, West Valley police say
Carter Williams, KSL | Updated Dec. 25 - 3:51 p.m. | Save Story
A Kearns woman was arrested on Thursday in connection with the death of her boyfriend, whose body was found lying on a sidewalk in West Valley City on Christmas morning.
Man arrested with homemade bombs after making antisemitic threats, police say
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Updated Dec. 24 - 12:57 p.m. | Save Story
Police found multiple homemade bombs and an assault rifle in the home of an Ogden man they say made antisemitic threats online.
