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Utah daycare shut down after child’s toes severed by lawnmower 

A daycare facility in Cedar City must close its doors by December 4.
6 days ago

Utah youth firearm offenses double, but no one really knows where they’re getting the guns

Utah has seen a troubling rise in teens charged with firearm-related crimes, prompting calls for better data tracking and prevention efforts as experts explore how minors are obtaining guns.
10 days ago

‘Something has to change’: Searching for solutions to Utah’s rise in student violence

Recent deaths of several teenagers sent the KSL Investigators searching for solutions to a rise in teen violence.
11 days ago

Utah school kept special needs child alone in padded room dozens of times, mother says 

A Utah mother was heartbroken to learn her autistic daughter was repeatedly placed in seclusion at school. KSL Investigates examined how often it happens in Utah, and what the law allows.
25 days ago

KSL Investigates confirms Lucifer ‘Justin Case’ Everylove’s presidential candidacy

KSL Investigates confirmed Lucifer 'Justin Case' Everylove is a legitimate candidate for president and spoke with him about his campaign.
2 months ago

Good Samaritan saves dog and helps fight house fire in Tooele

Two dogs are recovering after a fire destroyed a garage and damaged two homes Thursday afternoon near 700 South and 330 West in Tooele.
2 months ago

KSL Investigates: Utah prison admits K-9’s death in hot car was preventable, officer reassigned

More than a year after a K-9 died in a hot vehicle at the Utah State Correctional Facility, the handler responsible is still working for the department. The KSL Investigators look at how much the incident has cost taxpayers.
2 months ago

Disconnecting from Danger: KSL Investigates exposes major providers failing to follow domestic abuse law

KSL investigates major cell carriers’ implementation of the Safe Connections Act, revealing mixed results and detailing the fastest ways for survivors to separate their lines from abusers.
2 months ago

Disconnecting from Danger: How to separate your cell phone line from your abuser

KSL Investigators outline the quickest way for domestic abuse survivors to separate their phone lines from abusers under the Safe Connections Act, depending on their cell phone provider.
2 months ago

Competency hearing set for man with history of sexual misconduct allegations involving children

Jonathan Soberanis's federal competency hearing has been set for March 2025, nearly three years after his original charges, with new expert evaluations on the horizon.
3 months ago

Former resident, advocates push for more oversight of Utah troubled teen industry

A lawsuit against a Utah teen treatment facility calls for tougher regulation. The KSL Investigators explore why some say enough isn't being done to protect children.
3 months ago

Defense introduces additional experts for man with history of sexual misconduct allegations involving children

Jonathan Soberanis’s defense team is adding two additional experts to assess his competency to face trial on federal child pornography charges.
4 months ago

Multiple arrests involving children, never convicted: Will Jonathan Soberanis have his first trial?

Despite multiple arrests over the years, Jonathan Soberanis has never been convicted or even gone to trial for his alleged crimes against children. The KSL Investigators dive into why that may change.
4 months ago

Why drones favored by Utah search and rescue crews could be grounded for good

High-tech drones now often do most of the searching in Utah’s backcountry. So why is there an effort to end their use? The KSL Investigators examine the search and rescue drone debate.
4 months ago