Daniella Rivera
Could making this change help Utah improve sexual assault prosecutions?
Only a fraction of sexual assaults reported to police in Utah result in criminal charges for the perpetrator, but a legislative proposal could potentially change that.3 days ago
Classroom carbon monoxide: Detectors are required, so why aren’t they in every school?
Utah took a big step a decade ago to keep schoolchildren safe from carbon monoxide. How well is the state living up to that promise.10 days ago
‘Please report’: Salt Lake County leaders urge survivors of sexual assault to come forward
To kick off sexual assault awareness month, advocates and law enforcers are drawing attention to Utah’s low sexual assault reporting rate.17 days ago
Prosecutors say a man targeted women in hit-and-runs, so why isn’t he facing hate crime charges?
A Utah man is facing several charges of attempted murder after investigators linked him to a series of hit-and-run crashes injuring female pedestrians. The case raises questions about whether these attacks should be treated as hate crimes.20 days ago
Evidence released in ‘8 Passengers’ mom Ruby Franke and Jodi Hildebrandt child abuse cases
Prosecutors in Washington County have released their case files containing a significant amount of evidence gathered during the investigation and prosecution of convicted child abusers Ruby Franke and Jodi Hildebrandt.28 days ago
Utah Supreme Court upholds prior ruling in first challenge of 2021 self-defense law
Utah's Supreme Court sided with a man who fired several shots after a bizarre vehicle crash in the first challenge of Utah's 2021 self-defense law.1 month ago
Rapist at the center of KSL Investigation ‘Failure to Protect’ pleads guilty
Guilty: An accused serial predator in Utah, who’s had more than a decade of allegations against him is now a convicted rapist following a KSL Investigation.1 month ago
New Prison, New Problems: Inside the effort to staff Utah’s new $1 billion prison facility
Utah's new prison cost taxpayers more than a $ 1 billion, yet a scathing audit shows the new facility has been unsafe and still isn't being used as intended. After being granted unprecedented access, the KSL Investigators go inside the new prison for a look at what's being done to fix its new problems.2 months ago
Truth Test: Fact-checking claims from lawmakers who voted to make their calendars secret
The KSL Investigators put lawmakers’ statements about a measure that would conceal their calendars through the KSL Truth Test.2 months ago
Judge rules public can see Utah attorney general’s work calendar
KSL and the Utah Attorney General’s Office squared off in court over whether the A.G.’s calendar should be publicly available.2 months ago
5 things to know about KSL’s legal fight for transparency
How much should Utahns get to know about how elected officials spend their time on the clock? The question is at the center of a legal fight taking KSL to court Monday.2 months ago
‘More secrecy’: Utah lawmakers advance bills targeting government transparency
Several bills would chip away at government transparency in Utah, including one proposal that’s a direct response to KSL’s fight for public records. A First Amendment attorney says he’s alarmed.2 months ago
Should you get to see elected officials’ calendars? These Utah lawmakers say no
The KSL Investigators are days away from going to court to argue for your right to see the Utah Attorney General's work calendar. As we fight for transparency, lawmakers are stepping in to make it so the public doesn't get to see this record of how officials spend their time.2 months ago
Truth Test: Fact-checking the Utah governor’s Mexico border comments
After Utah’s governor and Salt Lake City’s mayor sparred over a link between a surge in border crossings and a flow of drugs into Utah, the KSL Investigators sought context from drug investigators.2 months ago
After her son was killed by his father, Utah mom urges family court reform
Nearly a year after 16-year-old Om Gandhi was shot and killed by his father, his mother is urging lawmakers to pass a bill that would require Utah courts to prioritize child safety in custody decisions.3 months ago
Will lawmakers consider bill to boost Utah’s low rate of sex assault prosecutions?
Imagine being sexually assaulted, reporting to police, getting a forensic exam at the hospital and still being told your perpetrator can't be prosecuted under Utah's current rape law. That happens more than you might think, but Utah lawmakers have been reluctant to adopt what experts say is a sound solution.3 months ago
‘This is a mistake’: Utah woman shocked to learn perpetrator granted parole just months after sentencing
A Utah woman fought for years to hold her perpetrator accountable only to find out via a text that he'd been granted parole just a few months after his sentencing. The KSL Investigators report on challenges in notifying victims of parole hearings and what Utah’s parole board says it's doing to fix that.3 months ago
Provo lawmaker sponsoring bill aimed at improving Utah’s justice system for crime victims
A Utah lawmaker is sponsoring legislation aimed at improving Utah’s justice system for victims of crime.3 months ago
10 KSL Investigations that made a difference in Utah in 2023
In 2023, the KSL Investigators uncovered why some investigations into sex crimes stopped and stalled, along with reasons new homes began falling apart. Our team dug into loopholes leaving Utahns vulnerable to scams. We’re also fighting a battle for transparency so we can show you how elected officials are spending their time.4 months ago
Jodi Hildebrandt pleads guilty to 4 counts of aggravated child abuse
Jodi Hildebrandt pleaded guilty to four counts of aggravated child abuse during a scheduled hearing in a St. George courtroom on Wednesday.4 months ago
Troubling Trend: KSL Investigators uncover sexual assault cases closed without attempts to contact suspects
Sexual assault reports to police collecting dust or closed all together, without a key interview ever taking place – It's a troubling trend uncovered by the KSL Investigators who have been digging into gaps in Utah's justice system for more than a year.4 months ago
Audit prompted by KSL Investigation confirms hundreds of convicted sex offenders missing from Utah’s registry
An internal audit of Utah’s Sex Offender Registry not only confirmed a recent KSL Investigation that found convicted sex offenders missing from the registry, but revealed the number of people who did not appear on the registry is higher than we initially knew.4 months ago
‘High crimes, misdemeanors and malfeasance’: KSL Investigates lack of action after scathing report against county clerk/auditor
A pricey, taxpayer-funded investigation found evidence suggesting Uintah County’s clerk/auditor “engaged in conduct that meets the standard of high crimes, misdemeanors, and malfeasance in office.” But so far, no action has been taken.4 months ago
