Crime
Daniella Rivera
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.21 days ago
Lindsay Aerts
Salt Lake City police defend not arresting Ahn Pham after initial hit and run case
The Salt Lake Police Department is defending itself in the case of the man accused of a string of hit-and-runs in the city and questions about why Pham wasn't arrested after the initial hit-and-run last August.21 days ago
Cary Schwanitz and Braden McElreath, KSL TV
Idaho lawmakers question reports of U of U women’s basketball team’s racist harassment
A racial incident involving the University of Utah women's basketball team sparked a spirited debate in the Idaho Senate Thursday over a resolution to condemn racism in that state.21 days ago
Pat Reavy, KSL.com
Reports: Handcuffed man died of heart attack; man shot by marshals died of self-inflicted shot
Police were not responsible for the separate 2022 deaths of two Utahns while being arrested, a district attorney said Friday. One suffered a heart attack and the other shot himself.22 days ago
Michael Houck
SWAT arrests man in Salt Lake City apartment after he allegedly threatened a woman with a knife
A man threatening to kill a woman he previously dated with a kitchen knife prompted a SWAT response Thursday night, police said.22 days ago
Eric Cabrera, KSL NewsRadio, Garna Mejia and Michael Houck, KSL TV
Doorbell camera captures another hit-and-run in Salt Lake City
New doorbell camera shows bystanders rushing to save a woman who may be another victim of an alleged serial hit-and-runner.22 days ago
Samantha Delouya, CNN
Kia recalls more than 400,000 Telluride SUVs that can move while in park
All Telluride vehicles made between 2020 and 2023 and certain 2024 models are affected by the recall.22 days ago
Larry D. Curtis
Gag order issued for upcoming Chad Daybell murder trial
With jury selection only days away in the murder trial of former Utahn Chad Guy Daybell, the court has issued a gag order concerning the case.22 days ago
Brianna Chavez
DEA says fentanyl seizure on track to surpass last year’s numbers
A troubling trend for law enforcement as the DEA says more fentanyl is making its way to Utah.22 days ago
Eliza Pace and Andrew Adams, KSL TV
Car fleeing from carjacking attempt rolls and bursts into flames on I-15
A car rolled and burst into flames on the ramp from 201 to Interstate 15 after fleeing from an attempted robbery, police said.23 days ago
Pat Reavy, KSL.com
Brighton resident charged with threatening, pointing shotgun at snowboarder
A Brighton man was charged Thursday with aggravated assault and accused of pointing a shotgun at a backcountry skier who went on his property on Feb. 26.23 days ago
Lauren Steinbrecher
West Jordan man trying ‘to be funny’ allegedly shot and killed best friend
Investigators believe a joke between friends turned into the shooting death of a West Jordan man. The fatal mistake is also turning into a message police hope every gun owner can hear.23 days ago
Lindsay Aerts
Accused in serial hit-and-run case in court, Utah Nepalese rally around most recent victim
The man accused in the case of four serial hit-and-runs in Utah made his first court appearance Wednesday.23 days ago
Michael Houck
Teenager suspected of robbing a Roosevelt convenience store, shooting firearm
A 17-year-old boy is in police custody for allegedly holding a clerk at gunpoint and demanding cash in February.23 days ago
Stefanie Dazio and Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press
Hunter Biden’s lawyers push California judge to toss out tax charges
Attorneys for Hunter Biden have asked a judge to toss out the tax case accusing him of a four-year scheme to avoid paying $1.4 million in taxes while living an extravagant lifestyle.24 days ago
Associated Press
Convicted sex offender who hacked jumbotron at Jacksonville Jaguars’ stadium gets 220 years
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — A convicted child molester has been sentenced to 220 years in federal prison for producing child sexual abuse material and hacking the jumbotron at the Jacksonville Jaguars stadium after the team learned he was a registered sex offender and fired him. A federal judge in Jacksonville sentenced 53-year-old Samuel Arthur Thompson, […]24 days ago
Debbie Worthen
2 of 3 teens reportedly involved in killing of Taylorsville man charged as adults
Two of three teens involved in the shooting death of a 21-year-old Taylorsville man were charged as adults Tuesday.24 days ago
Alexander Campbell and Michael Houck, KSL TV
West Jordan teen sentenced for murder of teenager and aggravated robbery of another
A Utah teen was sentenced for first-degree felony murder and aggravated robbery after an extensive police investigation.24 days ago
Shelby Lofton and Shara Park, KSL TV
Events in Idaho a ‘black eye’ on NCAA tournament for Utah basketball as leaders issue statements
The Coeur d'Alene police department is investigating the harassment of University of Utah basketball players. The FBI is also involved.24 days ago
Pay Reavy, KSL.com
Teens arrested in Taysorsville kidnapping-killing investigation to face charges as adults
Two of the three boys arrested in connection with the kidnapping and killing of a Taylorsville man during an attempted robbery, according to police, were charged on Tuesday as adults with murder.24 days ago
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com
New charges: Utah mom charged with murdering husband also tried killing him on Valentine’s Day
Kouri Richins, a Kamas woman charged with murdering her husband, now faces new charges accusing her of trying to kill him less than three weeks earlier.25 days ago
Brianna Chavez
Salt Lake City woman injured in hit-and-run, believe her case is tied to serial hit-and-runner
A Salt Lake City woman believes she is a victim of a man who is accused of hitting several pedestrians in Salt Lake County beginning in August 2023.25 days ago
Holmes Lybrand and Josh Campbell, CNN
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ California and Florida homes raided by law enforcement
Responding to reports of raids at homes belonging to musician and producer Sean “Diddy” Combs on Monday, the Department of Homeland Security Investigations New York confirmed it had “executed law enforcement actions as part of an ongoing investigation.”25 days ago
