Daniella Rivera
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
Annie Knox, Emiley Dewey and Daniella Rivera
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
Daniella Rivera
‘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
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.20 days ago
Daniella Rivera
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
Daniella Rivera and Keira Fairmont, KSL-TV
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
Daniella Rivera, KSL-TV
Utah parole board reconsidering sex offender’s release after hearing from victims
In a packed parole hearing Monday, survivors urged Utah’s Board of Pardons and Parole to keep a repeat sexual offender behind bars. The hearing followed reporting by the KSL Investigators about failures to notify victims that their perpetrators are up for parole and ongoing efforts to improve the system.1 month ago
Annie Knox and Daniella Rivera, KSL TV
Judge rules public gets to see Utah attorney general’s work calendar
A judge sided with KSL, finding the Utah Attorney General’s work calendar is a record the public has a right to see.2 months ago
Annie Knox and Daniella Rivera, KSL TV
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
Annie Knox and Daniella Rivera
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
Daniella Rivera and Annie Knox, KSL TV
‘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
Daniella Rivera and Annie Knox
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
Daniella Rivera and Annie Knox, KSL TV
Cases on the clock: KSL Investigates lengthy delays in SL County’s police use of force decisions
Months and years tick by as Salt Lake County’s top prosecutor weighs whether he’ll clear or charge officers for using force. The KSL Investigators explore the cost of that wait for officers, families, and public safety.2 months ago
Annie Knox and Daniella Rivera, KSL TV
Mothers and teens urge Utah lawmakers to pass family court reform
A bill that would require courts to prioritize child safety in custody decisions cleared its first hurdle at the Capitol. The move follows a KSL Investigation on how courts weigh parental rights against child safety.2 months ago
Daniella Rivera
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
Annie Knox and Daniella Rivera, KSL TV
Mothers who reported abuse say Utah’s family court system is failing their kids
Custody battles can be messy and devastating to children caught in the middle. Judges are on the lookout for parents who manipulate their kids into taking sides. But are they potentially putting kids in harm's way? KSL investigates.3 months ago
Daniella Rivera
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
Daniella Rivera
‘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
Daniella Rivera and Annie Knox
Truth Test: Lawmaker behind trans bathroom bill cites ‘predators’ but no evidence
The KSL Investigators fact-check claims about the impetus for a bathroom bill focused on transgender Utahns.3 months ago
Daniella Rivera
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
KSL Investigates
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
Daniella Rivera
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
Daniella Rivera
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
