SLC Protest
Cary J. Schwanitz, KSL TV
South Salt Lake Reviewing Police Policies
Members of the South Salt Lake City leadership, including Mayor Cherie Wood and Police Chief Jack Carruth, have pledged a comprehensive review of the Police Department and its procedures.4 years ago
Brittany Glas & Cindy St. Clair
Officers & Oversight: Do civilian review boards in Utah have enough power?
How effective are civilian review boards in creating real police reform? With few in place throughout Utah, that remains to be seen.4 years ago
Ladd Egan, KSL TV
Salt Lake Bans Police Chokeholds & Tear Gas On Crowds
Salt Lake City’s police department has made official changes to its policy manual banning chokeholds and the use of tear gas on crowds.4 years ago
KSL TV
University of Utah Creates George Floyd Memorial Fund
As protests continued in Salt Lake City and around the country, and congressional hearings began on Wednesday into the death of George Floyd, University of Utah President Ruth Watkins announced a new fund in Floyd’s name.4 years ago
Felicia Martinez, KSL TV
Peaceful Protests Continue In SLC For 11th Day
Hundreds of demonstrators gathered outside the Salt Lake City-County Building calling for police reform and de-escalation training.4 years ago
Matthew Jacobson
Protesters In Salt Lake City Demand Defunding Of Police
Ten days after the first George Floyd protests downtown, demonstrators pushed for defunding and disbanding police departments while calling for continued “resistance” and persistence.”4 years ago
Alex Cabrero, KSL TV
Utah Police Departments Say They’re Seeing Increase In Public Support
Police departments across the state said they are seeing an increase in public support even as groups call for them to be defunded amid nationwide protests.4 years ago
Josh Ellis, KSL TV
Dept. Of Public Safety Asks For Public’s Help To ID Capitol Graffiti Suspects
The Utah Department of Public Safety is asking for the public's help to identify individuals who may have defaced the Utah State Capitol with graffiti during recent protests.4 years ago
Andrew Adams, KSL TV
Hundreds Gather In SLC Monday As George Floyd Protests Continue
Hundreds gathered downtown Monday evening, which marked nine days since the initial George Floyd protests began in Utah.4 years ago
Juan A. Lozano & Nomaan Merchant, Associated Press
Thousands Mourn George Floyd In Texas Amid Calls For Reform
The last chance for the public to say goodbye to George Floyd has drawn thousands of mourners to a church in Houston, where he grew up.4 years ago
Dan Rascon, KSL TV
Utah Demonstrators Celebrate National Police Reform Bill
The founder of Black Lives Matter in Utah was emotional after she heard about the unveiling of a new national bill on police reform, an issue she said they've been fighting for for years.4 years ago
Steve Karnowski, Associated Press
Officer Charged In Floyd’s Death Held On $1 Million Bail
A former Minneapolis police officer charged with second-degree murder in George Floyd's death will remain in custody on $1 million bail.4 years ago
KSL TV
Utah National Guard Returns Home After Brief Deployment To D.C.
Two hundred Utah National Guard soldiers returned to Utah Sunday after a five-day deployment to the nation’s capital.4 years ago
KSL TV
Utah Sen. Mitt Romney Marches Against Police Brutality In D.C.
Utah Republican Sen. Mitt Romney marched with protesters against police brutality Sunday in the wake of the death of George Floyd in front of the White House.4 years ago
Michael Balsamo, Associated Press
When Protesters Cry ‘Defund The Police,’ What Does It Mean?
Protesters are making the demand, “defund the police," as they show their anger at the police custody death of George Floyd and other black Americans killed by police officers. But what does that mean?4 years ago
BRIAN MAHONEY & KIMBERLEE KRUESI, Associated Press
Officials Urge Floyd Protesters To Get Coronavirus Tests
As New York City prepared to reopen after a more than two-month coronavirus shutdown, officials on Sunday lifted a curfew that was put in place amid protests of police brutality and racial injustice. But they also urged that demonstrators be tested for COVID-19.4 years ago
Associated Press
George Floyd’s Body Returns To Houston For Final Services
Houston's police chief says the body of George Floyd has arrived in Texas for a final memorial service and funeral.4 years ago
Josh Ellis, KSL TV
Police Arrest Woman Accused Of Urinating On SLC Police Car
A woman accused of urinating on a Salt Lake City police vehicle that was overturned and vandalized during protests has been arrested.4 years ago
Brittany Tait, KSL TV
‘Black Lives Matter’ Billboards Put Back Up After Being Pulled
Advocate Terra Cooper rallied her community to gather enough donations to put Black Lives Matter signage on 28 billboards around the state.4 years ago
Associated Press
Prosecutor: 2 Buffalo Police Charged With Assault In Shoving
Two Buffalo police officers were charged with assault Saturday, prosecutors said, after a video showed them shoving a 75-year-old protester in recent demonstrations over the death of George Floyd.4 years ago
Felicia Martinez, KSL TV
Protesters Gather In SLC For Fifth Day Of Demonstrations
Demonstrators with the Black Lives Matter movement started rallying Friday morning at Washington Square in downtown Salt Lake City, calling for an end to racism and police brutality.4 years ago
KSL TV
Salt Lake Mayors Kneel With Protesters During Peaceful Demonstrations
Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall and Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson took a knee with protesters during the fourth night of demonstrations in Utah's capital city.4 years ago
KSL TV
Charges Filed Against ‘Bow & Arrow Man’ From Downtown Protest
Salt Lake County District Attorney Sim Gill has filed charges against a man accused of threatening protesters with a bow and arrow on Saturday.4 years ago
