We saw the unprecedented images of violence in Salt Lake City on Saturday, when a peaceful protest turned violent. KSL wanted to focus on the intended message in an effort to move from protest to progress. Sunday night, KSL brought together a team of stakeholders who talked about what needs to happen next.
Many people said they agreed with Mayor Erin Mendenhall’s strategy to have police be largely hands off, at least at the beginning of Saturday’s protests, but others did not.
Dozens of volunteers and clean-up crews gathered at the Capitol building to assist in clean up efforts following protests that turned violent in downtown Salt Lake City Saturday afternoon.
Many businesses were impacted following Saturday's protests that turned violent in downtown Salt Lake, and curfews that were put in place through Monday morning.
Target is closing some stores and adjusting hours at others as protests continue to erupt across the country following the death of George Floyd at the hands of police.
Officials have asked for witnesses to come forward who have information on a man who wielded a bow and arrow against protesters during a gathering in downtown Salt Lake City.
After what began as a peaceful protest in downtown Salt Lake City escalated into violence, vandalism and looting, officials said 46 people were arrested and 21 officers were injured.
Tense protests over the death of George Floyd and other police killings of black men grew Saturday from New York to Tulsa to Los Angeles, with police cars set ablaze and reports of injuries mounting on all sides as the country lurched toward another night of unrest after months of coronavirus lockdowns.
Thousands of protestors gathered near the Salt Lake City Public Safety Building to make their voices known as part of the national George Floyd rallies.