Police/Courts
10th Circuit Court upholds Tim DeChristopher's conviction
The 10th Circuit Court of Appeals on Friday upheld the felony convictions of activist Tim DeChristopher.
An arrest warrant has been issued for a man accused of witnessing the murder of a 16-year-old boy.
Attorneys for Greg Peterson say the bail increase levied against their client violates state law.
Two arrested in connection with evacuation incident at Riverton Walmart
Two people were arrested Saturday for allegedly spraying a pepper spray-like substance in a Walmart as "a joke." Read more »
Fire officials estimate $80K in damage to intended transition home for homeless in Salt Lake City
A three-alarm structure fire downtown caused extensive damage to an intended transition home for homeless men Sunday morning. Read more »
Riverton Walmart evacuated after irritant release
Hazmat crews evacuated a Walmart on Saturday afternoon after a pepper spray-like irritant was released in the store, police said. Read more »
Police make another arrest in death of 16-year-old
A man accused of witnessing the murder of a 16-year-old boy and then helping dump his body was arrested Saturday Read more »
West Valley City man shot Thursday dies, stepson arrested
WEST VALLEY CITY — A man shot multiple times late Thursday has died and his 16-year-old stepson has been arrested in connection with the shooting, police announced Saturday. James Michael George, 52, was flown by medical... Read more »
Police: Man robbed a boy who was cleaning yard
A Kearns man was charged in 3rd District Court after allegedly robbing a man and a 17-year-old boy at knife-point as they attempted to help clean up a woman's front yard. Read more »
Charges filed for man who led police on 110-mph chase
Multiple charges were filed in 3rd District Court Friday against a man who led police on a high speed chase that ended in an accident. Read more »
Free speech zones suspended in Brigham City
The question of free speech had been at the heart of a federal lawsuit that was initiated by an emergency motion, but visitors to the new Brigham City Utah Temple on Friday may not have known it. Read more »
Roosevelt man finds cougar hiding in backyard shed
Two men unexpectedly found themselves sharing close quarters Wednesday with a cougar. Merlin Richens and his adult son, Greg, had gone into a shed behind Richens' home at 675 W. 200 North about... Read more »
Utah Freedom Conference highlights states' rights issues
A celebration of states' rights and restoring that sovereign authority is happening all day Saturday at the University of Utah Guest House and Conference Center. Read more »
Son requests protective order from father being investigated in wife's death
Pelle Wall, 18, believes his father killed his mother. And now, following a recent confrontation with his father, he wants a protective order from the man. Read more »
Police investigating death of West Valley man found in canal
A group of students walking to school spotted the body of a West Valley man in a canal Friday. Read more »
Fourth arrest made in Salt Lake City teen's death
A woman who told police she didn't want to be questioned by investigators in connection with the death of a 16-year-old has been arrested. Read more »
Man in critical condition after being shot multiple times in West Valley City
Police were releasing few details Friday regarding an early morning shooting. Read more »
FBI agent: 'Bucket List Bandit' caught in Oklahoma
An interstate bank robbery suspect nicknamed the Bucket List Bandit because he allegedly told a Utah bank teller he had only four months to live has been captured in Oklahoma, an FBI agent said... Read more »
Orem motorcycle passenger killed by suspected DUI driver
An Orem man was killed and a Spanish Fork man critically injured after a suspected drunken driver ran into the back of a motorcycle. Read more »
Hawaii man accused of burglary was visiting brother in Provo
A Hawaii man was booked into Utah County Jail Friday on suspicion of aggravated burglary, aggravated robbery and aggravated assault. Read more »
Santa Clara flood caused at least $3.7M in damage
The surge of mud and water that flooded homes and businesses caused $3.7 million in property damage, city officials said Thursday. That number may rise before the assessment is complete. Read more »
Fighting scams: Midvale woman sounds warning after phone pitch for 'medical card'
Norma Hood is no spring chicken and she's no dummy, either. The 73-year-old Midvale woman worked in insurance before she retired and now volunteers for her local police department. So when she got... Read more »
Fire restrictions extended in Summit County as firefighters urge caution
Although statewide fire restrictions have ended, firefighters across Utah are urging caution and one county has decided to extend its restrictions to play it safe. Read more »
Group sues over failed protections for springsnails
A controversial Nevada pipeline that has drawn opposition in Utah also threatens to jeopardize four important species of springsnails, according to a lawsuit filed Thursday. Read more »
Gov. Gary Herbert selects assistant attorney general to 3rd District Court bench
Gov. Gary Herbert has selected Barry Lawrence to fill a upcoming vacancy on the 3rd District Court bench. Read more »
Records committee orders UHP to release accident victim's name
A state police agency failed to persuade the State Records Committee on Thursday that it was justified in withholding the name of a teenage accident victim from the public. Read more »
Legacy Parkway frontage road dispute sent back to lower court
The Utah Court of Appeals has sent a decision regarding the development of a frontage road near the Legacy Parkway back to a lower court for further review. Read more »
Judge nominating commission to review applications
PROVO — The 4th District Judicial Nominating Commission has scheduled a meeting Monday at 9 a.m. to review applications of individuals interested in filling a judicial vacancy resulting from the pending retirement of Judge... Read more »
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Free speech zones suspended in Brigham City
The question of free speech had been at the heart of a federal lawsuit that was initiated by an emergency motion, but visitors to the new Brigham City Utah Temple on Friday may not have known it. Read more »
Riverton Walmart evacuated after irritant release
Hazmat crews evacuated a Walmart on Saturday afternoon after a pepper spray-like irritant was released in the store, police said. Read more »
Brigham City banned church flier distribution near new Mormon temple, lawsuit says
A Christian church that says it was prohibited from passing out fliers on public sidewalks bordering the new LDS temple in Brigham City filed a federal lawsuit against the city Tuesday. Read more »
West Valley City man shot Thursday dies, stepson arrested
WEST VALLEY CITY — A man shot multiple times late Thursday has died and his 16-year-old stepson has been arrested in connection with the shooting, police announced Saturday. James Michael George, 52, was flown by medical... Read more »
Police make another arrest in death of 16-year-old
A man accused of witnessing the murder of a 16-year-old boy and then helping dump his body was arrested Saturday Read more »
Son requests protective order from father being investigated in wife's death
Pelle Wall, 18, believes his father killed his mother. And now, following a recent confrontation with his father, he wants a protective order from the man. Read more »
Roosevelt man finds cougar hiding in backyard shed
Two men unexpectedly found themselves sharing close quarters Wednesday with a cougar. Merlin Richens and his adult son, Greg, had gone into a shed behind Richens' home at 675 W. 200 North about... Read more »
Santa Clara flood caused at least $3.7M in damage
The surge of mud and water that flooded homes and businesses caused $3.7 million in property damage, city officials said Thursday. That number may rise before the assessment is complete. Read more »
10th Circuit Court upholds activist Tim DeChristopher's conviction
The 10th Circuit Court of Appeals on Friday upheld the felony convictions of activist Tim DeChristopher, who is in a California prison for deliberately bidding on federal oil and gas leases to... Read more »
Dike breaks, damaging homes and businesses in Santa Clara
A breach in a retention basin caused a surge of water to flow into a Santa Clara neighborhood Tuesday, causing flood damage to several homes and forcing residents to evacuate. Read more »
Police: Man robbed a boy who was cleaning yard
A Kearns man was charged in 3rd District Court after allegedly robbing a man and a 17-year-old boy at knife-point as they attempted to help clean up a woman's front yard. Read more »
LOTOJA race cyclist dies after fall into Snake River
A cyclist competing in the popular LOTOJA bike race died Saturday night after crashing his bicycle and falling into the Snake River in Wyoming. Read more »
Utah Freedom Conference highlights states' rights issues
A celebration of states' rights and restoring that sovereign authority is happening all day Saturday at the University of Utah Guest House and Conference Center. Read more »
Fighting scams: Midvale woman sounds warning after phone pitch for 'medical card'
Norma Hood is no spring chicken and she's no dummy, either. The 73-year-old Midvale woman worked in insurance before she retired and now volunteers for her local police department. So when she got... Read more »
3 arrested, but father questions why teen son was killed
Two women and and one man have been arrested in connection with the death of a 16-year-old boy whose body was found in a vacant lot in Sugar House. Read more »
Charges filed for man who led police on 110-mph chase
Multiple charges were filed in 3rd District Court Friday against a man who led police on a high speed chase that ended in an accident. Read more »
Fire officials estimate $80K in damage to intended transition home for homeless in Salt Lake City
A three-alarm structure fire downtown caused extensive damage to an intended transition home for homeless men Sunday morning. Read more »
Cleanup begins after extensive flooding in Santa Clara
KSL's Andrew Adams reports that all roads are open, but with limited access, as cleanup continues in Santa Clara. Read more »
Handgun in death of 2-year-old in Springville was not police weapon
The Utah County Attorney's Office confirmed Thursday that the 2-year-old son of a Springville police officer did not shoot himself with his father's service weapon. Read more »
Orem motorcycle passenger killed by suspected DUI driver
An Orem man was killed and a Spanish Fork man critically injured after a suspected drunken driver ran into the back of a motorcycle. Read more »
Fourth arrest made in Salt Lake City teen's death
A woman who told police she didn't want to be questioned by investigators in connection with the death of a 16-year-old has been arrested. Read more »
Police investigating death of West Valley man found in canal
A group of students walking to school spotted the body of a West Valley man in a canal Friday. Read more »
Hawaii man accused of burglary was visiting brother in Provo
A Hawaii man was booked into Utah County Jail Friday on suspicion of aggravated burglary, aggravated robbery and aggravated assault. Read more »
2-year-old who shot himself was son of Springville police officer
A 2-year-old boy who died Tuesday after accidentally shooting himself was the child of a Springville police officer. Read more »
College financial aid heats up as Love-Matheson campaign issue
In recent weeks, Rep. Jim Matheson has attacked Mia Love's fiscal proposal that would cut billions of dollars in federal programs, including student financial aid and local law enforcement grants. Read more »
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