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Ogden man killed on front porch faced civil judgment 2 weeks before death

Ogden man killed on front porch faced civil judgment 2 weeks before death

Collin Leonard, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 20 - 5:59 p.m.

A civil judgment against an Ogden man who was shot and killed while either sitting or sleeping on a front porch was issued just two weeks before his Sept. 21 death.
Police identify man, 26, killed in I-15 crash after losing control in icy conditions

Police identify man, 26, killed in I-15 crash after losing control in icy conditions

Collin Leonard, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 20 - 4:20 p.m.

Numerous crashes on I-15 and I-80 impacted traffic Tuesday morning and claimed the life of a 26-year-old, who was ejected from his truck during a rollover on I-15 near 200 South, according to the Utah Highway Patrol.
Logan man charged with shooting at car with child inside, stabbing driver

Logan man charged with shooting at car with child inside, stabbing driver

Collin Leonard, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 20 - 1:56 p.m.

A 32-year-old Logan man has been charged with attempted murder after police say he repeatedly stabbed a man and shot at him over a child care dispute.
Murder sentencing of Ogden veteran postponed for competency review

Murder sentencing of Ogden veteran postponed for competency review

Collin Leonard, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 20 - 6:17 a.m.

Despite a large gathering of loved ones expecting some closure in the senseless murder of Royer Peña, the sentencing of Brendon Powell was postponed after the defendant's competency was called into question.
IRS looks to fill more than 100 positions at Ogden hiring event

IRS looks to fill more than 100 positions at Ogden hiring event

Collin Leonard, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 19 - 1:51 p.m.

On Tuesday and Wednesday, the Internal Revenue Service is hosting a job fair for its Ogden processing center, with plans to hire qualified candidates on the spot.
Clearfield police chief responds to backlash from arrest video of man with disabilities

Clearfield police chief responds to backlash from arrest video of man with disabilities

Collin Leonard, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 19 - 12:46 p.m.

Video of a confrontation between a Clearfield police officer and a man with disabilities, posted on YouTube Sunday, has generated backlash and a statement from the police chief.
Clearfield man charged with motel rape

Clearfield man charged with motel rape

Collin Leonard, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 16 - 10:31 p.m.

A Clearfield man broke into a woman's motel room, threatened her with a gun and knife, and raped her, according to charging documents filed Friday.
Granite School District shares new high school bathroom designs to combat vandalism, bullying

Granite School District shares new high school bathroom designs to combat vandalism, bullying

Collin Leonard, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 16 - 7:41 p.m.

Granite School District officials say they hope the new designs, that could be used in the new Cyprus and Skyline projects, will allow students to feel safer going to the bathroom at schools, while curbing the rising trend in vandalism that has cost the district tens of thousands in damages.
Electrical fire at Taylorsville discount store causes estimated $1.3M in damage

Electrical fire at Taylorsville discount store causes estimated $1.3M in damage

Collin Leonard, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 16 - 6:25 p.m.

Crews responded to an electrical fire at the Value Vault in Taylorsville at around 3 a.m. Saturday morning, according to the Unified Fire Department.
Police identify woman killed in South Salt Lake motorcycle crash

Police identify woman killed in South Salt Lake motorcycle crash

Collin Leonard, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 16 - 2:46 p.m.

Police have confirmed the identity of the woman killed in a motorcycle crash in South Salt Lake Wednesday.
2 men shot, 1 killed, after apparent argument in Sugar House, police say

2 men shot, 1 killed, after apparent argument in Sugar House, police say

Collin Leonard, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 16 - 8:55 a.m.

A 26-year-old was shot and killed, and another man taken to the hospital in critical condition after police believe an argument escalated near the Natural Grocers and Quarters Arcade Bar on 2100 South in Sugar House late Friday night.
2 men dead after shooting and hours-long SWAT stand off near Liberty Park

2 men dead after shooting and hours-long SWAT stand off near Liberty Park

Collin Leonard, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 16 - 8:33 a.m.

Two men, 21 and 53 years old, are dead after a shooting outside an apartment building at around midnight Friday, and a subsequent SWAT standoff near Liberty Park, police say.
Proposed tax hike in Cache County draws ire from residents at packed hearing

Proposed tax hike in Cache County draws ire from residents at packed hearing

Collin Leonard, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 15 - 12:35 p.m.

Residents flooded the Cache County council chambers Tuesday to protest a possible property tax increase that officials say is necessary to cover a $7 million shortfall.
Las Vegas man sentenced to 30 years for dark web drug trade, ordered to pay $20M

Las Vegas man sentenced to 30 years for dark web drug trade, ordered to pay $20M

Collin Leonard, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 15 - 10:55 a.m.

A Las Vegas man who sold over 300,000 oxycodone pills across "virtually every state" was sentenced to prison and ordered to pay millions Wednesday, after a Utah woman says she almost died from an overdose in 2018.
$19,000 reward: BLM seeking public's help finding killer of protected wild stallion near Dugway

$19,000 reward: BLM seeking public's help finding killer of protected wild stallion near Dugway

Collin Leonard, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 14 - 11:02 a.m.

Advocacy groups and the Bureau of Land Management are pooling money to help find who shot a protected wild stallion named Glory, found dead Sunday near the Simpson Springs area in Tooele County, the third killing in 20 months.
Man found dead in burning car in Cottonwood Heights parking lot

Man found dead in burning car in Cottonwood Heights parking lot

Collin Leonard, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 13 - 12:07 p.m.

A man was found dead in a burning car in Cottonwood Heights Wednesday morning, according to the Unified Fire Authority.
T-Mobile back online after customers reported statewide outage

T-Mobile back online after customers reported statewide outage

Collin Leonard, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 12 - 3:20 p.m.

T-Mobile says "a brief mechanical issue" was the cause of an outage that customers reported for around three hours across the state Tuesday.
SUV plows into Salt Lake 7-Eleven

SUV plows into Salt Lake 7-Eleven

Collin Leonard, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 12 - 12:47 p.m.

Police say the driver of an SUV appears to have accidentally hit the gas instead of the brakes, crashing through the wall of a 7-Eleven in Salt Lake City Tuesday.
66-year-old seriously injured in Roy hit-and-run

66-year-old seriously injured in Roy hit-and-run

Collin Leonard, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 12 - 7:56 a.m.

Roy police are asking the public for help finding the car that hit a 66-year-old pedestrian before fleeing the scene of the accident Monday night.
Nuclear may be the answer to Utah's skyrocketing energy demands, Cox says

Nuclear may be the answer to Utah's skyrocketing energy demands, Cox says

Collin Leonard, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 11 - 12:02 p.m.

The Mountain West area is expanding investments into nuclear power as data centers and electric transportation increase national demand for electricity.
Letter shared in business owner's name prompts removal of Heber City commission member

Letter shared in business owner's name prompts removal of Heber City commission member

Collin Leonard, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 11 - 7:56 a.m.

Wasatch County Council candidate Jami Hewlett was removed from her post as Heber City Planning Commission alternate for an alleged ethics violation.
3 firefighters injured in Riverton garage fire

3 firefighters injured in Riverton garage fire

Collin Leonard, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 9 - 11:20 p.m.

Three firefighters were injured while fighting a car fire in a Riverton garage on Saturday afternoon.
Salt Lake police arrest 9 while clearing motel for winter overflow shelter

Salt Lake police arrest 9 while clearing motel for winter overflow shelter

Collin Leonard, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 9 - 1:21 p.m.

Police say they arrested 9 people trespassing at 1990 West North Temple Street, which is being converted from a motel to a temporary overflow shelter for the winter.
A list of Veterans Day events and freebies across Utah

A list of Veterans Day events and freebies across Utah

Collin Leonard, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 8 - 1:41 p.m.

To celebrate Veterans Day on Monday, Nov. 11, organizations across the state are hosting performances, parades, ceremonies and more to honor living veterans.
Former US national security adviser John Bolton makes predictions for Trump's second term

Former US national security adviser John Bolton makes predictions for Trump's second term

Collin Leonard, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 8 - 10:05 a.m.

John Bolton, former U.S. national security adviser, sat down with KSL.com Thursday to discuss national security concerns before a speaking engagement at Utah Valley University.