Emily Ashcraft

Saratoga Springs woman sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to killing friend in suicide pact

Saratoga Springs woman sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to killing friend in suicide pact

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 7 - 4:17 p.m.

A Saratoga Springs woman was sentenced to prison on Wednesday in an emotional hearing after pleading guilty to killing her friend as part of a suicide pact they had made together.
Man sentenced to prison at 73 for stabbing, killing his friend

Man sentenced to prison at 73 for stabbing, killing his friend

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 5 - 9:19 p.m.

A 73-year-old was sentenced to prison on Monday for the murder of Riley Nagle four years ago, after being found guilty at a jury trial. Nagle's parents spoke about his kindness ahead of the sentencing.
Man charged in Eagle Mountain crash will face trial in April for murder of 2 boys

Man charged in Eagle Mountain crash will face trial in April for murder of 2 boys

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 4 - 6:03 p.m.

Kent Cody Barlow is charged with two counts of murder after a crash killed two 3-year-olds in Eagle Mountain. His trial was set on Monday in April 2025, ending on the three-year anniversary of the crash.
Church of Jesus Christ announces single men over 40 can now serve full-time missions

Church of Jesus Christ announces single men over 40 can now serve full-time missions

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 1 - 7:42 p.m.

Senior men over 40 will now be able to serve full-time missions for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, following an announcement on Friday. Senior women will also have more opportunities available.
Springville man sentenced to prison for shooting, killing man in parked van

Springville man sentenced to prison for shooting, killing man in parked van

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 30 - 8:33 p.m.

Chase Caimi was sentenced to at least four and up to 45 years in prison on Tuesday after admitting to the murder of a man who had been parked in a Springville industrial area.
Final volume of 'Saints' released, showing Church of Jesus Christ history until 2020

Final volume of 'Saints' released, showing Church of Jesus Christ history until 2020

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 29 - 8:56 p.m.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints released its fourth and final volume of "Saints" on Tuesday, which features members of the church around the world from 1955 to 2020.
Man sentenced to probation for assault at Salt Lake airport

Man sentenced to probation for assault at Salt Lake airport

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 29 - 4:02 p.m.

A man was sentenced to probation on Friday after admitting to assaulting a random man at the Salt Lake City International Airport and attempting to disarm an officer.
Have You Seen This? Actors switch out 'Les Miserables' tunes to something more lighthearted

Have You Seen This? Actors switch out 'Les Miserables' tunes to something more lighthearted

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 28 - 8:00 p.m.

"Les Miserables" is not known as a humorous play, but some actors in a world tour that began in October decided they wanted to spread some laughs anyway.
Latter-day Saints don't want to talk politics at church, survey says

Latter-day Saints don't want to talk politics at church, survey says

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 27 - 10:10 a.m.

Mormon Women for Ethical Government hosted a virtual event this week to discuss a survey showing Latter-day Saints are less likely to mix religion and politics than other believers.
Cottonwood Heights mom accused of murdering husband ordered again not to contact children

Cottonwood Heights mom accused of murdering husband ordered again not to contact children

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 25 - 4:09 p.m.

The judge overseeing the case for a Cottonwood Heights mother accused of murdering her children said she cannot contact her children, but he would be willing to make exceptions in the future.
President Nelson to dedicate church's 200th temple, in Tooele

President Nelson to dedicate church's 200th temple, in Tooele

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 25 - 9:59 a.m.

The Deseret Peak Utah Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be dedicated Nov. 10 by President Russell M. Nelson.
Parents of boy killed in Eagle Mountain crash argue Utah is liable for allowing driver parole

Parents of boy killed in Eagle Mountain crash argue Utah is liable for allowing driver parole

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 24 - 7:18 p.m.

Parents of a 3-year-old killed when a car crashed into a stable are suing the state of Utah and Wasatch Behavioral Health, saying the driver should not have been on parole.
Wayne County man sent to prison for kidnapping, sexual abuse of Snow College student

Wayne County man sent to prison for kidnapping, sexual abuse of Snow College student

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 24 - 1:12 p.m.

A Wayne County man has been sent to prison for kidnapping and sexually abusing a Snow College student. The woman and her parents described the crimes' long-term impacts during sentencing.
'Brilliant manipulator': Victims watch as anti-trafficking CEO is sentenced to prison for fraud

'Brilliant manipulator': Victims watch as anti-trafficking CEO is sentenced to prison for fraud

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 23 - 1:46 p.m.

Candace Lierd, who ran an anti-trafficking nonprofit, was sent to prison Tuesday for fraud after co-workers, friends and family members spoke about how she personally hurt them.
Gov. Cox says new 'Utah Model of Care' should benefit all Utahns' health care

Gov. Cox says new 'Utah Model of Care' should benefit all Utahns' health care

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 22 - 7:31 p.m.

The One Utah Health Collaborative announced the launch of the Utah Model of Care, which provides guidance for health care decisions to build a system that is affordable, high quality and trusted.
Average health care spending has gone up nearly 20% in Utah, study says

Average health care spending has gone up nearly 20% in Utah, study says

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 21 - 7:05 p.m.

A Health Care Cost Institute study says health care costs in Utah have risen 19% over five years, landing at $5,000 a person.
Judge orders Utah woman charged with murder not to have contact with her children

Judge orders Utah woman charged with murder not to have contact with her children

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 21 - 1:13 p.m.

Jennifer Gledhill, who is charged with killing her husband in Cottonwood Heights, was ordered by a judge Monday not to have any contact with her young children.
Church of Jesus Christ sends $1M donation to the Red Cross for Hurricane Helene relief

Church of Jesus Christ sends $1M donation to the Red Cross for Hurricane Helene relief

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 18 - 8:04 p.m.

On Friday, the Red Cross received a $1 million donation from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to help it provide relief following Hurricane Helene.
Judge considers disqualifying Utah's attorneys in death penalty case against Ralph Menzies

Judge considers disqualifying Utah's attorneys in death penalty case against Ralph Menzies

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 16 - 9:05 p.m.

A judge is considering whether to disqualify state attorneys from prosecuting Ralph Menzies's case because of their communications with other state agencies.
Nicholas Rossi confirms true identity for first time; judge denies bail in rape case

Nicholas Rossi confirms true identity for first time; judge denies bail in rape case

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 16 - 4:32 p.m.

A judge on Wednesday denied bail for Nicholas Rossi in a rape case. Although he has denied his identity for years, Rossi admitted that he changed his name.
Colorado man sentenced to prison after shooting, killing Monticello man in property dispute

Colorado man sentenced to prison after shooting, killing Monticello man in property dispute

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 14 - 9:01 p.m.

A Colorado man was sentenced to prison after admitting to recklessly causing the death of a man in Monticello.
Sandy man sent to prison for causing death of motorcyclist in 2023 DUI crash

Sandy man sent to prison for causing death of motorcyclist in 2023 DUI crash

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 14 - 7:31 p.m.

A 22-year-old Sandy man has been sentenced to at least one and up to 20 years in prison for negligently causing a crash that killed a motorcyclist, and then leaving the scene.
Visitors at new Tree of Life garden are part of the exhibit, sculptor says

Visitors at new Tree of Life garden are part of the exhibit, sculptor says

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 13 - 7:17 a.m.

Angela Johnson's new sculpture gardens at Thanksgiving Point, the Tree of Life, is opening to the public Tuesday. "We are part of this exhibit. We're not observers," she said.
11-year-old girl drowns in retention pond in Tooele County

11-year-old girl drowns in retention pond in Tooele County

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 12 - 10:28 p.m.

A girl died Saturday after falling into a pond in Terra, Tooele County; a boy who was with her ran about a half-mile to bring back help.
Man pleads guilty to murder of Millcreek woman in driveway

Man pleads guilty to murder of Millcreek woman in driveway

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 11 - 5:07 p.m.

James Brunson admitted on Friday to the murder of Linda Nemelka. He pleaded guilty to shooting and killing her in an attempt to steal her car.