Emily Ashcraft
Brain implant that stops seizures is life-changing for some epilepsy patients
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted July 11 - 10:03 a.m.
One hundred epilepsy patients at Intermountain Health have been treated with a brain implant designed to stop seizures as they are starting.
Man who avoided charges in fatal shooting now sent to prison for child rape
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted July 10 - 10:30 p.m.
A 25-year-old Sandy man was sentenced to six years to life in prison after admitting to raping a 13-year-old girl in a hotel in Salt Lake County.
US high court asked to weigh in on juvenile life without parole sentence for Richfield killing
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted July 8 - 5:00 p.m.
Utah is asking the Supreme Court to reconsider a decision from its high court to reconsider the life without parole sentence for a man convicted of aggravated murder as a juvenile.
Lego saga updates: Reckless Ben posts new video as federal court lifts ban
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted July 7 - 9:00 p.m.
The civil case filed by Bricks and Minifigs responding to a viral dispute about a Star Wars Lego collection is now in federal court, and a new order lets Ben Schneider break his silence.
Woman released on probation for role in killing after helping secure her mom's conviction
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted July 7 - 6:00 p.m.
Natalie Estella Aguilar was sentenced to five years on probation after admitting to manslaughter and burglary. Her mom was found guilty of murder related to the same killing and will be sentenced later this month.
Man sentenced to prison for shooting, killing housemate while he was sleeping
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted July 6 - 6:00 p.m.
Miguel Zamora-Bonilla was sentenced to 15 years to life in prison for murder after admitting to killing a man living in his home while affected by mental illness.
Spanish Fork coach sentenced to home confinement, probation for sexual abuse of teens
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted July 2 - 7:30 p.m.
A Maple Mountain High School coach who admitted to engaging in a sexual act with two 17-year-old girls and providing them alcohol will spend time in home confinement before a four-year probation.
Man found guilty of killing Utah wife in Alaska jury trial
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted June 25 - 9:00 p.m.
A man on trial for killing his Utah wife while they were both stationed in Alaska with the U.S. Army was found guilty of her murder on Thursday.
Bricks and Minifigs reaches truce with Reckless Ben in civil lawsuit
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted June 25 - 4:58 p.m.
Bricks and Minifigs and YouTuber Ben Schneider agreed to mediate their civil lawsuit and agreed on a preliminary injunction allowing Schneider to continue creating videos about them.
Man sentenced to prison for killing Springville newlywed 'hero' in fatal DUI crash
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted June 24 - 2:31 p.m.
A man who drove his truck onto a Springville sidewalk, killing a pedestrian while under the influence was sentenced to prison on Tuesday.
Vernal foster mother to stand trial on child abuse homicide accusations, judge rules
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted June 23 - 6:20 p.m.
Angela Accuttoroop was scheduled for a 2027 jury trial for child abuse homicide on Thursday after a judge ruled there was enough evidence for her to stand trial.
19-year-old pleads guilty to aggravated murder in shooting at neighboring apartment
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted June 23 - 7:08 a.m.
Simeon Gil Calnimptewa, 19, pleaded guilty on June 9 to aggravated murder, admitting to shooting and killing his neighbor inside their home.
Ex-Uintah County officer sentenced after handcuffing wife during argument
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted June 22 - 9:20 p.m.
A man was sentenced to home confinement, probation after pleading no contest to handcuffing his wife during an argument while he worked as a corrections officer.
Man sentenced to probation for assaulting girlfriend who died in hospital shortly after
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted June 22 - 10:22 a.m.
Leituono Falaniko, of Midvale, was sentenced to two years of probation after admitting to assault, a class A misdemeanor. He was charged after his girlfriend died in a hospital.
Man found guilty of murder for shooting man after argument at Salt Lake City motel
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted June 21 - 9:30 p.m.
Joseph Marquez was found guilty of murder and obstruction of justice during a jury trial earlier this month. He shot a man after an argument over a cigarette.
Consistent religious involvement has a positive impact on mental, physical and social health
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted June 21 - 12:17 p.m.
Three reports produced by the BYU Wheatley Institute show an overwhelming number of studies indicate weekly participation in a religion has a positive impact on health.
Case dismissed against former BYU football player after judge denies delay of July trial
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted June 18 - 2:53 p.m.
Fifth District Court Judge Jay Winward dismissed a rape charge against Parker Kingston on Thursday after denying another request to delay the jury trial.
Taylorsvile man released after admitting to assaulting a rival gang member in school parking lot
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted June 18 - 9:46 a.m.
A 19-year-old was ordered to spend time in jail, on probation for the gang-related assault of a 14-year-old in a school parking lot.
Utah special education teacher takes plea deal resolving claims that she hit first grader
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted June 17 - 7:09 a.m.
Angela George pleaded no contest to injuring a child in her special education class at Wasatch Elementary School.
Open house begins for renovated San Diego California Temple
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted June 16 - 1:36 p.m.
The renovated San Diego California Temple will have a public open house beginning Thursday and ending July 11 before its dedication on Aug. 23.
Want to join a general conference choir? Auditions open for singers from Nephi to Logan
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted June 15 - 5:00 p.m.
Adults living within 100 miles of Salt Lake City are invited to audition to be in a guest choir for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' October general conference.
Church of Jesus Christ opens application for Salt Lake Temple Celebration volunteers
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted June 15 - 2:14 p.m.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints opened applications on Monday for anyone to help and/or perform at the Salt Lake Temple Celebration next year,
Are Utah laws at fault? Defense attorney responds to 'Reckless Ben' charges in Lego saga
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted June 15 - 10:05 a.m.
A Utah defense attorney and advocate talks about what police officers might have done wrong and where fault could actually lie with Utah laws in viral "Reckless Ben" videos.
Cache County surgeon, actor dies after reaching goal to hike highest peak in all 50 states
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted June 13 - 7:03 p.m.
Community reaches out after a surgeon at Logan Regional Hospital and recurring actor at Music Theatre West died following a medical incident after hiking Mt. Denali in Alaska.
