Emily Ashcraft
Utah health officials urge caution when cleaning up after rodents this spring
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted April 28 - 6:39 p.m.
Although rare, hantavirus can be very serious. The Utah Department of Health and Human Services urged Utahns Monday to take precautions and prevent contracting the disease.
Have You Seen This? Umbrella salesman knows what consumers want in a commercial
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted April 28 - 3:45 p.m.
This Chinese umbrella salesman created a short, effective commercial for his umbrellas — leaving out any words or other fluff.
Jury finds man who killed Eagle Mountain boys guilty of murder
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted April 25 - 9:44 p.m.
Jurors found Kent Cody Barlow guilty of murder after about nine hours of deliberation on Friday. He caused a crash almost three years ago that killed two 3-year-old boys at Cedar Valley Stables in Eagle Mountain.
2nd gunman sent to prison in killing of 16-year-old boy on Christmas Eve 2021
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted April 25 - 8:32 p.m.
Coda Verucchi was sentenced to prison Thursday for his role in killing 16-year-old Kenneth Gant in 2021 and stealing a car at gunpoint. Gant's family spoke about his loss at the sentencing.
Attorneys finish evidence phase of murder trial for man accused of killing Eagle Mountain boys
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted April 24 - 8:34 p.m.
Attorneys have finished presenting evidence in the trial for Kent Cody Barlow, who is accused of murder in the deaths of two 3-year-old boys at Cedar Valley Stables in Eagle Mountain.
Prosecutors nearing end of their case in murder trial for deaths of Eagle Mountain children
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted April 23 - 10:33 p.m.
The judge told jurors to expect testimony from defense witnesses on Thursday, as prosecutors have said they are nearing the end of their case against Kent Cody Barlow.
Court reverses conviction, orders new trial for Midvale man found guilty in 2021 road rage killing
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted April 23 - 12:08 p.m.
The Utah Court of Appeals has ordered a new trial for a Midvale man convicted of killing a man in 2021 during a road rage incident that began with the victim making fun of the suspect's car.
Arizona jury finds Lori Vallow Daybell guilty of conspiring to murder husband
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted April 22 - 9:17 p.m.
An Arizona jury has found that Lori Daybell conspired to murder her husband, Charles Vallow, returning a guilty verdict after about three hours of deliberation Tuesday.
Jurors now considering whether Lori Daybell conspired with brother to murder her husband
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted April 21 - 6:30 p.m.
Jurors began deliberations on whether Lori Vallow Daybell conspired to murder her husband, Charles Vallow, following closing arguments on Monday afternoon.
Pollen counter at Riverton Hospital can help guide treatment, actions for allergy patients
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted April 20 - 12:16 p.m.
A Burkard Pollen and Spore collector was installed on the roof at Riverton Hospital, allowing Dr. Scott Taylor to know which pollens are in the air multiple times a week.
Mothers, witnesses testify in murder trial about crash that killed 2 boys in Eagle Mountain
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted April 18 - 7:32 p.m.
Multiple people who were at Cedar Valley Stables when a car crash killed two 3-year-old boys testified in court Thursday and Friday.
Murder or manslaughter? Jurors asked to choose fate of Orem man who killed 2 boys in crash
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted April 17 - 2:04 p.m.
Jurors were asked Thursday to consider finding Kent Cody Barlow guilty of two counts of murder or two counts of manslaughter for causing the deaths of two 3-year-old boys.
Prosecution rests case in Lori Vallow Daybell murder conspiracy trial
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted April 16 - 8:04 p.m.
The evidence stage is over in the Arizona trial for Lori Vallow Daybell on charges accusing her of conspiring to kill her husband, Charles Vallow.
Intermountain Health brings 'maternal care to the patient' in Evanston
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted April 16 - 12:39 p.m.
After Evanston's hospital opted to end its labor and delivery services, Intermountain Health is introducing efforts to provide closer prenatal and postnatal care to new mothers.
Location records show false claims around Charles Vallow's death, detective says
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted April 15 - 10:32 p.m.
A police detective who analyzed phone records for the day Charles Vallow was killed said the location records do not add up with what Lori Vallow Daybell and her brother Alex Cox reported to officers that day.
Recordings of Lori Daybell shortly after her husband's death played at her trial
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted April 14 - 9:46 p.m.
The second week of Lori Vallow Daybell's Arizona trial began on Monday with testimony from investigators. She is accused of conspiring with her brother to kill her former husband, Charles Vallow.
New rendering shows the look of future West Jordan Temple
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted April 14 - 5:00 p.m.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints released a rendering Monday of the future West Jordan Utah Temple about a year after its announcement.
Siblings testify they knew Lori Daybell was involved with her husband's death
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted April 10 - 8:45 p.m.
On Day 4 of Lori Daybell's trial on charges she conspired to kill her husband, Charles Vallow, her brother and sister-in-law both took the stand to testify against her.
Woman says Vallow mentioned changing insurance beneficiary the day before his death
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted April 9 - 8:04 p.m.
A woman on a date with Charles Vallow the day before he died said he discussed his estranged wife, Lori Vallow Daybell, and how she was no longer beneficiary of his insurance.
Ground broken for Vineyard's future Huntsman Cancer Institute location
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted April 8 - 5:27 p.m.
The Huntsman Cancer Institute broke ground at its Vineyard location on Tuesday, with the goal of bringing cancer care closer to Utah County and southern Utah patients by late 2028.
Jurors view baseball bat, pistol in 2nd day of Lori Daybell's Arizona trial
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted April 8 - 11:50 a.m.
Three emergency responders testified in Lori Vallow Daybell's Arizona trial on Monday, and two additional witnesses testified Tuesday.
Kouri Richins' trial delayed after judge denies request to move trial to Salt Lake County
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted April 7 - 2:34 p.m.
A woman accused of fatally poisoning her husband will no longer face trial this month after her attorneys asked to put the case on hold while they appeal a denial of their motion to change the location of the trial.
Church of Jesus Christ calls new Young Men Presidency
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted April 5 - 11:10 a.m.
At the Saturday morning session of general conference, a new Young Men General Presidency for the church was announced. The new presidency will begin their service in August.
Utah Medicaid now includes dental services for adults
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted April 4 - 8:04 p.m.
The Utah Department of Health and Human Services announced Tuesday that dental services will now be available for adults enrolled in the state's Medicaid program.
