Emily Ashcraft
Jurors view baseball bat, pistol in 2nd day of Lori Daybell's Arizona trial
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted April 8 - 7:10 p.m.
Three emergency responders testified in Lori Vallow Daybell's Arizona trial on Monday, and two additional witnesses testified Tuesday.
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.
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.
From setup to interpretation and hosting, it takes hundreds to put on general conference
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted April 4 - 10:00 a.m.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints released three videos showcasing the work that goes on from multiple teams helping put on general conference, held this weekend.
Church unveils new statue on Temple Square highlighting 'ministry of the women'
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted April 2 - 10:19 p.m.
Ahead of general conference, a new statue was unveiled — the first on the east side of Temple Square — depicting the five virgins who had their lamps filled with oil.
Ex-therapist sent to prison for sexually abusing gay clients, teen girl
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted April 2 - 5:06 p.m.
A former Provo therapist was sentenced to prison Monday for sexually abusing gay clients and pleading "no contest" to sexually abused a teenage girl.
Have You Seen This? 7-year-old shows impressive confidence on challenging slope
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted April 2 - 3:54 p.m.
A 7-year-old who entertained many as "powdersaurus" as she narrated her snowboarding three years ago is now impressing people with her courage and skill on extremely hard runs.
Health care costs more transparent, but data isn't reaching Utah consumers, report says
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted April 2 - 10:02 a.m.
A new Utah Foundation report highlights why transparency in medical costs is not changing prices. Utahns and others are not using the tools available.
Lori Daybell's trial for conspiring to kill her husband begins Monday in Arizona
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted March 31 - 12:00 p.m.
The process of selecting a jury to determine whether Lori Vallow Daybell conspired to murder her husband, Charles Vallow, begins Monday with her second of three jury trials.
Utahns with mental health needs now have an alternative to the emergency room
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted March 28 - 7:11 p.m.
The Kem and Carolyn Gardner Crisis Care Center opens Monday. Community leaders spoke Friday about the need for the mental health care facility — the first of its kind in the country.
Tabitha's Way opens new Spanish Fork food pantry to increase capacity by 76%
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted March 27 - 8:02 p.m.
Moving its location across the street to a new, larger building will allow Tabitha's Way food pantry in Spanish Fork to expand by 76%.
Ex-counselor, Scout leader sent to prison after admitting to sexual abuse of children
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted March 26 - 10:04 p.m.
David Scott Curtis, 55, was sentenced to at least 15 years and up to life in the Utah State Prison on Tuesday after pleading guilty to sexually abusing multiple young people in his care.
New Manti courthouse addresses security concerns, represents community
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted March 25 - 4:14 p.m.
A new 6th District courthouse was dedicated Monday in Manti and resolves several security issues the old courthouse faced.
Ruby and Kevin Franke are now officially divorced; here are the divorce terms
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted March 25 - 11:08 a.m.
The divorce for Kevin and Ruby Franke is now finalized. Kevin Franke was awarded the couple's properties and agreed to consider all child support from Ruby Franke already paid.
'So important': Gov. Cox signs bill to send more funding to rural schools
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted March 24 - 7:06 p.m.
Gov. Spencer Cox visited Manti Elementary School on Monday to sign a bill that will give ongoing additional money to rural schools.
Jury convicts Salt Lake man of murdering girlfriend in 'brutal' attack
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted March 23 - 8:02 a.m.
Terence Trent Vos, a former public enemy No. 1 of the Metro Gang Unit, was found guilty Thursday of aggravated murder in the "brutal" killing of his girlfriend in 2021.
Millcreek man sentenced to prison for 2015 murder
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted March 21 - 10:31 p.m.
Ahmed Sharif-Mohamed Ali was sentenced to 15 years to life in prison on Thursday for the murder of Modibo Diallo in early 2015.
Supreme Court upholds dismissal of environmental lawsuit filed by Utah kids
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted March 21 - 1:07 p.m.
Utah's Supreme Court said Thursday the district court was right to dismiss an environmental lawsuit from seven Utahns, ages 9 to 18, against Utah's fossil fuel policies.
Cedar City Hospital emergency room to almost double in size
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted March 20 - 5:02 p.m.
Officials are preparing for a 5,000-square-foot expansion to the Cedar City Hospital emergency room. It is the first project for the hospital since 2006.
University of Utah to build hospital, medical campus in West Valley City
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted March 18 - 2:44 p.m.
University of Utah announced plans to build a new hospital and health campus in West Valley City to address health disparities in Utah's second-largest city.
4-year-old prepares for heart transplant, has fun in new cardiac rehab program
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted March 16 - 3:05 p.m.
A new pediatric cardiac rehab program at Primary Children's Hospital is improving the life of 4-year-old Sienna Barton, who is using an artificial heart while awaiting a heart transplant.
December trial set for Cottonwood Heights woman charged with killing her husband
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted March 14 - 8:35 p.m.
A December trial was set Friday for Jennifer Gledhill, a Cottonwood Heights woman charged with murder in the shooting death of her estranged husband whose body has not been found.
