Emily Ashcraft

Judge gives man second chance after stabbing at Pioneer Park led to critical injuries

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted July 24 - 11:02 a.m.

A man who admitted to seriously injuring a man at Pioneer Park in Salt Lake City will get a second chance after a judge suspended his prison sentence and ordered him to spend time in a treatment center.

First criminal trial scheduled for Provo OB-GYN accused of sexually abusing patients

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted July 23 - 5:36 p.m.

A doctor hundreds of women have claimed sexually assaulted or abused them during medical appointments was scheduled for his first jury trial next year — stretching from September to November.

Church of Jesus Christ announces 10 hymns to be included in 'Hymns for Home and Church'

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted July 23 - 3:03 p.m.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints released 10 new hymns that will be included in its new hymnbook as part of a phased rollout for "Hymns for Home and Church."

Minnesota man to serve probation after admitting to sexual abuse at Murray religious event

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted July 22 - 3:01 p.m.

A Minnesota man is on probation after admitting to taking "indecent liberties" with another person without consent at a religious conference in Murray last summer.

Woman sent to prison for killing boyfriend after bringing people into his room where he got shot

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted July 22 - 7:32 a.m.

Ariana Aguilar was sentenced to prison for murder and aggravated burglary after a jury found she helped her daughter and a group of teenage boys into her boyfriend's home where he was shot.

Man gets consecutive sentences after taking two cars, one with baby still inside

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted July 21 - 6:00 p.m.

A man will serve consecutive prison sentences in two cases where he took cars from other people — one from a nearby mom whose baby was initially still inside.

Man charged with attempted murder dies from self-inflicted injury in jail

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted July 20 - 6:30 p.m.

Jose Delfino Lopez Garcia died from self inflicted injuries less than two weeks after being charged with the attempted murder of his girlfriend from alleged abuse,

'Great news': Measles spread slows in Utah

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted July 18 - 3:05 p.m.

A statewide measles outbreak that affected over 100 Utahns seems to be coming to an end with just six infections in the last three weeks.

Nanny sentenced for child abuse after jury ruled no contest, dismissing multiple charges

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted July 18 - 10:40 a.m.

A woman who was caring for a 6-week-old boy was sentenced to three years of probation after pleading no contest to child abuse. Jurors found her not guilty on five charges, and two other charges were dismissed in a plea deal.

Man sentenced to prison after recording shows abuse of girlfriend before her suicide

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted July 17 - 9:00 p.m.

Caleb Rees was sentenced to between zero and 20 years in prison on Friday after admitting to causing his girlfriend's suicide through domestic abuse.

Man sent to jail, probation for shooting stranger in Midvale

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted July 15 - 2:17 p.m.

Dakota Pierce was ordered to spend 180 days in jail and four years on probation after firing a gun at strangers who were walking bikes, hitting one of them.

Church of Jesus Christ reaches new record with 88,500 full-time missionaries

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted July 15 - 8:07 a.m.

On Tuesday, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced it has more missionaries serving than ever before, after the opening of 55 new missions.

Man sentenced for killing girlfriend whose body was found near Millcreek dumpster

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted July 14 - 7:30 p.m.

A man with a violent criminal history was sentenced to prison on July 1 after admitting to killing his girlfriend.

Cottonwood Heights woman found guilty of manslaughter, abuse after elderly mother's death

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted July 13 - 10:30 p.m.

A jury found Lori Meers guilty of manslaughter on Friday after her mother was admitted to the hospital with sepsis and malnutrition.

Rendering released for exterior of future Spanish Fork temple

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted July 13 - 8:30 p.m.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints released an exterior rending for the Spanish Fork Utah Temple, which was announced in April 2025.

Man sentenced to prison for driving getaway car while trying to rob Cedar City jewelry store

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted July 13 - 6:00 p.m.

One man was sentenced to prison after admitting to attempting to rob a jewelry store and assaulting the owner while trying to get away. A warrant is still out for the arrest of another man charged with similar crimes.

Have You Seen This? Googly eyes can make anything better, even construction

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted July 13 - 3:30 p.m.

'Urgent need': American Red Cross looking for more donors as needs outpace supply

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted July 13 - 12:04 p.m.

The American Red Cross said it is facing an emergency blood shortage on Monday as demand is increasing while summer is leading to fewer donations.

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.