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Charges dismissed in reopened 2016 Davis County rape case
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted Jan. 29 - 7:40 a.m. | Save Story
New evidence has led to criminal charges being dismissed in a Davis County 2016 rape investigation.
'I felt disgusted': Salt Lake mayor describes events that led to man's stalking conviction
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Jan. 26 - 6:00 p.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall said she feared for her and her family's lives amid threats last year. A judge said the case is an example of crossing the line in political disagreements.
Davis County Library's Bountiful branch prepares to undergo major renovation
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Jan. 24 - 5:06 p.m. | Save Story
Davis County Library's Bountiful branch will close beginning Monday, Jan. 26, for a nearly two-year renovation.
Farmington man sentenced to jail for stalking Salt Lake City mayor
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Jan. 15 - 7:44 p.m. | Save Story
A Farmington man was ordered to spend two months in jail for stalking Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall last year.
Former Salt Lake County judge pleads guilty to sexual battery
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Jan. 15 - 12:45 p.m. | Save Story
Former 3rd District Judge William Kendall pleaded guilty Monday to sexual battery and attempt to distribute controlled substances as part of a plea deal.
Utah fentanyl and meth seizures in 2025 shatter records, DEA says
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Jan. 14 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
The DEA says a record amount of fentanyl and meth pills were seized in Utah last year.
Wasatch Front air quality plummets from latest inversion. How long will it last?
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Jan. 13 - 12:00 p.m. | Save Story
It didn't take long for air quality to plummet across the Wasatch Front and surrounding regions from the latest inversion setup.
Driver accidentally shoots self in leg during road rage confrontation, police say
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Jan. 12 - 9:44 p.m. | Save Story
A driver was injured Monday from accidentally firing a gun during a road rage incident in Clinton, according to police.
6 students sue Davis School District, alleging retaliation for reporting alleged misconduct
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted Jan. 12 - 5:04 p.m. | Save Story
A group of students on Monday filed a $10 million lawsuit against Davis School District, alleging it mishandled complaints of harassment and subjected students to retaliation.
UDOT warns of I-15 closure in south Davis County as work continues on new interchange
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Jan. 9 - 10:54 a.m. | Save Story
All lanes of southbound I-15 are slated to close across a five-mile stretch of Davis County for a short time this weekend, before nightly work next week.
Ogden man sent to prison for deadly robbery at Layton trailer in 2018
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted Jan. 8 - 6:51 a.m. | Save Story
Angel Christopher Abreu, 29, has been sentenced to at least six years and up to life in prison for his involvement in a deadly robbery at a trailer in Layton in 2018.
Gov. Cox helps launch initiative meant to help military veterans caught up in the legal system
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Jan. 5 - 10:00 p.m. | Save Story
Gov. Spencer Cox and other officials launched a new initiative to help military veterans caught up in the legal system in Weber, Davis and Morgan counties.
Layton junior high employee arrested, accused of unlawfully kissing teen
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Jan. 2 - 10:16 p.m. | Save Story
A 44-year-old woman who worked at a Layton junior high school was arrested and accused of kissing a 17-year-old student on multiple occasions.
12 Utah places that received national historic recognition in 2025
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Jan. 2 - 7:07 a.m. | Save Story
2026 will be a big year for history in Utah and across the U.S., but 2025 was also a big year in preserving and recognizing history in the state.
Layton authorities warn of fraudulent donation requests for police gear
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Jan. 1 - 9:45 p.m. | Save Story
Layton police are warning residents of what they're calling a scam to raise donations for police armor.
This Utah Republican is challenging a longtime GOP lawmaker for a seat in the Senate
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Dec. 31 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
Two more Republican state lawmakers won't be returning to their seats after next year, with one seeking to unseat a GOP senator and another stepping away from lawmaking altogether.
Clearfield High students raise over $100K for domestic violence services in Davis County
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Dec. 24 - 10:30 p.m. | Save Story
A Clearfield High fundraiser raised more than $100,000 to strengthen security measures at Safe Harbor Crisis Center.
Woman killed in crash on northbound Legacy Highway in Davis County
Sicily Stanton for KSL | Updated Dec. 24 - 7:55 a.m. | Save Story
Northbound Legacy Highway near 500 South in Davis County was closed early Wednesday as Utah Highway Patrol investigated a crash.
