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Kouri Richins ordered to pay $55.2M to her husband's estate after being convicted for his murder

Kouri Richins ordered to pay $55.2M to her husband's estate after being convicted for his murder

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 6 - 6:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

On Tuesday, a judge signed an order requiring Kouri Richins to pay over $55 million to her late husband Eric Richins' estate after she was convicted of killing him.
Man airlifted due to accidental shooting while hunting, rescue crews say

Man airlifted due to accidental shooting while hunting, rescue crews say

Kennedy Camarena, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 5 - 8:18 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man was airlifted to the hospital after he was injured during an "accidental shooting" while hunting on Saturday.
New Airbnb program gives Utah farmers chance to diversify income

New Airbnb program gives Utah farmers chance to diversify income

VideoShelby Lofton, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 1 - 7:22 a.m.  |  Save Story

A new Airbnb program is offering up to $10,000 to Utah farmers and ranchers looking to start or expand farm stays, creating another source of income during challenging economic conditions.
Family of victim calls plea deal 'violation of justice' in Wasatch County child sex abuse case

Family of victim calls plea deal 'violation of justice' in Wasatch County child sex abuse case

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 30 - 5:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

A victim and his family are upset after the court accepted a significantly reduced plea from a former Wasatch County Sheriff's employee who was charged with 10 felonies for sexually abusing a minor.
Heber City police warn of rise of romance scams

Heber City police warn of rise of romance scams

Staff  |  Updated Sept. 30 - 9:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

Heber City police are warning residents — especially older adults — about a rise in scams involving gift cards and online relationships.
Firefighters, community honor fallen pilot Ryan Cutter during procession home

Firefighters, community honor fallen pilot Ryan Cutter during procession home

VideoAlex Cabrero, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 29 - 5:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Fire trucks and first responder vehicles filled the roads Tuesday afternoon in Summit County as fallen helicopter pilot Ryan Cutter was brought home to Utah.
Procession planned Tuesday for Utahn killed in Yosemite fire

Procession planned Tuesday for Utahn killed in Yosemite fire

  |  Posted Sept. 28 - 7:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

A dignified transfer is planned Tuesday for Ryan Cutter, the Utahn killed in a Sept. 20 crash of a firefighting helicopter in Yosemite National Park.
Mountain Trails Foundation announces seasonal, temporary trail closures

Mountain Trails Foundation announces seasonal, temporary trail closures

Allison Stuart, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 24 - 10:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

At least one popular trail in the Park City area is preparing to close.
Utah firefighters begin prescribed burns as preventative measure

Utah firefighters begin prescribed burns as preventative measure

KSL  |  Updated Sept. 22 - 1:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

Prescribed burns are underway in Utah, namely in the Heber-Kamas Ranger District with the main focus on the Castle Peak area.
'You should be ashamed': Park City councilman walks out during meeting on park wall

'You should be ashamed': Park City councilman walks out during meeting on park wall

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 22 - 11:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

In a rare occurrence, a Park City councilman walked out mid-meeting after the council decided differently than what he believed was best for a concrete wall at a city park.
Former USA Climbing coach sentenced to prison on child pornography charge

Former USA Climbing coach sentenced to prison on child pornography charge

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 21 - 6:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

A former USA Climbing coach living in Summit County who pleaded guilty to sexual exploitation of a minor was sentenced to between one and 15 years in prison.
Soldier Hollow hosts the WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series

Soldier Hollow hosts the WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series

Kennedy Camarena and Sarah Earnshaw, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 20 - 9:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Soldier Hollow was one of the hosts for the WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series over the weekend before it continued its tour to Whistler, Canada.
'Bruno,' the Park City police K-9 injured from jumping off an overpass, is home

'Bruno,' the Park City police K-9 injured from jumping off an overpass, is home

VideoPat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 18 - 10:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Park City police K-9 injured earlier this week after jumping off a freeway overpass has been released from the veterinarian hospital.
16 local leaders in Utah sign letter to Interior secretary, urging him to 'protect public lands'

16 local leaders in Utah sign letter to Interior secretary, urging him to 'protect public lands'

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 17 - 12:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

More than a dozen current or former local leaders in Utah joined a letter sent to Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, urging him to reconsider recent policies they say have threatened public lands.
Man who threatened highway trooper with knife pleads no contest

Man who threatened highway trooper with knife pleads no contest

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 16 - 8:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man who threatened a Utah Highway Patrol trooper with a knife pleaded no contest last month and will not serve any jail time.
Police identify man killed in crash near Heber

Police identify man killed in crash near Heber

Devin Oldroyd, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 16 - 3:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Police have identified a man killed in a crash on U.S. 40 near Heber Monday evening.
Park City synagogue vandalized; hate-crime enhancement considered

Park City synagogue vandalized; hate-crime enhancement considered

VideoMadi Vollmer, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 15 - 7:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

Temple Har Shalom's sign was vandalized just days before Rosh Hashanah, and the Summit County Sheriff's Office is investigating the incident as criminal mischief while considering whether a hate-crime enhancement could apply.
Park City School District IT employee faces 24 felony child sexual exploitation charges

Park City School District IT employee faces 24 felony child sexual exploitation charges

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 15 - 1:55 p.m.  |  Save Story

An IT systems administrator for the Park City School District was charged with two dozen first-degree felony crimes on Tuesday for alleged child sexual exploitation.
Fatal crash causing heavy delays near Heber

Fatal crash causing heavy delays near Heber

Devin Oldroyd, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 14 - 7:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

A fatal crash was causing heavy delays on U.S. Highway 40 near Heber Monday evening.