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Lead investigator describes letter, journal entry in Kouri Richins murder trial

Lead investigator describes letter, journal entry in Kouri Richins murder trial

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Updated March 11 - 5:24 p.m.  |  Save Story

Jurors in the Kouri Richins murder trial heard testimony Wednesday from the lead detective, Jeff O'Driscoll.
Richins trial delayed as attorneys dispute what portions of key witness interview to show jurors

Richins trial delayed as attorneys dispute what portions of key witness interview to show jurors

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Updated March 10 - 1:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

Jurors were only in the courtroom for a few minutes on Tuesday as attorneys found they needed additional time addressing legal issues. The lead detective is set to testify Wednesday.
Richins trial: Eric Richins' business partner, private investigator testify in Park City murder trial

Richins trial: Eric Richins' business partner, private investigator testify in Park City murder trial

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Updated March 9 - 5:54 p.m.  |  Save Story

Kouri Richins' trial is continuing into its third week on Monday. She is accused of fatally poisoning her husband, Eric Richins, in March 2022. His business partner is expected to testify Monday.
Heber City farmers speak out against potential US 40 bypass

Heber City farmers speak out against potential US 40 bypass

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted March 8 - 10:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

Some farmland owners in Heber City are speaking out against UDOT over a proposed bypass corridor that they say would have significant environmental impacts on an aquifer.
Woman says Kouri Richins told her things would 'be better' if her husband were dead

Woman says Kouri Richins told her things would 'be better' if her husband were dead

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Updated March 5 - 6:40 p.m.  |  Save Story

A woman testified Thursday that two and a half months before Eric Richins died, Kouri Richins told her "in many ways it would be better if Eric was dead."
How a pioneering Utah pancake brand is helping us eat better

How a pioneering Utah pancake brand is helping us eat better

Kathleen Clove, KSL  |  Posted March 5 - 9:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah-based Kodiak had been selling its packaged, whole wheat pancake mix for years, but its CEO now has a very lofty goal.
Kouri Richins' boyfriend testifies about text messages, relationship after her husband's death

Kouri Richins' boyfriend testifies about text messages, relationship after her husband's death

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Updated March 4 - 6:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Jurors in the Kouri Richins murder trial heard testimony Wednesday about life insurance policies and her relationship with a boyfriend around the time of her husband's death.
Forensic accountant testifies about Kouri Richins' finances

Forensic accountant testifies about Kouri Richins' finances

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Updated March 3 - 5:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

Kouri Richins, a Kamas mom and real estate agent, is accused of fatally poisoning Eric Richins on March 4, 2022. Her jury trial continued Tuesday with testimony from a forensic accountant.
Phone data highlighted on sixth day of Kouri Richins' murder trial

Phone data highlighted on sixth day of Kouri Richins' murder trial

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Updated March 2 - 6:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

Kouri Richins, a Kamas mom and real estate agent, is on trial for aggravated murder and accused of fatally poisoning Eric Richins in early 2022.
Witnesses testify about obtaining drugs for Kouri Richins

Witnesses testify about obtaining drugs for Kouri Richins

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Updated Feb. 27 - 5:13 p.m.  |  Save Story

Multiple people testified Friday about how Kouri Richins could have obtained drugs. Richins is on trial for aggravated murder in the poisoning death of her husband.
Utah lawmakers give nod to bill tweaking controversial alternative incorporation route

Utah lawmakers give nod to bill tweaking controversial alternative incorporation route

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 27 - 4:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah lawmakers have favorably recommended a bill that tweaks a controversial alternative incorporation route that critics say gives developers too much power.
Son left to get help moments before fatal Utah avalanche killed his father, report says

Son left to get help moments before fatal Utah avalanche killed his father, report says

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 27 - 6:14 a.m.  |  Save Story

A new report outlines the cause of the first of three fatal avalanches in Utah recently, while conditions remain dangerous after new snowfall.
Family of avalanche victim supporting K-9 rescue teams

Family of avalanche victim supporting K-9 rescue teams

Brenna Donnelly, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 26 - 10:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

The family of Brian O'Keefe, who was killed in an avalanche in the Snake Creek area, is now raising funds for the K-9 team who found him.
Richins trial: House cleaner testifies about obtaining fentanyl for Kouri Richins

Richins trial: House cleaner testifies about obtaining fentanyl for Kouri Richins

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Updated Feb. 26 - 6:17 p.m.  |  Save Story

Carmen Lauber testified about obtaining drugs four times for Kouri Richins, a Kamas mom accused of killing her husband, during the fourth day of her jury trial on Thursday.
Crime scene tech to return Thursday in Kouri Richins murder trial

Crime scene tech to return Thursday in Kouri Richins murder trial

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Updated Feb. 25 - 11:19 a.m.  |  Save Story

Kouri Richins is charged with fatally poisoning her husband. The third day of the Kamas woman's murder trial ended early Wednesday but resumes Thursday.
Richins trial: First responders, medical examiner testify on 2nd day of murder trial

Richins trial: First responders, medical examiner testify on 2nd day of murder trial

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Updated Feb. 24 - 2:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Police officers, first responders and a medical examiner testified during the second day of the murder trial for Kouri Richins, who is charged with fatally poisoning her husband.
Kouri Richins trial: Murder for money or innocent widow? Attorneys paint different pictures

Kouri Richins trial: Murder for money or innocent widow? Attorneys paint different pictures

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Updated Feb. 23 - 5:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

The murder trial for Kouri Richins, a Kamas mother and real estate agent accused of fatally poisoning her husband, began Monday in Park City.
Utah officials prepping for 2034 Olympics were among the visitors to the Milano Cortina Games

Utah officials prepping for 2034 Olympics were among the visitors to the Milano Cortina Games

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 23 - 3:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

Officials from Weber, Wasatch, Salt Lake, Utah and Summit counties were among the many visitors to the Milano Cortina Games as they prepare for the 2034 Utah Olympics.
Body of 45-year-old Salt Lake man located from Snake Creek avalanche

Body of 45-year-old Salt Lake man located from Snake Creek avalanche

Payton Davis and Carter Williams, KSL  |  Updated Feb. 23 - 1:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Wasatch County search and rescue team has located the body of a snowmobiler who was reported missing after an avalanche at a popular outdoor recreation area on Sunday.