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Jurors now deliberating in murder trial for Kamas mom accused of fatally poisoning husband
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Updated March 16 - 4:28 p.m. | Save Story
Prosecutors argue evidence shows Kouri Richins planned her husband's murder well in advance. Her attorneys say the evidence is "paper thin."
Police identify 2 men killed in collision near Heber City
Matt Brooks, KSL | Updated March 16 - 4:09 p.m. | Save Story
Two men died Saturday in a collision involving two vehicles near Heber City, east of Strawberry Reservoir.
Theft at Deer Valley hotel thwarted by snow
Pat Reavy, KSL | Updated March 16 - 11:25 a.m. | Save Story
A man who police say spent six hours going through a Deer Valley hotel and stealing thousands of dollars worth of items was caught after his truck got stuck in the snow.
Richard Eyre had a lot of insider help writing his new book on grandparenting
Lee Benson, Deseret News | Posted March 14 - 12:53 p.m. | Save Story
Richard Eyre, one half of the celebrated parenting-consultant team that includes his wife Linda, has just published what he calls "probably the funnest book I've ever done."
Testimony concludes in Kouri Richins murder trial as defense opts not to call witnesses
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Updated March 12 - 1:22 p.m. | Save Story
Defense attorneys rested, and Kouri Richins waived her right to testify in her murder trial. Prosecutors rested as well following the testimony of detective Jeff O'Driscoll.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
