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Father of driver charged in fatal auto-pedestrian crash now faces his own charge
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted April 28 - 12:45 p.m. | Save Story
The father of a man charged with murder after allegedly hitting a woman in Murray in 2025 and driving off is now facing his own felony charge.
US Justice Department indicts former FBI Director Comey a second time, source says
Reuters | Posted April 28 - 12:11 p.m. | Save Story
The U.S. Department of Justice has indicted former FBI Director James Comey a second time, a source familiar with the case said on Tuesday.
Judge denies request to delay Kouri Richins' sentencing
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted April 28 - 11:33 a.m. | Save Story
Kouri Richins will still be sentenced on May 13 after the judge denied a request from her attorneys to delay until June. Richins was found guilty of killing her husband with fentanyl.
Taylor Swift files 3 new trademark applications. One expert says it is to curb AI threats
Maria Sherman, Associated Press | Updated April 28 - 11:00 a.m. | Save Story
Taylor Swift filed three new trademark applications with the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office, a move one legal expert theorizes it is to protect her voice and image from potential misuse.
Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni lawyers due in court ahead of 'It Ends With Us' trial
Jack Queen, Reuters | Updated April 28 - 9:00 a.m. | Save Story
Lawyers for actors Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni are due in Manhattan federal court on Tuesday for a final hearing ahead of a highly anticipated civil trial.
Man pleads guilty in murder of Run DMC's Jam Master Jay
Reuters | Posted April 28 - 8:05 a.m. | Save Story
A New York man on Monday pleaded guilty to taking part in the 2002 murder of pioneering hip-hop star Jam Master Jay of famed group Run-DMC.
Ogden apartment building nearly complete after controversy, lawsuit
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted April 28 - 7:15 a.m. | Save Story
A new apartment building on historic 25th Street in Ogden that's been mired in controversy and a continuing lawsuit is nearly complete and ready for occupancy.
Baltimore police hopeful new evidence will help solve 50-year-old cold case murder
Adam Thompson | Updated April 28 - 6:51 a.m. | Save Story
Baltimore County police are still holding out hope of solving the homicide investigation of Morgan State student Deborah Scott, who died 50 years ago.
Utah survivors call for stronger victims' rights at state Capitol
Debbie Worthen, KSL | Posted April 27 - 8:30 p.m. | Save Story
Advocates and state leaders gathered at the state Capitol on Monday to raise awareness about the ongoing challenges crime victims face long after the initial incident.
Holladay man sent to prison for sexually abusing child he babysat
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted April 27 - 8:00 p.m. | Save Story
A judge ordered Lawrence Dowd to serve 25 years to life in prison for sodomy on a child after sexually abusing a young boy he babysat.
Elon Musk trial against Sam Altman to reveal OpenAI power struggle
Deepa Seetharaman and Jonathan Stempel, Reuters | Updated April 27 - 7:30 p.m. | Save Story
The bitter legal fight between Elon Musk and the leading artificial intelligence firm, OpenAI, led by Sam Altman, may come down to a few pages in one executive's personal diary.
Zion National Park sees second hiker death in 2 weeks
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted April 27 - 6:30 p.m. | Save Story
A 43-year-old man died after a fall at Zion National Park last week.
Man arrested, accused of beating woman with horse whip
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted April 27 - 6:00 p.m. | Save Story
Man was arrested over the weekend and accused of beating a woman with a horse whip.
Fortnite offering refunds to players who purchased in-game items related to D4vd
KABC via CNN | Updated April 27 - 4:05 p.m. | Save Story
The popular video game Fortnite is offering refunds for in-game items connected to the singer D4vd.
Police arrest suspected gunman in double killing at Salt Lake church parking lot
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted April 27 - 3:45 p.m. | Save Story
A California man believed to be one of the main instigators in a shooting at Salt Lake church during a funeral has been arrested and charged with two counts of murder.
US Supreme Court formally reinstates pro-Republican Texas voting map
John Kruzel, Reuters | Posted April 27 - 3:09 p.m. | Save Story
The Supreme Court formally reinstated on Monday a redrawn Texas electoral map that was designed to add more Republicans to the House of Representatives.
'Believe your children': DA, police encourage parents to support children who report abuse
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted April 27 - 3:05 p.m. | Save Story
As part of Child Abuse Prevention Month and Sexual Assault Awareness Month, District Attorney Sim Gill is encouraging parents to believe children who report being abused.
Salt Lake man charged with stabbing dog who wouldn't sit by him
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted April 27 - 2:10 p.m. | Save Story
A Salt Lake man was charged Monday with assault and accused of stabbing his dog after the animal wouldn't sit by him.
