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18-year-old sentenced to jail for assault with a hammer, but judge said crime was 'worthy of prison'
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Oct. 26 - 6:07 p.m. | Save Story
An 18-year-old was ordered to spend time in jail and on probation for hitting another man with a hammer in the face, causing significant injuries.
Ex-FBI chief James Comey charged again by Trump administration's DOJ
Andrew Goudsward, Ismail Shakil and Costas Pitas, Reuters | Updated Oct. 26 - 5:17 p.m. | Save Story
Former FBI Director James Comey is facing a third criminal case from the Trump administration, the latest accusing him of sharing sensitive national security information.

Salt Lake City cracked down on unruly parties a year ago. Here's what happened next
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Oct. 26 - 5:02 p.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake City police and leaders say an ordinance change to crack down on rowdy parties has helped reduce multiple offenses, but more adjustments could be made.

Man, woman who helped suspected immigrant escape authorities face 4 days in jail
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Oct. 26 - 3:51 p.m. | Save Story
A man and woman who helped a man believed to be in the country illegally escape authorities last year now face four days in jail each.

Elderly couple cut out of tree after crash on I-15 in Washington County
Devin Oldroyd, KSL | Posted Oct. 26 - 3:14 p.m. | Save Story
Two people were cut from a tree after crashing their car near I-15 in Washington County on Monday.

Man sentenced to 59 years for murder of his Utah wife in Alaska
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Oct. 26 - 3:03 p.m. | Save Story
Zarrius Hildabrand was sentenced to 59 years in prison on Friday for killing his wife, a Utah native, while they were stationed in Alaska in the U.S. Army.
Trump administration's firing of prosecutor Maurene Comey was unlawful, judge rules
Luc Cohen, Reuters | Posted Oct. 26 - 2:43 p.m. | Save Story
The abrupt firing of Maurene Comey as a federal prosecutor by President Donald Trump's administration was unlawful, a US judge ruled on Monday in a victory for the eldest daughter of former FBI director and longtime Trump adversary James Comey.
Italian prosecutor seeks life term for US man accused of double murder
Reuters | Updated Oct. 26 - 2:33 p.m. | Save Story
An Italian prosecutor requested a life sentence on Monday for a US citizen accused of murdering his partner and their 13-month-old daughter, whose bodies were discovered last year in a park in central Rome.

E-bike rider critically injured after vehicle runs red light in Salt Lake, police say
Kennedy Camarena, KSL | Posted Oct. 26 - 1:09 p.m. | Save Story
A person was critically injured after police said a vehicle ran a red light light and hit the person who was on an e-bike in Salt Lake City on Monday.

Weber County man arrested after allegedly placing signage identifying license plate readers
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Updated Oct. 26 - 1:07 p.m. | Save Story
A Weber County man was arrested Sunday for allegedly placing signage identifying license plate readers and his backers decried the detention.

Chris Brown avoids prison time for brawling at a London nightclub
Brian Melley, Associated Press | Updated Oct. 26 - 9:04 a.m. | Save Story
Chris Brown has avoided prison time for beating a music producer with a tequila bottle at a London nightclub three years ago.

Salt Lake County prosecutors using AI to review evidence; DA says humans remain in control
Eric Cabrera, KSL | Posted Oct. 26 - 6:20 a.m. | Save Story
As prosecutors from across the country gather in Salt Lake City, officials are sharing how artificial intelligence is changing criminal investigations — and why they say safeguards are essential.

Man dies after being shot by police outside of West Valley City hotel, police say
Kennedy Camarena, KSL | Posted Oct. 25 - 12:11 p.m. | Save Story
A man died on Sunday after being shot by a police officer outside of a hotel in West Valley City, police say.

NTSB reveals what caused 2025 fatal helicopter crash near Ririe Reservoir in Idaho
Daniel V. Ramirez, East Idaho News | Posted Oct. 24 - 7:45 p.m. | Save Story
Nearly two years after a fatal helicopter crash claimed the life of a Utah CEO, the National Transportation Safety Board has released its final report on the incident.

A fire devastates the Eagle's Nest retreat built for Hitler in Germany. A suspect is detained
Geir Moulson, Associated Press | Updated Oct. 24 - 4:14 p.m. | Save Story
A fire swept through the mountaintop retreat built for Adolf Hitler and known as the Eagle's Nest as emergency services struggled to tackle the blaze in snow and wind, and a man was arrested on suspicion of arson, authorities said Saturday.

Portion of state Route 29 in Emery County closed due to road collapse
Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL | Posted Oct. 24 - 2:49 p.m. | Save Story
A portion of state Route 29 near the Cottonwood Canyon was closed at 11:59 p.m. on Friday after flooding collapsed part of the road. The closure is expected to last at least a week.

New accuser alleges abuse at the hands of former East Layton police officer
VideoDave Cawley, KSL | Posted Oct. 24 - 2:30 p.m. | Save Story
Reporting by KSL's COLD podcast uncovers previously unreported claims of child sex abuse by former officer Thomas Jackson.

8 people injured in crash in Hurricane
Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL | Posted Oct. 24 - 11:30 a.m. | Save Story
Eight people were injured following a two-vehicle crash in Hurricane early Saturday. Seven of the eight injured were taken to the hospital, including two who sustained serious injuries.


