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4 charged in Kearns funeral shooting

4 charged in Kearns funeral shooting

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 27 - 1:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

Four people were charged Thursday for their alleged roles in a fatal shooting during a funeral in Kearns on Aug. 17.
Motorcyclist dies in Ogden after collision

Motorcyclist dies in Ogden after collision

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 27 - 11:58 a.m.  |  Save Story

A 64-year-old motorcyclist traveling on Washington Boulevard in Ogden died after a collision with a vehicle.
Pay dispute leads to stabbing investigation in Utah County

Pay dispute leads to stabbing investigation in Utah County

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 27 - 10:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man was arrested Wednesday in Saratoga Springs for allegedly stabbing another over a pay dispute.
Inside the courtroom: Should former Utah death row inmate be released on bail 40 years later?

Inside the courtroom: Should former Utah death row inmate be released on bail 40 years later?

Amy Donaldson, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 27 - 9:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

A former death row inmate in Utah is getting a second chance at trial. But what should happen until then? Those involved in the case shared conflicting views in a hearing Wednesday.
2 more arrested in connection with fatal shooting at Kearns funeral

2 more arrested in connection with fatal shooting at Kearns funeral

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 27 - 7:52 a.m.  |  Save Story

Two men accused of obstructing police in their investigation of a fatal shooting outside a funeral in Kearns have been arrested.
Investigators sift for evidence at burned Montana home where 8 relatives were killed at dinner

Investigators sift for evidence at burned Montana home where 8 relatives were killed at dinner

Matthew Brown And Michael Biesecker, Associated Press  |  Updated Aug. 27 - 6:44 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man killed eight of his relatives, including four children, as they gathered for Sunday dinner at a home in Billings, Montana, a family spokesperson said.
US judge awards Blake Lively $407,000 for legal bills in Justin Baldoni dispute

US judge awards Blake Lively $407,000 for legal bills in Justin Baldoni dispute

Jonathan Stempel, Reuters  |  Updated Aug. 26 - 8:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

A federal judge on Wednesday awarded Blake Lively $407,000 to cover her ​legal fees and costs after successfully defending against fellow actor Justin Baldoni's defamation lawsuit stemming from their movie "It Ends With Us."
Insider trading investigation opened into southern Utah uranium mill

Insider trading investigation opened into southern Utah uranium mill

Kevin Lind, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 26 - 6:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Congressional Democrats accused the owner of White Mesa Mill in southeastern Utah of insider trading. But the company denies any improper conduct.
Police officer arrested after tracking ex-girlfriend on Flock camera system over 2,000 times, authorities say

Police officer arrested after tracking ex-girlfriend on Flock camera system over 2,000 times, authorities say

Mark Morales, CNN  |  Updated Aug. 26 - 6:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Kentucky police officer was arrested after authorities said he used the Flock Safety license plate reader camera system to track his ex-girlfriend over 2,000 times.
Man convicted in murder-for-hire killing of Microsoft manager on Florida road

Man convicted in murder-for-hire killing of Microsoft manager on Florida road

  |  Posted Aug. 26 - 5:56 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man accused of arranging the fatal shooting of a Microsoft design manager on a Florida road was convicted Wednesday in a murder-for-hire scheme.
The next Big Tobacco? Utah leaders celebrate 'watershed' Meta settlement

The next Big Tobacco? Utah leaders celebrate 'watershed' Meta settlement

VideoBridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 26 - 5:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

A three-year fight against large social media companies culminated in what Utah leaders are calling a major victory for the state, after Meta agreed to pay up to $18 billion and add child safety features to its platforms.
Father says college student was killed by police in Pennsylvania after he went to wrong house

Father says college student was killed by police in Pennsylvania after he went to wrong house

Holly Ramer And Kate Brumback, Associated Press  |  Updated Aug. 26 - 3:17 p.m.  |  Save Story

A college student killed by police responding to a possible burglary had just realized he was at the wrong home and was waiting for friends to come get him when he was shot, his father said Wednesday.
Judge considering bail for former death-row inmate as attorneys prepare his case for another trial

Judge considering bail for former death-row inmate as attorneys prepare his case for another trial

VideoEmily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 26 - 3:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Attorneys are preparing for a renewed trial for Douglas Carter and are arguing about DNA evidence, a written testimony, and whether he should be allowed to post bail.
Rash of St. George bank fraud cases may be tied to 'organized syndicate,' police say

Rash of St. George bank fraud cases may be tied to 'organized syndicate,' police say

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 26 - 2:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

One woman was arrested and police are seeking another man in connection with a string of bank fraud cases in southern Utah since January.
Parolee arrested, accused of attempted murder in North Salt Lake shooting

Parolee arrested, accused of attempted murder in North Salt Lake shooting

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 26 - 11:34 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man on parole who police say has "a long history of violent criminal arrests" was again arrested Wednesday and accused of attempted murder in a North Salt Lake shooting last week.
County leaders have a specific request tied to Intermountain's new Salt Lake City hospital

County leaders have a specific request tied to Intermountain's new Salt Lake City hospital

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 26 - 10:49 a.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake County leaders hope Intermountain's new LDS Hospital will include more behavioral health resources, and they asked Salt Lake City leaders to encourage it.
Ogden police speak out after ICE arrest

Ogden police speak out after ICE arrest

VideoTim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 26 - 10:09 a.m.  |  Save Story

Ogden police are speaking out in response to the detention of a man on an Ogden street by a federal immigration agent as an Ogden officer watched.
California couple confront their surrogate in a Texas court as dispute over newborn escalates

California couple confront their surrogate in a Texas court as dispute over newborn escalates

Jamie Stengle And Anna Wilder/report For America, Associated Press  |  Posted Aug. 26 - 9:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

A California couple in an escalating fight with their surrogate over a newborn with a life-threatening heart defect told a Texas court Tuesday that the child's condition has worsened and they are anguished by attempts to deny them parental rights because they previously wanted an abortion.
West Valley stabbing prompts police search

West Valley stabbing prompts police search

Devin Oldroyd, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 26 - 7:59 a.m.  |  Save Story

Police are searching for someone they say stabbed another person in West Valley Tuesday night.