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2 teenage girls in critical condition after being hit by a car in Spanish Fork
Mark Jones, KSL-TV | Posted May 18 - 9:04 p.m. | Save Story
Spanish Fork police said two teenage girls were struck by a vehicle Saturday and were taken by helicopter to Primary Children's Hospital in critical condition.
Man arrested after domestic violence kidnapping
Sicily Stanton, KSL.com | Posted May 18 - 8:46 p.m. | Save Story
A 51-year-old male was arrested in Salt Lake City after allegedly holding a woman against her will Saturday.
Utah man gets prison for causing DUI crash that killed 5-year-old
Kalama Hines, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted May 18 - 7:41 p.m. | Save Story
A man who killed one and injured others in a crash while driving under the influence has been ordered to serve a 15-year prison sentence.
Kouri Richins' attorneys ask to withdraw from representing her in murder case
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Posted May 18 - 4:14 p.m. | Save Story
Attorneys for Kouri Richins, a Kamas woman accused of fatally poisoning her husband, asked to withdraw as her counsel Friday, citing "an irreconcilable and nonwaivable situation."
Suspected would-be assassin detained as Slovak prime minister is stable
Jan Gebert, Associated Press | Posted May 18 - 10:09 a.m. | Save Story
The man accused of attempting to assassinate Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has been ordered to remain behind bars.
Rangers want help identifying pair suspected of archeological theft in Canyonlands
Larry D. Curtis, KSL-TV | Posted May 18 - 9:09 a.m. | Save Story
Rangers are asking for the public's help identifying two visitors to Cave Springs who are suspected of archeological theft.
Protecting your car from the growing risk of keyless vehicle thefts
Kelvin Chan, Associated Press | Posted May 18 - 8:03 a.m. | Save Story
Many newer cars use wireless key fobs and push-button starters. The technology makes it more convenient for you to get into your vehicle, but it also makes things easier for thieves.
Kouri Richins' attorney asks the court to take Summit County prosecutors off her case
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted May 17 - 10:28 p.m. | Save Story
Kouri Richins' attorney said prosecutors have been listening to privileged calls and restricting Richins' ability to communicate with her attorneys.
Man convicted of attacking ex-Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband sentenced to 30 years
Olga R. Rodriguez, Associated Press | Posted May 17 - 9:35 p.m. | Save Story
The man convicted of attempting to kidnap then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and attacking her husband with a hammer has been sentenced to 30 years in prison. A federal judge handed down the sentenced for 44-year-old David DePape on Friday.
Bob Flowers retires as Santa Clara-Ivins police chief; Ivins City Council to pick new top cop
Chris Reed, St. George News | Posted May 17 - 6:42 p.m. | Save Story
There will be a new police chief in Ivins and Santa Clara.
Riverton man died in deplorable conditions, police say; daughter charged with abuse
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted May 17 - 4:59 p.m. | Save Story
A Riverton woman is facing a charge of aggravated abuse of a vulnerable adult after her father was found deceased in their house, where police allegedly found he lived in deplorable conditions.
Judge pushes decision to next week on Alec Baldwin's indictment in fatal 2021 shooting
Morgan Lee, Associated Press | Updated May 17 - 3:50 p.m. | Save Story
A New Mexico judge plans to rule next week on a grand jury indictment against Alec Baldwin in the fatal shooting on the set of the Western movie "Rust."
Man found guilty of causing fatal crash that killed West Jordan toymaker
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted May 17 - 3:26 p.m. | Save Story
A 73-year-old man was found guilty on Friday of causing a fatal crash while driving under the influence. The man who was killed was delivering toy cars to Salt Lake County hospitals.
Scheffler charged with assault after officer dragged near fatal crash, tees off at PGA Championship
Doug Ferguson, Associated Press | Updated May 17 - 3:23 p.m. | Save Story
Masters champion Scottie Scheffler was arrested Friday morning on his way to the PGA Championship. Stunning images showed him handcuffed as he was led to a police car.
Sex offender arrested after allegedly trying to open car door with children inside
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted May 17 - 2:41 p.m. | Save Story
A registered sex offender was arrested in Taylorsville on Friday after police say he intentionally tried to open a car door with three children inside.
UHP identifies woman killed in crash after stopping for flat tire
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com and Lindsay Aerts, KSL-TV | Updated May 17 - 2:34 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah Highway Patrol has identified a woman killed in a car crash Thursday on state Route 201.
Officers legally justified in shooting of armed military veteran suffering mental health crisis
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted May 17 - 1:28 p.m. | Save Story
Two Taylorsville police officers who shot a military veteran suffering a mental health crisis, were legally justified in using deadly force, the Salt Lake County Attorney's Office announced Friday.
'Live Your Dash 5K and fun run' planned in memory of beloved Weber County Attorney Dee Smith
Mike Anderson, KSL-TV | Posted May 17 - 11:12 a.m. | Save Story
A 5K is being held at Friendship Park in South Ogden in memory of Dee Smith, a Weber County attorney who was beloved by the community.
