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Prosecutors to seek death penalty for Luigi Mangione, Bondi says
Doina Chiacu, Reuters | Updated April 1 - 12:26 p.m. | Save Story
U.S. Attorney General Pamela Bondi directed federal prosecutors to seek the death penalty for Luigi Mangione, the man accused of shooting and killing UnitedHealth Group Chief Executive Brian Thompson.
Salt Lake City closes Jordan River Parkway section amid 'cartel activity' concerns
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Updated April 1 - 12:26 p.m. | Save Story
A section of the Jordan River Parkway trail in Salt Lake City is now closed possibly for months over multiple issues along the route, including public safety concerns.
High-profile child murderer accused of attacking another prison inmate
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted April 1 - 10:56 a.m. | Save Story
A man sentenced to prison for the high-profile murders of his two young brothers in Davis County is facing a new charge for allegedly assaulting another prison inmate.
Democrats sue Trump administration over election executive order
Luc Cohen, Reuters | Posted April 1 - 10:37 a.m. | Save Story
The Democratic Party on Monday asked a U.S. court to block Republican President Donald Trump's executive order overhauling the election system, arguing the changes risked denying eligible U.S. citizens the right to vote.
Woman critically injured in west Salt Lake crash
Collin Leonard, KSL.com | Posted April 1 - 8:47 a.m. | Save Story
A woman in her 50s was critically injured early Tuesday in a crash near 4980 W. California Ave. in Salt Lake City.
18-year-old man charged in connection with fatal weekend crash in Tooele County
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Updated March 31 - 7:12 p.m. | Save Story
A Riverton man was charged with automobile homicide after police say he crashed while driving impaired, resulting in the death of his 16-year-old passenger.
21-year-old woman killed in weekend Ogden crash
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Posted March 31 - 2:43 p.m. | Save Story
A 21-year-old woman was killed in a head-on collision early Saturday in Ogden, according to police, who said impairment is being investigated as a factor in the crash.
Arizona teacher arrested in Utah, accused of enticing a teen girl is charged
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Updated March 31 - 2:26 p.m. | Save Story
A high school teacher was arrested in Cedar City over the weekend after police say he tried to meet up with an undercover officer posing online as a 13-year-old girl.
Beaver County man arrested after attack on woman, police chase
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted March 31 - 1:04 p.m. | Save Story
A Beaver County man was arrested and accused of fracturing a woman's skull after deputies say he led them on a dangerous high-speed chase.
Ogden man accused of killing 2 kittens, assaulting girlfriend and family members
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted March 31 - 12:32 p.m. | Save Story
An Ogden man was arrested Saturday night after police say he killed his girlfriend's two kittens, assaulted her and threatened to kill her.
Lori Daybell's trial for conspiring to kill her husband begins Monday in Arizona
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted March 31 - 12:00 p.m. | Save Story
The process of selecting a jury to determine whether Lori Vallow Daybell conspired to murder her husband, Charles Vallow, begins Monday with her second of three jury trials.
US deports more alleged gang members to El Salvador
Ted Hesson and Susan Heavey, Reuters | Posted March 31 - 11:03 a.m. | Save Story
The Trump administration deported more alleged Venezuelan and MS-13 gang members to El Salvador over the weekend, sending 17 more people it says were foreign criminals, the U.S. State Department said on Monday.
'I'm in GTA, bro': Draper man filmed and posted chase with police, charges say
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted March 31 - 10:56 a.m. | Save Story
A Utah man is facing criminal charges accusing him of recording himself being chased by police officers and making references to being in a Grand Theft Auto video game.
Man who allegedly fled to Canada in 2015 arrested, felony child abuse charges filed in St. George
Cody Blowers, St. George News | Posted March 31 - 8:48 a.m. | Save Story
FBI agents arrested a man who allegedly fled to Canada nearly a decade ago, after multiple first-degree felony sexual abuse and child rape charges were filed against him in Washington County in 2015.
Babysitter in Kansas comes face-to-face with intruder when checking for 'monster' under the bed
Heather Hollingsworth, Associated Press | Updated March 30 - 10:05 p.m. | Save Story
A babysitter looked under a bed to reassure a worried child that there wasn't a monster hiding there — and came face-to-face with a man who wasn't supposed to be there, a sheriff's office in Kansas said in a news release.
Police identify deceased 8-year-old boy, mother shot in Saratoga Springs
Matt Brooks, KSL.com | Updated March 30 - 7:16 p.m. | Save Story
Police have identified an 8-year-old boy who died Friday in an apparent shooting in a Saratoga Springs townhome. His mother, who was also shot, remains in critical condition.
Utah's crime crackdown: Can a new task force bring balance to criminal justice reform?
Emma Pitts, Deseret News | Posted March 30 - 7:02 p.m. | Save Story
With more than 77 bills regarding criminal justice reform, Gov. Spencer Cox highlighted the issue as a top priority and concern during his 20-day bill review process.
Substitute teacher arrested in Salt Lake City, accused of lewd act at school
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Updated March 30 - 2:31 p.m. | Save Story
A substitute teacher was arrested for allegedly committing a lewd sex act during school hours.
