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2 Charged with Firearms Offenses in Deadly Utah Church Shooting

Federal grand jury indicts two men on gun charges related to January incident that left 2 dead, 6 injured

2 Charged with Firearms Offenses in Deadly Utah Church Shooting

Indictments allege the men are gang members connected to a pistol used in the attack.

2 Charged with Firearms Offenses in Deadly Utah Church Shooting

Indictments allege the suspects are gang members tied to a deadly dispute in a church parking lot.

Elderly Driver Crashes Into Sandy Restaurant, Suspected of DUI

Surveillance footage captures moment SUV plows into popular Mexican eatery during lunchtime rush.

Mary Cosby's Son Charged with Domestic Violence Before Death

Robert Cosby Jr. had a warrant out for his arrest weeks before his tragic overdose death.

Driver with DUI history seeks parole for 2022 crash that killed 13-year-old

Mason Andrew Ohms is seeking parole after being convicted in the death of Eli Mitchell, who was struck and killed while riding his bike.

Utah Woman Shelters in Puerto Vallarta Amid Cartel Violence After El Mencho's Death

Stephanie Thornley describes chaos of explosions, gunfire, and misinformation after reported killing of notorious Mexican cartel leader.

Man Arrested for Shooting Near Salt Lake Apartment

Jonny Barajas Leon, 20, faces charges after admitting to firing several rounds near apartment building

Utah Mom Accused of Poisoning Husband With Fentanyl Goes to Trial

Kouri Richins is charged with aggravated murder, attempted criminal homicide, false insurance claims, and forgery in the 2022 death of her husband Eric.

Utah Mom Accused of Fatally Poisoning Husband with Fentanyl to Stand Trial

Kouri Richins faces charges of aggravated murder and attempted aggravated murder in the 2022 death of her husband Eric Richins.

Utah Mom Accused of Fatally Poisoning Husband with Fentanyl to Face Murder Trial

Kouri Richins charged with aggravated murder and attempted aggravated murder in death of husband Eric Richins

Man Arrested for Alleged Months-Long Stalking, Kidnapping of Elderly Woman in Salt Lake City

Chadwell Clement Smith, 34, faces charges including kidnapping, burglary, and weapons possession after entering the woman's home uninvited.

Utah Mom Accused of Fatally Poisoning Husband with Fentanyl Faces Murder Trial

Kouri Richins, who self-published a children's book on grieving after her husband's death, pleads not guilty to charges of aggravated murder and attempted aggravated murder.

Shots Fired During Fight on Salt Lake City Sidewalk

No injuries reported as police investigate altercation involving ex-husband and current husband.

Utah Dad Charged with Waterboarding Teen Daughter Over Messy Room

David Nephi Johnson, chairman of the Wasatch County Republican Party, allegedly abused his children for years

TRAX Train Collides with Vehicle in Salt Lake City

One person injured as investigation into cause of crash continues

Utah GOP Leader Charged With Waterboarding Teen Daughter

David Nephi Johnson allegedly abused his daughter for not keeping her room 'spotless to his expectations'

Deadly Utah Crash Highlights Dangers of Wrong-Way Drivers

Authorities urge drivers to take immediate action when spotting a vehicle traveling the wrong direction on the highway.

Utah DCFS Audit Finds Thousands of Child Abuse Reports Neglected

Legislative audit uncovers major oversight issues leading to delayed responses and lack of accountability at the state's child welfare agency.

3 Men with Disabilities Die from Carbon Monoxide Poisoning After Driver Allegedly Left Them in Running Vehicle

Isaiah Pulu, 25, has been charged with manslaughter and abuse of a vulnerable adult after the tragic incident