Emily Ashcraft
Duchesne County man not competent for trial on charges for killing his wife
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted May 8 - 8:06 p.m.
A Duchesne County man will be receiving treatment after a judge found he is not competent to stand trial. He is charged with murdering his wife in September 2023.
Catholic leaders in Utah express joy in the election of a new pope
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted May 8 - 5:40 p.m.
Bishop Oscar Solis spoke to the media at the Cathedral of the Madeleine in Salt Lake City on Thursday, following the election of a new pope, Leo XIV.
First Latter-day Saint temple with 2 baptismal fonts opens for tours ahead of June dedication
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted May 7 - 10:32 p.m.
The public open house for the Syracuse Utah Temple begins next week and will run through the end of May before a dedication on June 8.
Deciding whether death row inmate Ralph Menzies is competent to be executed now left to judge
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted May 7 - 5:15 p.m.
A Utah judge is now considering whether Ralph Menzies is competent enough to be executed after being found guilty in the 1986 murder of Maurine Hunsaker.
Have You Seen This? Sean Astin-narrated Lego ad will send you back to the Shire
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted May 7 - 3:35 p.m.
The actor for Samwise Gamgee is the voice in a mini-movie with a tour of the new Lego set featuring the Shire from "The Lord of the Rings."
Judge, family in tears as father gets consecutive sentences in death of 12-year-old boy
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted May 6 - 5:23 p.m.
Shane Peterson will spend the next eight years, and up to the rest of his life, in prison after pleading guilty to child abuse homicide in the death of his son — 12-year-old Gavin Peterson.
Woman passes care her husband received while waiting for a liver on to other transplant patients
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted May 3 - 10:08 a.m.
Inspired by the care her husband received while waiting for a liver transplant, Holly Krukowski joined Intermountain Health's transplant team.
Appellate court affirms conviction for man found guilty of murdering and critically injuring brothers
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted May 2 - 5:06 p.m.
The Utah Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction and sentence for one of two men convicted of murdering a high school student in his home in 2019 and attempting to murder the student's older brother.
Family of missionary killed in North Carolina auto-pedestrian crash says he was excited to serve
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted May 2 - 2:52 p.m.
Elder Aleki Langi, a missionary from Magna serving in the North Carolina Charlotte Mission, was killed after being hit by a car on Thursday. A second missionary was injured.
Man convicted in drive-by shooting of Sandy boys will serve prison sentence, appeals court rules
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted April 30 - 11:09 a.m.
The Utah Court of Appeals has affirmed a decision to revoke Tyson Rocco's probation after he pleaded guilty to shooting two teen boys and have him serve his prison sentence.
New photos released as restoration of Salt Lake Temple, Temple Square continues
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted April 29 - 5:02 p.m.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints provided an update on Temple Square renovations Tuesday, along with new pictures of ongoing work inside the temple.
Utah health officials urge caution when cleaning up after rodents this spring
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted April 28 - 6:39 p.m.
Although rare, hantavirus can be very serious. The Utah Department of Health and Human Services urged Utahns Monday to take precautions and prevent contracting the disease.
Have You Seen This? Umbrella salesman knows what consumers want in a commercial
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted April 28 - 3:45 p.m.
This Chinese umbrella salesman created a short, effective commercial for his umbrellas — leaving out any words or other fluff.
Jury finds man who killed Eagle Mountain boys guilty of murder
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted April 25 - 9:44 p.m.
Jurors found Kent Cody Barlow guilty of murder after about nine hours of deliberation on Friday. He caused a crash almost three years ago that killed two 3-year-old boys at Cedar Valley Stables in Eagle Mountain.
2nd gunman sent to prison in killing of 16-year-old boy on Christmas Eve 2021
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted April 25 - 8:32 p.m.
Coda Verucchi was sentenced to prison Thursday for his role in killing 16-year-old Kenneth Gant in 2021 and stealing a car at gunpoint. Gant's family spoke about his loss at the sentencing.
Attorneys finish evidence phase of murder trial for man accused of killing Eagle Mountain boys
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted April 24 - 8:34 p.m.
Attorneys have finished presenting evidence in the trial for Kent Cody Barlow, who is accused of murder in the deaths of two 3-year-old boys at Cedar Valley Stables in Eagle Mountain.
Prosecutors nearing end of their case in murder trial for deaths of Eagle Mountain children
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted April 23 - 10:33 p.m.
The judge told jurors to expect testimony from defense witnesses on Thursday, as prosecutors have said they are nearing the end of their case against Kent Cody Barlow.
Court reverses conviction, orders new trial for Midvale man found guilty in 2021 road rage killing
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted April 23 - 12:08 p.m.
The Utah Court of Appeals has ordered a new trial for a Midvale man convicted of killing a man in 2021 during a road rage incident that began with the victim making fun of the suspect's car.
Arizona jury finds Lori Vallow Daybell guilty of conspiring to murder husband
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted April 22 - 9:17 p.m.
An Arizona jury has found that Lori Daybell conspired to murder her husband, Charles Vallow, returning a guilty verdict after about three hours of deliberation Tuesday.
Jurors now considering whether Lori Daybell conspired with brother to murder her husband
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted April 21 - 6:30 p.m.
Jurors began deliberations on whether Lori Vallow Daybell conspired to murder her husband, Charles Vallow, following closing arguments on Monday afternoon.
Pollen counter at Riverton Hospital can help guide treatment, actions for allergy patients
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted April 20 - 12:16 p.m.
A Burkard Pollen and Spore collector was installed on the roof at Riverton Hospital, allowing Dr. Scott Taylor to know which pollens are in the air multiple times a week.
Mothers, witnesses testify in murder trial about crash that killed 2 boys in Eagle Mountain
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted April 18 - 7:32 p.m.
Multiple people who were at Cedar Valley Stables when a car crash killed two 3-year-old boys testified in court Thursday and Friday.
Murder or manslaughter? Jurors asked to choose fate of Orem man who killed 2 boys in crash
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted April 17 - 2:04 p.m.
Jurors were asked Thursday to consider finding Kent Cody Barlow guilty of two counts of murder or two counts of manslaughter for causing the deaths of two 3-year-old boys.
Prosecution rests case in Lori Vallow Daybell murder conspiracy trial
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted April 16 - 8:04 p.m.
The evidence stage is over in the Arizona trial for Lori Vallow Daybell on charges accusing her of conspiring to kill her husband, Charles Vallow.
