Wednesday, February 8, 2023 | 

Jacob Scholl

KSL.com
The federal courthouse in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Utah
Woods Cross man tortured guinea pigs, posted videos online, charges say
A Davis County man was federally indicted last week on charges accusing him of filming himself torturing guinea pigs and posting the videos online.
By Jacob Scholl, KSL.com
A Davis County Sheriff vehicle is pictured at the Davis County Jail in Farmington on Thursday, March 18, 2021.
Utah
Why this Utah county is telling drivers to stop calling 911 over left lane loafers
The Davis County Sheriff’s Office wants to remind drivers to use the right lanes to let others pass, while also reminding drivers not to call 911 to report slow drivers in passing lanes.
By Jacob Scholl, KSL.com
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Utah
‘We’ve got to do something': Gov. Cox, Romney talk gun laws following Memorial Day event
By Jacob Scholl, KSL.com
An Idaho judge issued a written ruling Thursday that delays Lori Vallow Daybell’s trial until January.
Utah
Judge delays Lori Daybell’s October trial, ruling couple will be tried together
An Idaho judge has delayed Lori Vallow Daybell’s trial until January, meaning she will be tried with her husband, Chad Daybell, on murder charges.
By Jacob Scholl, KSL.com
Salt Lake FanX co-founder Bryan Brandenburg speaks at the Megaplex Theatre on Nov. 19, 2014, in Sandy.
Utah
FanX co-founder arrested in Hawaii, accused of making bomb threats to Utah buildings
A co-founder of Salt Lake FanX was arrested in Hawaii this week after federal prosecutors say he threatened to bomb multiple buildings in Utah.
By Jacob Scholl, KSL.com
Retired Utah Jazz star John Stockton wrote a letter of support for a Kaysville woman who pleaded guilty to participating in the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol riot.
Utah
Former Utah Jazz star John Stockton writes letter of support for Jan. 6 Capitol rioter
Utah Jazz legend John Stockton called the Utah woman “one of the kindest people I have ever known.”
By Jacob Scholl, KSL.com
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Utah
Man lured woman to Bountiful park over Tinder with plans to kill her, others, police say
Police say Kane Thomas Fairbank met one woman on Tinder and made arrangements to meet her in a park near Bountifu, Utah, where he stabbed her. Fairbank also “admitted to planning to continue to kill other people,” police said,
By Jacob Scholl, KSL.com
The federal courthouse in Salt Lake City is pictured on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020.
Utah
Layton man with gambling addiction sentenced to prison for Davis County credit union robberies
A Layton man suffering from a serious gambling addiction was sentenced to prison in connection with two 2017 credit union robberies in Davis County.
By Jacob Scholl, KSL.com
The Davis County Courts Complex in Farmington is pictured on Friday, March 19, 2021.
Utah
Davis District psychologist accused of sharing student information that allegedly led to child’s rape
A Davis School District psychologist is accused of allegedly sharing a student’s personal information with her husband, who police say used the information to contact the 11-year-old girl and then raped her.
By Jacob Scholl, KSL.com
The federal courthouse in Salt Lake City is pictured on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020.
Utah
Biden grants clemency to 2 Utahns convicted of drug crimes
Two Utahns will be released from federal prison early after President Joe Biden commuted their sentences Tuesday.
By Jacob Scholl, KSL.com
Jon Cheney, CEO of Seek, shows off some of the company’s software during an interview in Lehi on Monday, April 18, 2022.
Utah
Lehi-based augmented reality tech company brings businesses into the metaverse
SeekXR, an augmented reality company based in Lehi, is aiming to use its 3D imaging company to bring companies into the metaverse using its tech.
By Jacob Scholl, KSL.com
Travelers enter security at Salt Lake City International Airport on Dec. 22, 2021.
Utah
Salt Lake woman charged with selling fake COVID-19 tests at airport
A woman accused of selling fake COVID-19 tests to travelers at the Salt Lake City International Airport faces a felony fraud charge.
By Jacob Scholl, KSL.com
Lori Vallow Daybell, right, appears in court in Lihue, Hawaii, on Feb. 26, 2020.
Utah
Idaho judge sets date, location for Lori Vallow Daybell trial
Trial dates and the venue has been set for the trial of Lori Vallow Daybell in connection with the deaths of her children and her husband’s first wife.
By Jacob Scholl, KSL.com
Lor Vallow Daybell has been restored to competency and court proceedings will continue in her murder case.
Utah
Lori Vallow Daybell restored to competency; trial to proceed
Lori Vallow Daybell is charged with numerous felonies including conspiracy to murder her children, Joshua “JJ” Vallow, 7, and Tylee Ryan, 16.
By Jacob Scholl, KSL.com
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Utah
Salt Lake City man sentenced to prison for bomb-making tutorial meant for ISIS supporters
Murat Suljovic provided a bomb-making tutorial video, advice on how to carry out an attack and advice on where to carry out an attack.
By Jacob Scholl, KSL.com
The Utah flag flies over the Capitol in Salt Lake City on Friday, Jan. 22, 2021.
Utah
Utah to receive $266M in settlement to address opioid epidemic
The Utah Attorney General’s Office says the money will be paid out over the next 18 years, with half going to the state and the other half to local communities. The money will be used to bolster services for treatment, recovery and harm reduction, as well as implement other programs to address the opioid epidemic.
By Jacob Scholl, KSL.com
A section of the Davis County Jail where inmates communicate with visitors.
Utah
West Bountiful man arrested, accused of assault, using ‘little drug runners’
Teenager reports he was assaulted by Preston Anthony Kilpatrick, 18, after the teen had stolen marijuana from him. In addition, police believe Kilpatrick coordinated with teens to sell cartridges of THC, the psychoactive substance found in marijuana.
By Jacob Scholl, KSL.com
The Capitol in Salt Lake City on Monday, Jan. 24, 2022.
Utah
Bill would change Utah public records law, aims to limit ‘vexatious requests’
HB96 would change the state’s Government Records Access and Management Act, also known as GRAMA, to allow government entities to charge for all the time spent fulfilling a records request if the requester has filed a separate request in the 10 days prior. As of now, the initial 15 minutes of fulfilling a request cost nothing to the requester regardless of how many requests were filed in the previous days.
By Jacob Scholl, KSL.com
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On MLK Day, Utah legislators announce working group on diversity and inclusion for K-12 education
By Jacob Scholl, KSL.com
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Utah
Utah celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. Day; President Nelson issues call to ‘abandon prejudice’
By Jacob Scholl, KSL.com
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2 Hunter High football players killed, 1 injured in West Valley shooting
Two people were killed and one was injured in a shooting along 4100 South between the northbound and southbound lanes of the Mountain View Corridor.
By Jacob Scholl, KSL.com
Designer Candis Meredith, homeowner Aubrey Bennion and Andy Meredith at Bennion’s home in Bountiful.
Utah
Why the new Magnolia Network pulled a Utah-based home renovation show
Residents open up on social media about renovation nightmares
By Jacob Scholl and Wendy Leonard
Violent protesters loyal to President Donald Trump storm the Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington.
Utah
What’s happened to the 8 Utahns charged in the U.S. Capitol riot?
As of Wednesday, a total of eight Utahns have been arrested in connection with the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, and only one has pleaded guilty. All of their charges are based at the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.
By Jacob Scholl, KSL.com
A statue of Utah Valley University’s Wolverine mascot wears a mask on the campus in Orem.
Utah
University of Utah, Utah Valley University failed to act after rape reports, lawsuit claims
By Jacob Scholl, KSL.com
Rust Rare Coin owner Gaylen Rust pleaded guilty to fraud and money laundering in federal court.
Utah
Rust Rare Coin owner pleads guilty to fraud in $200M silver trading scheme
Gaylen Rust to be sentenced in March
By Jacob Scholl, KSL.com
Utah State University Police Chief Earl Morris has resigned.
Utah
USU police chief resigns after ‘reprehensible’ sexual assault comments to football players
In a recording published this week, the former chief can be heard telling football players that they live in a “Mormon community” and women may regret having sex after the fact, which could lead to reports of sexual assault.
By Jacob Scholl, KSL.com