The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints defends against a lawsuit questioning their handling of tithing donations in federal court, with a focus on claims of fraud and financial transparency.

SLCPD is investigating a serious hit-and-run in the Ballpark neighborhood, with two motorcyclists injured. Witnesses saw the suspect's damaged vehicle flee.

A fatal multi-vehicle crash occurred on I-80 in Salt Lake County on January 16, initiated by a rear-ending that caused a fire and resulted in one fatality and injuries.

An aggravated assault in Salt Lake City left one man critically injured; suspect Nathaniel Ferguson faces charges, and police urge witnesses to aid the ongoing investigation.

Ryan Gregory Bracken was sentenced to five years in prison for making death threats to Salt Lake County Sheriff and others.

Nestor Rocha-Aguayo is charged with the murder and kidnapping of Talia Benward, whose body was found in Tooele County after she disappeared on January 2.

A significant fire broke out at a Kearns, Utah strip mall, prompting a large response from fire services and road closures near Kearns High School. No injuries were reported.

A hiker in Southern Utah found human remains near Elephant Arch. Police are investigating the male decedent, whose family has been notified. No foul play is indicated.

A woman was found dead in West Jordan with her children nearby; her husband, Carlos Mercado, was arrested on multiple charges including child abandonment.

Glenn Raymond Breeden was sentenced to 10 years for a plot to commit child sexual abuse, after pleading guilty to coercion and enticement charges. He was caught in a sting operation.

Salt Lake City Police Department responds to a bank robbery in Rose Park and later arrests 30-year-old Christopher Martinez without incident. Charges are allegations; he is presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Four foreign nationals are set to appear in a Salt Lake City court on charges of running a major drug operation distributing fentanyl and heroin in Utah.

Tyler James Flynn was arrested in Utah after a high-speed chase where he claimed he was "having fun." He faces charges including reckless driving and failing to stop for police.