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A candidate for Salt Lake County Sheriff introduced himself to the council and emphasized the need to improve jail booking efficiency and inmate rehabilitation programs.
City Council Meeting — September 17, 2026 · 2:00 →Expressed deep concern over repeated police raids and criminal incidents at a neighboring rental property, asking the city to help resolve the issue with the landlord.
City Council Meeting — August 6, 2026 · 10:42 →Joined in highlighting safety concerns regarding SWAT raids and police presence at the neighboring property, noting the impact on children walking to school.
City Council Meeting — August 6, 2026 · 10:42 →News & external sources (10)
Man robbed, run over while withdrawing money from ATM
SOUTH SALT LAKE — A man suffered critical injuries after being robbed and run over after he withdrew a large amount of money from an ATM, according to police.The man is expected to survive, police said. Bryan...
Man with history of threatening government officials charged again in Salt Lake County
SALT LAKE CITY — A man currently charged with allegedly making a terroristic threat against Salt Lake County government officials is now facing an additional charge and accused of making more threats while on...
Sandy firefighters urge hydration, reparation after heat injury rescue
SANDY — As temperatures soared into the 90s Friday, firefighters warned hikers to be prepared for summer weather, including proper hydration.Emergency crews on Friday afternoon assisted a mother and child who...
3 arrested in fatal shooting at Taylorsville gas station
TAYLORSVILLE — Two men and a teen boy have been arrested in connection with a fatal shootout at a Taylorsville gas station early Saturday.Daniel Vargas Rodriguez, 19, and Alejandro Julian Bia, 23, were each...
Salt Lake police conduct enforcement around '999 Ride'
SALT LAKE CITY — Police showed up in significant numbers Thursday to monitor and enforce laws as hundreds of cyclists took part in the latest "999 Ride."Cyclists said the ride earned its name in recent years...
Mother of Alex Franco speaks publicly for first time since son's killing
TAYLORSVILLE — For the first time since her son was shot and killed during what investigators described as a robbery gone wrong, the mother of Alex Franco sat down exclusively with KSL to share her grief, her...
US Postal Service pushes safety after dozens of dog attacks in Utah
The U.S. Postal Service and Salt Lake County Animal Services are working together to raise awareness about dog attacks against mail carriers during National Dog Bite Awareness Month.
Man shot, killed at Taylorsville gas station
A man was shot and killed in Taylorsville early Saturday during a fight at a Speedway gas station. (Kristin Murphy, Deseret News) SALT LAKE CITY — A man was shot and...
Driver accused of shooting at another man in road rage confrontation
SALT LAKE CITY — A Salt Lake City man is accused of firing a gun at another driver on I-15 during a road rage confrontation.Pedro Encarnacion, 31, was charged Friday in 3rd District Court with aggravated...
West Valley stabbing prompts police search
The scene of an alleged stabbing in West Valley on Tuesday. Police are searching for someone they say stabbed another person. (Zach Pope, KSL) WEST VALLEY CITY — Police ar...