Mary E. Culbertson

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1 killed by officer gunfire in Orem Monday night

1 week ago | ksltv.com | Mary E. Culbertson |Andrew Adams

CRIME May 6, 2025, 7:27 AM | Updated: 3:54 pm OREM — One person died Monday night after shots were fired by officers during a police search in Orem, according to the Utah County Sheriff’s Office. At approximately 11:30 p.m., the Major Crimes Task Force served a search warrant near 800 East and 400 North. “During the service of the search warrant, shots were fired, and a suspect was injured,” the sheriff’s office said. Officers attempted life-saving measures.
Natural gas explosion rattles businesses on North Temple overnight

1 week ago | ksltv.com | Mary E. Culbertson |Adam Small

May 5, 2025, 6:17 AM | Updated: 9:28 am SALT LAKE CITY—A natural gas explosion in Salt Lake City shook multiple buildings on North Temple early Monday. Fortunately, police said no one was injured. At approximately 3:15 a.m., Salt Lake City police said the explosion caused several windows to blow out of a Chevron gas station convenience store near 1700 West and North Temple.
Man killed in hit-and-run crash near Washington Square Park in SLC

1 week ago | ksltv.com | Mary E. Culbertson |Brian Carlson

SALT LAKE CITY — A man died in Salt Lake City early Friday after police said he was likely hit by a car whose driver then fled the scene. Hours later, the driver was arrested. The driver was identified later Friday morning by police as Steven Ray Weathers, 61. At approximately 1:15 a.m., a Gold Cross Ambulance found a 41-year-old man injured and unresponsive near 400 South and 200 East, near Washington Square Park. Despite efforts by paramedics to save his life, he died at the scene.
3-alarm fire destroys La Rana Snacks in SLC's Ballpark neighborhood

2 weeks ago | ksltv.com | Brian Carlson |Mary E. Culbertson

Apr 29, 2025, 7:54 AM | Updated: 11:55 am SALT LAKE CITY — A building in Salt Lake City’s Ballpark neighborhood was destroyed on Tuesday morning when it went up in flames. Luckily, fire officials said nobody was hurt. The fire was initially marked as a two-alarm fire when it began sometime before 7:30 a.m. About an hour later, officials said the flames escalated, requiring a three-alarm response.
Utah couple arrested, accused of smuggling oil from Mexico worth at least $300 million

2 weeks ago | ksltv.com | Brian Carlson |Mary E. Culbertson

SANDY — A Utah couple is being accused of money laundering and smuggling oil into the U.S. from Mexican cartels, after they were arrested during a multi-state raid by U.S. Marshals, according to court documents. James Lael Jensen and his wife, Kelly Anne Jensen, were booked into the Salt Lake County Jail on Wednesday. The couple and two of his sons are being federally indicted for allegedly conspiring to smuggle 2,881 shipments of oil from Mexico that they knew were illegal.
Salt Lake joins in mourning death of a 'wonderful friend,' Pope Francis

3 weeks ago | ksltv.com | Brian Carlson |Mary E. Culbertson

SALT LAKE CITY — The bell tower at Salt Lake City’s Cathedral of the Madeleine joined the rest of the world Monday in mourning after the news of Pope Francis’ death. Mass goers told KSL TV they were heartbroken to hear the news, saying Francis was a leader they loved and connected with. “I’m saddened, still waiting for the big tears to come,” said Lorena Needham, director of worship for the Diocese of Salt Lake City.
Over 150 Ogden dogs rescued from home

4 weeks ago | kslnewsradio.com | Mary E. Culbertson |Amie Schaeffer

OGDEN — Over 150 dogs were rescued from a single home in Ogden Tuesday after they were found in “extremely poor and overcrowded conditions,” according to Ogden police. Ogden Animal Services responded to a residence in the 3000 block of Jefferson Avenue, which was the same home involved in a similar story KSL TV reported on in 2012. In that instance, 149 dogs were rescued from the home.
DHS gives refugee families who say they have active visas 7 days to leave

4 weeks ago | ksltv.com | Dan Rascon |Mary E. Culbertson

Apr 15, 2025, 10:38 PM | Updated: Apr 16, 2025, 7:53 am SALT LAKE CITY — Three refugee families living in Millcreek received a shocking email from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Even though they say they have active U.S. visas, they were notified they have just a week to leave the country. Two of the families who received the notice are from Venezuela, and the third family is from Haiti. All of them are here legally.
Hurricane fire chief trespassing case dismissed

1 month ago | kslnewsradio.com | Mary E. Culbertson |Alton Barnhart

SALT LAKE CITY — Court documents revealed that a criminal trespassing case against Hurricane Fire Chief Joe Decker was dismissed after he published an apology letter and donated to a Kane County department for child victim services. Decker, 47, faced a formal charge filed in February after he allegedly entered a Kanab city building after hours and attempted to gain access to a computer.
Large fire at Salt Lake recycling yard could take days to extinguish

1 month ago | ksltv.com | Mary E. Culbertson |Daniel Woodruff

SALT LAKE CITY — A stack of vehicles set to be recycled went up in flames at an industrial facility in Salt Lake City Friday morning. The two-alarm fire, which was reported at approximately 5:15 a.m. at Metro Group Inc’s scrap metal recycling yard at 3150 W. 900 South, sent flames and a large plume of smoke into the air. No one was hurt, Salt Lake City Fire Capt. Brandt Hancuff said, but it will likely take days to ensure the fire is fully extinguished.