Emily Ashcraft
Church of Jesus Christ invites everyone to come see the Layton Utah Temple
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted April 15 - 8:02 p.m.
The open house for the Layton Utah Temple begins on Friday, and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is inviting everyone to tour the temple until June 1.
Detective describes uncovering bodies near Chad Daybell's home
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted April 11 - 4:11 p.m.
A Rexburg police officer testified about uncovering bodies in Chad Daybell's backyard during the second day of testimony in the trial for Chad Daybell, who is charged with murdering his wife and the children of his new wife, Lori Daybell.
Chad Daybell made sure no one 'would stand in his way,' prosecutor tells Boise jury
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted April 10 - 4:25 p.m.
A prosecutor said Chad Daybell considered two children and his ex-wife "obstacles" and "made sure no person ... would stand in his way," during the first day of Daybell's murder trial.
Photos: New Taylorsville Utah Temple is ready for public tours
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted April 9 - 4:39 p.m.
Leaders and members of the Church of Jesus Christ say they are excited to share the joy and peace temples bring them through a public open house for a new temple in Taylorsville.
Jury now selected: What to expect from Chad Daybell's death penalty trial
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted April 8 - 12:37 p.m.
Opening arguments and testimony in Chad Daybell's trial begin Wednesday morning. It will likely be similar to Lori Daybell's 2023 trial — but there will be some big differences.
New Sunday School leaders include men involved in church education and an NFL player
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted April 6 - 11:07 a.m.
Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints sustained 11 new general authority seventies and a new Sunday School presidency on Saturday.
Church of Jesus Christ to release 12 hymns in new book as it prepares for general conference
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted April 5 - 10:58 a.m.
As The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints prepares for its general conference this weekend, it announced it will be releasing 12 hymns next month as it prepares a new hymnbook.
Woman sues Salt Lake police, claiming they could have prevented her daughter's murder
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted April 4 - 1:58 p.m.
Amanda Mayne's mother said her daughter's murder could have been prevented in a new lawsuit that seeks to upend Utah Supreme Court precedent.
Moroni returns to his place atop the Salt Lake Temple
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted April 2 - 12:47 p.m.
On Tuesday, construction workers moved the angel Moroni statue back into his position atop of the center east spire of the Salt Lake Temple.
Utah mental health counselor sent to prison for financially abusing vulnerable mother
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted April 2 - 11:05 a.m.
A Utah mental health counselor has been sentenced to prison for financially abusing his mother, including charging her $15,000 for his mental health services during a weeklong visit.
Sister Ardeth Kapp, former Young Women general president, dies at 93
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted April 1 - 1:57 p.m.
Ardeth G. Kapp, former Young Women general president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, died on Saturday at the age of 93.
Utah health department urges measles vaccinations as 17 states report cases
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted April 1 - 1:31 p.m.
Utah health officials are warning about a potential measles outbreak and are urging Utahns to check their vaccination status after 17 other states have reported cases.
What is driving health care costs? One Utah Health Collaborative forms advisory group to find out
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted March 29 - 7:36 p.m.
A Utah nonprofit announced a statewide study on Thursday aimed at discovering what is driving health care costs up at a rate higher than wages.
Victim's son urges court to push competency debate forward for death row inmate Ralph Menzies
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted March 29 - 4:34 p.m.
A judge overseeing the competency evaluation process for Utah death-row inmate Ralph Menzies set a schedule for the discovery process and tentative trial dates at a hearing on Friday.
Man sentenced to at least 56 years in prison for 'horrible' crimes related to 3 deaths in 2014
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted March 27 - 6:44 p.m.
Richard Christopher was sentenced to 56 years in prison on Wednesday in a case the judge said was one of the most horrible things he has ever listened to.
Have you seen this? Worms like those in Dune movies may not be as far away as you think
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted March 27 - 3:32 p.m.
A University of Utah biologist talks about the science behind the giant worms in Dune.
2 Utah men sent to prison for the murder of 2 teens days apart in 2022
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted March 26 - 8:00 p.m.
One man was sent to prison on Tuesday for shooting Bryan Galicia, 17, outside his home. Another man was sent to prison for murdering Len Robles, 16, five days later — after charges for murdering Galicia were dismissed in a plea deal.
New charges: Utah mom charged with murdering husband also tried killing him on Valentine's Day
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted March 26 - 11:41 a.m.
Kouri Richins, a Kamas woman charged with murdering her husband, now faces new charges accusing her of trying to kill him less than three weeks earlier on Valentine's Day.
MountainStar announces new president over its Utah, Idaho and Alaska facilities
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted March 25 - 9:44 p.m.
MountainStar Healthcare has appointed a new president for its eight Utah hospitals and other facilities in Utah, Idaho and Alaska.
Church of Jesus Christ announces new voice for 'Music & the Spoken Word'
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted March 25 - 6:52 p.m.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced that Derrick Porter will be replacing Lloyd Newell, who served as writer and presenter of the program since 1990.
Jail door, paintings, documents purchased with Kirtland Temple now on display in Salt Lake City
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted March 25 - 1:06 p.m.
A new Church History Museum exhibit showcases some of the artifacts recently purchased by the Church of Jesus Christ from the Community of Christ.
Videos show police coaxing 'petrified' daughter of Ruby Franke out of closet
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted March 22 - 12:38 p.m.
Prosecutors released child abuse case files against Ruby Franke and Jodi Hildebrandt Friday, including video of officers coaxing Franke's "petrified" daughter out of a closet where she was hiding.
Church of Jesus Christ donates $7.35M to Red Cross, helps streamline disaster responses
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted March 22 - 11:05 a.m.
The American Red Cross and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints signed a new agreement Thursday, adding details to help streamline disaster responses around the U.S.
'Religious extremism': Ruby Franke's journal details disturbing abuse of children
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted March 22 - 9:56 a.m.
YouTube vlogger Ruby Franke's journal, released on Friday along with other investigation documents, details disturbing abuse that prosecutors say was motivated by "religious extremism."
