Salt Lake City, United States (Local)
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Courtney Johns focuses on local crime and justice stories in the Salt Lake City area, with a specific emphasis on evolving stories and breaking news related to the justice system. She also covers government announcements and legal policy regulation.
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SALT LAKE CITY — More than a million Utah voters could see their personal voter information become public unless they act before a May 6, 2026, deadline, following changes to the state's election code under SB153
Records show Utah officials expected a homeless campus master plan in January 2025, but the state now says no final plan was ever created.
By: Courtney Johns
The family of a young man killed in a Taylorsville police shooting is speaking out after an officer was charged with manslaughter.
By: Courtney Johns, Emiley Dewey
KSL Investigators asked the state and every school district how many weapons have been reported in Utah schools. In most cases, the numbers did not match. The State Board of Education said the reporting system is working, but one lawmaker is concerned the gap in numbers could impact safety decisions.
By: Courtney Johns
Utah's drought emergency is statewide, but your yard watering rules depend on your city, water provider and local enforcement. (KSL)
By: Courtney Johns, Emiley Dewey
KSL Investigators asked the state and every school district how many weapons have been reported in Utah schools. In most cases, the numbers did not match.
By: Courtney Johns
Utah voters submitted privacy forms to protect their personal information, but that data is now being retained in Salesforce, a third-party platform used to manage communication, with no clear way to remove it.
By: Courtney Johns
Utah's Supreme Court nominees have never served as judges— a gap critics say deserves closer review.
By: Courtney Johns
Utah is spending millions to help farmers save water, but tracking whether those savings reach the Great Salt Lake remains a complicated challenge.
By: Courtney Johns
Crimson Heights will close its Utah facilities for minors by July's end. The decision follows alleged violations including inadequate supervision and staff misconduct.
