Jen Jacobson
ABC4 Utah
Salt Lake City, UT, United States
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Man sentenced to probation in death of his 81-year-old grandfather
UPDATE (11/20/18) - The West Valley City man charged in the death of his 81-year-old grandfather after pushing him to the ground and causing a fatal head injury has been sentenced to probation, according to court documents. → Read More
Retired firefighter 'devastated' by loss of Draper firefighter and friend
DRAPER, Utah (News4Utah) -- The Utah firefighter family is mourning the tragic loss of Draper Battalion Chief Matt Burchett. → Read More
Family mourns death of West Valley City employee killed while on duty
WEST VALLEY CITY (News4Utah) -- The family of 52-year-old Jill Robinson says they're devastated to learn they lost their beloved mother Thursday ; they are still coming to terms with what happened. → Read More
Schools take precautions amid unhealthy air quality
AMERICAN FORK (News4Utah) -- Utah's poor air quality is getting worse. The recent batch of wildfires in Utah and California aren't helping our dirty air and school leaders are taking notice, and school leaders are taking notice. → Read More
Six apartments destroyed in West Valley City fire
WEST VALLEY CITY (News4Utah) - Firefighters from multiple agencies rushed to extinguish a fire at an apartment complex in West Valley City. → Read More
Utah firefighters help battle largest fire in California state history
LAKEPORT, California (News4Utah) -- Utah firefighters are helping battle the biggest wildfire in California history. → Read More
Salt Lake City leaders 'cautiously optimistic' about new rideshare scooters
SALT LAKE CITY (News4Utah) -- If you've been in Salt Lake City lately, odds are you've seen new rideshare scooters pop up around downtown. → Read More
Former UPD sheriff slams cities for leaving department, blames current leadership
SALT LAKE COUNTY (News4Utah) -- A new state audit claims the Unified Police Board needs stronger oversight by its sheriff. → Read More
Poor air quality can cost two years of your life, according to Utah doctor
SALT LAKE CITY (News4Utah) -- During the summer, the Ozone is the primary pollutant of concern. The recent batch of fires across Utah, California and Oregon coupled with the heat is only making Utah's poor air quality worse. → Read More
LGBTQ advocates promote inclusion at LOVELOUD Festival kickoff party
SALT LAKE CITY (News4Utah) -- Live loud and love loud. That's the message behind a concert supporting the LGBTQ community. Imagine Dragons is headlining the LOVELOUD concert Saturday night. Governor Gary Herbert announced he's dedicating July 29 as Love Loud Day in Utah. Event organizers expect more than 40,000 Utahns to be at the festival. They also hope to raise $1 million to support local and… → Read More
Smoking in and near public housing will be banned at the end of July
SALT LAKE CITY (News4Utah) -- Starting July 31, smokers won't be able to light up in or near public housing. They'll have to be at least 25 feet away. → Read More
Community gathers to support injured toddler, speak out against alleged abuser
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (News4Utah) – Utahns are supporting a toddler who police said suffered serious injuries possibly by a man her mother trusted. → Read More
Granite, Canyons School districts work to reduce teacher turnover
SALT LAKE CITY (News4Utah) -- Teacher turnover has been a big problem for Utah schools. → Read More
Remains of WW2 Marine identified 77 years after Pearl Harbor
SANDY, Utah (News4Utah) -- Nearly eight decades after Japan attacked Pearl Harbor, a Sandy family finally learns that the remains of their beloved relative have been identified. → Read More
Holladay residents submit petition, hoping to stop Cottonwood Mall development
HOLLADAY, Utah (News4Utah) -- Some residents in Holladay have submitted a petition, asking city council members not to add a high density, high rise project to their city. → Read More
Teens believe they escaped a sex trafficking ring after being attacked in Naples, Italy
SALT LAKE CITY (News4Utah) -- Kortney Blatter is like most teenage girls. She loves traveling, fun food, photography, music and adventure. → Read More
Loaded gun found inside Draper aquarium
DRAPER, Utah (News4Utah) -- A mother says she saw a gun on a diaper changing station inside the Loveland Living Planet Aquarium in Draper. → Read More
Former Ute coach and family devastated after family dog is mauled to death
MURRAY (News4Utah) -- On May 1, 2018, Ron McBride and his wife, Vicky, were celebrating a wedding at their home. → Read More
Utah DPS captures dramatic helicopter rescue on camera
SALT LAKE CITY (News4Utah) -- It was a moment of truth for crews desperately trying to save a Utah man, who fell 30 feet while rock climbing in Little Cottonwood Canyon. → Read More
LDS church hosts meet and greet for two newest apostles
SALT LAKE CITY (News4Utah) -- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints celebrated its two newest apostles with a meet and greet Thursday. → Read More