Former Producer/Reporter

Kelli Pierce

Kelli Pierce is a former producer of Inside Sources with Boyd Matheson and reporter for KSL NewsRadio.

FDA COVID-19 antibody tests are pulled from approval

The FDA has pulled its approval of rapid COVID-19 antibody tests that have been taken by thousands of Utahns so far. It to may have been for nothing.
6 years ago

As COVID cases double, Dr. Dunn says Utah is in ‘acceleration phase’

Utah's COVID-19 case counts have doubled in recent weeks and more of those cases ending up in the hospital has State Epidemiologist worried that Utah isn't flattening the curve, but is in an acceleration phase.
6 years ago

University of Utah Police say they’re making changes to “re-establish” trust

The University of Utah Police Department says that they're making changes to help regain the public trust after coming under fire for how they handled the murder of Lauren McCluskey.
6 years ago

Utahns react to US Supreme Court’s latest LGBTQ ruling

An LGBTQ ruling by the US Supreme Court on Monday indicated that companies cannot fire an employee just for being gay, lesbian, or transgender. 
6 years ago

64% of sewage samples in Utah test positive for COVID-19

The state of Utah has been testing sewage samples for two months to track the spread of COVID-19 and the results are in. The Utah Department of Environmental Quality says 64% of their samples tested positive for the virus. 
6 years ago

Salt Lake Council says no $30m police budget cut, eyes other changes

The Salt Lake City Council has rejected calls to cut $30 million from the police budget. But many members have also voiced support for significant changes at the department. 
6 years ago

Sen. Mike Lee supports a bill to increase charitable tax deductions

Senator Mike Lee (R-Utah) is joining a bi-partisan group of senators to support a bill that would increase the charitable giving deduction on federal tax returns to $4,000 for a single person and $8,000 for a married couple
6 years ago

COVID-19 hospitalizations in Utah are up 42%, why?

COVID-19 hospitalizations in Utah for COVID-19 up 42% over the past 11 days. Why? Some doctors guess it is due to the economy opening back up.
6 years ago

SLC Police clarify procedures as SLC Council discusses changes to budget

As the SLC Council debates their budget, the SLC Police Department clarifies use of force policies involving tear gas and choke holds.
6 years ago

Jon Huntsman COVID-19 test had errors, Huntsman retakes test

SALT LAKE CITY – Former Utah governor and current gubernatorial candidate Jon Huntsman is retaking a COVID-19 test after the sample container with his test was opened and had to be thrown away by the state. The Huntsman family is also using their experiences to shine a light on what they say are problems with […]
6 years ago

Protesters kneel, lay down to call out police brutality

A rainstorm could not stop a group of 40 protesters from gathering in downtown Salt Lake City to take a knee or to lay down on the soggy ground at Washington Square.
6 years ago

How the venom from a snail is helping researchers at the U create insulin

It's a predator who lives under the sea and this snail venom is helping scientists at the University of Utah make a faster acting insulin.
6 years ago

Campaigning during COVID-19: 4th Congressional District candidates get creative online

Utah's 4th Congressional District candidates are grappling with campaigning online as the COVID-19 pandemic hinders their ability to meet with voters.
6 years ago

Health officials warn against going to green risk phase after spike in COVID-19 cases

Utah health officials warn of going to green risk too early, especially after a recent spike in COVID-19 cases.
6 years ago

Salt Lake City council meeting flooded by demands to cut the police department’s budget

The Salt Lake City council spurred input from hundreds of people, demanding a $30 million cut to the police department budget. 
6 years ago

SLC Mayor Erin Mendenhall thanks police for help during protests

SLC Mayor Erin Mendenhall is thanking police departments from across northern Utah for help during protests.
6 years ago

Salt Lake County reopening some rec centers on Monday

As temperatures soar and school is out for summer many parents are looking for somewhere to take their kids. Starting Monday they will have more options as Salt Lake County reopens some rec centers. 
6 years ago

Update: Judge says controversial concert cannot be held in Grantsville

Judge Dianna Gibson granted an injunction preventing the Collin Raye concert from proceeding on grounds that it violates health orders.
6 years ago

Police say it’s rare, but not unexpected, for domestic violence call to turn fatal for officer

Police officers across Utah are mourning the loss of one of their own who was killed during a domestic violence call in Ogden.
6 years ago

Technology may be the key to help small businesses during COVID-19

Despite the hardships that the coronavirus has caused small businesses, a new survey from the business non-profit 3C shows 74% of small businesses are optimistic things will get back to normal within six months. 
6 years ago

Unemployment numbers looking better in Utah

Unemployment numbers in Utah are looking better after two months of record filings. In April, unemployment reached 9.7% in Utah.
6 years ago

Huge spike in human-caused fires as fire season starts in Utah

Firefighters across Utah are warning about a huge spike in human-caused fires as they prepare for an above-average fire season in the state, and with a warmer than normal summer predicted, firefighters are worried it could get a lot worse.
6 years ago

Several hikers rescued by Utah Co. over the Memorial Day weekend

There were several hikers rescued by Utah County over Memorial Day weekend, prompting the county to remind hikers of ability awareness.
6 years ago

Utah houses of worship reopen, slowly

Some Utah houses of worship are starting to slowly reopen, and many have changed the way they offer services.
6 years ago