Kelli Pierce
New interactive, online map shows where Utah kids can get free school breakfasts and lunches
SALT LAKE CITY – Utah’s schools have moved classes online to fight the spread of the Coronavirus. But they can still get free breakfasts and lunches on campus. The Utah State Board of Education has launched a new interactive, online map to help parents and students find the free breakfasts and lunches at their neighborhood […]4 years ago
Salt Lake airport reopens hours after 5.7 magnitude earthquake
Salt Lake City International Airport evacuated passengers and closed for several hours in the wake of a 5.7 magnitude earthquake centered near Magna.4 years ago
Federal government steps in to assist small businesses and non-profits affected by coronavirus
Utah businesses and non-profits who are facing either dramatically reduced income or the prospect of having to find childcare should their kids’ school close, the potential impact of the coronavirus is dire.4 years ago
Salt Lake area restaurants launch website to keep business up
COTTONWOOD HEIGHTS, UT — Salt Lake restaurants have built a website to help their businesses stay afloat. Fred Boutwell, the Director of Operations for Market Street restaurants, says business is down 65% since Salt Lake County shut down dine-in options for restaurants and bars. Boutwell says they have refrigerators full of food they haven’t been […]4 years ago
Intermountain, University of Utah Health postponing surgeries because of COVID-19
Intermountain Healthcare and University of Utah Health are postponing some non-urgent, elective medical procedures because of COVID-19.4 years ago
Utah’s confirmed COVID-19 cases rise to 39
Utah now has 39 confirmed cases of COVID-19, including the first reported cases in Tooele and Wasatch counties. In all, 29 Utah residents have tested positive for COVID-19, while the other 10 were travelers to the state.4 years ago
Utah Food Bank says COVID-19 has scared away volunteers
The Utah Food Bank needs volunteers since church groups and others canceled over concern of COVID-19.4 years ago
Utah universities switch to online classes to fight COVID-19
Utah colleges and universities are switching to online classes to help minimize the spread of COVID-19.4 years ago
Utah lawmakers could spend over $16 million to fight Coronavirus
SALT LAKE CITY – Utah lawmakers could spend at least $16 million to fight the Coronavirus. Lt. Governor Spencer Cox, who heads the state’s Coronavirus task force, said during a news conference at the Utah State Capitol that lawmakers have already set aside that money. “The legislature has announced that they are going to be […]4 years ago
Utah one step closer to getting rid of cash bail for some crimes
SALT LAKE CITY – Utah is one step closer to getting rid of cash bail for people arrested for some low level crimes. While the idea has many supporters, it also has its critics. In a bill gaining ground in the Utah legislature, counties would set up “pretrial services programs” to figure out what to […]4 years ago
Income tax cuts are uncertain as Coronavirus affects state budget
SALT LAKE CITY – Utah lawmakers had planned to give people an $80 million income tax cut. But now those cuts may not happen as Coronavirus starts impacting state budgets. Senate President Stuart Adams (R-Layton) said the Coronavirus has hurt the stock market and oil prices, and he urged lawmakers to be “prudent” with the […]4 years ago
Woman wounded during officer-involved shooting at a Murray apartment
A woman is being treated for non-life threatening injuries after an officer-involved shooting her inside her apartment in Murray.4 years ago
Medical marijuana pharmacies turn away patients
Just days after Utah's medical marijuana pharmacies opened, patients across the state are being turned away. It's a situation that is frustrating4 years ago
Super Tuesday votes and delegate counts could take time in Utah
Democratic party leaders say it will take time to determine final voting numbers and delegate counts from Super Tuesday in Utah.4 years ago
Utahns hit the polls for Super Tuesday
SALT LAKE CITY – Utahns across the state are jamming polling places to take part in the state’s first-ever Super Tuesday. Although many Utahns vote by mail, hundreds have also showed up to polling stations to cast their ballot. Utah allows people to register to vote on Election Day, and Amanda Griffin, a poll worker […]4 years ago
Countdown to Super Tuesday: Could red state Utah decide the Democratic nomination?
Utah has been a reliably red state for decades. But on its first Super Tuesday, Utah could play a role in deciding the Democratic presidential nominee.4 years ago
Utah starts a coronavirus task force, even though risk to people remains low
SALT LAKE CITY – Utah lawmakers, health departments, and faith-based organizations have formed a coronavirus task force in case it ever becomes widespread in the state. The coronavirus task force met over the weekend to work on plans if schools, churches, businesses, mass transit, and other public spaces had to be closed due to widespread […]4 years ago
Tentative deal reached on anti-gerrymandering initiative
Lawmakers and advocates say they've found common ground on Proposition 4, also known as the anti-gerrymandering initiative.4 years ago
Do you have your Super Tuesday ballot?
SLCO Clerk Sherrie Swenson says that if voters miss the Feb. 25th deadline to request a Super Tuesday ballot, they can still vote in person.4 years ago
Utah getting hundreds of electric vehicle charging stations
Rocky Mountain Power will spend millions on more electric vehicle charging stations in Utah.4 years ago
Countdown to Super Tuesday: Candidates hope Utah voters will energize their campaigns
Utah has joined the ranks of states that will take part in Super Tuesday and candidates from both sides are hoping they can find support in the Beehive State.4 years ago
17-year-old boy shot, then left at Salt Lake County Metro Jail
A 17-year-old boy was left at the Salt Lake County Metro Jail with a gunshot wound.4 years ago
Countdown to Super Tuesday: candidates stump for energized voting
Utah is seeing a lot more presidential candidates visit after moving its primary voting to Super Tuesday. Here's who's seeing the bigger turnout.4 years ago
