Kelli Pierce
Countdown to Super Tuesday: Campaigns use debate watch parties to energize Utah volunteers
As the Democratic presidential candidates traded barbs onstage Wednesday night, their local campaigns used debate watching parties to fire up volunteers.4 years ago
Young kids in Utah wont be prosecuted for most crimes under a new bill
Young kids in Utah, 11-years-old and younger, would not be prosecuted for most crimes under a new bill that recently passed a Utah House committee.4 years ago
Democrats count on volunteers, staff to take them to victory on Super Tuesday
Democrats seem to be putting a renewed focus on the traditionally red state of Utah ahead of Super Tuesday with volunteers and increased staff.4 years ago
People across the country are helping an elderly Utah woman buy a house
NORTHERN UTAH – Jeremi Harnack never expected to be working as a cashier at age 69. But then her husband lost their life savings in a series of Nigerian and romance scams he hid from her. Harnack’s husband never apologized for what happened, so the longtime housewife and mom says she divorced him and got […]4 years ago
Countdown to Super Tuesday: What you need to know to vote in the presidential primaries
Democrats and Republicans are holding their presidential primaries in Utah on Super Tuesday for the first time. However, the rules for each are different.4 years ago
Herriman Police remember fallen K9 Hondo
HERRIMAN – Herriman Police held back tears as they remembered Hondo, an elite K9 who was killed while trying to chase down a murder suspect in downtown Salt Lake City. US Marshalls had asked Herriman Police Sgt. Ben Ricks and his partner, Hondo, to help catch 41-year-old Brian Filion, who was wanted for murder in […]4 years ago
Utah drivers licenses one step closer to going digital
A bill to set up a digital drivers license pilot program was passed in the state Senate committee and is on its way for full vote from elected officials.4 years ago
How polygamy helped and hurt Utah women get the vote
Polygamy was a factor in Utah women getting-and losing-the right to vote. But scholars are split on how big a role it played.4 years ago
Utah celebrates the 150th anniversary of women getting the vote
SALT LAKE CITY – Utah women, school children, and lawmakers celebrated the 150th anniversary of women getting the vote in the state during a series of events at the State Capitol. The Utah legislature unanimously passed a resolution celebrating the 150th anniversary of women’s suffrage. Senator Deidre Henderson (R-Spanish Fork) also gave a shout-out to […]4 years ago
$1 million loan for affordable housing approved by Salt lake City Council
The Salt Lake City Council has approved a $1 million loan for affordable housing complex to be built at 535 West 300 North.4 years ago
Utah lawmakers unveil clean air bills tackling cars and houses
A bi-partisan group of Utah lawmakers reveals 21 clean air bills for consideration in the 2020 session of the Utah Legislature.4 years ago
Penalty for polygamy could be reduced as Utah bill advances
SALT LAKE CITY – the penalty for polygamy could be reduced or even become an infraction in Utah. A state Senate committee unanimously passed a bill that would lower the penalty for polygamy and bigamy from a felony to an infraction following hours of emotional testimony from both sides of the issue. Senator Deidre Henderson […]4 years ago
Utah students could eat breakfast in class under new bill
Soon more Utah students could eat breakfast for free at school--and they could be eating those pancakes and eggs in class.4 years ago
Utah health officials prep for a Coronavirus outbreak
Health officials are prepping for a Utah Coronavirus outbreak, but they admit that the risk factors for most Utahns are low.4 years ago
Dozens plead with Utah lawmakers to cap insulin co-pays at $30
Dozens of people crammed into a room at the Utah State Capitol to ask lawmakers to support a new bill which would cap most insulin co-pays at $30 a person.4 years ago
Stories from the Streets: Finding a job can be tough when you’re stuck in a homeless shelter
Justin Ward never expected to call Salt Lake City home but after his friends car broke down here while they were on their way to Vegas for work, "I got stuck here and ended up becoming homeless for two-and-a-half years,"4 years ago
Schools to take over bus safety inspections from UHP under new bill
A new bill gaining support at the state capitol from troopers, bus drivers, and school districts would stop the Utah Highway Patrol from their annual safety checks on school buses.4 years ago
$35 million affordable housing bill moves forward in the Utah legislature
A Utah Senate committee passed out a bill on Tuesday that would spend $35 million to try to solve the state's affordable housing crisis.4 years ago
Advocates: More homeless people housed, Operation Rio Grande partially to thank
SALT LAKE CITY – At least 71 people who used to sleep on the streets are now in permanent housing, and some homeless advocates say Operation Rio Grande is partially responsible for the turnaround. Operation Rio Grande was a series of law enforcement raids in 2017 that broke up homeless encampments in downtown Salt Lake […]4 years ago
Man fatally electrocuted in Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City firefighters say a man was fatally electrocuted Thursday while working near power lines.4 years ago
Stories from the Streets: Getting sober and getting a job
Getting sober took him two trips to rehab and a period of homelessness before Casey got clean. Now, he's working and off the street.4 years ago
Senator Romney rallies support for the TRUST Act
Senator Mitt Romney (R-Utah) is encouraging fellow lawmakers to support the TRUST Act, a bipartisan plan that aims to tackle the federal deficit while saving popular programs like Medicare Part A.4 years ago
Olympia Hills development: concerns raised about traffic and impact fees
Riverton Mayor Trent Staggs is not against the new Olympia Hills development, planned for southwest Salt Lake County. He has significant issues, however, with the current designs for the 933-acre master-planned community near Herriman with businesses and 6,330 homes.4 years ago
