Kelli Pierce
State AG’s office defends request to dismiss Lauren McCluskey lawsuit
SALT LAKE CITY – The Utah Attorney General’s Office is defending its decision to ask a judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed by the parents of murdered University of Utah student Lauren McCluskey. The McCluskeys are suing the University of Utah for $56 million, saying the school has not taken responsibility for Lauren’s death last year. […]5 years ago
Lizzy Shelley’s killer sentenced to life in prison without parole
LOGAN, Utah — “You will never breathe fresh air again” That is what Judge Kevin K. Allen told 22-year-old Alex Whipple when handing down his sentence in a Logan courtroom: life in prison without the possibility of parole, along with three consecutive sentences of 25-years-to-life in prison. Whipple had pleaded guilty earlier to aggravated murder, […]5 years ago
A dozen people still in hospital after deadly bus crash near Bryce Canyon
Garfield Memorial Hospital says 12 people remain in hospitals around Utah following a deadly bus crash outside Bryce Canyon National Park5 years ago
UDOT bridge project to close I-15 in Lehi for four nights
Utah Department of Transportation Crews will be installing several bridge beams over a railroad crossing that goes underneath the freeway in Lehi.5 years ago
Vandals cause major damage to Provo Pioneer Village
PROVO – Vandals have hit Provo Pioneer Village for the second time in a week, and volunteers do not know how they will be able to pay for the restoration. Earlier in the week, someone threw fluorescent pink paint on the oxen statues and other areas. It was able to be easily washed off. But […]5 years ago
Teens at the center of a viral homecoming proposal fail in Holladay meet “Grandma” Terry
Two Highland High sophomores meet the elderly woman mistakenly given a homecoming proposal.5 years ago
Salt Lake City Police Chief Brown signs letter reaffirming department does not do immigration raids
Salt Lake City Police Chief Mike Brown is one of 50 police chiefs and Sheriffs from across the country who have signed a letter reassuring immigrants that their departments do not participate in federal immigration raids.5 years ago
Utah bikers rally support for distracted driving bill
Dozens of bikers who showed up to the Utah State Capitol Wednesday night were asked if they knew someone who was killed or hurt in a distracted driving accident. Almost every hand went up.5 years ago
Lake Mountain Middle School opens for classes–but construction on campus continues
Hundreds of students will take their first classes at Lake Mountain Middle School today, about a month after the campus was supposed to open. However, construction at the school is far from over.5 years ago
Private pharmacies to dispense medicinal marijuana in Utah
Under provisions in the law, the Utah Department of Agriculture and the Utah Department of Health can also recommend that the state license more pharmacies than the original 14 based on market demand.5 years ago
Utah man exonerated of rape decades later wants public, courts not to rush to judgment
A Utah man was falsely convicted of a rape. His conviction was overturned after he spent years in prison. His release does not bring back the time he missed watching his children grow up.5 years ago
Colleges pay big–and get big money–to play football
SALT LAKE CITY – The University of Utah is paying Idaho State $550,000 to play them at Rice-Eccles Stadium this weekend. But payments like that are very common in college football. The Bengals are expected to lose handily to the No. 11 ranked Utes, but that money can cover costs like hotels and transportation as well […]5 years ago
New drop boxes in Riverton aim to fight the opioid crisis
RIVERTON – Drop boxes will be installed at police and fire stations in Riverton, as well as at some government buildings. It’s all in an effort to fight Utah’s opioid crisis. The drop boxes will be filled with NarcX, a non-toxic substance that instantly destroys opioids. Mayor Trent Staggs says they were looking for a […]5 years ago
Utahns remember 9-11 with local ceremonies, events
Utahns from the airport to Hill Air Force Base are remembering the 18th anniversary of the September 11th attacks.5 years ago
Social media helps catch man suspected of food truck theft
SOUTH SALT LAKE – A man has been arrested for stealing a generator that was welded onto the back of The Cluck Truck, a popular local food truck. The truck was parked on Main Street near 3300 South over Labor Day weekend when security cameras caught several people cutting off the generator. The Cluck Truck […]5 years ago
Kaysville Police look for person flying drone, impersonating them
Kaysville Police are on the lookout for a person who attached a speaker to a drone, then flew it over Davis Technical College pretending to be them.5 years ago
Two large, lightning-sparked wildfires burn up central Utah
FILLMORE, Utah – Firefighters from several agencies are trying to knock down two large wildfires that sparked after a lightning strike in central Utah over the weekend. The 2,000-acre Goat Canyon Fire is burning between Nephi and Scipio and officials are saying that it is 25% contained. About 100 firefighters from several state and federal […]5 years ago
South Salt Lake teens get new STEM-based afterschool program
An afterschool program teaches teenagers about STEM career options. The teens can get hands-on experience with podcasting and film making equipment5 years ago
New fire burns near Cedar City as firefighters get a handle on two other major blazes
The Neck Fire is currently burning 3,500-acres north of Cedar City and is 0% contained.5 years ago
Man dies after crashing into a semi truck in Draper, third crash in two days involving big rigs
DRAPER, Utah – The Utah Highway Patrol is investigating why a speeding sedan crashed into a stopped semi on I-15. It’s the third accident involving a car and a semi in the past week and the second fatal. The accident happened around 11:00 Wednesday when a semi that was having mechanical trouble stopped in the […]5 years ago
Utah woman, 13 others suing Lyft after they say their drivers attacked them
A Utah woman named Kim is one of 14 women suing rideshare company Lyft, saying it does not do enough to protect riders from drivers who sexually assault passengers.5 years ago
Fatal car accidents by running red lights at highest level in a decade: AAA
A new study finds that Utah is among states with an increase in car accidents involving red-light runners.5 years ago
Utah businesses targeted by scammers
The Utah Division of Corporations is warning business owners that they could be victims of a scam.5 years ago
