Kelli Pierce
Gas leak forces evacuations in the Avenues
Residents of some 200 apartments have been allowed to go back home, hours after an evacuation caused by a gas leak near 1st Avenue and A Street.5 years ago
Federal judge rules Diesel Brothers violated Clean Air Act
Diesel Brothers was sued in federal court. They may also have to pay $100,000 to clean air programs in Utah if they do not appeal the ruling.5 years ago
Snowstorm poses problems for school bus driver community
Being a bus driver today in northern Utah meant icy roads, clogged streets, cars and trucks cutting school buses off, and accidents between other drivers.5 years ago
House passes bill raising taxes on vaping 86 percent
The 86 percent tax on vaping and e-cigarettes would be similar to what the state currently puts on other non-traditional tobacco products.5 years ago
Homeless shelters for the sick could get state aid under new bill
Small homeless shelters that care for the dying and severely ill could soon apply for state grants under a new bill making its way through the Utah House.5 years ago
In-depth: Shining a light on human trafficking, part three
Law enforcement hopes more people will start opening their eyes to the signs of human trafficking, especially in places like Utah, where the public is largely unaware the crime is happening.5 years ago
In-depth: Shining a light on human trafficking, part two
Human trafficking, whether labor or sex trafficking, is a problem across Utah. But how do traffickers recruit their victims?5 years ago
Open carry ban within 500 feet of schools defeated in committee
A Utah House committee has voted 6-2 to defeat a bill that would have banned the open carry of a gun within 500 feet of a school.5 years ago
Police officer runs over woman’s body in parking lot
Detective Ken Hansen says the woman was wearing dark clothing, and the officer did not expect anyone to be lying in the middle of the parking lot.5 years ago
Teen brothers killed in crash were not wearing seatbelts
Two teenage brothers from West Jordan who died in a head-on crash on 4100 South in West Valley City were not wearing seatbelts, according to police.5 years ago
Experts offer tips for your kids’ internet safety
One in five kids will be sexually solicited on the internet, with predators finding victims on social media, messaging apps, and through online gaming.5 years ago
Bill to let grocers sell beer with more alcohol gets third reading
Senate Bill 132, which would let grocery and convenience stores sell beer with 4.8 percent alcohol by weight (6 percent by volume) will get a third reading.5 years ago
Hate crimes law passes Senate committee, heads to full vote
SALT LAKE CITY – The Utah Senate Judiciary, Law Enforcement, and Criminal Justice Committee has unanimously passed an updated hate crimes bill following more than an hour of emotional testimony on Capitol Hill, with many testifying about their experiences with bigotry. The law would allow judges to imposes harsher penalties if the victim was targeted […]5 years ago
Sandy residents go door to door to gather tap water samples
SANDY-A day after a “no drink order” was lifted in Sandy, close to a hundred volunteers hit the streets to collect samples from their neighbors taps. The city plans on testing the water to give residents peace of mind, according to Deputy Mayor Evelyn Everton. The city was heavily criticized for waiting a week before […]5 years ago
Intermountain Healthcare to let doctors recommend medicinal pot
Intermountain had been working on the guidelines for over a month after the legislature modified the voter-approved Proposition 2 medicinal cannabis measure.5 years ago
Teen’s death puts focus on distracted driving
Police are hoping that by telling the story of a teen whose death was caused by distracted driving they may save other lives.5 years ago
North Ogden City Council meeting evacuated due to shooting threat
The North Ogden City Council meeting had to be evacuated after a man called police threatening to shoot up the building.5 years ago
U of U has new safety recommendations following McCluskey murder
SALT LAKE CITY — Representatives from the University of Utah and campus police have unveiled 30 safety upgrades following the murder of student athlete Lauren McCluskey on campus last year. Most of the recommendations are aimed at the police department, including hiring more officers, detectives and a victim’s advocate. Chief Dale Brophy says that would […]5 years ago
Snowmobiler’s death puts spotlight on avalanche danger
CHALK CREEK, UINTA MOUNTAINS – Jason Lyman was snowmobiling with friends on Saturday when an avalanche at least six feet deep and 500 feet wide crashed down the mountain. He tried to move out of the way but was trapped. One of his friends had lost his probe, which means it took almost an hour […]5 years ago
Mayor’s widow headed to State of the Union
Among the Utahns who will be at tonight's State of the Union address is Jennie Taylor, the wife of North Ogden mayor Brent Taylor.5 years ago
Police: man dies after fight in Ogden
Police have identified a person of interest after a man died following a fight in Ogden, but no suspect information has been released.5 years ago
Police investigate burglary at Salt Lake City courthouse
Salt Lake City Police are calling the burglary "unusual" but say they have a person of interest because a man was caught on security camera at the time.5 years ago
Utah National Guard members come home after 10 month tour
Family and friends packed Wright Air Base to welcome home the Utah National Guard's 65th Field Artillery Brigade from a 10-month tour in the Middle East.5 years ago
