Kelli Pierce

Website: http://www.staging.kslnewsradio.com

Kelli Pierce is the producer of Inside Sources with Boyd Matheson. Prior to that, she was a reporter at KSL NewsRadio. Kelli likes to spend her free time with her husband and son, read Jane Austen books, watch hockey (Go, L.A. Kings!), or enjoy a Grace Kelly movie. You can reach her at kpierce@ksl.com

BYU outlines plans to keep campus safe from COVID-19 this winter

Earlier this year, Brigham Young University, BYU,  students were tied to surging COVID-19 cases in Provo.
3 years ago

Researchers need dirty diapers for developing a new autism test

Brigham Young University researchers want to look at lots of dirty diapers so they can develop a test that may detect autism earlier
3 years ago

How will the COVID-19 vaccine get to Utah’s hospitals?

Five major hospitals in Utah are getting ready to receive Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine on Monday. But how will the vaccines make it there?  
3 years ago

Report: Big drop in literacy test scores for first graders in Utah

A new report from Utah's Acadience reading test shows a big drop in literacy for first graders some say it is online learning
3 years ago

Crime is rising in Salt Lake City. Some suggest Feds can help

Violent crime has gone up over 21% in Salt Lake City in 2020, with many incidents connected to the increasing homeless population.  
3 years ago

Drive in menorah lighting being held at the Utah State Capitol

The annual menorah lighting and Hanukkah celebrations at the Utah State Capitol will be different this year. Instead of happening at the rotunda, it will be outside.
3 years ago

Utah social media influencer raises big money for local children’s charity

When the influencer heard that the charity For The Kids needed 450 food kits for children in need, she asked her followers to donate. And they did.
3 years ago

Report: Another 300 kids from Salt Lake City School District transfer

A new report from The Salt Lake Tribune says 300 kids have transferred out of the Salt Lake City School District mostly due to online learning.
3 years ago

Can you be fired for not taking the COVID-19 vaccine?

Can you be fired for not taking the COVID-19 vaccine? Attorney Spencer Phillips says Utah, like many places, is an "at-will" state. This means employers can fire employees for almost any reason--including refusing to get a COVID-19 vaccine. 
3 years ago

In-person learning a challenge for some teachers, students

With some districts asking teachers to provide both in-person and online learning, the strain is evident. "Teachers are really, really tired."
3 years ago

Provo wants better relationship with BYU students

The city of Provo and BYU students are looking for ways to improve the relationship between students and their neighbors.
3 years ago

Utah hospital ICUs expected to be at max capacity for the next few months

at least one doctor expects intensive care units ( ICUs )to be at max capacity for the next couple of months. 
3 years ago

How will a vaccine help with COVID-19 herd immunity?

Utah's health professionals say that while we still don't know everything about the COVID-19 vaccines, they will help us achieve herd immunity.
3 years ago

Provo City Council opposes private development plan at Bridal Veil Falls

The Provo City Council isn't quite on board with plans a private developer has for the popular attraction, Bridal Veil Falls.
3 years ago

Utah Food Bank demand triples since April

The Utah Food Bank typically hands out 2 million pounds of food every month. Since April, demand has gone up and that number has tripled to 6 million pounds per month.  
3 years ago

COVID-19 hospitalizations plateau in Utah, but doctors worry about after Thanksgiving surge

Hospitalizations for COVID-19 have seen a plateau in Utah, averaging around 560 a day recently. But at least one doctor is worried
3 years ago

High school swimmers protest ban on team practices at Salt Lake County pools

Dozens showed up at a high school swimmers protest Friday at the offices of Salt Lake County government, asking to swim at county rec pools.
3 years ago

Report: Utah must spend $300 million+ in CARES Act money by end of 2020

There's not much time for Utah to spend $307 million in CARES Act money before the cash is returned to the federal government.
3 years ago

Doctors: don’t let Thanksgiving become “super spreader” event

Some doctors in Utah worry Thanksgiving could become a "super spreader" event. They're asking Utahns to do their part and stay home.
3 years ago

Animals dangling out of helicopters? It’s all for their health and safety

SALT LAKE CITY – Starting November 28th, Utahns may notice animals dangling in nets outside of helicopters. The animals may include bison, deer and bighorn sheep.  However, the Division of Wildlife Resources says not to worry. It actually helps the animals.  Spokeswoman Faith Heaton Jolley said the helicopter rides are part of the division’s annual […]
3 years ago

AAA: COVID-19 causing big drop in Thanksgiving travel plans

AAA is predicting the biggest one year drop in Thanksgiving travel since the Great Recession. Not surprisingly, COVID-19 is the biggest reason why. 
3 years ago

Changing how police complaints are handled in Utah

Defense attorney Steve Burton is supporting a bill being that would change how complaints against police officers are handled. 
3 years ago

Utah company develops COVID-19 vaccine distribution software

Salt Lake City-based Simplus has developed a new distribution software program to help state governments and health departments administer the COVID-19 vaccine. 
3 years ago

U of U study says mask mandates protect people and help the economy

Researchers at the University of Utah say mask mandates help stop the spread of COVID-19 and keep businesses open.  
3 years ago