#SLC is eying the second tranche of the 2022 parks bond, which is looking to be ~$49.3M. Here's what it would fund and what it could mean for property taxes: www.ksl.com/article/5141...

Experts warn that a 150-foot-wide avalanche in Little Cottonwood Canyon over the weekend underscores a danger that exists within the mountains despite low snow totals so far. https://ow.ly/2qHK50XysTp

A father who was rescued along with his three young children from Big Cottonwood Canyon in October after they were caught in a winter storm while hiking is now facing felony charges for taking his children on that hike. https://ow.ly/oqwL50XyhAB

"We could've done Times New Roman and called it a day, and nobody would have said anything. At least people are talking about the logo..." Gov. Cox is shrugging off all the jokes about Utah's new Olympic logo, joking it seems to have united everyone in hating it: www.ksl.com/article/5141...

Update to this story from last week: Gov. Spencer Cox says he is looking to fund the proposed homeless campus in northwest SLC. Utah Office of Homeless Services issued a funding request to the state ahead of Cox's next proposed budget www.ksl.com/article/5140...

What will the SLC whale look like next? A recent survey found residents want a design that's "fun" and "iconic," and embraces "community." The city is now looking for SLCo-based artists to give it a refresh: www.ksl.com/article/5141...

The 2034 Winter Olympics is breaking away from 2002 in one key category: Its name. 3,000 days from opening night, event organizers unveiled its name and a new transitional logo: www.ksl.com/article/5140...

The CPC released its final 3-month outlook for winter yesterday, and it's what you'd expect from a La Niña winter. Here's how it offers some hope for Utah and why it matters: www.ksl.com/article/5140...

"The new space achieves a goal voters set in place with the approval of (the bond) in 2022..." A new open space near Rose Park is the first completed project from a parks bond SLC residents passed in 2022 — and the first of many planned for the Jordan River area: www.ksl.com/article/5140...

Police say they have closed their investigation into the alleged assault of musician Todd Snider and believe he may have injured himself on his tour bus. https://ow.ly/x0MZ50Xve8T

"We don't see the need for future legislation." SLC unveiled its mobility plan tied to SB195 yesterday. Here's a look at some of the changes that it plans to implement for future road projects: www.ksl.com/article/5140...

Happening now: SLC Mayor Erin Mendenhall is presenting the city's mobility plan to the Transportation Interim Committee, required from SB195 earlier this year. Here's a brief summary from a city letter that was uploaded before the presentation:

"Really, (we) just want to get something on the ground as soon as possible to signify that this is Japantown, it's going to stay Japantown and more investments are on the horizon." SLC is inching closer to major changes to historic Japantown: www.ksl.com/article/5140...

It's official now: The #SLC Council just voted to accept the results of this month's election. Councilmembers Victoria Petro, Chris Wharton and Sarah Young have been reelected; Erika Carlsen will be the next District 5 councilmember beginning in January.

Happening now: SLC CRA is going over the 40% design details for the future of Japantown (100 South). The project dates back to 2018, but also got swept up in the downtown revitalization zone created last year

Just in: The Kilby Block Party lineup is out and it's huge. Lorde, Turnstile, Hayley Williams, Blood Orange among the names performing at the Utah State Fairpark next year:

"It's important that we give them voices, and that we maintain this space in a respectful manner." Salt Lake City has officially restored the ~250 trees lost during a destructive windstorm 5 years ago: www.ksl.com/article/5140...

"I once had a Gen Z bartender (tell me we're) like the Spirit Halloween of farmers markets." Here's more on how the SLC Winter Market ended up at its new home at The Leonardo, creating a unique setting for the large crowds that came today: www.ksl.com/article/5140...

"It's a huge project that we're undertaking." Big changes are on the horizon for Salt Lake City's Allen Park, starting with the installation of new water lines next week. But it's expected to keep the historic park closed for the next 3-4 months: www.ksl.com/article/5140...

Just in: Utah says it will issue all November SNAP benefits for those who qualify, now that the federal government has reopened

The Colorado River Basin states have agreed to work together toward a deal on how to use the river's water, with a goal to have a new deal to present by mid-Feb, Utah's top rep said today. Here's why that's important: www.ksl.com/article/5140...

One of Utah's oldest zoos received the OK to relocate one of its original buildings to make way for a new pavilion. https://ow.ly/Lbl750Xqtaa

The clouds ultimately won, but not before a beautiful northern lights display over Salt Lake City

It's been a bit, but we're back in aurora watch tonight 🚨 Here's a look at how you might be able to see the northern lights in Utah tonight/tomorrow #utwx www.ksl.com/article/5140...

"The people of Utah are getting what we voted for seven years ago: a fair map." ICYMI: A judge has thrown out a new U.S. congressional map passed by the Utah Legislature in favor of an alternative map. Here's a look at it + new reaction from Utah GOP, DNC and more: www.ksl.com/article/5140...

SLC is 16th on this listed posted in this thread with rents 6%. Build more supply to exceed demand, it lowers the price on older apartments.

Didn't take SLC long to find a new temporary use for The Leonardo, following the museum's closure earlier this year. Downtown Farmers Market says it will run its Winter Market there, beginning Nov. 15:

"I don't know of a time at the county we've ever reversed a decision like this." The SLCo Council voted along party lines this week to close an SLC senior center, 2 months after starting a planned $10M renovation on it. Here's more on the debate: www.ksl.com/article/5140...

SLC elections update: Victoria Petro's lead is now back up to 211 votes after slipping to 82 yesterday, in SLCo's latest results dump. Not sure how many more ballots are left to be counted, but the gist I got on Tuesday most should be counted by this evening. No major changes from Tuesday night.

Things are definitely getting tense within the Salt Lake County Council, as it voted along party lines to close the 10th East Senior Center in Salt Lake City. A news release from the Council's senior policy advisor today:

SLCIA is one of the 40 US airports to have 10% flight reductions from the shutdown that FAA announced yesterday. Delta, which operates ~70% of service, says it's trying to give passengers "as much notice as possible" about impacted flights: www.ksl.com/article/5140...

"You see the other resorts opening, and we're ready, and we want to be the first resort in Utah to open." Lots of new features will debut at Utah's resorts this year, but weather could factor into when opening day takes place: www.ksl.com/article/5140...

"There's still a lot of work to be done, and I'm excited to continue leading the way with forward-looking solutions." Still waiting on more voting results, but the SLC Council could look very similar next year with the way things currently stand: www.ksl.com/article/5140...

The polls are now closed in Utah, and I'm tracking results in the SLC Council races. Sarah Young has already won reelection in District 7, as she ran unopposed, meaning the majority will remain in place next year. Districts 1, 3 and 5 also up for grabs tonight

Dale Murphy is getting another shot at Cooperstown, landing on a very crowded Contemporary Baseball Era Committee ballot that was unveiled today: www.ksl.com/article/5139...

As a devastated Jays fan still in agony over last night (the last 2 nights tbh), this is exactly it. You just knew every missed opportunity to steal a run or prevent one could come back to haunt them because the Dodgers can turn on you on a whim just like that. It's a true juggernaut

"These buildings take quite a bit larger contingency. That being said, the benefits of using an existing building are pronounced." Here's how Salt Lake City's 515 Tower was converted from office space into a new, potentially "life-changing" 96-unit housing project: www.ksl.com/article/5139...

My colleagues have been looking for more info on this case, but SLC Mayor Erin Mendenhall just issued a statement about this incident

Tuesday was SLC's last campaign finance reporting deadline before next week's election, and lots of money poured into the election that could shift the makeup of the City Council: www.ksl.com/article/5139...

"Whether you live in rural Utah, live in the state of Maine or Washington state, if you're a Team USA fan who lives in Brazil — if you're not heading to Italy ... you need to be here with us." SLC to host a large 2026 Olympics watch party: www.ksl.com/article/5139...

Logan Cooley is just getting started in Utah. The 21-year-old third overall pick in the 2022 NHL draft signed an eight-year, $80 million contract extension Wednesday with the Utah Mammoth to remain in the Beehive State through 2033.

SLC International Airport opened 10 more gates + several more concessions, while 2 new luxury member lounges opened in the swankiest phase to date. It also leaves the airport on track to complete its massive new airport overhaul next year: www.ksl.com/article/5139...

New: The Utah Trail Network master plan has now been completed, three years after Gov. Cox announced it. Here's a look at what the system could look like one day:

"This is the first visible step of a massive vision that's going to transform not only the west side of SLC, but the state of Utah." Ground has now broken on a 10-story new HQ for Rocky Mountain Power, but many more new developments are to come in the Power District: www.ksl.com/article/5139...

Update on SLC's Power District: LHM says it plans to break ground next week with a 10-story, 300,000 sq. ft. Rocky Mountain Power corporate campus. That's the beginning of major redevelopment since the project was announced in 2023

An alarming stat brought up during last night's planning commission meeting (in relation to potential impacts to St. Marks): Hildegarde's Food Pantry reports that people it serves has doubled over the last few months to about 4,000/month now

Powder Mountain added more art pieces toward its plan to become a "skiable outdoor art museum." https://ow.ly/Asie50XgZs1

"(Y)ou can't have a Sizzler there anymore. That's over. ... We had 90 years of privately owned something that wasn't super offensive to everybody." Here's more on the SLC planning commission's vote tonight to support a planned hotel next to Sugar House Park: www.ksl.com/article/5139...

Salt Lake City officials say they're eager to transform Smith's Ballpark into something new, but local developers caution that it will likely take some time to play out. https://ow.ly/b2Kt50XgrB6

Fairly packed house in the SLC Planning Commission with 3 interesting projects on the docket: -The proposed hotel next to Sugar House Park -A 95-unit townhome project in Liberty Wells -A plan to knock down an underutilized office building for a major new building in Central City