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Salt Lake City leaders weigh bathroom situation impacting city streets, Jordan River
SALT LAKE CITY — John Hall limped up to the podium but stood tall before the Salt Lake City Council on Tuesday as he asked them for help. “I’m John, and I’m homeless,” Hall said, before diving into a story about the first time he was told he couldn’t use someone’s restroom because of his housing situation.
Salt Lake Temple renovation update: An emphasis on the project’s mission and mandates
Four and a half years of renovations — with several more still to go — for the Salt Lake Temple and the surrounding Temple Square in downtown Salt Lake City may seem like a long endeavor. But it’s a far cry from the four decades needed to originally build the iconic house of the Lord in the late 19th century. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is trying not only to restore and replicate the pioneer craftsmanship of the historic temple but also to preserve a sacred edifice emblematic of the sacrifices to build the temple as well as the commitment to the covenants and ordinances performed within by Latter-day Saints for more than 170 years. “You talk about the Salt Lake Temple, how it took 40 years to construct,” said Brent Roberts, managing director of the Church’s Special Projects Department. “But 40 years was generations for them. They were evolving, going through issues, strengthening their testimonies, and the temple was there when they needed it. To read the full story, visit TheChurchNews.com.
DRONE FOOTAGE: Teton Pass road collapses, long-term closure expected
A landslide has caused the roadway at Teton Pass in Wyoming to collapse and crumble, in what Wyoming Dept. of Transportation officials are calling a catastrophic failure. (Drone Footage, Courtesy of WYDOT)
Two-story liquor store opens in SLC
SALT LAKE CITY — A new, two-story liquor store opened Monday in Salt Lake City at Broadway and Edison. It’s replacing the old, one-story building near Pioneer Park. Michelle Schmitt, with the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Services, said two stories mean more money for the public services. The money will fund things like roadwork, education and health.
Little Cottonwood Canyon closed due to rollover, fire
SALT LAKE CITY — Little Cottonwood Canyon is closed due to a rollover and fire. According to an X post by the Utah Department of Transportation, there is no estimated time of opening. This story is breaking and will be updated.
The mysteries of the Wild West — the Utah towns that were abandoned
SALT LAKE CITY — At the mouth of Dragon Canyon, ruins of a once-bustling mining town still remain. The town — known as Silver City — was home to stores, hotels, restaurants, a post office and a saloon. Cowboy George Rust established the town in 1869 after discovering mines nearby. The town's economy centered around the mines, and at its onset, some tents, a saloon and a blacksmith shop compromised the majority of the area.
Salt Lake City's unaccompanied migrant children
Data: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services via N.Y. Times; Chart: Kavya Beheraj/AxiosMore than 400 unaccompanied migrant children arrived in Salt Lake City between 2015 and 2023.State of play: It's a small fraction of the more than 550,000 unaccompanied migrant children who arrived in the U.S. during that period.That's based on U.S. Department of Human Health and Services data on migrant children sponsors' ZIP codes obtained by the New York Times.Why it matters: Unaccompanied migrant children are an especially vulnerable group as federal, state and city leaders spar over sheltering and supporting foreigners who have crossed the border without...
Salt Lake City opens cooling centers as summer temperatures arrives
As temperatures rise, Salt Lake County has opened multiple cooling centers to help locals beat the heat.Why it matters: Extreme heat is expected to hit the western U.S. this week, per the National Weather Service.State of play: The "cooling zones" will be available at county libraries and senior centers, including the Salt Lake City Main Library, Glendale Library and the Tenth East Senior Center.A map of all the air-conditioned centers is available.Context: Heat stroke symptoms include confusion or slurred speech, heavy sweating and loss of consciousness, according to the CDC.To stay cool, county officials recommend staying hydrated and avoiding alcohol and caffeine, wearing light, breathable fabrics and remaining indoors between noon and 3pm.
Redwood Drive-In Swap Meet vendors hope to stop potential rezoning of land
WEST VALLEY CITY — Dozens of local vendors spent an afternoon this week in the Redwood Drive-In Theater Swap Meet parking lot getting signatures in hopes of swaying the West Valley City Council to deny an application to rezone the land for residential use. The 26-acre land, which is...
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