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Do You Have a Beehive?

Salt Lake County is offering free bee inspections for people with beehives. They’ll check for pests or maladies that could harm your honey bee population. To schedule an appointment, call Peter Somers at 801-874-2999 or send an email. [Instagram]

Midvale Hospital Banned From Taking Patients

Highland Ridge Hospital in Midvale has been banned from taking patients for the third time. The Utah Department of Health and Human Services revoked the psychiatric facility’s license and issued a conditional license due to a report of a patient not receiving proper medication. Additionally, there have been reports of patient sexual assault by employees. The DHHS has received backlash for not permanently closing the facility after repeat offenses. [FOX 13]

Childcare Shortage

We’ve got a math problem here in Utah: 154,000 kids have working parents. But there are only 55,000 childcare slots. So how are local businesses stepping up to watch 99,000 kids? On today’s episode of City Cast Salt Lake, host Ali Vallarta talks with Utah Business editor Mekenna Malan to do the calculus. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]

Pet-a-Palooza  🐾 Monday | 5-8:30 p.m.

Sandy City is hosting a Pet-a-Palooza for their Food Truck Night at Amphitheater Park. There will be pet photos, microchipping, and Mayor Zoltanski is bringing her horses. [Free entry, Sandy]

801 Day  ⛰ Tuesday | 7 p.m.

Join our team at Second Summit Cider Co. for an 801 Day celebration! Meet your fellow Salt Lakers (and us!), play a round of pickleball, eat crispy tacos, and try our exclusive City Cast Salt Lake peach ginger cider. [$5, Millcreek]

Pints For a Purpose  🍻 Wednesday | 6-9 p.m.

RoHa Brewing Project is hosting a fundraiser for Ruff Haven Crisis Sheltering. Come enjoy a cold beer, tacos, and games. They’ll be donating 10% of the proceeds. 21+ only. [Free entry, Ballpark]

Just How Bad Is Utah’s Childcare Crisis?

Utah’s childcare gap is approximately 99,000 kids, which leaves a lot of working parents (mothers) holding the bag. So, while we wait for legislative action, how are local businesses stepping up to keep parents at work? Utah Business editor Mekenna Malan joins host Ali Vallarta to analyze the options.