A Real Housewives guide to Salt Lake

Composting Remains

A bill that would legalize composting human remains into soil was tabled over concerns about where the compost could end up. Arguments for the bill said it was a more environmentally friendly alternative to cremation. However, the Utah Funeral Directors Association opposed it saying it wasn’t that green as the remains are heated for more than a month. [Salt Lake Tribune]

USANA’s New Name

USANA Amphitheatre is getting a new name. It was announced earlier this week that the music venue in West Valley will now be called the Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre. The 2024 season will be seeing big acts like the Red Hot Chili Peppers, New Kids on the Block, and Niall Horan. What’s the best show you’ve ever seen at [formerly] USANA? [FOX 13]

Wolf Moon

Look out for the wolf moon tomorrow, the first full moon of the year. The National Desk also has a full list of astronomical events happening in 2024. [KUTV]

The Future of Sundance

The Sundance Film Festival is in town and is facing some existential threats. Meanwhile, local billionaire Gail Miller is working hard to get more baseball in the city. City Cast Salt Lake podcast host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means are here to round up the mid-week news. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]

Can Sundance Survive? Baseball Whiplash, and a Huge Upset

The Sundance Film Festival is in full swing, and host Ali Vallarta has been on the ground in Park City festin’ it up. Ali and executive producer Emily Means chat about the future of the festival and celebrity sightings. Plus, could Salt Lake get a Major League Baseball team sooner than we thought?