How to feel like a kid again this winter

The Power District

The Larry H. Miller Company unveiled its $3.5 billion plan for the new Power District in the Fairpark neighborhood. The 100-acre, multi-use development will have green spaces, trails, restaurants, residential options, and potentially a Major League ballpark. Construction is set to start by the end of the year with the new Rocky Mountain Power headquarters. [Utah News Dispatch]

Getting Kevin Bacon to Payson

It’s the 40th anniversary of the movie “Footloose,” and many of the scenes were shot in Payson. Now, Payson High School is trying to get actor Kevin Bacon to come celebrate. The school is being torn down, so this may be the only chance they have to get Bacon to visit his old haunting grounds. [ABC 4]

Lawmakers Censure Cline

The Utah Legislature has officially condemned Utah State School Board member Natalie Cline for bullying a high school athlete on social media last week. Rep. Robert Spendlove, R-Sandy, sponsored the resolution censuring Cline and said she “violated the public trust” and “undermined the mission” of the school board with her actions. Some democrats expressed a desire for stronger action, as the move to censure falls short of the Legislature’s impeachment powers. Spendlove said moving forward with impeachment “would give [Cline] and people like her the attention they seek.” [City Cast Salt Lake].

Potty Talk at the Legislature

Only two weeks remain of Utah’s annual legislative session. So what’s on the docket this week in the realm of water, booze and … potty training? Plus, more on the whole Natalie Cline situation. City Cast Salt Lake podcast host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means are here to share the news. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]

Will Cline Resign? Potty Policy, and Free Local Stuff

From potty training to liquor laws, what’s the Utah Legislature been up to? Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means break down the bills that caught their attention. Plus, we’ve got an update on the response to Utah State Board of Education member Natalie Cline’s bullying of a high school athlete, and Ali and Emily share their picks of the week.