City Cast Salt Lake
🚍 Explore Salt Lake without your car
June 26, 2024
Hey, Salt Lake! Today, I’m spending a car-free day at some of my favorite spots around Salt Lake. Plus, check below for preliminary election results.
What's CITY Talking About?
Primary Election Results Trickle In
The Associated Press quickly named Congressman John Curtis the winner of a crowded Republican primary for U.S. Senate, based on early results from Tuesday’s election. The AP also called the gubernatorial primary for incumbent Gov. Spencer Cox. In Salt Lake City, Democratic state Rep. Joel Briscoe lags behind Grant Miller for House District 24, as of 9:30 p.m. Tuesday. But it ain’t over till it’s over: The Salt Lake County Board of Canvassers has until July 9 to finalize vote totals. [Associated Press]
- Looking ahead: Listen to the City Cast Salt Lake podcast Friday for an election recap.
Higher Wildfire Risks, Higher Premium
Some insurance companies are canceling coverage for Salt Lake City residents in the foothills due to increased wildfire risks. The neighborhood is considered high-risk by the U.S. Forest Service. If homeowners can’t renew with their current carrier, they can usually find another policy, though it may come at a higher premium. [KUER]
- Related: Wildfire safety tips. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]
500 Dead Fish in Herriman
Around 500 dead fish, mostly catfish, were found in Cove Pond in Herriman. The Division of Wildlife Resources is working with the Utah Department of Environmental Quality to determine the cause. [ABC 4]
An Every Park SLC Update
City Cast Salt Lake podcast host Ali Vallarta made a New Year’s resolution to visit every park (around 511!) in Salt Lake County, and she’s about a quarter way through. Now, she’s sharing some park trends and giving special recognition to West Valley and Holladay parks. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]
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What To Do
Wednesday, June 26
- 🍻 Bail Fund Trivia Night | 7:30 p.m. | 21+ only | Free entry | Ballpark
- 🎻 Utah Symphony at the UCCC | 8:30-10 p.m. | Free | West Valley
Thursday, June 27
- 🎆 Taylorsville Dayzz | 4-11 p.m. | Free entry, 10 rides for $10 | Taylorsville
- 🏳️🌈 GenderfuQ Pride Kick-off Party | 6-10 p.m. | $5-$10, QTBIPOC free | Poplar Grove
Friday, June 28
- 🖼 Utah Arts Festival | Noon-11 p.m. | $8-$18, Kids 5 and under are free | Downtown SLC
- 🎆 Taylorsville Dayzz | 4-11 p.m. | Free entry, 10 rides for $10 | Taylorsville
- ✨ Utah Arts Festival After Party | 5 p.m.-Midnight | 21+ only | Free entry | Downtown SLC
- 🛍️ Provo Market | 6-9:30 p.m. | Free entry | Provo
- ❤️ Farewell Celebration for U of U’s LGBT Resource Center | 6:30 p.m. | 21+ only | Free | Marmalade
- 🏳️🌈 Sugar House Pride | 9 p.m. | 21+ only | $7.74 for a weekend pass | Sugar House
- 🎚️ Social Disco Club | 10 p.m.- 4 a.m. | 21+ only | $16 | Granary District
Today on City Cast
What’s Hot at These Salt Lake Parks?
Host Ali Vallarta is on a quest to visit all 511 parks in Salt Lake County, and she just hit her quarter mark! How are taxpayer dollars being put to use in these spaces? Producer Ivana Martinez asks Ali to debrief on trends she’s noticed, from the quirkiest playgrounds to a “water fountain crisis.” Plus, two cities get a special shoutout — do their parks merit a visit?
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