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Sports District Deal

The Salt Lake City Council received a big update Tuesday evening on a project that could reshape Salt Lake City for future generations. We're breaking down the details of the deal between the city and the Smith Entertainment Group for the downtown sports and entertainment district. How does it benefit Salt Lakers? [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]

Evaporation at the Great Salt Lake

Hot, dry conditions are causing the Great Salt Lake levels to drop, after an elevation bump from spring runoff. However, experts say the dip is normal for this time of year, and lake levels will likely rebound in the fall. Efforts continue to conserve water and reduce upstream diversions to help stabilize the lake. [Great Salt Lake Collaborative]

• Related: Can a little bird save the GSL? [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]

Open Streets Returns in July

The pedestrian-only event on Salt Lake City’s Main Street, Open Streets, will reopen for two weekends in July (July 12 to 13 and July 19 to 20). It will feature live entertainment and sidewalk dining. In the long term, the city is assessing the possibility of a permanent pedestrian-only section in downtown. [ABC 4]

• Related: Dreaming of a Main Street promenade. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]

Sabrina Carpenter in SLC

Are you a Sabrina Carpenter stan? The pop singer will make a stop in Salt Lake City on Nov. 2 at the Delta Center. Tickets are on sale now and start at $165. [Delta Center]

We Finally Know What’s in the Downtown Sports District Deal

We finally know what the proposed sports and entertainment district in downtown Salt Lake City could offer Salt Lakers. Salt Lake Tribune reporter Andy Larsen joins executive producer Emily Means to parse through the details. Plus our Rocky Mountain Power wants to raise our electric bills, a shout out to database nerds, and our SLC summer bucket list.