City Cast Salt Lake
Utah's first execution in 14 years
August 8, 2024
Hey, Salt Lake! We’ve got good news, tough news, and helpful news for you today.
What's CITY Talking About?
This Morning’s Execution
Just after midnight Thursday, the state of Utah executed a prisoner for the first time in 14 years. Taberon Honie died by lethal injection at the state prison in Salt Lake City. Listen to Monday’s episode of the City Cast Salt Lake podcast for a debrief with Salt Lake Tribune reporter Jessica Miller, who witnessed the execution. [Salt Lake Tribune]
More Money, More Problems
The Salt Lake City Council is considering giving themselves another pay raise, despite receiving a 26% salary increase in June. What’s the reasoning behind this? And should the council just be a full-time gig? [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]
The Rio Grande Plan Gains Steam
The Salt Lake County Council voted to support the Rio Grande Plan, which aims to restore the historic Rio Grande Depot as a train station and travel hub. The plan includes moving railroad tracks underground to reconnect the depot with downtown Salt Lake City, enhancing transportation options. [ABC 4]
- Related: More on the Rio Grande Plan. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]
Love Letters Fest Canceled
Love Letters music festival in Salt Lake City has been canceled. It was scheduled for three days in September featuring headliners Joji, Quinn XCII, and Ashnikko. The event organizers are working with 24tix to ensure ticket holders receive a full refund, including processing fees. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]
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What To Do
Thursday, Aug. 8
- 🎸 Music Gear Drive & Gear Sale | 8 a.m.-2 p.m. (drive) & 2-4 p.m. (sale) | Donate, pay what you can | West Valley
- 🎶 Singo (Song & Bingo) | 6-8:30 p.m. | Bingo cards $5/1 or $10/3 | 21+ only | Granary District
- 🎻 The Music of John Williams | 7:30 p.m. | $26-$52 | Park City
Friday, Aug. 9
- 🎈 Balloon Festival | 6:30 a.m. | Free | Sandy
- 🎨 Craft Lake City DIY Fest | 5-10 p.m. | $13 advance/$15 weekend of | Fairpark
- 🎚️ Dance Party: Club XCX | 8 p.m. | $15 advance/$20 day of | 21+ only | Downtown SLC
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What’s the best save as a parent?
Keep your kids healthy with routine immunizations and well-child checks. Wellness checkups are how you and a healthcare provider you trust can work together to keep your child safe and healthy. Visit Up2Date.Utah.gov to find out which immunizations and health screenings your child needs at each age—or needs to catch up on.
Today on City Cast
Do we want people running for office because they want power or because they want to make good choices for our city?
Another Raise for the SLC Council?
The Salt Lake City Council approved a 26% raise for themselves and the mayor just a couple months ago. Now, Council Member Darin Mano tells us he and his colleagues will consider giving themselves an even bigger salary. Host Ali Vallarta presses Mano on what residents get out of it and whether the council should be a full-time job.
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