City Cast Salt Lake
Utah Supreme Court revives a case
August 12, 2024
Good morning! Raise your hand if you listen to our City Cast Salt Lake podcast? 🙋🏻♀️ They’ve had some real bangers lately. Catch up on recent episodes:
- Is Disney adulting Utah’s new religion?
- Can regular people afford to live in SLC’s tallest building?
- All the best things to do in August.
What's CITY Talking About?
Witness to Execution
On Thursday morning, Salt Lake Tribune reporter Jessica Miller witnessed the execution of Taberon Honie, a Utahn who spent 25 years on death row. At last polling, 51% of Utahns don’t want the death penalty abolished. But after this case’s very particular anxieties, what’s next for capital punishment in Utah? [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]
Will Alpine School District Split?
Voters in American Fork, Cedar Hills, Draper, Alpine, Highland, and Lehi will decide whether to dissolve Alpine School District, the state’s largest school district. If approved, it will be divided into three smaller districts: Central, East, and South. [Salt Lake Tribune]
Utah Supremes Revive a Case
The Utah Supreme Court ruled that a sexual assault lawsuit filed by 94 patients against OB-GYN David Broadbent should not be considered medical malpractice, reviving the case previously dismissed by a lower court. This allows the patients to pursue claims of sexual battery, sexual assault, and intentional infliction of emotional distress. [Salt Lake Tribune]
Library School Supplies
The City Library is giving away free pencils and pencil cases for K-12 students (while supplies last) at all of their locations, right in time for back-to-school! [@slcpl/Instagram]
- Related: Things you didn’t know your library card could do. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]
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Where Is It?
No one guessed last week’s “Where Is It?” This art sculpture can be found in the city of Helper. Have you ever visited this small town, located about two hours southeast of Salt Lake City? It’s truly a hidden gem en route to Moab.
Once a coal mining town, it was named “Helper” after the locomotives that aided trains up the steep climb to Soldier Summit. After the mining industry declined, the town turned to the arts to help revitalize their economy.
There’s lots to do and see there. Check out our handy dandy neighborhood guide to Helper.
Next up, we’re continuing with the sculpture theme. Do you know where to find this giant heart covered in things?
What To Do
Monday, Aug. 12
- 🐶 Puppy Pool Party | 7-9 p.m. | Free entry | 21+ only | Must bring proof of rabies vaccination | Ballpark
- 🎶 Millcreek Summer Jam Concert Series | 7-9 p.m. | Free | Millcreek
Tuesday, Aug. 13
- 🌱 Nature & Health Community Fair | 6-8 p.m. | Free | Poplar Grove
- 🍻 Shorebird Social | 6-8 p.m. | Free RSVP | 21+ only | Granary District
Wednesday, Aug. 14
- 🥞 Food Waste Brunch and Learn | 9-10 a.m. | Free RSVP | Park City
- 🌱 Terrarium Class | 6-7:30 p.m. | $75 for 1, $100 for 2 | Avenues
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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.
Take care.
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