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Rocky Mountain Power Bills Could Rise 18.1%

Rocky Mountain Power considered raising Utahns' energy bills by as much as 30.5%. But a new plan forecasts an 18.1% increase, beginning next year. According to estimates, the average Utah household will pay an extra $14 each month. Are we getting the bill for PacifiCorp’s wildfire lawsuits? [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]

Two Cities, One Festival

Park City and Salt Lake City are joining forces to keep the Sundance Film Festival in Utah. Recently, Sundance officials toured theaters, performing art venues, and restaurants in SLC. Other cities in consideration to host the film festival include Atlanta, Boulder, and Santa Fe. [Utah News Dispatch]

• Related: Is Sundance having an identity crisis? [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]

Access to Jordan River Trail by Fairpark Blocked

The Utah State Fairpark has temporarily closed a portion of the Jordan River Trail in Salt Lake City, citing concerns about drug use and public safety. The State Fair begins Thursday, and executive director Larry Mullenax told City Cast Salt Lake that blocking access to the trail was a “last-ditch attempt” to clean up the area for fairgoers and staff. [City Cast Salt Lake]

• Context: Local and state agencies have been targeting crime in this area for months. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]