❓ Will SLCo Council preserve Abravanel Hall?

Yellow Lake Fire Burns On

The Yellow Lake Fire near Heber City has burned over 16,000 acres and is only at 10% containment. Mandatory evacuations for the area remain in place. [FOX 13]

SLCo Council to Commit to Abravanel Hall Preservation

Salt Lake County Council members plan to sign a resolution Tuesday ensuring the “long-term preservation and improvements” of Abravanel Hall, according to a press release. The statement was short on details, but both Democratic and Republican council members are supportive of the measure. [City Cast Salt Lake]

• Related: If Abravanel Hall ain’t broke, don’t fix it. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]

LDS Temples Surge

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will build 17 new temples worldwide, 100-year-old President Russell M. Nelson announced this past weekend at the church’s semi-annual General Conference. According to Nelson, the temple-building surge is in preparation of Christ’s return. [Salt Lake Tribune]

• Related: The LDS/non-LDS divide. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]

Essential Salt Lake Movies

A free exhibit at the Utah State Capitol celebrates 100 years of moviemaking in our state. What SLC landmarks make sneaky appearances in your favorite movies and TV shows? And what are the essential watches for every Salt Laker? [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]