City Cast Salt Lake
📖 The Indigenous Utah writers you should know
November 25, 2024 · — Adrian González
Hi, friends! A reminder that Salt Lake Pottery Studio’s month-long food drive is still going strong. You can donate items at select local businesses and get a shop local card for places like Loki Coffee and Hopkins Brewing!
What's CITY Talking About?
Non-Election Stories for the Family Table
Are you anxious about getting into a heated debate at Thanksgiving dinner? There are plenty of local, apolitical news stories from 2024 that will keep you out of trouble, from wild animal encounters to sexy city disputes. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]
Dry Soil, Full Reservoirs
A Utah water conditions update from the Department of Natural Resources shows a mixed outlook, with soil moisture levels 9% below normal. The report does show reservoirs at 74% capacity, well above the 54% average. [Utah DNR]
- Related: State officials are promoting water conservation initiatives like the Agricultural Water Optimization Program for farmers and SlowtheFlow.org for residents.
Cop Radio Silence
Utah is nearing completion on its public safety radio system update that will improve inter-agency communications statewide, but several of those agencies, including the University of Utah Police, are choosing to encrypt their radio feeds. Encryption would limit access for media and the public, but agency officials say it’s in the name of privacy and safety. [KSL]
- Related: A solution to Utah’s wandering cop problem. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]
Club Verse Closes Its Doors
The beloved LGBTQ+ bar announced the closure on Instagram, citing personal and financial issues and sharing a heartfelt message to the community. Co-owners Riley Richter and Michael Repp are relocating to Colorado to seek exceptional treatment for Richter's ongoing health issues. [Salt Lake Tribune]
- Related: More local bar and restaurant closures. [Gastronomic SLC]
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What To Do
Monday, Nov. 25
- 💡 Lights On! at the Eccles | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Free | Downtown SLC
- 💐 Workshop: Centerpiece Making | $75 | 6-8 p.m. | Central 9th
- 🆓 Wooden Bead Garland Kit | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | Free while supplies last | Millcreek
Tuesday, Nov. 26
- 🏀 5 For The Fight Hoopfest | Various tip-offs | $25 | Pleasant Grove
- ❄️ Winter Coat Drive for Refugees | All day | Various drop-off locations
- 🏡 Love Your Block Mini-Grant Program | Applications close Dec. 1 | Online
- ⛸️ Ice Skating at Gallivan | 4-10 p.m. | $5-$14, including skates | Downtown SLC
- 🎥 First Tracks: A Backcountry Film Festival | Doors at 5 p.m. | Free entry | 21+ only | Granary
- 🎤 Comedy: Jóse Rafael Guzmán | 8 p.m. | $25-$41| Taylorsville
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