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January 29, 2025 · — Ali Vallarta
Good morning! I’m City Cast Salt Lake podcast host Ali Vallarta filling in for Terina today.
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What's CITY Talking About?
Nuclear in Utah?
Senate President Stuart Adams said Utah needs to be “the nation’s nuclear hub.” Now, a bill to create the Utah Nuclear Energy Council is moving through the Legislature. What would it mean to have a nuclear power plant in our state? [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]
Alpha Con Scammer
Jeremiah “The Bull” Evans, organizer of Alpha Con, has pleaded guilty to money laundering and securities fraud. The 29-year-old scammed approx. 530 people out of more than $20 million via his company, “Alpha Influence.” [Utah News Dispatch]
Housing at Trolley Square
The owner of Trolley Square wants to add apartments and townhomes to its footprint. The historic-streetcar-facility-turned-shopping-center needs permission from the city to demolish four structures and potentially move a fifth to make way for development. [Salt Lake Tribune]
SLC Mayor’s State of the City
Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall gave her annual State of the City address Tuesday night. She announced the city will move forward with an option to partially reuse the Smith’s Ballpark and confirmed police are making more arrests through the new public safety plan. Listen to the City Cast Salt Lake podcast this Friday for key takeaways. [Hey Salt Lake 📰]
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What To Do
Wednesday, Jan. 29
- 🧧 Lunar New Year Celebrations at Loki Coffee | 7 a.m.-5 p.m. | Free entry | Central City
- 💲 Elevating Your Financial Mindset as a Small Business Owner | 9:30-11 a.m. | Free registration | Online
- 🎥 Mountainfilm on Tour | 6 p.m. doors, 6:30 p.m. start | $15 | Alta
- 🧩 Speed Puzzling at Scion Cider Bar | 7-9 p.m. | $20-$40 | 21+ only | Central 9th
- 🏒 Utah Hockey Club vs. Pittsburgh Penguins | 7:30 p.m. | $46+ | Downtown SLC
Thursday, Jan. 30
- 🥐 National Croissant Day at Loki Coffee | 7 a.m.-sold out | Free entry | Central City
- 💧 Great Salt Lake Lobby Days | 9 a.m.-noon | Free RSVP | Capitol Hill
- 📚 Walking Book Club | 10-11:15 a.m. | Free | Taylorsville
- 🏀 Utah Jazz vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | 7 p.m. | $10+ | Downtown SLC
- 🎤 Comedy Show: Pete Holmes | 7 p.m. & 9 p.m. | $35 | 21+ only | Downtown SLC
- 🤠 Trash Moon Collective Square Dance Series | 7:30 p.m. doors, 8-9:30 p.m. dance | $5-$10 sliding scale | All ages | Poplar Grove
Friday, Jan. 31
- 🍒 Books Open for a Valentines-ish Tattoo Flash Day on Feb. 8 | 11 a.m. | Online
- 💇 Haircut Day | 1-4:30 p.m. | Free registration | Downtown SLC
- 🏳️🌈 Queer Speed Date | 6 p.m. | $5-$10 sliding scale | Downtown SLC
- 🍸 All About Gin | 6-7:30 p.m. | $76.88 | 21+ only | Granary
- ⚖️ Know Your Rights Presentation | 7 p.m. | Free | West Valley
- 🏒 Utah Hockey Club vs. Columbus Blue Jackets | 7 p.m. | $36+ | Downtown SLC
- 🪐 One-Man Star Wars Trilogy | 7:30 p.m. | $25-$59 | Ogden
- 🥁 STOMP | 8 p.m. | $35-$80 | Downtown SLC
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