💝 Your guide to Salt Lake in February

NoMo Mormon Cricket?

Rep. Doug Owens, D-Millcreek, is proposing a bill to rename the “Mormon cricket.” He argues that the name is inaccurate and potentially offensive given efforts by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to move away from the “Mormon” label. [Salt Lake Tribune]

• Related: Will you be prepared for a Mormon cricket apocalypse? [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]

Franke, Hildebrandt Face Federal Lawsuit

A new federal lawsuit accuses Utahns Ruby Franke, Jodi Hildebrandt, and their company Connexions Classroom, of electronic fraud and promoting child abuse under the guise of counseling. Franke (a popular family vlogger) and Hildebrandt are already serving time for child abuse. The suit, filed by a former client, alleges a decades-long scheme that caused financial and psychological damage. [KSL]

• Related: The potential dangers of family vlogging. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]

How Much Space for $2,000?

A report by Redfin (a real estate company), showed that $2,000 in monthly rent will get you a 1,092-square-foot apartment in the Salt Lake metro area. This falls slightly below the national average of 1,103 square feet. Even though rent has stabilized nationwide, over a quarter of U.S. renters spend more than half of their income on housing. [Axios Salt Lake City]