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Lawsuit over Julia Reagan’s death
February 26, 2025
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Lawsuit Filed Over Julia Reagan’s Death
Bill Reagan has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the University of Utah’s hospitals and clinics, alleging that medical negligence led to the death of his wife, Julia Reagan. Julia was the matriarch of Reagan Outdoor Advertising, and her passing gained national attention after Bill memorialized her on dozens of billboards across Salt Lake. [Salt Lake Tribune]
The Drought Is Back
After two moist years, drought has returned to Utah, with over 77% of the state affected and worsening conditions expected by spring. [KUER]
- Related: Is the solution for saving more water growing less alfalfa? [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]
Hockey, Salt Lake’s New Cult
The Utah Hockey Club is taking the city by storm, with heart-racing overtime wins and players on our crush lists. What do we need to know about hockey culture now that we're a hockey town? [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]
Cold Plunge Coffee in SLC
Apparently, Salt Lake City’s first cold plunge cafe is coming soon. Very curious about how this will be set up; coffee or cold plunge first? [Instagram]
Salt Lake’s Best New Restaurants and Bars
Welcome to our rolling list of all the best, new restaurants opening around Salt Lake!
February 2025
Motel West
If you’re down in Orem, try the tacos and burritos at Motel West. The menu is limited, but a standout was the chicken taco — juicy and flavorful!
Market at Nono
A new addition to the Pizza Nono family, Market at Nono sells coffee, focaccia sandwiches, and Mount Royal bagels. Don’t miss the cinnamon roll focaccia, it’s unreal.
Flanker Hidden Boot Saloon
The latest pop-up at Flanker is the Hidden Boot Saloon, complete with a mechanical bull and giant Dolly Parton mural. I loved drinking my prairie colada out of a tiny dutch oven (garnished with pinto beans!)
Big Dipper Sandwiches
This Park City sandwich spot opened a new Salt Lake City location in the old Taco Taco on 500 South. Try the fried cheese curds tossed with chaat masala, mint, cilantro, and scallions, and served with a tamarind chutney dip.
What To Do
Wednesday, Feb. 26
- ♻️ Trash Talk Series: 25 Tips for 2025 | 6-7 p.m. | Free | Online
- 🎥 “Clueless” | 6 p.m. | Free | Liberty Wells
- 🎭 “Les Miserables” | 7 p.m. | $99-$199 | Downtown SLC
- 📖 Fice’s February Book Club: “All About Love” | 7 p.m. | Free | Downtown SLC
- 🏀 Utah Jazz vs. Sacramento Kings | 7 p.m. | $5+ | Downtown SLC
- 🎭 “The Play That Goes Wrong” Benefitting Make-A-Wish | 7:30 p.m. | $20-$35 | West Valley
Thursday, Feb. 27
- 🎭 “Les Miserables” | 1 p.m. & 7 p.m. | $59-$199 | Downtown SLC
- 🎨 Art Jam | 5-7:30 p.m. | Free entry | Central City
- 🖼️ Sip & Paint: Ceramic Frames | 6-8 p.m. | $45 | Central City
- 🧶 Yarn Y’all | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Free | Downtown SLC
- 🏒 Utah Hockey Club vs. Minnesota Wild | 7 p.m. | $38+ | Downtown SLC
- 🤠 Trash Moon Collective Square Dance Series | Doors 7:30 p.m., dance 8-9:30 p.m. | $5-$10 sliding scale | Poplar Grove
Cold plunge and hot sandwiches.
— Terina Ria
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