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Gondola Plan Faces Another Lawsuit

Utah’s $729 million plan to build the world’s longest gondola in Little Cottonwood Canyon to reduce ski traffic has sparked significant opposition including multiple lawsuits, the most recent from The Granite Oaks Homeowners Association. With litigation pending, the Utah Department of Transportation has paused all traffic mitigation efforts. [KUER]

Loans for West Side ADUs

Salt Lake City Council has approved $2.9 million in loans for West Side homeowners to build accessory dwelling units (ADUs). It's the city’s first program of this sort, with funds prioritized for homeowners near the 9 Line. [Building Salt Lake]

Tensions Flare at Town Hall

Republican Utah Reps. Celeste Maloy and Mike Kennedy were met with boos, jeers, and protest signs during a chaotic town hall at the University of Utah. Constituents expressed anger over issues like federal spending cuts and threats to Medicare. [Utah News Dispatch]

University Prez Turnover

Utah has a math problem: Seven presidents at six different universities in just four years. Why nobody wants to run a college anymore, and what that means for those of us who aren’t in school. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]