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1 person dead after SLC protest shooting
June 16, 2025 · Thanks to Hey Houston newsletter editor Brooke Lewis for writing today's Juneteenth article.
Good morning, Salt Lakers. This weekend, more than 10,000 people gathered downtown for the “No Kings” protest, joining millions nationwide in defense of democracy. It was a powerful moment of community action that ended in the tragic loss of an innocent protester.
Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall said, “The violence we’ve seen ... in Salt Lake City — and in other parts of the country — is horrific, and it is not who we are.”
Find out more details below and on today’s City Cast Salt Lake podcast.
What's CITY Talking About?
1 Person Dead After SLC Protest Shooting
Utah resident Arthur Folasa Ah Loo, 39, died after being shot at the "No Kings" rally in Salt Lake City Saturday night. Salt Lake City Police report Ah Loo was a bystander participating in the protest. We assemble the facts and most pressing questions around this horrific end to an otherwise peaceful day. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]
$855M Hospital Breaks Ground in West Valley
The University of Utah is breaking ground on its first off-campus hospital in West Valley, a massive 800,000-square-foot medical campus expected to open in phases, not starting until 2028. [Salt Lake Tribune]
Utah Law on Subscriptions
Utah passed a law requiring companies to notify customers before auto-renewing subscriptions, aiming to combat “subscription creep.” The average person spends $205 annually on forgotten subscriptions. [KSL]
Pests Thriving in Utah
Utah’s booming population, rapid construction, and warming climate are fueling a surge in pest problems across the state, from cockroach infestations in Salt Lake City to crop-damaging insects on farms. [KUER]
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What To Do
Monday, June 16
- 🎸 Salt Lake Academy of Music Advanced Rock Camp (4 Days) | 9 a.m.-2 p.m. | $400 | Sugar House
- 🐝 Bee Talks With Alex | 6-8 p.m. | Free | Millcreek
Tuesday, June 17
- 🌈 Colors of the Park | 6-7:30 p.m. | Free | Liberty Wells
- 🎨 Beginner Block Printing | 6-8 p.m. | $5 | Alta
- 🎵 Concert: Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue | 7 p.m. | $61+ | Sandy
- 🪕 Honky Tonk | 7-10 p.m. | Free entry | 21+ only | Granary
- 🎶 Experimental Night x Far Out Cassette Club | 8 p.m. | Free entry | 21+ only | Downtown SLC
Wednesday, June 18
- 🌲 Utah Public Lands Partners Market | 5-9 p.m. | Free entry | 21+ only | Granary
- ☀️ Summer Music Series Community Group Night | 6 p.m. | $18.50, with community group mention | Ballpark
- 🥟 Workshop: Basil Blossom Empanadas (Vegan) | 6-8 p.m. | $46.65 | Poplar Grove
- 🛍️ Juneteenth Community Market | 6-10 p.m. | Free entry | Millcreek
- 🍻 One Piece Trivia | 7-9 p.m. | Free entry | 21+ only | Costumes encouraged | Central 9th
Thank you for being a part of this community ❤️
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