City Cast Salt Lake
After 2 shootings, here’s how to help
June 17, 2025
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What's CITY Talking About?
West Valley Shooting
Three people, including an 8-month old, were killed in a shooting at West Valley’s WestFest on Sunday evening when a 16-year-old opened fire after a verbal altercation. [FOX 13]
One Local City’s Approach to ICE
Protesters gathered on Saturday in Salt Lake City to chant, “No ICE, no fear, immigrants are welcome here.” What can local leaders do to answer that call? We asked Millcreek Mayor Jeff Silvestrini how he's thinking about his role. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]
Partial Closures on I-80
The Utah Department of Transportation will repave a stretch of I-80 in Summit County that will continue through fall 2025. Expect partial closures and traffic delays. [KUTV]
A New Vegan Deli
Vertical Diner soft launched a new plant-based deli, Vertical Deli, in South Salt Lake. They’re planning for a liquor license and drive-thru by August. [Salt Lake Tribune]
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Arts Fest This Week: $12 Thursday!
The Utah Arts Festival starts this week, June 19-22. Enjoy $12 entry on Thursday from 5-11pm, plus free admission for kids 12 and under all weekend. Discover Instagrammable mural backdrops, a new layout with maximized shade, and art around every corner. Don't miss the fun!
What To Do
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
Thursday, June 19
- 🎉 Salt Lake Juneteenth | Noon | Free | Downtown SLC
- 🖼️ Utah Arts Festival (4 Days) | 5-11 p.m. | $12+ | Downtown SLC
- 🎶 Acoustic Music Strolls on the Jordan River Parkway | 6-8 p.m. | Free | Glendale
- 🤠 Black Trailblazers of Utah | 6:30 p.m. | $50+ | Western attire encouraged | Sugar House
- 🥧 Wax & Snax Juneteenth Celebration | 7-10 p.m. | Free entry | 21+ only | Downtown SLC
- 🪩 Juneteenth After Party | 10 p.m.-1 a.m. | $30+ | Location TBA
Talk soon.
— Terina Ria
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