🔥 A firenado in southeast Utah

Last Sundance, No Egyptian Theatre

The 2026 Sundance Film Festival, the last to be held in Utah before moving to Boulder, Colorado, will not include the Egyptian Theatre. After decades as one of the festival’s most iconic venues, it’s reportedly “unavailable” next year. [Salt Lake Tribune]

• We won an award for this podcast episode: “Is Sundance OK?” [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]

Rural Hospitals at Risk

Utah’s rural hospitals are bracing for major financial strain following the passage of the 'big, beautiful bill' that slashes Medicaid by up to $1 trillion over 10 years. While a new rural health grant program may soften the blow, state health leaders warn the cuts could lead leave thousands at risk of losing coverage. [Utah News Dispatch]

• In Utah: Medicaid require you to apply for 48 jobs. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]

Firenado in Southeast Utah

A rare “fire vortex” damaged a fire engine but caused no injuries in southeast Utah over the weekend. The Deer Creek Fire has burned over 10,000 acres, remains 0% contained, and is one of several major wildfires across the state amid extreme heat and dry conditions. [KSL]

A Summer Food Bucket List

The latest restaurant closures, a summer bucket list for eating and drinking your way around the valley, and important questions like: should the borscht on 3300 South be served hot or cold? It’s all in our food news roundup. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]