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🥧 The best pies for Pie & Beer Day

July 18, 2025 · Thank you to City Cast Salt Lake podcast host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means for editing this week.

The City Cast Salt Lake team wearing brine shrimp costumes — The City Cast Salt Lake team in brine shrimp costumes at a gala. (City Cast Salt Lake)

Hey, Salt Lake! Did you hear about our epic 801 Day costume contest? Calling all brine shrimps, Julia Reagans, Real Housewives, and Joseph Sphinxes (Sphinxi?) — we want to see you dressed as your favorite Salt Lake City icon at our 801 Day block party on Friday, Aug. 1 from 6-9 p.m. for a chance to win a sweet prize.

All you have to do is show up in costume, check in with the City Cast team, and we’ll choose the top 10 standout looks. The winner will be chosen by our audience and announced in the Aug. 8 newsletter.

Don’t forget to RSVP for 801 Day!

What's CITY Talking About?

Investigation Continues for ‘No Kings’ Shooting

More than a month after Arthur Ah Loo was fatally shot during the “No Kings” protest, Salt Lake City police have turned over their investigation to the district attorney, who says the case remains open with follow-up work still needed. [FOX 13]

SLC wants answers: Here’s what we do and don’t know. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]

Who Takes Care of Injured WildlandFirefighters?

As firefighters battle the Monroe Canyon Fire in Sevier County, two Kaysville wildland fire paramedics are providing frontline medical support. On average they work 16-hours shifts to treat everything from dehydration to burns. [FOX 13]

🔥 updates: The latest on wildfires around Utah. [FOX 13]

Utah County Approves ICE Partnership

Despite widespread opposition, Utah County Commissioners unanimously approved a policy allowing the sheriff’s office to share information with ICE under the federal 287(g) program. [KSL]

That Hockey Schedule Announcement!

We dove deep into the Utah Mammoth’s 2025-26 schedule of games. Not the schedule itself … but the way they rolled it out à la a day in the life of a Utah mom-fluencer. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]

Walla Walla: What are you waiting for?

Plan your next getaway in Walla Walla! Located in the heart of the Pacific NW in southeastern Washington state, Walla Walla Valley is home to more than 130 wineries offering great wines, vineyard experiences and more. Walla Walla – where wine is just the beginning. Plan your adventure today!