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August 27, 2025
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What's CITY Talking About?
Utah’s Ninja Warrior Champion
Kai Beckstrand is the first Utahn in a decade to win “American Ninja Warrior.” The 19-year-old from St. George even went head-to-head with his younger brother to become the Season 17 champion. [Deseret News]
WWE & UFC Coming to Downtown SLC
In other high-adrenaline sports news, the Delta Center will host three major WWE and UFC events starting this fall. This comes as part of a new partnership between TKO, the Utah Sports Commission, and Smith Entertainment Group. [KSL]
Could We Lose the Salt Flats?
The Bonneville Salt Flats have lost about 75% of their size over the last century and could disappear entirely by the end of this century. This is largely due to human activity and groundwater disruption from nearby mining. [Salt Lake Tribune 🔒]
New Congressional Districts in Utah
A district judge ordered the Utah Legislature to draw new congressional maps in the next 30 days. Does this really mean SLC Democrats could win a seat in the U.S. House? [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]
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What To Do
Wednesday, Aug. 27
- 🎨 Paint Some Pottery at Atelier | Downtown SLC
- 💧 Waterwise Landscapes: DIY Series with Utah Division of Water Resources | Online
- 🎶 Free Summer Concert Series at IJ & Jeanné Wagner Jewish Community Center | University
- 🌴 Island Time Cocktail Series at Caputo’s | 15th & 15th
- 🎲 Table Top Role Playing Game Night at The Legendarium | Central City
- 🇮🇹 Italian Language Film Screening at Chapman Library | Poplar Grove
- ⛰️ Nature Photography Class at the University of Utah | University
Thursday, Aug. 28
- 🍫 Hand-Rolled Truffle Class at Ritual Chocolate | Heber City
- 🎄 Coffee Filter Wreaths at Peace on Earth Coffee | Riverton
- 🌅 Sunset Cinema: “The Hidden Life of Trees” at Red Butte Garden | University
- 🎵 Little Big Town at Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre | West Valley
- 🍴 Composed Bites Tasting Class at Caputo’s | Holladay
- 🧘 Sunset Sound Bath at Brighton Resort | Brighton
- 🍸 Delicious Zero-Proof Cocktails Class at the University of Utah | University
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Nowhere but the Fair!
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