City Cast Salt Lake
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September 16, 2025
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What's CITY Talking About?
Ballpark NEXT Plan Delayed
Salt Lake City leaders delayed endorsing the Ballpark NEXT redevelopment plan, saying they want stronger assurances the project will stick to its vision before moving forward. The project would reuse part of Smith's Ballpark and add housing, shops, and community spaces. [KSL]
- ICYMI: Here’s what’s planned for Smith’s Ballpark. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]
GSL Dust Risks
New research shows that dust from the shrinking Great Salt Lake, carrying toxic metals like arsenic, lead, and thallium, poses the greatest health risks to children under six. Those in that age category ingest more dust relative to their body size. [Salt Lake Tribune 🔒]
- Toxic dust: Is Salt Lake still freaking out about it? [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]
Cox's 'Praying It Wouldn't Be One of Us' Speech
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox’s speech following the assassination of Charlie Kirk has captured the nation’s attention, whether you agree with him or not. Will it help land him on lists of possible 2028 presidential candidates? [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]
Rare Tornado Hits Utah
A rare tornado struck San Juan County in southern Utah on Saturday, destroying several homes and trailers but causing no reported injuries. The National Weather Service is surveying damage to confirm its strength. [FOX 13]
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What To Do
Tuesday, Sep. 16
- 📚 Bookish at Sayonara | Downtown SLC
- 🎨 Alpenglow in Watercolor at Our Lady of the Snows | Alta
- 🧪 Utah STEM Fest at Mountain America Expo Center | Sandy
- 🌱 Native Planting Series Prep at Popperton Trailhead | Foothills
- 🌺 Global Rhythms Series: Polynesian Night at Gallivan Center | Downtown SLC
- 🖌️ Brush & Crush Paint Night at Scion Cider | Central 9th
Wednesday, Sep. 17
- 🩲 Unplugged Undie Ride at Loki Coffee | Central City
- ✍️ Public Comment Writing Workshop at Culture Coffee | Fairpark
- 🎵 The Flaming Lips at Ogden Amphitheater | Ogden
- 🗣️ The Life Cycle of a Queer Professor at Signature Books | Fairpark
- 🌼 Cross E Ranch Sunflower Festival | North Salt Lake
- 🎥 “Farming Turns” and “Unbroken Ground” with Wasatch Community Gardens | Granary
- 🎤 Ice Cube at Maverik Center | West Valley
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