City Cast Salt Lake
‘No Kings’ shooter charged
December 4, 2025
Hey, Salt Lake! Gifting is a great excuse to shop local, so we made a beautiful gift guide with plenty of options under $20, and some splurgy ones for a group gift.
What's CITY Talking About
Peacekeeper Charged in No Kings Shooting
Matt Scott Alder, a “peacekeeper” at the No Kings protest in Salt Lake City, has been charged with manslaughter after shooting and killing an innocent bystander, Arthur “Afa” Folasa Ah Loo. [KSL]
Governor Proposes $30.7B Budget
Gov. Spencer Cox unveiled a $30.7 billion proposed budget that increases funding for child literacy, homeless services (including the 1,300-bed homeless "campus" on the westside), school safety, and water conservation. Lawmakers will review his requests when the 2026 session begins next month. [FOX 13]
- We review them as well! On this Friday’s episode of the City Cast Salt Lake podcast.
Early Avalanches Hit Utah
Utah has already seen several avalanches this season, despite a weak snowpack, mainly in Little Cottonwood Canyon. Backcountry users are urged to check conditions and practice safety before heading out. [ABC4]
- It’s Avalanche Awareness Week: Here are the warning signs you should look (and listen) for. [Hey Salt Lake 📰]
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Your Holiday Shopping Hot Spot!
Find three holiday shopping experiences in one at the Holiday Open House & Art Fair at Red Butte Garden and Arboretum — Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 6-7! Enjoy the art fair with 18 local makers, our annual gift shop sale, and the stunning glass art show.
Mini Salt Lake Crossword Puzzle
Test how closely you’ve been paying attention to the news with this mini crossword puzzle.
Pssst: All of the answers can be found in Hey Salt Lake newsletters from the past couple of weeks.
Neighborhood Shoutouts
What’s the best Salt Lake has to offer? Our City Cast Salt Lake Neighbors are spilling their favorites.
📣 Jacki O. thinks Tacos López is the best taqueria in the valley. They have long lines for a reason!
📣 Matthew L. wants to shout out Hive Mind, a weekly local podcast covering pop culture, TV, movies, and social media. It’s hosted by (City Cast Salt Lake contributor!) Meg Walter, Eli McCann, Irene Stone, and Emily King.
If you have a hidden gem you can’t stop talking about, become a member to give your own shoutout!
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Shrimp Tray
There’s nothing shrimpy about Harmons fresh shrimp tray. Packed with steamed, jumbo wild Gulf shrimp, this platter will be the center of attention at any gathering. Paired with Harmons own cocktail sauce, your party will be one no one forgets.
What To Do
Thursday, Dec. 4
- 🎄 Ornament Workshop at Proper Brewing Co. | Ballpark
- 🔪 Books To Die For Book Club at Sprague Library | Sugar House
- 📖 “The Last Sweet Bite” Book Talk at First Unitarian Universalist Church of SLC | University
- 🎊 Handcrafted Holiday Crackers at Handcraft Revival | Yalecrest
- 🔆 Light up the Cairns at Sandy City Hall | Sandy
- 🎨 Make Your Own Holiday Cards at Marmalade Library | Marmalade
- 🌕 Full Moon Dinner at The Summit | Snowbird
Friday, Dec. 5
- 🌹 SLC Tattoo Fair (3 Days) at Church & State | Downtown SLC
- 🌏 Worldstage! Trees of Diversity Holiday Concert at Utah Cultural Celebration Center | West Valley
- 🍸 Tarot and Cocktails with the Cocktail Collective | Granary
- 🩰 Ballet West: “The Nutcracker” Opening Night at Capitol Theatre | Downtown SLC
- 🖼️ Holiday Group Show at Alma Gallery | Provo
- ☃️ Ugly Sweater Posada with Vibras del Lago | Downtown SLC
- ❄️ Craft Lake City Holiday Market (2 Days) at Union Station | Ogden
- 🏔️ Winter Soiree: Cocktail Party for a Cause with Salt Lake Climbers Alliance | Cottonwood Heights
- 🎁 Creative Lab Workshops: Handmade Gifts & Keepsakes at the Main Library | Downtown SLC
- 👠 Miss Utah Latina Imagen Fashion Show at The Celebration Venue | Taylorsville
- 🌟 Winter After Dark Art Stroll at The Gateway | Downtown SLC
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Will you brave the crowds at Christkindlmarkt this year?
— Terina Ria
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