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SLC Sees Drop in Motor Theft

Salt Lake City saw the largest decline in motor vehicle theft rates between 2019 and 2025, dropping 42%, according to a report from the Council on Criminal Justice. Overall, 21 of 34 cities experienced increases in vehicle theft, with New York seeing the biggest jump at 143%. [Council on Criminal Justice]

Joseph Gordon-Levitt Urges AI Protections

Actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt appeared at the Utah Capitol urging lawmakers to pass HB286, a bill regulating AI companies to protect children. After his testimony, the committee unanimously advanced the measure. [KSL]

Wolf Pack Killed in Northern Utah

Three wolves in northeastern Utah, the state’s first-known pack in nearly a century, were legally killed in an unprotected delisted zone. In the rest of the state, wolves are under federal protections as an endangered species. [ABC4]

A People’s Guide to Park City

New Yorkers and Angelenos descended on Park City for its last Sundance Film Festival. But what can only locals know about the mountain town? [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]

The final Sundance Film Festival in Utah wraps up this weekend, and we’re sad about it! In honor of its 40-year legacy, we put together a crossword with some festival fun facts.

City Cast Salt Lake Neighbors know the best spots and experiences in town.

📣 Jacki O. has been a fan of Eats Bakery since she discovered them at the Wheeler Farm farmers market. They now have a shop in downtown SLC, and bonus, they’re vegan!

📣 Josie H. wants to shout out Sugar Metal Custom’s rose welding class. Weld a rose for yourself or a loved one, right in time for Valentine’s Day!

📣 Grayson G. thinks Paxton Pub has some of the best food in town with very well priced drinks. Try the funeral potato pizza, and anything on their Sunday brunch menu!

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