💸 $8M on a nonexistent gondola?

Paris Hilton Joins Mother in Demanding Closure of Provo Canyon

Aleah Corona, whose 13-year-old son was diagnosed with a traumatic brain injury from an assault at Provo Canyon School, was joined by Paris Hilton in calling for the closure of the treatment center for children and teens, citing ongoing abuse and neglect. Corona filed a lawsuit Monday alleging her son’s assault was “permitted to escalate in the presence of staff.” [Salt Lake Tribune]

Salt Lake City Golf Courses Increase Water Savings

Salt Lake City’s municipal golf courses saw a 14% revenue boost thanks to an unusually dry winter, allowing for more days of play. The extra funds are now being used for course upgrades and new water-saving irrigation systems to help conserve water amid rising costs and an ongoing drought. [KUER]

Utah Buys Pricey Gondola Land, Critics Question Priorities

The state’s Department of Transportation has spent nearly $8 million on land for a gondola project in Little Cottonwood Canyon, even though it might not get built for 20 years. Critics say the money should fix current traffic problems, not fund a pricey, controversial project that may never actually happen. [Salt Lake Tribune]

Where To Find SLC’s Hidden Gems

Think you know all the best spots in Salt Lake? We’re sharing the underrated experiences, shops, and restaurants you should visit this summer. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]