City Cast Salt Lake is Salt Lake City’s daily news podcast. Host Ali Vallarta and a bevy of smart and entertaining locals... more
It’s prime leaf-peepin’ time, people. Utah’s fall foliage is absolutely blushing right now, and you don’t want to miss the... more
Fall is a great time of year to head to Southern Utah and visit our “Mighty Five” national parks. But... more
Get ready to open up, Utah, because we’re digging into the state’s most “critical vulnerabilities” as laid out in a... more
The final installment of this season’s Salt Lake Twilight Concert Series hits Gallivan Plaza Friday. Andrea Racine, head of artist... more
Salt Lake City recently resurrected a long-forgotten relic of the 2002 Winter Olympics: the Hoberman Arch. The 30,000-pound art installation... more
Former “8 Passengers” vlogger and Utah mom-fluencer Ruby Franke has been charged with aggravated child abuse. How did this story... more
Salt Lake City is about to get its first ever sanctioned homeless camp, at 300 S. and 600 W. And... more
Sen. Mitt Romney announced in a video Wednesday that he will not seek reelection to the U.S. Senate in 2024.... more
You’ve found it: your special outdoor spot. But if you let people in on the secret, do you run the... more
It’s a lot of work to get life-saving Medicaid coverage in Utah. Right now, the state is reviewing the eligibility... more
A new era is dawning for 300 W. in Salt Lake City’s Ballpark neighborhood. Road construction is over, and the... more
If you’ve tried making an appointment with a health care provider recently, you’ve probably experienced an extremely long wait time... more
Big news this week with a primary election, a lawsuit to protect the Great Salt Lake, and households with dogs... more
It’s easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of your to-do list. Today, we invite you to... more
Cozy season incoming! The leaves and temperature are hinting at the arrival of fall in Salt Lake, and we can’t... more
Primary Election Day is here! Some Salt Lake County residents have municipal races on their ballots. But the big-ticket item... more
Salt Lake City has named an ambitious timeline for opening a new sanctioned campground: this winter. But where will it... more
Earlier this month, the Utah Museum of Fine Arts opened the Tatau: Marks of Polynesia exhibit, which explores the art,... more
September gets a bad rap. It’s kind of an awkward month that’s bookended by the end of summer and the... more
From “oh my heck” to dropping our Ts, many Utahns have a special way of speaking. Lead producer Emily Means... more
The affordable housing crisis isn’t unique to Salt Lake City. In Park City, there are more jobs than residents, which... more
Enjoy the primary election while it lasts, because the Utah GOP is forcing Republican voters to go to caucus night... more
Sometimes the tears well up and you can’t control it! So, where are the best places in Salt Lake to... more
Salt Lake City has a brand new, 5-year housing plan: Housing SLC. Host Ali Vallarta asks Ruedigar Matthes, a policy... more
The idea of gender affirming care has become increasingly politicized in Utah. But what does it actually mean? Al Fernandez... more
The Utah Department of Transportation has officially greenlit the controversial proposal to build a 22-tower, 8-mile gondola up Little Cottonwood... more
Back to school season is raising difficult questions about back to school safety for legislators, educators, school board members, and... more
There’s lots of talk about how close the mountains are to Salt Lake City, but how many of us are... more
School starts next week for the Salt Lake City School District. Do you have back-to-school jitters? Host Ali Vallarta checks... more
Starbucks employees in Cottonwood Heights made headlines when they became the first in Utah to formally unionize with Starbucks Workers... more
Host Ali Vallarta is on a quest to go to every bar in Salt Lake County, and she decided to... more
Salt Lake City Corporation plans to turn downtown Main Street into a pedestrian promenade, and they want to know how... more
Utah is known for a lot of things: the greatest snow on earth, fry sauce, national parks — and getting... more
As Salt Lake City grows, “gentrification” is often thrown around as a dirty word. But is it always a bad... more
On Tuesday, the Utah Supreme Court is hearing arguments to determine whether the injunction currently blocking Utah’s abortion trigger law... more
The new mayor of Denver recently declared a state of emergency around homelessness to unlock more resources. Could — and... more
A Utah man has filed a ballot initiative to allow grocery stores to sell wine and spirits, as well as... more
It’s been 30 years since Salt Lake City’s big debut as fake Los Angeles in the classic friendship movie “The... more
This July was the earth’s hottest month ever recorded, and Salt Lake broke a few temperature records of its own.... more
Happy 801 Day Salt Lake City! With a recent proclamation from SLC Mayor Erin Mendenhall, 8/01 is officially a holiday... more
Utah’s childcare gap is approximately 99,000 kids, which leaves a lot of working parents (mothers) holding the bag. So, while... more
The Salt Lake Tribune Editorial Board dropped some hot commentary on how Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall is responding... more
We picked a fight with City Cast Denver and we’re finally hashing it out. Can “mile high” Denver really eschew... more
Sugar House has fresh representation on the Salt Lake City Council. Sarah Young is District 7’s new councilmember, appointed after... more
At the end of last year, host Ali Vallarta and lead producer Emily Means threw down eight predictions for Salt... more
Lifelong Salt Lakers know the way of the Hogi Yogi/Teriyaki Stix. But today we are all getting on board, because... more
The Salt Lake City Council is reviewing a number of proposals, from new pickleball courts to the end of Sugar... more
Happy 50th birthday to the Endangered Species Act of 1973! The landmark legislation demands we do everything in our power... more
Have you ever stared down a vacant building in downtown Salt Lake City and thought, “Why isn’t this housing?” Host... more
Homelessness is one of Salt Lake’s most critical issues, and in recent years, camp abatements have become a controversial public-facing... more
In January, host Ali Vallarta announced her New Year’s resolution was to have at least one drink at every bar... more
Buckle in, geeks, because the Utah Supreme Court is hearing a case that could have mega impacts for Salt Lake... more
It’s hiking season, which means more people are out on the trails and potentially interacting with wildlife. That has us... more
From 3D printing to passport services, the downtown Salt Lake City library offers so much more than books and air... more
The temperature’s rising, and everyone and their dog wants to hop into the nearest watering hole and cool off. But... more
Have you ever seen a Salt Lake City park ranger in the wild? We hadn’t. So we followed one around... more
Data from the annual point-in-time homelessness census shows homelessness is on the rise in Salt Lake County and across Utah.... more
It’s a couple days after a big holiday, and you have a tower of pizza boxes and beer cans ready... more
Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down affirmative action, a college admissions principle which for decades has sought to... more
A proposal to build a women’s sports complex at the soon-to-be-vacant Smith’s Ballpark won over community members during Salt Lake... more
The special election for Utah’s 2nd Congressional District took a juicy turn this week. Lead producer Emily Means joins host... more
After being forced to move from her home in Salt Lake City’s Guadalupe neighborhood two years ago to make way... more
Something about summer really makes you want to pop some popcorn and take in a movie. Luckily, Salt Lake has... more
Utah-based sandwich shop Even Stevens has had a rocky road of operations over the past few years. But the once... more
The Utah Department of Transportation just requested $500,000 from the federal government to explore the possibility of a passenger train... more
If there’s one thing you can count on the Utah Department of Transportation to do, it’s expand a highway. Lead... more
Large, towering apartment complexes are popping up all over Salt Lake City. But when it comes to addressing our affordable... more
What’s missing from Salt Lake’s burgeoning network of farmers markets? In part three of our Summer Entertainment Guide, Utah Farmers... more
It’s been almost a year since the Supreme Court struck down Roe v. Wade, the landmark decision protecting the right... more
The Salt Lake City Council has passed the 2024 city budget! How are they spending our money? Lead producer Emily... more
A decade ago, Utah had one of the highest rates of opioid overdose deaths in the U.S. Now, while the... more
School’s out for the summer, which means parents have to weave a tapestry of summer entertainment to fill kids’ days.... more
Do wildfire smoke, vehicle emissions, and other nasty air in the valley sneak into our homes? Host Ali Vallarta asks... more
Last fall, Salt Lake City invested $6 million to help develop 400 units of permanent supportive housing for people experiencing... more
It’s summer travel season, and the SLC International Airport is expanding (welcome, Vessel Kitchen!). Host Ali Vallarta and lead producer... more
Few people parade as hard as Shireen Ghorbani, so buckle in for her mascot origin story! In part one of our... more
According to the Visit Salt Lake website, there is “tons of super gay stuff going on” in our city. But... more
When was the last time you had a corn dog? From gas station parking lots to elegant food truck variations,... more
Great Salt Lake National Park. It has a nice ring to it, right? That’s what ethnobotanist Paul Alan Cox is... more
Two elected officials representing Salt Lake announced their resignations this week. Lead producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to... more
Rose Park Elementary hosted its final bike bus of the school year, where dozens of students and chaperones wheeled or... more
Welcome to pool season, Salt Lake. Not only are pool parties fun, they also provide an important avenue for cooling... more
People have legal rights. Should nature? Host Ali Vallarta talks with Grant Wilson, executive director of Earth Law Center, about... more
It’s Memorial Day weekend, and Salt Lake Tribune reporter Andy Larsen may have found the cheapest beer in the county!... more
Sure, I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream on a hot Memorial Day weekend. But what about... more
competition asked Salt Lakers to submit their best ideas for the diamond and parking lot across the street. Host Ali... more
There’s always a need for blood donations, and with summer adventures approaching, the need is even more urgent. So while... more
All that water Utah got this winter means we’ll have a cool, fire-free summer, right? Not necessarily. And the threat... more
Brace yourself: The Utah Legislature is back in town. Lead producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to break down... more
You’re hosting a summer party, and your grand vision includes a stunningly crafted cheese board that gets every guest talking.... more
Do you really know what’s in your lease? We don’t blame you if you only skimmed it — there’s a... more
School is almost out for the summer, but Salt Lake City School District leadership still has a lot of homework... more
Finding love in Small Lake City is hard. But romance writer Christina Hobbs, half of the bestselling duo Christina Lauren,... more
Campaign signs for Salt Lake City mayoral candidate Rocky Anderson appear to be dominating big streets throughout town. But do... more
The Kilby Block Party hits the Utah State Fairpark this weekend — in a big way. Andrea Racine, head of... more
This weekend is a gardening showdown in Salt Lake, with Wasatch Community Gardens and Red Butte Gardens hosting their annual... more
PornHub has turned off the tap in Utah after a new law took effect requiring adult content sites to verify... more
What are the essential rules for surviving Salt Lake? From how to not overthink what you’re wearing to drink order... more
Mayor Erin Mendenhall is asking the Salt Lake City Council to approve her $445 million budget proposal. How do we... more
It’s not every day we see our neighbors’ houses fall off a cliff. But Utah made national news recently when... more
Salt Lakers love our urban forest. Over the past few years, the City has added thousands of trees to our... more
Spring has arrived in Salt Lake City, so it’s time to say “good morning” to our black bear neighbors. Oh,... more
You may have heard there’s nothing to do on Sundays in Salt Lake, due to the cultural influence of the... more
Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall hosted an “Ask Me Anything” on homelessness this week. Lead producer Emily Means joins... more
There are few people in this world who feel a fiery passion for salads: Michelle Obama, rabbits and our very... more
In the summer of 2020, protestors took to the streets calling for an end to racism in policing. Salt Lake... more
Salt Lake City and Utah leaders — and frankly, most Utahns — are super hyped on the prospect of bringing... more
Salt Lake’s big transportation play is our grid system, but despite its simplicity, it can be tough to master. Sweet... more
The New York Times recently posed a big question: Are Crumbl cookies any good? Lead producer Emily Means and host... more
Happy holidaze! It’s been three years since Utah’s medical cannabis program launched. As City Weekly’s annual 420 issue hits the... more
It’s time for spring cleaning, and we know you’re headed to the thrift store with your donation pile in tow.... more
A new law changing how Utah officials pick judges takes effect on May 3. It was one of those “blink... more
You’ve found it: your special outdoor spot. But if you let people in on the secret, do you run the... more
A group of influential Utahns have a big pitch for Salt Lake’s Fairpark neighborhood: a Major League Baseball team and... more
Salt Lake’s first Indigenous Fashion Week kicks off this weekend, and every designer and model on Saturday’s catwalk will be... more
Salt Lakers hate crossing our county lines to the south. Provo? Never heard of her. But as one of the... more
It’s easy to look at golf courses in our drought-stricken state and wonder if they’re doing their part to conserve... more
Salt Lakers tend to think of our city’s battle with air quality as recent history –– but that’s not really... more
The Salt Lake City Council was busy this week with all sorts of land-use proposals. Lead producer Emily Means joins... more
It’s been fun to watch this winter’s snowfall break state records — most recently the all-timer at Alta Ski Area.... more
Host Ali Vallarta and lead producer Emily Means want to figure out if the interactive online robot, Chat GPT, is... more
In a world full of acronyms, Building Salt Lake editor Taylor Anderson is here to convince you to care about... more
Driving down I-15 there are dozens of billboards advertising medical spa procedures for botox, face filler, and body sculpting. These... more
Academy Award winner and lifestyle influencer Gwyneth Paltrow is in Park City for what’s been dubbed “the trial of the... more
Athletes and enthusiasts have submitted a bold proposal for Salt Lake’s soon-to-be-vacant Smith’s Ballpark: build the first women’s sports complex... more
The Salt Lake City Council recently approved the plan for a brand spankin’ new regional park in Glendale. It’s the... more
A handful of Utah banks — including two in Salt Lake — have been put on a national watchlist for... more
This winter is one for the books. Utah’s snowpack broke a 40-year record, and we’re seeing increasing preparations around the... more
The lineup for Salt Lake’s Twilight Concert Series was announced this week, and well, it’s gonna be a sad boy... more
The crescent moon was spotted on Wednesday night which means that thousands of Muslims across Salt Lake are now celebrating... more
It’s been 19 years since riders and wranglers came to town to compete in Utah’s gay rodeo. But this summer,... more
There is no Salt Lake as we know it without a vibrant LGBTQ+ community, and our drag scene reflects that.... more
From the triumphant return of the Utah Royals soccer club to the University of Utah Women’s basketball team taking home... more
It seems like there’s always new news from Salt Lake City’s Ballpark neighborhood. This week, “The Swarm” proposal is the... more
We recently asked Mayor Erin Mendenhall if Salt Lake City would consider rescinding its “no camping” ordinance, and she said... more
We love our big parks here in Salt Lake: Liberty, Jordan and Sugar House Parks — all have a lot... more
Utah’s got a fever, and the only prescription is new flags. Salt Lake City’s redesigned banner has received glowing reviews... more
One of the reasons we live in a city is the promise of accessibility, right? Disability advocate Shelby Hintze explains... more
Let’s get municipal. The Salt Lake City Council was busy this week, taking hours of public comment on oodles of... more
Salt Lakers love a good commuter rail ride as much as the next transit nerd (see you on FrontRunner!). But... more
In just 45 days, Utah lawmakers passed nearly 600 bills. It’s a lot to take in. Fortunately, FOX 13 Capitol... more
Utah lawmakers passed nearly 600 bills in just 45 days. Whew! It’s a lot to take in. Luckily, FOX 13... more
We could all use a stiff drink now and then — bartenders especially. It’s a tough gig, with difficult customers,... more
Happy Meteorological Spring, everyone! The days are (hopefully, maybe) getting warmer. Lead producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to... more
It’s the freezing cold start to an election year, so this year we made a point of getting Salt Lake... more
It’s the freezing cold start to an election year, so we wanted to get Salt Lake City’s candidates for mayor... more
It’s the freezing cold start to an election year, so we wanted to get Salt Lake City’s candidates for mayor... more
Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall recently announced plans to fund a new approach to affordable housing. The program would... more
You would think the NBA leaving town cooled things off in the city, but nope! There’s still plenty of news... more
Utah lawmakers keep pushing for more restrictions on abortion. Plus, with a shortage of OBGYNs in this big-family state and... more
We could all use a stiff drink now and then — bartenders especially. It’s a tough gig, with difficult customers, low wages,... more