City Cast Salt Lake is Salt Lake City’s daily news podcast. Host Ali Vallarta and a bevy of smart and entertaining locals... 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
NBA All-Star weekend has come and gone, and outside of the events, visitors saw a pretty quiet picture of the... more
We could all use a stiff drink now and then — bartenders especially. It’s a tough gig, with difficult customers, low wages,... more