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

The 2023 Legislative Session has dropped some controversial bills in front of Utahns — and a slough of recent voting bills... more

We’re heading into a three-day weekend, but the Utah Legislature isn’t slowing down. Lead producer Emily Means joins host Ali... more

NBA All-Star weekend is finally here, and billionaire Jazz owners Ryan and Ashley Smith are selling a very particular vision... more

Have you ever stared down a vacant building in downtown Salt Lake City and thought, “Why isn’t this housing?” Host... more

Raise your hand if you’ve been the victim of a truly awkward date. On this Valentine’s Day, we stand in... more

The Brigham Young Virginity Club Instagram page claims to be a “Utah-based club dedicated to preserving and promoting Virginity on... more

A big headline hit the streets of Salt Lake City this week: “Plan seeks to keep homeless off Salt Lake... more

Lawmakers made passing bills that impact young transgender people an early priority this legislative session. Adults spoke out on both... more

A few weeks ago we published a neighborhood guide to Sugar House in our newsletter, and the feedback sparked a... more

Last week was Water Week at the Utah Legislature. So, did lawmakers save the Great Salt Lake? Salt Lake Tribune... more

We all love our city, but nobody’s perfect! Host Ali Vallarta asks Kendall Rodriguez, a.k.a. @queenofslc, for the best Salt... more

We love our neighbors in South Salt Lake. Sometimes, we even think about annexing them. But it’s a city in... more

As Salt Lakers, we love winter — but how much do we have left? It’s Groundhog Day, and every Feb.... more

There’s much talk about how Utah is well-poised for a recession, but how can that be true when veteran tech... more

There’s a wave of “school choice” bills hitting red states across the country, and Gov. Spencer Cox has just signed... more

In 2011, Salt Lakers got some new neighbors: Eastern Fox Squirrels. Now, the Natural History Museum of Utah and a... more

Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall graded the city’s performance this week. Would lead producer Emily Means and host Ali... more

This winter’s snow storms have made for some great pow days. But getting to resorts up the Cottonwoods via public... more

What has a straw, a handle, and a matte pastel finish? Why, it’s the Stanley Adventure Quencher 40 oz. Tumbler,... more

What drew Planned Parenthood Association of Utah CEO Karrie Galloway to the organization in the 1980s? Her belief in responsible,... more

Finding a new place to live in Salt Lake's housing market is tough. City Cast Salt Lake producer Ivana Martinez... more

Big news week for Salt Lake! Lead producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to break down local stories, including... more

Snow sports don’t always make for great spectator sports, but skijoring sure does! Ahead of next weekend’s Ski Joring Utah... more

Salt Lake cinemas are in the fight of their lives to get people off the couch and into the theater.... more

Utah lawmakers from across the state are making their way downtown and walking fast through the halls of the Capitol,... more

Happy Friday! Host Ali Vallarta and lead producer Emily Means round up the headlines you might have missed this week... more

Locals love to roll their eyes at the Sundance Film Festival, but host Ali Vallarta and former staffer Daniela Weinreich... more

Can you truly live car-free in Salt Lake? That’s the question host Ali Vallarta is trying to answer after her... more

The Utah Legislature’s annual general session can be tough for anyone who is nervous about what our state lawmakers can... more

All snow is good snow when you’re in a megadrought, but how it layers up can have big implications for... more

New year, new news. Welcome to 2023! Lead producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to talk about the top... more

When civil engineer Christian Lenhart and designer Cameron Blakely teamed up to create the Rio Grande Plan, they never dreamed... more

If you’ve spent a winter in Salt Lake, you’ve probably found yourself staring at the brown film on the horizon... more

Happy New Year! Let’s set some goals — but the cool, fun kind. Lead producer Emily Means and host Ali... more

Legendary socialite Princess Kennedy tells host Ali Vallarta why she is getting out of the bar scene, after hosting the... more

Utah's ongoing drought has us interrogating our summer fruit: How much precious water was used to grow this juicy peach?... more

If you’ve seen a movie that was filmed in Salt Lake, then you’ve probably seen prop master Scott Arneman’s work... more

Cuffing season is in full motion, and in the wise words of Olivia Rodrigo: “It’s brutal out here.” It’s been... more

Before you sled home for the holidays, lead producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to talk about the shipwreck... more

The Utes are going to the Rose Bowl (again)! Can they win this time? KSL University of Utah Athletics beat... more

We all hate flu season. But there’s a lot of other stuff going around right now, too. So, host Ali... more

Santa, #takenote. TikTok’s own Queen of SLC, Kendall Rodriguez, joins host Ali Vallarta to count down who was good and... more

Cheers to a snowy weekend, baby! Lead producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to round out this week’s news,... more

The Utah Department of Alcoholic Beverage Services aka the DABS aka our state alcohol regulator are out of bar licenses... more

Happy birthday, City Cast Salt Lake! For our first anniversary celebration, host Ali Vallarta and lead producer Emily Means throw... more

Nothing says the holidays like the bustle at City Creek mall, where last-minute shoppers and casual mall walkers unite on... more

Oddly beautiful or beautifully odd? How do we best describe Ralphael Plescia’s Christian School on State Street? Salt Lake Tribune... more

It’s the most wonderful time of the week — its end. Lead producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to... more

Depending on who you are, you either love shopping for gifts or find it demoralizing. Don’t know what to get... more

It’s that time of year when your uncle tries to small-talk with you about sports at your grandma’s holiday party.... more

There are few people in this world who feel a fiery passion for salads: Michelle Obama, rabbits, and our very... more

Ready for more construction on I-15? The Utah Department of Transportation is making plans to widen the section between Salt... more

Hello weekend, my old friend. Lead producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to talk about Rocky Anderson’s rebrand as... more

If you saw Donny Osmond in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, you may have had, oh, we don’t know... more

There are a lot of things city slickers need in this life: a good hairstylist, a credit score, a cell... more

Have you heard about Mongo? His story brought Utah’s wild horse conundrum close to home and served as unusually good... more

Utah is known for a lot of things: the greatest snow on earth, fry sauce, national parks — and getting... more

This week has been tough — and it’s only Wednesday. From the Club Q mass shooting in Colorado Springs to... more

Some would argue that the affordability crisis in Park City has been raging since the ‘02 Olympics, making housing out... more

As we round out yet another dry year in Utah, our neighbors in Vegas have made Salt Lake news recently... more

It’s the week after the election, but there’s no rest for the wicked in this town! Lead producer Emily Means... more

Artist Ruby Chacón is a self-proclaimed “Utahna.” The Chicana artist and founder of Salt Lake’s Mestizo Institute of Culture and... more

A lucky Californian recently won the record-setting $2.04 billion Powerball. But if Salt Lakers even wanted a chance at that... more

The resorts are opening, the snow is accumulating, and our local ski towns are trying to survive their worst instincts.... more

Nowadays true crime is inescapable. Whether it’s Netflix's latest doc-series or a podcast relaying the details of a grizzly murder... more

Election day is over but the ballots persist! As county clerks continue their herculean effort to update the latest midterm... more

Everyone is trying to save the Great Salt Lake from becoming a puddle and an ecological wasteland. But a plan... more

The vote totals are still trickling in, but in this deep red state … some races are essentially called the... more

Do you doomscroll on Election Day? Stay up to watch the poll numbers come in? Tired of being told, “This... more

The midterm election is upon us! There's a glaring difference between this year’s ballot and 2018's: no citizen-led initiatives. Host... more

Unclench your jaw, grab a warm beverage and take a load off — we made it to the weekend. Lead... more

It’s a City Cast Salt Lake X State Street crossover! In preparation for the upcoming election, we’re bringing you an... more

The old Sears Building on State Street is coming down to make way for something new. That has us wondering:... more

State Street could easily be considered the grand boulevard of our city. The multi-lane highway cuts through the heart of... more

Happy Halloween, ghosts! This is your time to shine, and today we invoke Utah spiritual medium Marie Ogden. Host Ali... more

What’s scarier than ghosts? Not knowing how your tax dollars are going to be spent this upcoming year. Lead producer... more

Knock knock. (Who’s there?) Leaf. (Leaf who?) Leaf me alone! Leaf-peeping season is coming to a close, while leaf-cleanup season... more

Buckle up, Utah Jazz fans. This year’s team is fresh-faced, bright-eyed and ready to break our hearts — so of... more

This election season, SLC residents will crack open their ballots and vote for or against the Salt Lake Parks Bond... more

What’s it like to contact the dead? RJ Walker, local poet and host of the Mancy Podcast, joins host Ali... more

It’s Friday, Friday, gotta get down on Friday. Lead producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta for a very local... more

It’s not a trick — here’s a family-friendly, Great Salt Lake-related treat! Professional narrators Nancy Peterson, Cindy Kay, and BJ... more

People have legal rights. Should nature? Host Ali Vallarta talks with Grant Wilson, executive director of Earth Law Center, about... more

News about the Great Salt Lake crisis — you know, the shrinking water levels that have us careening toward an... more

Craig Gelman is a graphic designer who thinks it’s high time and low tide for Utahns to get an NHL... more

Welcome to Friday! Another zany week in our big little city means it’s time to round up the news. Lead... more

It's Friday night in Salt Lake City. The clock strikes midnight. Bars are preparing to close. And in the distance,... more

Haunted houses are an absolute blast for everyone — except for host Ali Vallarta. She’s scared of her own shadow!... more

If you’re a Salt Laker, you’ve probably seen herds of bikers making their way around town on a Thursday night.... more

If you follow the Bear River north from the Great Salt Lake up to Preston, Idaho, you will reach the... more

Jazz nation! We’ve got new players and a new coach, but our favorite in-arena host, Nayo Campbell, is back for... more

Girl, put those records on. Host Ali Vallarta talks with State Room Presents Marketing Director Kylie Fitch about where to... more

Sugar House residents aren’t thrilled about a Kum & Go Gas Station at the corner of Sugar House Park. Is... more

Move over, state seal, Utah is getting a new flag. Fun! But the question is how can this piece of... more

Host Ali Vallarta and lead producer Emily Means round up this week’s news, including public transit cuts, polling on the... more

A mountain lion recently attacked a woman in Millcreek Canyon while she was out for a morning run on the... more

It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single person in possession of a good fortune, must be in want... more

If you know anything about Utah’s inland port, it’s probably that it’s hugely controversial. The port authority has navigated murky... more

Season three of the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City premieres on Wednesday! Ali Vallarta and Deseret News Features Editor... more

Salt Lake City reached a $3 million settlement with the family of Linden Cameron, an autistic teenager who was shot... more

Happy Hispanic/Latino Heritage month, mi gente. Producer Ivana Martinez and Ali Vallarta talk with Axios Salt Lake City’s Kim Bojórquez... more

It’s 1 a.m. — last call at your favorite bar in Salt Lake. Midnight has come and gone, and you’re... more

Utah’s housing affordability woes are probably one of the definitive issues of our generation. Raise your hand if you’re a... more

Cuffing season is upon us, and in the wise words of Olivia Rodrigo: “It’s brutal out here.” It’s been 10... more

Producer Ivana Martinez joins Ali to round up this week’s news. We talk about the lack of OB/GYNs in Utah,... more

If you’ve seen a movie that was filmed in Salt Lake, then you’ve probably seen prop master Scott Arneman’s work... more

Sure, I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream. But what about our vegan and lactose-intolerant friends? What... more

September is National Recovery Month. In Utah, 80% of adult drug overdoses are due to opioids. Today, a conversation between... more

We heard a rumor that some people in Boise think they invented fry sauce. Scoff! Ali Vallarta joins our friends... more

Producer Ivana Martinez joins Emily Means to round up this week’s news. We’re talking about Salt Lake’s winter homeless shelter... more

When dance instructor Kim Luke moved to Salt Lake, she realized tap dancing just wasn’t really a thing here. So... more

We all love our big parks here in Salt Lake: Liberty, Pioneer and Sugar House Parks all have a lot... more

Have you ever voted in Salt Lake County? If so, you can thank Sherrie Swensen for making your life easier.... more

Producer Ivana Martinez joins Emily Means to round up this week’s news. We’re talking about the Great Salt Lake Rowing... more

Utah sports fans have a reputation — and it’s nothing to be proud of. Recently, a BYU fan reportedly heckled... more

Thrifting has become increasingly popular in the last couple of years. More and more people are heading to the Goodwill... more

Last week, President Joe Biden announced a new student loan forgiveness plan, canceling up to $20,000 of student debt per... more

From “oh my heck” to dropping our Ts, lots of Utahns have a special way of speaking. Lead producer Emily... more

Lead producer Emily Means joins Ali to round up this week’s news. Plus, thrifting! Vacations! And apply to host City... more

Tony Hawk’s Vert Alert is back in SLC. His goal: He wants vert skateboarding to debut at the 2024 Paris... more

Boba Tea — the delicious, surprisingly filling, Taiwanese tea with tapioca ‘bubbles’ — is a popular treat in Salt Lake.... more

School is about start in SLC — without a superintendent (or associate superintendent) to lead the district. Ali talks with... more

It's peach season, baby! But Utah's ongoing drought has us interrogating our fruit over how much precious water was used... more

Lead producer Emily Means joins Ali to round up this week’s news. Plus, we make a big announcement! Schedule giving blood at... more

It’s almost time to head back to school, and teachers in our community need more than just pencils and notebooks... more

As Utahns, sometimes we just get the urge to walk up a frickin’ mountain. Luckily, there are lots of big... more

Do you know what’s in your lease? We don’t blame you if you only skimmed it — there’s a lot... more

If you don’t normally try to figure out your favorite book characters’ astrological signs, we forgive you. But that changes... more

Lead producer Emily Means joins Ali to round up this week’s news. Call or text the City Cast hotline anytime at (801) 203-0137.... more

Craft Lake City is not just for knitters! Founder Angela H. Brown shares how Salt Lake’s formative makers market brings... more

Have you ever woken up one morning (or afternoon), and thought to yourself, “Man, I could really use a breakfast burrito”? It’s an essential part of... more

The Salt Lake Tribune’s Jazz beat writer Andy Larsen explains why the Jazz would want to trade 25-year-old rockstar player Donovan Mitchell, and how we might... more

Is it tough to be a virgin in today’s society? That’s what members of the Brigham Young Virginity Club seem... more

Lead producer Emily Means joins Ali to round up this week’s news.  Wanna catch a ball game this weekend? Find Bees... more

Is bad air quality in the valley sneaking into our homes? We ask Dr. Kerry Kelly, associate professor of chemical... more

Salt Lake County Health Department Spokesperson Nicholas Rupp answers some of our most pressing questions about monkeypox. Get up-to-date information... more

Ali talks to Addison Jenkins, a Salt Laker who is dealing with monkeypox and has some experiences to share with all of... more

If you’ve been camping in neighboring states this summer, you might have noticed that gas prices are higher in Utah!... more

Lead producer Emily Means joins Ali to round up this week’s news. Find details on disco night here: https://www.nightfreq.com/event-details/sdc-ladies-choice Call or text... more

What makes dogs so different from every other creature that pees in the canyons, and why are the rules so... more

Reporting from Courtney Tanner at the Salt Lake Tribune shows how the University of Utah mishandled the case of student... more

The history of air quality in Salt Lake, as told by Logan Mitchell, an atmospheric scientist and analyst with Utah Clean... more

It’s been a record hot summer in this valley, so what does that mean for our unsheltered neighbors? Lead Producer... more

City Cast Salt Lake’s new lead producer, Emily Means, joins Ali to round up this week’s news. Find details on... more

This weekend might mark your first Pioneer Day in Utah, or your 30th. It’s a holiday that commemorates the arrival of... more

Utah writer Paisley Rekdal joins the program, after recently wrapping a long stint as Utah Poet Laureate, to talk about... more

What has a straw, a handle, and a matte pastel finish? Why, it’s the Stanley Adventure Quencher 40oz cup, of... more

No store is too small to unionize! Clever Octopus store associate Samantha White and her former colleague Logan Rusho join... more

City Cast Salt Lake’s new lead producer, Emily Means, joins Ali to round up this week’s news. Later, Newsletter Editor... more

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas said the end of Roe v, Wade meant a number of other landmark cases should... more

Did you know the Salt Lake City Public Library has a very early edition of “Birds of America” by John James Audubon?... more

The Salt Lake Health Department is administering Monkeypox vaccines within the community. What do we need to know about this... more

The new Rad Power Bikes store in Salt Lake anticipated selling 4 e-bikes on Opening Day. Instead, they sold 54.... more

City Cast Salt Lake’s new lead producer, Emily Means, joins Ali to round up this week’s news. Call or text the... more

Ali strolls the Jordan River with Frances Ngo, Conservation Outreach Biologist at Tracy Aviary, in search of beaver activity. The Aviary... more

John Oliver told us that Las Vegas is crushing it at water conservation. How are they doing it? And what... more

How is the overturning of Roe v. Wade and Utah’s pending abortion ban impacting Salt Lake nightlife, if at all?... more

A two parter: Ali chats with HEAL Utah’s Executive Director Lexi Tuddenham about how the new EPA ruling will impact Utahns. Later,... more

Today, our guest Ashley Finley talks about the abortion that saved her life. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt Lake? Check... more

How do you shop local for clothes? Seems hard. The founder of Salt Lake Fashion Collective, Kalei Hinano, joins Ali to share... more

Utah’s abortion laws are in flux right now. Former County Councilmember and Community Health Director Shireen Ghorbani is here to help make... more

Today, we revisit an important City Cast Salt Lake conversation. Ali visits with one of Utah’s few abortion providers, obstetrician/gynecologist... more

Salt Lake Tribune Jazz Beat Writer Andy Larsen joins Ali to round-up the sports news of the week in Salt Lake.  Call or... more

Why are there letters in our hills? And who put them there? Evelyn Corning knows! She’s the author of “Hillside Letters A-Z – A Guide to... more

Short: Princess Kennedy is getting out of Salt Lake’s bar scene. Long: Ali visited with Salt Lake icon Princess Kennedy to... more

Why are brine shrimp important to Salt Lakers, and why is Great Salt Lake Institute co-founder Jaimi Butler so optimistic right now? Adopt a... more

As millennials, Ali and Ashley Finley (City Cast contributor and friend of the show) notice some interesting trends in the... more

Community activist and birth-worker Ashley Finley joins Ali to round-up the news you might have missed this week.  Call or text... more

On Monday, Utah will observe Juneteenth with a holiday for the first official time ever, thanks to a bill passed... more

On Friday morning, the 1,200 foot pedestrian bridge connecting 200 S and North Temple over the Jordan River will be... more

Walnut trees are being struck down by a weird disease called ‘thousand cankers disease.’ Nate Orbock of the SLC Division of Forestry... more

Utah’s tech sector is booming, and it’s bringing conversations about STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) right to Salt Lake’s doorstop. We’ve... more

Former journalist and disability advocate Shelby Hintze joins Ali to round-up the news you might have missed this week. Call or... more

Which dust is in the air this spring? Is it the toxic dust from the Great Salt Lake yet? How... more

The first segment from last Wednesday’s Democratic primary debate for Utah Senate District 9, between Dr. Jennifer Plumb and Sen. Derek Kitchen. Later,... more

Diné advocate and southern Utah candidate, Davina Smith, joins Ali to talk about a historic water rights settlement between the... more

Dominique Wilson, founder and owner of Pie’s the Limit, is just keeping up with demand. He and Ali talk about the... more

Local news enthusiast Shireen Ghorbani joins Ali to round-up the news you might have missed this week. Call or text the... more

Open Streets is officially Friday, Saturday, and Sunday this year! Ali asks Urban Affairs Director Jessica Thesing what it would... more

Eva Lopez, LGBTQ liaison for the SLC Mayor’s Office, joins Ali to talk about the evolution of Salt Lake pride.... more

Meg Walter, editor-in-chief of The Beehive, breaks down Utah’s MomTok scandal. Subscribe to our daily morning newsletter here. Looking to advertise on City Cast Salt... more

Ruff Haven is a local organization that takes care of people’s pets while they are experiencing crisis. This could mean... more

Lead Producer Nick Steffens and Producer Diane Maggipinto have been reporting on mass shootings in this country for a decade.... more

It’s summer movie season! Ashley Cleveland, who heads up Salt Lake’s Outdoor Afro chapter, and Russell Roots, Community Outreach Manager... more

Ali donates blood. And it was easy! And it didn't hurt! Blood donations are down across our state, especially this time... more

The DABC (Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control) wrote a strategic plan! Fox 13 Reporter Ben Winslow joins Ali to break it down. Read... more

Local news enthusiast Shireen Ghorbani joins Ali to talk about this week’s various housing and development proposals. Later, Ali talks... more

The lost history of the Saltair! Ian Christensen is writing a book about the lost history of the Saltair Bathing Palace, where... more

This weekend is the Living Traditions Festival! Haviar Tuitama Hafoka, creative director of Malialole Cultural Ensemble, joins Ali to talk... more

Alex Veilleux, policy associate with the Healthy Environmental Alliance of Utah (HEAL) breaks down the roses and thorns of the Governor’s new ‘Energy Plan’... more

Dr. Angela Dunn, the Executive Director of the Salt Lake County Health Department, answers questions about Covid-19 submitted by 6th... more

Ali is joined by Amie Schaeffer, a recent Salt Lake Community College grad, and Kurt McLaughlin, Judge Memorial High School’s... more

If you scored tickets to the Kilby Block Party this weekend, congratulations. They sold like hot cakes! The Block Party... more

Why is ‘fry sauce’ our one true love? And who invented it? The Beehive Editor-In-Chief, Meg Walter, is on the case.Later, Ali mentions this... more

Multi-stall, all-gender public restrooms are the future. Salt Lake Community College students have been protesting in an effort to get... more

Western states like Utah, Idaho and Arizona face looming abortion bans that might have their cities turning to Nevada, where... more

Palak Jayswal, Culture Reporter for the Salt Lake Tribune, joins Ali to round out the week’s news. Subscribe to our... more

Last week Utah got news it will receive a half a billion dollars from the federal government to generate hydrogen... more

Ali visits with one of Utah’s few abortion providers, obstetrician/gynecologist Dr. David Turok, about the Supreme Court memo foreshadowing the... more

At 9pm Monday night, Politico reported that the Supreme Court has taken a preliminary vote to overturn the right to... more