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Carter Williams @cwilliams.ksl.com · 2h

It was a lovely fall afternoon along the Summit County trails before the latest storm rolled in

Carter Williams @cwilliams.ksl.com · 2d

"We know the demand is there for both of those, and we'd love to try to expand efforts."

I attended today's Sports Tourism Summit, where experts outlined how the Mammoth (& potentially MLB) may change a gap in youth/amateur events in SLCo:

www.ksl.com/article/5138...

Will new venues, teams change Salt Lake's sports tourism scene?

Sports tourism continues to be a large draw in Salt Lake County and across the U.S. Local tourism experts say adding NHL and potentially MLB could have benefits beyond people attending games.

www.ksl.com

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Carter Williams @cwilliams.ksl.com · 2d

Some Utah baseball news: Banana Ball is coming back to Utah.

Savannah Bananas announced the Party Animals & Firefighters 3 times at The Ballpark at AFS Aug. 13-15, 2026, LHM says. Both banana ball games at Smith's Ballpark were sellouts last year

Carter Williams @cwilliams.ksl.com · 2d

Update: Visit Salt Lake leaders confirmed to me that the departure is construction-related, not politics. Said they couldn't line up the right logistics they wanted, but they're working to retain other events over the 3-4 years of construction beginning in 2027

Carter Williams @cwilliams.ksl.com · 4d

Outdoor Retailer is leaving SLC again... this time for Minnesota in a much less dramatic exit than in 2017.

City and county officials say they're disappointed but wish OR the best moving forward, while they prepare for Salt Palace renovations:

www.ksl.com/article/5138...

Outdoor Retailer is leaving Utah again — this time for a new home

Outdoor Retailer is leaving Salt Lake City once again, but for another outdoorsy state this time around.

www.ksl.com

Carter Williams @cwilliams.ksl.com · 3d

“We feel that our buildings are truly worth preserving amid the reshaping (of) our downtown.”

Here’s a look at the twin 119-year-old buildings that received landmark status from Salt Lake City last night:

www.ksl.com/article/5138...

This pair of 119-year-old buildings are now Salt Lake City's newest historic landmarks

A pair of historic housing buildings near downtown Salt Lake City are now historic landmarks, adding extra protections as the city's growth shifts toward them.

www.ksl.com

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KSL.com @ksl.com · 4d

Some of the hunters looking to bag wildlife this month could also walk away with an $800 gift card for outdoor equipment while also helping one of the state's most endangered species. https://ow.ly/4iPz50X8gIL

How some Utah hunters can get $800 gift card — and save a rare species

Some of the hunters looking to bag wildlife this month could also walk away with an $800 gift card for outdoor equipment while also helping one of the state's most endangered species.

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Nick Norris @nicknslc.bsky.social · 3d

Happy zoning consolidation becomes effective day in SLC for those that celebrate. For reference:
storymaps.arcgis.com/collections/...

Commercial & Mixed-Use Zoning District Consolidation

The mixed-use and commercial zoning district consolidation project was adopted by the City Council on July 8, 2025.

storymaps.arcgis.com

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The Salt Lake Tribune @sltrib.com · 3d

The Bonneville Salt Flats are renown among land speed racers. But a key part of the racing grounds has become increasingly harder to find — the flats’ famous salt crust.

At shrinking Bonneville Salt Flats, land speed racers worry it’s the end of an era

The Bonneville Salt Flats are renown among land speed racers. But a key part of the racing grounds has become increasingly harder to find — the flats’ famous salt crust.

www.sltrib.com

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Carter Williams @cwilliams.ksl.com · 4d

This was expected after the feedback from impacted businesses

www.ksl.com/article/5137...

Improving safety or overreaching? Salt Lake City's after-hours alcohol proposal sparks backlash

Salt Lake City is considering an after-hours alcohol ordinance, which sparked a petition against it led by businesses that likely would be impacted by it.

www.ksl.com

Carter Williams @cwilliams.ksl.com · 4d

Tonight's meeting is drawing a lot of people to perhaps comment on the proposed after-hours alcohol code that drew ire since it was introduced last month. Council Chair Wharton confirms the vote on it has been postponed, noting there's "work to do" on it #SLC

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Carter Williams @cwilliams.ksl.com · 4d

Some historic building news: SLC Council just voted to add the century-old Altadena and Sampson buildings (by 3rd East & 3rd South) to the local landmark list. That adds protections that the national register doesn't provide

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Carter Williams @cwilliams.ksl.com · 4d

Outdoor Retailer is leaving SLC again... this time for Minnesota in a much less dramatic exit than in 2017.

City and county officials say they're disappointed but wish OR the best moving forward, while they prepare for Salt Palace renovations:

www.ksl.com/article/5138...

Outdoor Retailer is leaving Utah again — this time for a new home

Outdoor Retailer is leaving Salt Lake City once again, but for another outdoorsy state this time around.

www.ksl.com

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jacob scholl @jacobscholl.bsky.social · 4d

new from me this afternoon —

Salt Lake City’s top transportation official is leaving his post, opting to join a state agency buildingsaltlake.com/salt-lake-ci... via @buildingsaltlake.bsky.social

City Hall to lose its transportation boss, who oversaw major street redesigns

Salt Lake City’s director of transportation Jon Larsen is leaving his post, opting to join the Utah Transit Authority.

buildingsaltlake.com

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SLC Transportation, Engineering & Streets @slcmoves.bsky.social · Jul 3

We're building a new protected bike path on 400 South!

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Carter Williams @cwilliams.ksl.com · 4d

Salt Lake City has declared an emergency over this weekend's flooding during its rainiest day in 124 years

www.ksl.com/article/5138...

Salt Lake City mayor issues emergency declaration in response to weekend flooding

Utah's capital city declared a state of emergency as a result of flood damage caused by its rainiest day in over a century.

www.ksl.com

Carter Williams @cwilliams.ksl.com · 5d

SLC got more rain this past weekend than the last 4 months combined, after ending the past water year (which ended last week) nearly 5 inches below normal.

Here's a look at that + what happened on the rainiest day in city history, 124 years ago:

www.ksl.com/article/5138...

Salt Lake City posted its 2nd rainiest day in 151 years. What was its rainiest day?

Salt Lake City came close to breaking a 1901 rain record this weekend. Some of Saturday's impacts were similar to 124 years ago.

www.ksl.com

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Carter Williams @cwilliams.ksl.com · 5d

Update: Senate has also voted to pass the bill. Both votes were unanimous

Carter Williams @cwilliams.ksl.com · 5d

Lake's southern arm currently sits at 4,191.2 feet, less than 3 feet from its all-time low. Salinity (120-122 grams per liter) has also gone up as the lake shrinks, but still much lower than the peak of 185 in 2022

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Carter Williams @cwilliams.ksl.com · 5d

New: Utah House just voted to approve a bill allowing UFFSL to raise the GSL berm to 4,192 ft (2 feet higher than current requirement) to handle salinity challenges of the lake in today's special session. Heads to the Senate next before going to Gov. Cox's desk #utpol

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Carter Williams @cwilliams.ksl.com · 6d

Had to get back to the mountains and see the final product from yesterday's storms. Utah's snowliage never disappoints #utwx #stormhour

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Nick Norris @nicknslc.bsky.social · 7d

Up to 2.47 inches, the second wettest day ever in SLC according to this link. Its also shifted to a northwest flow over the great salt lake. If lake effect kicks in, that record is in serious jeopardy. home.chpc.utah.edu/~u0790486/wx...

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Carter Williams @cwilliams.ksl.com · 7d

Bonanza Flats yesterday vs. today. What a difference 24 hours can make in Utah #utwx #stormhour

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Carter Williams @cwilliams.ksl.com · 8d

Colors are starting to fade at Guardsman Pass, but it still looks great out there #utwx

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Carter Williams @cwilliams.ksl.com · 14d

Fall scenes in Utah #utwx #stormhour

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KSL.com @ksl.com · 15d

The North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park is set to partially reopen next week for the first time since a pair of massive wildfires destroyed many of its beloved buildings this summer. https://ow.ly/jges50X3bsw

Grand Canyon's North Rim to partially reopen for first time since devastating fire

The North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park is set to partially reopen next week for the first time since a pair of massive wildfires destroyed many of its beloved buildings this summer.

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