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Carter Williams @cwilliams.ksl.com · 13h

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

Carter Williams @cwilliams.ksl.com · 14h

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

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

Carter Williams @cwilliams.ksl.com · 14h

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 Salt Lake City once again, but for another outdoorsy state this time around.

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

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jacob scholl @jacobscholl.bsky.social · 19h

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

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 · 19h

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.

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

Carter Williams @cwilliams.ksl.com · 1d

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

Carter Williams @cwilliams.ksl.com · 1d

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

Carter Williams @cwilliams.ksl.com · 1d

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

Carter Williams @cwilliams.ksl.com · 1d

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 · 2d

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 · 3d

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 · 3d

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 · 4d

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

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

Carter Williams @cwilliams.ksl.com · 10d

Fall scenes in Utah #utwx #stormhour

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KSL.com @ksl.com · 11d

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

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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Carter Williams @cwilliams.ksl.com · 12d

SLC says Ken Sanders Rare Books is still open & it plans to figure out a new use for the old SLC Library after The Leonardo's recent announcement that it has permanently shuttered, citing issues with the building:

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

Sugar House businesses rejoice, launch celebration event as 2100 South project ends

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Carter Williams @cwilliams.ksl.com · 12d

"I'm grateful that it's done."

Sugar House construction is (mostly) done after 3 long years, and businesses are ready to celebrate. Today marks the start of a monthlong punch card promotion, and there's a big party happening Oct. 4.

More here:

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

A large neighborhood celebration is planned for Oct. 4 as construction wraps up in Sugar House after three long years.

Utah launches new pledge after receiving $200M in pledged Great Salt Lake donation

Carter Williams @cwilliams.ksl.com · 13d

"We will not let the Great Salt Lake fail."

Utah launched a new charter this afternoon, as it seeks to solve the GSL's challenges. It also received $200M in donation pledges, half of which is to be raised by local business leaders:

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

A new joint public-private mission seeks to save the Great Salt Lake ahead of the 2034 Winter Olympics and beyond.

Unauthorized flagpole at historic Great Salt Lake site sparks state review

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KSL.com @ksl.com · 14d

An iconic rock formation by the Great Salt Lake is at the center of a bizarre land vandalism mystery.

An iconic rock formation by the Great Salt Lake is at the center of a bizarre land vandalism mystery.

The Other Side Village unveils plans to expand following $30M in donations

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Carter Williams @cwilliams.ksl.com · 14d

"This is more than housing."

Some of the first residents of The Other Side Village in SLC say the facility has changed their lives. Now the campus plans to expand as it has collected $30M in donations:

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

A village that offers affordable rental homes to people who have experienced chronic homelessness says it's more than halfway toward its goal to fund a massive expansion.

Millcreek Mayor Jeff Silvestrini, city's first mayor, announces sudden plan to retire

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Carter Williams @cwilliams.ksl.com · 15d

"It has been the honor of my life to serve as Millcreek's first mayor, and I have very much enjoyed my time in this office."

ICYMI: Millcreek Mayor Jeff Silvestrini, the city's first and only mayor, said he plans to retire in November amid recent health issues:

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

Jeff Silvestrini, Millcreek's first and only mayor, announced that he's stepping down in November amid health setbacks.

Utah reps seek nearly 300 acres of federal land to close Bonneville Shoreline Trail gap

Carter Williams @cwilliams.ksl.com · 15d

A pair of Utah reps introduced a bill in Congress yesterday seeking to convey nearly 300 acres of USFS land to Fruit Heights, in a move that seeks to close a gap in the Bonneville Shoreline Trail:

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

A pair of Utah congressional representatives unveiled a new proposal to secure nearly 300 acres of federal land that would go toward closing a gap in the Bonneville Shoreline Trail.

Damaging tornado in southeast Utah produced EF-2 strength winds, report finds

Carter Williams @cwilliams.ksl.com · 15d

1 of 2 tornadoes that touched down in San Juan County earlier this month registered EF-2 with winds peaking at 120 mph, making it the most powerful tornado to touch down in the county since at least 1950.*

*= Unless you count that "firenado" in July.

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

One of the two tornadoes that touched down in southeast Utah earlier this month reached wind speeds of 120 mph, according to a preliminary report released on Monday.