Carter Williams
@cwilliams.ksl.com
KSL.com reporter covering outdoors, history, transportation & #SLC | Photography for fun | Also here for nature, weather & sports | Posts don't represent the opinion of KSL.
When I said packed, I mean it. Here's a look at the main chamber, overflow and hallway — and this doesn't include people calling into the meeting.
(And yes, someone is here dressed up as the whale)
(And yes, someone is here dressed up as the whale)
January 14, 2026 at 3:02 AM
When I said packed, I mean it. Here's a look at the main chamber, overflow and hallway — and this doesn't include people calling into the meeting.
(And yes, someone is here dressed up as the whale)
(And yes, someone is here dressed up as the whale)
Packed room for the first formal #SLC Council meeting of the day. A group of residents planned a protest, calling on SLC to "formally cease all voluntary cooperation with ICE."
This doesn't include an overflow in another room
This doesn't include an overflow in another room
January 14, 2026 at 2:14 AM
Packed room for the first formal #SLC Council meeting of the day. A group of residents planned a protest, calling on SLC to "formally cease all voluntary cooperation with ICE."
This doesn't include an overflow in another room
This doesn't include an overflow in another room
Just in: Salt Lake County says reconstruction has resumed at the 10th East Senior Center in Salt Lake City, with a goal of reopening it next year.
Comes after the SLCo Council voted to the cut the facility and then reversed its decision in budget discussions late last year
Comes after the SLCo Council voted to the cut the facility and then reversed its decision in budget discussions late last year
January 13, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Just in: Salt Lake County says reconstruction has resumed at the 10th East Senior Center in Salt Lake City, with a goal of reopening it next year.
Comes after the SLCo Council voted to the cut the facility and then reversed its decision in budget discussions late last year
Comes after the SLCo Council voted to the cut the facility and then reversed its decision in budget discussions late last year
Happening now: Gov. Spencer Cox is unveiling details of a new 20-yr agreement with USFS to assist in management of forests in Utah #utpol
January 8, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Happening now: Gov. Spencer Cox is unveiling details of a new 20-yr agreement with USFS to assist in management of forests in Utah #utpol
Bettman says the local response has been "incredible," and he's thrilled to have the WC here
Ryan Smith says he thinks the RES layout will make it a great place to view a game. Said he toured the stadium early in the sale process with the idea of holding a game here one day
Ryan Smith says he thinks the RES layout will make it a great place to view a game. Said he toured the stadium early in the sale process with the idea of holding a game here one day
January 7, 2026 at 11:06 PM
Bettman says the local response has been "incredible," and he's thrilled to have the WC here
Ryan Smith says he thinks the RES layout will make it a great place to view a game. Said he toured the stadium early in the sale process with the idea of holding a game here one day
Ryan Smith says he thinks the RES layout will make it a great place to view a game. Said he toured the stadium early in the sale process with the idea of holding a game here one day
The GSL Strike Team is releasing its latest GSL report this morning. DNR director Joel Ferry says this year will be a "watershed year ... literally" for GSL and water issues.
Says expect to see a new leasing program and "big money" coming into water leasing
Says expect to see a new leasing program and "big money" coming into water leasing
January 7, 2026 at 3:39 PM
The GSL Strike Team is releasing its latest GSL report this morning. DNR director Joel Ferry says this year will be a "watershed year ... literally" for GSL and water issues.
Says expect to see a new leasing program and "big money" coming into water leasing
Says expect to see a new leasing program and "big money" coming into water leasing
Inauguration with a view. SLC is set to swear in 4 city councilors beginning in a few minutes.
3 members are returning (Petro, Wharton & Young) after winning reelection. Erika Carlsen to take over District 5 (Ballpark/Liberty Wells/etc) after Darin Mano stepped down
3 members are returning (Petro, Wharton & Young) after winning reelection. Erika Carlsen to take over District 5 (Ballpark/Liberty Wells/etc) after Darin Mano stepped down
January 5, 2026 at 7:02 PM
Inauguration with a view. SLC is set to swear in 4 city councilors beginning in a few minutes.
3 members are returning (Petro, Wharton & Young) after winning reelection. Erika Carlsen to take over District 5 (Ballpark/Liberty Wells/etc) after Darin Mano stepped down
3 members are returning (Petro, Wharton & Young) after winning reelection. Erika Carlsen to take over District 5 (Ballpark/Liberty Wells/etc) after Darin Mano stepped down
'Twas the night before Christmas in a warm, windy and soggy Salt Lake City
December 25, 2025 at 4:15 AM
'Twas the night before Christmas in a warm, windy and soggy Salt Lake City
December blossoms? That's a new one
December 19, 2025 at 6:18 PM
December blossoms? That's a new one
This is the concerning issue facing most of the West right now because of the same problem: It's been wet but too warm for snow.
This is LCC since the water year began Oct. 1. Precip has been relatively close to normal, but record warmth is why snowpack is near record low for mid-December
This is LCC since the water year began Oct. 1. Precip has been relatively close to normal, but record warmth is why snowpack is near record low for mid-December
December 16, 2025 at 7:44 PM
This is the concerning issue facing most of the West right now because of the same problem: It's been wet but too warm for snow.
This is LCC since the water year began Oct. 1. Precip has been relatively close to normal, but record warmth is why snowpack is near record low for mid-December
This is LCC since the water year began Oct. 1. Precip has been relatively close to normal, but record warmth is why snowpack is near record low for mid-December
The most festive I've seen the top of the Astra Tower for the holidays since it launched its air quality beacon system earlier this year.
Now it joins the side of the building, which residents have kind of filled out on their own over the last few weeks
Now it joins the side of the building, which residents have kind of filled out on their own over the last few weeks
December 12, 2025 at 2:46 AM
The most festive I've seen the top of the Astra Tower for the holidays since it launched its air quality beacon system earlier this year.
Now it joins the side of the building, which residents have kind of filled out on their own over the last few weeks
Now it joins the side of the building, which residents have kind of filled out on their own over the last few weeks
I'm here at the Gail Miller Resource Center this morning, where Gail Miller just announced she's donating $10M to Shelter the Homeless for homeless shelter resources in Salt Lake County
December 11, 2025 at 5:17 PM
I'm here at the Gail Miller Resource Center this morning, where Gail Miller just announced she's donating $10M to Shelter the Homeless for homeless shelter resources in Salt Lake County
This is extremely niche @slsees.bsky.social-level news, but 515 Tower finally has new signage. The U. Health logo came down for its new use as Arbor 515 apartments
December 11, 2025 at 3:58 AM
This is extremely niche @slsees.bsky.social-level news, but 515 Tower finally has new signage. The U. Health logo came down for its new use as Arbor 515 apartments
Some of the responses from the legislative audit subcommittee this afternoon.
Adams & Schultz co-authored the letter calling for a public safety plan last year. Snider authored HB465, which gained criticism from the city this year
All 3 had more positive things to say today #utpol
Adams & Schultz co-authored the letter calling for a public safety plan last year. Snider authored HB465, which gained criticism from the city this year
All 3 had more positive things to say today #utpol
December 10, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Some of the responses from the legislative audit subcommittee this afternoon.
Adams & Schultz co-authored the letter calling for a public safety plan last year. Snider authored HB465, which gained criticism from the city this year
All 3 had more positive things to say today #utpol
Adams & Schultz co-authored the letter calling for a public safety plan last year. Snider authored HB465, which gained criticism from the city this year
All 3 had more positive things to say today #utpol
Update: Several GOP state leaders say they've seen improvements in SLC since last year's letter calling for a public safety plan.
Meanwhile, Mike Brown (SLC's past PD Chief) just sent me a statement in response to the audit, blasting it:
Meanwhile, Mike Brown (SLC's past PD Chief) just sent me a statement in response to the audit, blasting it:
December 9, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Update: Several GOP state leaders say they've seen improvements in SLC since last year's letter calling for a public safety plan.
Meanwhile, Mike Brown (SLC's past PD Chief) just sent me a statement in response to the audit, blasting it:
Meanwhile, Mike Brown (SLC's past PD Chief) just sent me a statement in response to the audit, blasting it:
Another interesting SLC-related item in Cox's proposed budget: A one-mile history walking loop in downtown with public art, monuments and trail markers
December 3, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Another interesting SLC-related item in Cox's proposed budget: A one-mile history walking loop in downtown with public art, monuments and trail markers
Happening now: SLC Mayor Erin Mendenhall is presenting the city's mobility plan to the Transportation Interim Committee, required from SB195 earlier this year.
Here's a brief summary from a city letter that was uploaded before the presentation:
Here's a brief summary from a city letter that was uploaded before the presentation:
November 19, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Happening now: SLC Mayor Erin Mendenhall is presenting the city's mobility plan to the Transportation Interim Committee, required from SB195 earlier this year.
Here's a brief summary from a city letter that was uploaded before the presentation:
Here's a brief summary from a city letter that was uploaded before the presentation:
These are the next steps that SLC CRA Board of Directors is now considering in relation to the plan.
Of note, the city expects more entertainment district plans to be unveiled next summer:
Of note, the city expects more entertainment district plans to be unveiled next summer:
November 18, 2025 at 10:02 PM
These are the next steps that SLC CRA Board of Directors is now considering in relation to the plan.
Of note, the city expects more entertainment district plans to be unveiled next summer:
Of note, the city expects more entertainment district plans to be unveiled next summer:
The double row of cherry trees is visible on the design. But other concepts include custom manhole covers and street lights scattered throughout, as exemplified here:
November 18, 2025 at 9:54 PM
The double row of cherry trees is visible on the design. But other concepts include custom manhole covers and street lights scattered throughout, as exemplified here:
Happening now: SLC CRA is going over the 40% design details for the future of Japantown (100 South). The project dates back to 2018, but also got swept up in the downtown revitalization zone created last year
November 18, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Happening now: SLC CRA is going over the 40% design details for the future of Japantown (100 South). The project dates back to 2018, but also got swept up in the downtown revitalization zone created last year
Just in: The Kilby Block Party lineup is out and it's huge.
Lorde, Turnstile, Hayley Williams, Blood Orange among the names performing at the Utah State Fairpark next year:
Lorde, Turnstile, Hayley Williams, Blood Orange among the names performing at the Utah State Fairpark next year:
November 18, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Just in: The Kilby Block Party lineup is out and it's huge.
Lorde, Turnstile, Hayley Williams, Blood Orange among the names performing at the Utah State Fairpark next year:
Lorde, Turnstile, Hayley Williams, Blood Orange among the names performing at the Utah State Fairpark next year:
Just in: Utah says it will issue all November SNAP benefits for those who qualify, now that the federal government has reopened
November 13, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Just in: Utah says it will issue all November SNAP benefits for those who qualify, now that the federal government has reopened
The clouds ultimately won, but not before a beautiful northern lights display over Salt Lake City
November 12, 2025 at 6:59 AM
The clouds ultimately won, but not before a beautiful northern lights display over Salt Lake City
Didn't take SLC long to find a new temporary use for The Leonardo, following the museum's closure earlier this year.
Downtown Farmers Market says it will run its Winter Market there, beginning Nov. 15:
Downtown Farmers Market says it will run its Winter Market there, beginning Nov. 15:
November 7, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Didn't take SLC long to find a new temporary use for The Leonardo, following the museum's closure earlier this year.
Downtown Farmers Market says it will run its Winter Market there, beginning Nov. 15:
Downtown Farmers Market says it will run its Winter Market there, beginning Nov. 15: