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Utah Wants Geothermal Energy. What the Heck Is It? Jan 13, 2025

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Utah lawmakers have continued to prop up coal in our state, but now Gov. Spencer Cox is eyeing another energy option: geothermal. So … what the heck is it? And can it cause earthquakes?? Dr. Joseph Moore, principal researcher at Utah FORGE, joins host Ali Vallarta to demystify this renewable resource.

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What's in Cox's $30.6B Budget? MLB District Deadline Nears, Holiday Transit Plans [City Cast Salt Lake]

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Skiers Sue Vail, Immigration Crackdown, New SLC Trash Day Jan 10, 2025

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The Park City ski patrol strike is finally over, so what’s in their contract? Executive producer Emily Means and host Ali Vallarta discuss the union’s wins and Vail’s losses. Plus, a slew of immigration bills just dropped, hut-to-hut hiking, and an important public notice.

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Skiers file class action lawsuit against Vail Resorts over Park City strike [KPCW]
New SLC garbage collection schedule starts Feb. 3, 2025
The Western Uinta Hut System

This year we’re giving $1,500 worth of gift cards to one lucky winner for the chance to enjoy some of the best SLC eats in every month of 2025. Follow the steps on this Instagram post to enter to win a year’s worth of City Cast Salt Lake’s favorite restaurants.

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You’ve Heard of Utah Militias. What Other Extremist Groups Are Here? Jan 09, 2025

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We may think of extremism as a national issue (think Jan. 6 insurrection), but new reporting from ProPublica shows how right-wing militias are operating in Utah. Chase Thomas, senior policy advisor at Better Utah Institute, joins host Ali Vallarta to talk about a new tool that tracks these groups and the next steps for addressing it.

Resources and references:

The Militia and the Mole [ProPublica]
Extremism Watch Utah [Better Utah Institute]

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What To Expect Around Homelessness in 2025 Jan 08, 2025

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Homelessness is at a record high across the country, and Utah leaders have eyes on how Salt Lake City is handling the issue. Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and Rep. Tyler Clancy, R-Provo, discuss local headlines and set expectations for homeless-related bills this upcoming legislation session.

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After prolonged delays, long-promised SLC tiny-home village for homeless Utahns finally gets its first residents [Salt Lake Tribune]
State leaders slam SLC police in letter to Mendenhall, ask city to submit plan to ‘restore public safety’ [Salt Lake Tribune]
Utah lawmaker proposes 'Homeless Bill of Rights' [FOX 13]
Operation Jordan River? Sounds Familiar. [City Cast Salt Lake]

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The Best Coffee in Salt Lake City Jan 07, 2025

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Where’s the best coffee in Salt Lake City? Rose Park resident Andy Moray visited every coffee shop in town last year — more than 70 of them. Today, he joins host Ali Vallarta to share his favorites and lessons learned from his quest.

Check out Andy’s spreadsheet to discover new coffee shops.

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How Utah Lawmakers Could Change Your Life in 2025 Jan 06, 2025

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Senators and representatives from around Utah will convene at the Capitol from Jan. 21 to March 7 for the annual legislative session. What new laws or programs will come of it? Fox 13 politics reporter Ben Winslow sets expectations for host Ali Vallarta about everything from the Great Salt Lake to revenge on Sugar House Pub and the Utah Supreme Court.

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Ski Patrol Strike, What’s ‘Out’ in 2025, Big Job Opportunity Jan 03, 2025

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Why did hundreds of Park City ski patrollers go on strike? Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means talk about their demands and the impacts. Plus, local “ins and outs” for 2025, ancient bones, and become the next South Salt Lake city council member.

Resources and references:

Park City ski patrol ‘disappointed’ in Vail counter offer as strike continues [KPCW]
Apply for the open seat on the South Salt Lake City Council.

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Your Guide to January 2025 in Salt Lake Jan 02, 2025

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New year, new rendezvous! This is your guide to January in Salt Lake City. Host Ali Vallarta, Hey Salt Lake editor Terina Ria, and producer Ivana Martinez assemble a lineup of restaurants to try, local spectacles, and ideas for getting outside (without a thousand-dollar ski pass). And if you are headed to the movies this month, don’t miss our episode on the fate of the Sundance Film Festival.

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For even more tips on how to make the most of January in Salt Lake, check out Hey Salt Lake’s take on what to do this month.

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Best and Worst Places To Take Out-of-Towners This Week Dec 30, 2024

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Which of Salt Lake City’s tourist attractions are worth bringing your family to this holiday season? From Temple Square to Park City Main Street, TikTok’s Queen of SLC Kendall Rodriguez and host Ali Vallarta separate the must-sees from the avoid-at-all-costs. Plus, what’s in it for locals?

This episode originally aired on July 25, 2024.

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Tan France’s Hottest Salt Lake Takes Dec 26, 2024

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There’s nothing more fabulously Salt Lake than a Tan France sighting. The Queer Eye star has called Utah home for almost two decades — so we decided to test him on his local credentials. Tan joins host Ali Vallarta to dish on the best and worst our town has to offer and the most Salt Lake thing about him.

This episode originally aired on June 10, 2024.

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