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Back to SearchCan Utah Kids Read?
The Kem C. Gardner Institute published research claiming that “nearly half of Utah’s current young children do not read at grade level.” Host Ali Val…
6 months, 2 weeks ago
Sundance Tix We’d Buy, Our Festival Awards, Kirk Blvd?
Tickets go on sale tomorrow morning for Utah’s last-ever Sundance Film Festival! Host Ali Vallarta and Hey Salt Lake newsletter editor Terina Ria hav…
6 months, 2 weeks ago
‘The Pitt’ Is Back! Here’s How a Local ER Compares.
Everyone's favorite medical drama, "The Pitt," is back for season 2 tonight! Each season is an intense depiction of one 15-hour shift in a downtown e…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
4 Trips to Plan From SLC This Year (Sponsored by Flights From Home)
Flights From Home is sponsoring this episode, and they gave host Ali Vallarta her dream assignment: Plan four vacations for executive producer Emily …
6 months, 3 weeks ago
15% Tax Increase Challenged, Sewer Smells, Wine School
Could Salt Lake County's 15% property tax increase be overturned? Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emily Means, and City Cast Salt Lake contribu…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
2 People Dead After Shooting Outside LDS Church in SLC
Two people are dead and several are injured after a shooting outside an LDS church in Salt Lake City Wednesday evening. Host Ali Vallarta and executi…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Your Bartender Needs a Therapist, Too.
SLC bartenders listen to everyone’s problems, even on holidays. But who is taking care of their mental health? Host Ali Vallarta asks One Small Mirac…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
New Utah Laws, 2026 Predictions, Cage Week
Twenty-five new laws went into effect in Utah on Jan. 1. Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means break down the biggest (and strangest) …
6 months, 3 weeks ago
What U.S. Cities Will Be Talking About in 2026 (Including Salt Lake)
Nobody understands a city’s pulse quite like a City Cast host — and that makes them the best predictors for 2026’s biggest local stories. City Cast S…
6 months, 4 weeks ago
Your Guide to January 2026 in Salt Lake
New year, new ideas for making the most of Salt Lake City. Host Ali Vallarta, producer Ivana Martinez, and Hey Salt Lake editor Terina Ria assembled …
7 months ago