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Road construction season begins in Salt Lake City

Posted on: April 2nd, 2025

April 2, 2025 Para leer este comunicado de prensa en español, oprima aqui Salt Lake City is entering the final year of voter-approved Funding Our Future street projects. Multiple projects will be kicking off in April, including 1300 East; 2100 South to Elgin Avenue and 600 North; 800 West to Redwood Road, as well as […]

Salt Lake City temporarily closes part of Jordan River Parkway Trail to address environmental, public safety concerns 

Posted on: April 1st, 2025

April 1, 2025 Para leer este comunicado de prensa en español, oprima aqui Closure part of a coordinated effort to improve trail and disrupt illegal activity Salt Lake City is temporarily closing a section of the Jordan River Parkway Trail between Cottonwood Park and 700 North as part of a comprehensive initiative to address environmental […]

Salt Lake, Park City leaders respond to Sundance Film Festival decision

Posted on: March 27th, 2025

March 27, 2025 The following joint statement is in response to the Sundance Institute’s recent decision about the future long-term host of the Sundance Film Festival. “While we are naturally disappointed by the decision, the State of Utah, Park City and Salt Lake City have long been proud partners of the Festival, and we are […]

Salt Lake City’s first Black-owned craft brewery approved for economic development loan

Posted on: March 11th, 2025

Policy Kings Brewery recently received a loan from The Salt Lake City Department of Economic Development as it establishes its new home March 10, 2025 Para leer este comunicado de prensa en español, oprima aqui The Salt Lake City Council recently approved a $75,000 Economic Development Loan Fund (EDLF) loan for Policy Kings Brewery, a […]

Kim Shelley recommended as Salt Lake City’s next Public Lands Department director

Posted on: March 3rd, 2025

March 3, 2025 Para leer este comunicado de prensa en español, oprima aqui Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall has named Kim Shelley as her recommendation to lead the City’s Department of Public Lands. “Our public lands shape the way Salt Lakers experience our communities, from the parks where we gather to the trails that […]

Salt Lake City launches study to prioritize solutions for west-east divide

Posted on: February 26th, 2025

Feb. 26, 2025 Para leer este comunicado de prensa en español, oprima aqui Salt Lake City is launching a transportation study funded through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Reconnecting Communities Pilot Program. The study will create a plan that analyzes needs and recommends and prioritizes potential solutions to improve transportation infrastructure and address the west-east divide. […]

Mayor Mendenhall recommends Brian Redd as Salt Lake City’s next police chief

Posted on: February 20th, 2025

Feb. 20, 2025 Para leer este comunicado de prensa en español, oprima aqui Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall announced Brian Redd as her recommendation for the City’s next police chief for the Salt Lake City Police Department.  Salt Lake City requires decisive public safety leadership that shapes much more than the Salt Lake City […]

New Central City restaurant opening with help from Salt Lake City economic development loan

Posted on: February 19th, 2025

Feb. 19, 2025 The Goat Head will use the loan for equipment, tenant improvements ahead of its opening The Salt Lake City Council recently approved a $100,000 Economic Development Loan Fund (EDLF) loan for The Goat Head, a restaurant located at 702 S. 300 East. The Goat Head, opening this week, will create a unique […]

Chief Mike Brown to step down as Salt Lake City Chief of Police

Posted on: February 12th, 2025

Feb. 12, 2025 Para leer este comunicado de prensa en español, oprima aqui After 33 years of service to the Salt Lake City Police Department, Chief Mike Brown will step down on February 28, 2025, and intends to retire.  Mayor Mendenhall is grateful for Chief Brown’s work over the course of her administration but has […]