Salt Lake City, UT

<div><p></p><p> Independence Day is Thursday and there are a few places to watch free fireworks and drone shows in Salt Lake City. </p><hr><h2><a href="https://www.milb.com/salt-lake" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Salt Lake Bees </a></h2><p><strong> When: </strong> Thursday 6–8pm </p><p><strong> Where: </strong> Smith's Ballpark </p><p><strong> Admission: </strong> $37 per adult; $28 per child </p><h2><a href="https://atthegateway.com/calendars/4th-of-july-2024/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Fireworks at The Gateway </a></h2><p><strong> When: </strong> Thursday 10pm </p><nbtemplate data-id="AdPlaceholder" data-content="JTdCJTdE"></nbtemplate><p><strong> Where: </strong> Olympic Plaza </p><h2><a href="https://www.slc.gov/events/2024/03/08/salt-lake-city-drone-show-july-5/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Salt Lake City Drone Show </a></h2><p><strong> When: </strong> Friday 8–10:30pm </p><p><strong> Where: </strong> Jordan Park </p></div>

Columbus, OH

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A diphtheria-like illness detected in Utah and Colorado is shedding light on how humans and pets exchange the bacterial infection, and how to treat it.The big picture: In a report last week, the CDC announced that two cases, found in 2022 and 2023, were the first in the U.S. where pets and humans appear to have infected each other with C. ulcerans, a potentially harmful bacteria that hasn't been widely studied in humans.Corynebacterium ulcerans are more commonly found among animals — and can cause danger to wildlife and livestock, researchers in Japan wrote last year.Zoom in: A northern Utah resident...

Diphtheria-like illness found in Utah and Colorado pet owners

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Daily Mail

A 19-year-old hiker who tragically drowned in a Utah waterfall had accidentally filmed her own death has been identified.

Utah hiker, 19, who inadvertently filmed her own death after setting up phone to record beside river she drowned in is identified

As temperatures soar, Utah's lazy rivers look better and better for a cool float. And now there's a way to locate a deceptive, deadly hazard you need to avoid at all costs: low head dams.Why it matters: More than 1,000 people nationally have drowned in the currents created by the obsolete, underwater structures that span riverbeds — many of them in rivers that seem calm and safe.How it works: Low head dams create a uniform, churning current that can suck victims underwater repeatedly as they try to swim back to the surface, overwhelming flotation vests.Yes, but: You can find where they are and portage around them with a map and database created last year by BYU students.What's inside: 13,000 dams marked on a map.Explore to find the hazards and avoid that stretch of river — or portage around it if you trust your navigation skills.Zoom in: People have drowned in the dam currents on the Jordan River.A "boat chute" bypasses a low head dam at 100 South, but others could be hazardous.Another was removed a few years ago near Murray.Sign up for Axios Salt Lake City for free.

Utah map and database shows low head dam hazards

In a state now known for modesty hang-ups, the Great Salt Lake's swimming culture in the early 1900s was less pearl-clutching than a lot of coastal cities. This is Old News, our weekly strut across the sands of time. The big picture: Hand-wringing about swimwear was already underway by the late 1800s on the East Coast, where rich New Yorkers developed a beach culture at Newport, Rhode Island. Yes, but: In Utah, bathing suits were still considered so clunky that even swimsuit ads acknowledged that no one looks good at the beach.Even young girls, normally policed, were gently encouraged to...

The one modesty fight Utah skipped

Summer might be an odd time for the comfort of soup, but there's one spot where you should get a bowl ASAP: Franck's Restaurant in Holladay.You might remember Franck's as the Scorpio pick in our zodiac restaurant guide to Salt Lake City.The intrigue: The soup course is consistently where chef Robert Perkins executes his most exciting surprises, from gingerbread consommé to gorgonzola gazpacho with sweet and sour celery.How it works: Soups change regularly to showcase seasonal flavors, so check the dinner menu and holiday specials for the latest — whether it's truffle-caramel apple emulsion in January or watermelon pho in September.Zoom in: The Father's Day tasting menu brought my whole family close to tears of joy with the porcini mushroom and butterscotch emulsion with truffle corn nuts and pickled huckleberry. It's still on this week's dinner menu, so get it while you can!What's outside: Franck's has one of the nicest restaurant patios in Salt Lake, so now's actually the perfect time to try the best soup kitchen in town. Franck's patio. Photo: Erin Alberty/Axios

The best soup in Salt Lake

Midvale, UT

Utah has had its share of scuttlebutts over school dress codes, LGBTQ+ support and public health messaging for youth.Twenty years ago, all three collided in one big clampdown.What drove the news: The state health department withdrew a $100,000 grant for an antismoking campaign by the GLBT Community Center of Utah — over a T-shirt, the center alleged.Catch up quick: The center circulated T-shirts emblazoned with the words "Queers Kick Ash." Officials at a Midvale high school suspended four students who wore them to class, saying the shirts violated the dress code: the "kick ash" pun was deemed vulgar and an...

Back when a Utah school banned the word "queer"

A campaign to curb deaths on Utah roads is making a unique attempt to appeal to men.State of play: In a new Zero Fatalities ad posted on X, formerly known as Twitter, multiple women are asked whether guys flipping off other drivers gives them "the ick" on a 1-10 scale.What they said: "10/10 when a guy flips someone off … it's very embarrassing.""It's a 10. It's not attractive.""It shows immaturity."Why it matters: A series of high-profile road rage incidents in recent years have led to crashes and deaths, and even prompted legislation to reduce aggressive driving behaviors.Men are more likely...

Women rate aggressive driving behaviors in new safety campaign

It's been two years since we launched this newsletter, and we're so grateful you've been with us for the ride!Why it matters: We're committed to making it easier for you to keep up with the news in Utah, whether telling stories in a bite-sized way or filling in the gaps with your daily Fry Sauce.We also babysit social media so you don't have to!Flashback: Here are some of the high-impact, fun, thoughtful, weird and thoroughly Utah stories we've been proud to share.The lake: We kept a close eye on the Great Salt Lake as it reached record-low depths — and...

Happy birthday to us!

Starting next summer, Zion National Park will no longer allow RVs or large vehicles on the Zion-Mt. Carmel Highway. Why it matters: The new guidelines aim to reduce collisions, lane-crossing and overweight vehicles on bridges, per the National Park Service.The iconic highway, built in the 1920s and 1930s, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. By the numbers: Vehicles over 11 feet, 4 inches tall that are more than 7 feet and 10 inches wide and 35 feet and 9 inches long — or exceed 50,000 pounds — will have to take alternate routes.What they're saying: "Our goal is to protect drivers, meet modern safety standards and ensure the integrity of the road and tunnels so that we continue to enjoy scenic drives on the historic Zion-Mt. Carmel Highway," the park's superintendent, Jeff Bradybaugh, said in a statement.Sign up for Axios Salt Lake City for free.

Zion National Park to ban RVs from scenic highway

Arizona State

Denver, CO

Denver officials said Friday the city started sending immigrants to Utah after Texas officials bused the newcomers to Denver.Why it matters: A firestorm broke out Thursday in Utah after a report by KUTV that Denver paid for the tickets that brought immigrants to Salt Lake City in late May.Utah Gov. Spencer Cox on Friday lambasted Denver's actions as "completely unacceptable," writing on X that the state's "resources are completely depleted."What they're saying: "The vast majority of newcomers arriving in Denver do so on buses chartered from Texas and had no intention of ever coming to Denver," Denver Mayor Mike Johnston's spokesperson,...

Utah slams Denver for sending migrants; Denver says it starts with Texas

Salt Lake City is under a heat advisory, with temperatures expected to reach near triple digits Thursday.State of play: The heat warning issued by the National Weather Service lifts Friday morning. Temperatures are expected to drop to the 80s over the weekend.What they're saying: "We have a very strong area and high pressure and warm temperatures over the southwestern U.S. right now," Sam Webber, a meteorologist for the National Weather Service in Salt Lake City told Axios."At least here locally, we're seeing some record-challenging temperatures," Webber said.Fun fact: While the high temperatures are not unusual for Utah, they are "quite warm" for this time of year, he noted. Temperatures are up about 15 degrees compared to this time last year.Beat the heat: Drink fluids, stay inside an air-conditioned room and limit physical activity to early mornings or evenings to stay cool, the NWS recommends.What's next: Webber said he expects temperatures to climb to the triple digits again in mid-July.Sign up for Axios Salt Lake City for free.

Triple-digit temperatures set to arrive in Salt Lake City

There's lots to do in Salt Lake this weekend, from a stand-up show to shopping for antiques.🕺 Vibras Del LagoThis Cumbia dance pop-up is one of downtown's hottest Latin dance venues.When: 9pm ThursdayWhere: Alibi Bar & PlaceAdmission: Free🎭 Chingo BlingThe Mexican-American rapper and comedian, known for his viral comedy, is coming to town for one night.When: 7pm ThursdayWhere: Wiseguys Comedy Club at The GatewayAdmission: $25 for GA or $35 for VIP🛍️ Urban Flea MarketUtah's largest flea market is back this month, featuring vintage goods and nearly 100 vendors.When: 10am-4pm SundayWhere: The Gateway (12 South Rio Grande)Admission: $3 per person 13 years and up; only cash is acceptedSign up for Axios Salt Lake City for free.

SLC weekend events: Chingo Bling and Urban Flea Market

Utah's hotter-than-normal recent temperatures and this winter's significant snowfall point to a higher risk for wildfires this season, fire officials warn.Why it matters: The state's conditions this summer are comparable to the devastating 2020 wildfire season that saw a recording-breaking number of human-caused blazes, per the Utah News Dispatch.Wildfire season spans between June and September.What they're saying: "We've had a couple of good winters, which means a good amount of new [vegetation] growth has emerged," Jon Meyer, a climatologist for Utah State University's climate center, told Axios.That growth means more fuel to burn.A delayed monsoon season in Utah is also...

What to expect during Utah's wildfire season

Cobb County, GA

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Acworth, GA

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While most of Cobb County's incorporated cities experienced growth over the last three years, one saw a population loss. The cities of Austell, Kennesaw, Marietta, Powder Springs and Smyrna all experienced population growth from 2020 to 2024. But Acworth, or at least the specific area within the city's incorporated limits, saw a small population decrease.

Cobb County's Incorporated Cities Fuel Local Growth, Except for Acworth

Utah's homeownership rate is higher than the rest of the nation. Yes, but: About 74% of white non-Hispanics own and occupy their homes, compared to 27% of Black households and about 54% of Latino households, per a University of Utah Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute report.Why it matters: Homeownership remains the biggest driver of the wealth gap, per the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Axios' Brianna Crane reports.The big picture: Historically, racist housing practices, redlining and predatory lending have prevented many Black Americans from obtaining homeownership, per the Urban Institute. By the numbers: In Utah, about 20% of Black, Pacific Islander and Latino renters spend between 30% to 49% of their income on rent, making them severely cost burdened.It's generally advised one set aside a third of their income for rent.Sign up for Axios Salt Lake City for free.

Utah sees wide housing disparities by race

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"We're kind of having to shift our focus from search and rescue to recovery," the couple's daughter, Ashlynn Ankofski tells Inside Edition.

Search Continues for Couple Who Went Missing After Getting Swept Away During Flash Floods in Utah

Distillery tours are always fun, but Holystone in Murray brings an unexpected flair: It commits to its 1920s theming, with art deco stylings and jazz music mingled with the industrial stills.Why it works: Holystone has been bathed in accolades for its gin — a spirit that exudes Prohibition-era fun.Zoom in: The Bosun's Navy Strength Gin has both the alcohol content and citrus notes to hold up in the classic gin cocktails.Meanwhile, the indigo-colored Cerulea Gin brings the flower power, with lavender notes that really sing in a Bee's Knees.Special treat: Save the lemon for last, and watch it "magically" turn the gin from blue to pink.What's inside: The tour ends in the opulent tasting room above the distilling floor, with antique furniture, tasseled curtains, jacquard wallpaper and more jazz.The snack pairings are especially fun.Worth your time: Holystone's Instagram curates some of the most elaborate cocktail recipes we've seen in Utah.Sign up for Axios Salt Lake City for free.

A trip to the 1920s in Salt Lake City

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Magna, UT

Sandy, UT

Independence Day is Thursday and there are a few places to watch free fireworks and drone shows in Salt Lake City.Salt Lake BeesWhen: Thursday 6–8pmWhere: Smith's BallparkAdmission: $37 per adult; $28 per childFireworks at The GatewayWhen: Thursday 10pmWhere: Olympic PlazaSalt Lake City Drone ShowWhen: Friday 8–10:30pmWhere: Jordan Park

Where to watch Fourth of July fireworks and drone shows in SLC

Salt Lake Bees

Fireworks at The Gateway

Salt Lake City Drone Show

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