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SLC’s Pipeline Fight, Early Ski Season, Politicians’ New Hair

A proposed fuel pipeline could run through Emigration Canyon, the Avenues, and Rose Park. Host Ali Vallarta talks with City Cast Salt Lake contributors Kate Groetzinger a

‘Your City Could Be Better’: Why Salt Lakers Are Adopting Storm Drains

Feeling despondent about the state of the Great Salt Lake? Pulling trash from a storm drain could help. “Adopt A Storm Drain”, an initiative overseen by the Salt Lake Cit

Vision for Downtown Sports District, No Kings Shooting Trial, Ride UTA for Free

A man will stand trial in the killing of Afa Ah Loo, who was shot at the No Kings rally in downtown Salt Lake City in June 2025. Host Ali Vallarta, executive producer Emi

Are Utahns Happy? New City Problems, Cozy Pumpkin Curry.

Are Utahns happy with our quality of life? Host Ali Vallarta and City Cast Salt Lake contributors Andy Larsen and Chandler Rosenberg dive into the research. Plus, Utah Ci

Tim Ballard Strikes at LDS Church, Spooky Things To Do, New Restaurants

Anti-trafficking activist Tim Ballard is back with a vengeance… against The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Host Ali Vallarta and audience development manage

Changing Utah’s Constitution, Great Salt Lake Decisions, Breakfast Tacos

Ballots are being mailed today, which means you’ll soon be voting on amendments A and B, both of which aim to change Utah’s constitution. Host Ali Vallarta and City Cast

‘Your City Could Be Better’: A St. Paul Cell Phone Ban Teens Might Actually Like — Presented By City Cast Salt Lake

Another Salt Lake City school year has begun — how are cell phones being handled? In Minnesota, one high school is demonstrating that a strict no-phone school day can wor

Death Penalty Moratorium? 1-Star Fall Foliage Reviews, Cheap Ski Program.

Local prisoner advocates are calling for a moratorium on the death penalty after a botched execution in Tennessee and a man was released from Utah's own death row. Host A

7 More Banned Books, New Bagel Shops, Cozy Places To Read

It’s Banned Books Week, and Utah just added seven more novels to its growing list. Host Ali Vallarta and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Molly Miloscia ask Bookish co-fou

Salt Lake’s Haunted History, No More Westside Pool, Apps for Local Problems

Do you know Salt Lake’s haunted history? Host Ali Vallarta, City Cast Salt Lake contributor Andy Larsen, and local folklore enthusiast Kyle Treasure dive into our city’s

What's on Your Ballot, LDS Gambling Warning, Utah Sports Are Good Now?

Ballots are about to hit Utah mailboxes, but which races and issues should Salt Lakers be watching? Executive producer Emily Means and audience development manager Angie

SLC’s Viral Scammer, Data Center on Public Lands, Cheap Lunch Recs

Salt Lake City has an alleged scammer on the loose. Executive producer Emily Means talks with City Cast Salt Lake contributors Chandler Rosenberg and Cassie Bingham about

‘Your City Could Be Better’: This Basketball Court Is Saving Residents From Floods — Presented By City Cast Salt Lake

When Salt Lake City looks for inspiration for the future, does it look to the Netherlands? That’s what designers and officials in New York City did in order to integrate

SLC Halloween Costumes, Rowland Hall’s Future, $3.33 Beers

Need a Halloween costume? Executive producer Emily Means, Keep It Local newsletter editor Shelby Hintze, and City Cast Salt Lake contributor Molly Miloscia have some very

Trevor Lee Resigns in Disgrace, Cybercab Sightings, Romanticizing Downtown SLC

The state lawmaker everyone loves to hate has resigned after he was charged with fraud. Executive producer Emily Means talks with City Cast Salt Lake contributors Cassie

Your Guide to October 2026 in Salt Lake

Hello, scary season! October is here, and we’ve planned your month accordingly. Executive producer Emily Means, producer Ivana Martinez, and City Cast Salt Lake contribut

A Battle for Alpine Loop, Delta Center Revamp, New Avalanche Pup

Who wins in the battle for the Alpine Loop, cyclists or cars? Executive producer Emily Means, audience development manager Angie Treasure, and City Cast Salt Lake contrib

Housing Debate Heats Up, Reimagined Parking Lots, the 'Burbs Aren't Bad

Salt Lake City’s new housing proposal has people up in arms, but why? Executive producer Emily Means and newsletter editor Terina Ria are joined by former City Council Me

‘Your City Could Be Better’: How One Oregon City is Lowering Energy Costs — Presented By City Cast Salt Lake

What’s a seemingly small project in Salt Lake City that’s made a big difference? In the Oregon suburb of Tualatin, a drinking water pipe has just been fitted with a seaml

Fat Bird Week, Utah’s Oversight Issue, Free Book Giveaway

The Governor's Office of Economic Development gave away millions of dollars without tracking how it was being used. Executive producer Emily Means, producer Ivana Martine