Salt lake city news
Here are some recent news articles and updates from Salt Lake City, Utah:
Local News
- Salt Lake City to host 2023 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament games: The NCAA has announced that Salt Lake City will host first- and second-round games of the 2023 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Vivint Smart Home Arena. (Source: Deseret News)
- New development planned for downtown Salt Lake City: A new mixed-use development is planned for downtown Salt Lake City, featuring apartments, retail space, and a parking garage. (Source: Salt Lake Tribune)
- Salt Lake City to launch new bike-share program: The city is launching a new bike-share program, called "Salt Lake City Bike Share," which will allow residents and visitors to rent bikes for short periods of time. (Source: KSL.com)
Crime and Public Safety
- Salt Lake City police investigate string of burglaries: The Salt Lake City Police Department is investigating a string of burglaries that have occurred in the downtown area over the past few weeks. (Source: Fox 13 News)
- Man arrested for allegedly assaulting police officer: A man was arrested and charged with assaulting a police officer after a confrontation in the downtown area. (Source: Deseret News)
- Salt Lake City sees increase in violent crime: According to the FBI, Salt Lake City saw an increase in violent crime in 2020, with a 10% increase in reported violent crimes compared to the previous year. (Source: Salt Lake Tribune)
Sports
- Utah Jazz to play preseason games in Salt Lake City: The Utah Jazz will play a pair of preseason games at Vivint Smart Home Arena in October. (Source: Deseret News)
- Real Salt Lake to host MLS playoff game: Real Salt Lake will host a Major League Soccer playoff game at Rio Tinto Stadium in Herriman, Utah, on November 6. (Source: Salt Lake Tribune)
- Utah Utes football team to play at Rice-Eccles Stadium: The University of Utah football team will play its home games at Rice-Eccles Stadium this season, including a matchup against Oregon State on October 23. (Source: KSL.com)
Weather
- Salt Lake City sees record-breaking heat: Salt Lake City experienced record-breaking heat in September, with temperatures reaching as high as 104 degrees Fahrenheit. (Source: Fox 13 News)
- Winter weather advisory issued for Salt Lake City: A winter weather advisory has been issued for Salt Lake City, with snow and freezing temperatures expected in the coming days. (Source: KSL.com)
- Salt Lake City sees first snowfall of the season: Salt Lake City received its first snowfall of the season on October 12, with reports of up to 6 inches of snow in some areas. (Source: Deseret News)