🌱 Chronic Wasting Disease Discovered In SL County + Archuleta Bridge

Good morning, hello! I'm back with your new edition of the Salt Lake City Daily. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening locally.

First, today's weather:

A few showers. High: 73 Low: 52.

Here are the top three stories in Salt Lake City today:

1. For the first time, the chronic wasting disease has been detected in a Salt Lake County deer. The disease was found by the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources near North Salt Lake and Bountiful through four deer. The disease affects the deer's nervous system, causing brain lesions. (Salt Lake Tribune)
2. Salt Lake County pools are managing to open despite the ongoing lifeguard shortage. The Salt Lake County Parks and Recreation department raised pay from $9 an hour to $15.5 an hour in an attempt to attract lifeguards — it is reportedly working. The pools in Riverton and Magna opened on Friday. (ABC4.com)
3. Salt Lake City has named a bridge honoring Robert "Archie" Archuleta. The bridge between North Temple and 200 South has been renamed to honor Archuleta's lifelong fight for social justice. Along the bridge, collages of photographs featuring Archuleta have been displayed. The Archuleta Bridge was dedicated during a ceremony on Friday. (Salt Lake Tribune)

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Today in Salt Lake City:

• Summer Intensives At The Salt Lake School For The Performing Arts (All Day)
• Qigong & Tai Chi In The Garden With Sifu Toni Lock At The Red Butte Garden (9:30 AM)
• Summer Jam Concert Series At The City of Mill Creek (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources reminds the community that its offices and facilities will be closed today, Jun. 20, in observance of Juneteenth. Please plan accordingly. (Utah Division of Wildlife Resources via Facebook)
• FanX Salt Lake Comic Convention announces that Chris Sabat will be providing photo ops. Click to get tickets for the convention from Sept. 22 through Sept. 24. (FanX™️ via Instagram)
• The Utah Shakespeare Festival is providing a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the King Lear rehearsals. Click to get tickets to watch the performance. (Utah Shakespeare Festival via Instagram)

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Monday. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow with another update!

— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.