🌱 City Budget Approved + Ohio Fugitive Wanted

Good morning, everybody! It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the Salt Lake City Daily. Let's get this Saturday started off right, with a quick guide to the most important things going on these days in town.

First, today's weather:

Very windy; very warm. High: 93 Low: 64.

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

1. The Salt Lake City Police Department has charged four individuals for a home invasion. The group allegedly attempted to invade a home in the Glendale neighborhood which ended in an exchange of gunfire. One of the intruders was shot and killed during the incident. Malibu Rose Mawson, Erik Virgen, Preston Like Olson, and Jaron Andersen have been charged with aggravated burglary and aggravated assault. (KSL.com)
2. The Salt Lake City budget for the fiscal year 2023 has been approved by the City Council. The budget is $1.5 billion which reflects a growing population and an increased demand for city services. Click the following link for a full breakdown of the budget. (Utah Business)
3. The South Salt Lake Police Department is searching for a fugitive wanted in Ohio. Kyle Anthony Dembowski, 32 years old, has an active warrant for aggravated robbery, child neglect, drugs, and firearm theft. Anyone with information on Dembowski is directed to contact the department immediately. He is known to have violent tendencies and may be armed. (FOX 13 News Utah)

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Today in Salt Lake City:

• WestFest Parade At West Valley City (10:00 AM)
• Sauce Lake City Festival At Utah State Fairpark (11:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• US National Weather Service Salt Lake City Utah warns of fire weather conditions facilitated by gusty winds throughout the area. (US National Weather Service Salt Lake City Utah via Facebook)
• FanX Salt Lake Comic Convention announces that Austin Tindle, Chris Sabat, and Kyle Herbert will be attending this year's convention. Click to get your tickets today! (FanX Salt Lake Comic Convention via Facebook)
• Salt Lake City Public Library reminds the community that this year's Super Summer Challenge is officially underway. The theme this year is "Oceans of Possibilities.” Click for more information! (Salt Lake City Public Library via Instagram)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday! I'll see you around.

— 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.