🌱 Man Arrested For Child Abuse + New Aerial Experience At Snowbird

Hey, neighbors! It's Monday in Salt Lake City and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on all the most important things happening in town.

But first, today's weather:

A shower and thunderstorm. High: 85 Low: 54.

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

1. On Sunday, Jun. 18, the Salt Lake City Police Department discovered a vehicle submerged in the Jordan River during the early morning hours. When officers arrived on the scene, the vehicle was empty and no report had been filed for a missing car. Law enforcement officials say they're not sure what events led up to this incident, but they are actively investigating the case. (Fox 13 Now)
2. A 29-year-old man in Salt Lake City was arrested after a 5-year-old boy in his care was returned with a variety of burn marks all over his body and numerous missing teeth. After the boy's mother picked her son up from the care of Anthony Thomas, he had burns in various stages of healing surrounding his body and suffered chemical burns in his eyes that ended up damaging his retina, therefore limiting his vision. Thomas has been charged with three counts of aggravated child abuse. (KUTV)
3. One of Salt Lake City's most popular skiing locations has become the first resort in the country to introduce rooftop balconies on their trams. This past weekend, Snowbird in Little Cottonwood Canyon introduced its brand new aerial view tram balconies that help to create a completely unique experience for not only Utah visitors but North Americans in general. The breathtaking experience will be open all summer long and is the newest update to the tram system since its complete makeover last year.

Today in Salt Lake City:

• Juneteenth Celebration & Black-Owned Business Expo at The Gateway (10:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• One of Los Angeles' first Mexican restaurants is officially coming to Sugar House this upcoming summer. This 100-year-old family-owned restaurant will focus on bringing its famous green corn tamales and Sonora-style enchiladas to Salt Lake City. (Axios.com)
• According to the National Weather Service, northern and parts of central Utah are expected to experience strong winds and rain early this week. Between yesterday and today, residents could see winds as high as 60 mph and they will remain in place through Monday evening. (US Weather Service Salt Lake City)
• Looking for ways to fit in more time with the Utah Symphony? Check out its Design-A Series package where audience members will have access to choose any four (or more) performances to attend from the 2023-24 season. If you're interested in learning more, visit here for additional information. (Utah Symphony)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Monday off right! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with a new update.

— Michelle Paul

About me: Michelle Paul is a Utah-based writer and photographer with a professional background in content management and registered nursing. When not working on projects ranging from photo editing to copywriting, they enjoy traveling, video games, and expanding their skills.