🌱 Man Arrested For Stalking Children + Newborn Zebra Needs A Name

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But first, today's weather:

An afternoon shower. High: 84 Low: 64.

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

1. A 33-year-old man named Nicholas Jacob Muenchow was arrested after allegedly following three children home from a Salt Lake City school for almost two weeks. Muenchow is facing charges of voyeurism against a child, interference with an arresting officer, and possession of drug paraphernalia. The victims, a six-year-old boy, a 10-year-old girl, and a 12-year-old girl, reported the incidents to their father, who called the police after one of the victims took a photo of Muenchow. (Fox 31)
2. A male zebra weighing 98 pounds was born at Utah's Hogle Zoo after a yearlong wait! The Mom, Zivia, a 10-year-old Hartmann's mountain zebra, exhibited positive signs of progress, including standing, nursing, walking, and little gallops known as "zoomies." The public can partake in naming the newborn here. (KSL TV 5)
3. As water levels rise, boats have started returning to the lake. The boats had been removed from the marina in August 2022 due to record low lake levels, leaving the marina to see nearly zero visitors during the fall and winter seasons. However, with the snowfall in Utah over the winter, the lake gained about five feet of water, bringing hope for a recovery, although levels are still below where they should be. (Fox 31)

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Today in Salt Lake City:

Wednesday, June 7

• Preschool Storytime At The Main Library (10:15 AM)
• Book Baby At The Anderson Foothill Branch Library (10:15 AM)
• Lunch And Learn With Alpine Medical Technologies At Altitude Lab (12:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The Class of 2023 at South Park Academy, located at the Utah Correctional Facility, celebrated their graduation on Monday. The academy provides inmates with an opportunity to earn their high school diploma. (Salt Lake City School District via Facebook)
• Starting Jun. 10, the Natural History Museum of Utah (NHMU) will debut its special exhibition called Wild World: Stories of Conservation & Hope. This interactive exhibit aims to raise awareness about habitat encroachment and species extinction, showcasing live animals from international conservation programs. (Natural History Museum of Utah via Instagram)
• There are plenty of critters to run into when enjoying the great outdoors of Utah. While some may be small and harmless, others can be a bit more intimidating. Don't let that stop you — check out these moose safety tips here. (Utah Division of Wildlife Resources via Facebook)

That's it for today! I'll see you soon.

— 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.