🌱 Outdoor Retailer Trade Show + Man Arrested With Gun On Market St.

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Pleasant with plenty of sun. High: 77 Low: 58.

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

1. Following a previous two-alarm structure fire in Salt Lake City, one of the affected buildings, located at 738 Kilby Court, caught fire again on Tuesday morning. The house had been abandoned due to the previous fire, and fortunately, there were no occupants inside during the incident. Firefighters took a defensive approach to combat the fire due to the home's instability, and a team of over a dozen firefighters was on-site working to extinguish the blaze. The cause of the fire is currently being investigated. (FOX 13 News Utah)
2. Salt Lake City is currently hosting the summer event for Outdoor Retailer, with hundreds of exhibitors showcasing their products. This marks the second time this year that the outdoor industry trade show has returned to Salt Lake City after a six-year absence. The participating brands are presenting a diverse range of items, including food products, hiking gear, and camping equipment, catering to the needs of both large outdoor retailers and small mom-and-pop stores. The event will conclude at 4:00 p.m. today, Jun. 21. (FOX 13 News Utah)
3. Salt Lake City police discovered a heavily intoxicated man carrying a gun in an area of the city that has been experiencing an increase in shootings. The 22-year-old man was found slouched over in a vehicle with vomit nearby and was subsequently booked into jail for carrying a weapon while under the influence. The police had been conducting enhanced patrols in response to recent incidents of violence in the Market Street area, where the discovery took place, and these patrols will continue throughout the summer. (KSL.com)

Today in and around Salt Lake City:

• ChamberWest Golf Classic At Stonebridge Golf Club, West Valley City (7:00 AM)
• Minding My Own Business Reunion At Salt Lake Chamber (5:00 PM)
• Hump Day Buffet Food Trucks At Fairbourne Station Promenade & Plaza (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Urban Foster Tony Gliot shared an informational video on how to properly take care of your trees! You can see the video at the link and learn more about the Keep Your Cool campaign here. (Salt Lake City Government via Facebook)
• The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources congratulated Mont Harmon Middle School, which brought home first place in the National Archery in the Schools Program World Open Championship! The students traveled to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, where they competed against other students throughout the country. (Utah Division of Wildlife Resources via Facebook)
• The Utah Arts Fest offers a wide range of family-friendly activities, including film screenings, art projects like painting tiles for the 100/1 mural, a Kids Art Yard, breakdancing performances, and various food options. Families can find more information and get inspired by visiting here or downloading the Utah Arts Festival app. (Utah Arts Festival via Facebook)

Alrighty, you're all good for today. I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow with your next 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.