🌱 Salt Lake City Council Filling Vacancy + Dave's Hot Chicken In Area

Morning, everybody. Michelle Paul here with your fresh copy of the Salt Lake City Patch newsletter. Keep reading to find out all the things you need to know about what's happening locally.

But first, today's weather:

Times of clouds and sun. High: 84 Low: 64.

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

1. Earlier this week four people were injured in a two-car crash on I-80 in Parleys Canyon, one person is in critical condition following the accident. Late in the day Tuesday a van rear-ended a semi-truck, while the driver of the semi-truck was uninjured all four of the occupants in the van received injuries, and three of the occupants were hospitalized including the driver who is in critical condition. Although it is not currently known what caused the accident officers are currently investigating the accident. (KSL.com)
2. The Salt Lake City Council is currently looking to fill the open seat that is being left by Amy Fowler whose resignation becomes official on Jul. 3 following her arrest on suspicions of DUI in Springfield. Applications are already being accepted for those interested in filling the vacancy and will remain open until Monday, Jul. 10 at 4:00 p.m., the applicant who is selected to fill this role will serve through Jan. 2, 2024. If you are interested in applying to fill this role, you must apply in person and present your personal identification, for more information you can click here. (KSLTV)
3. The west-based chicken tender chain is making its way throughout the country adding its first location to the Salt Lake area in Orem. Dave's Hot Chicken will be opening its doors on E. University Parkway this Friday, the restaurant will be open various hours seven days a week for all your late-night chicken cravings. What started up as a pop-up shop put together by four friends in a parking lot in East Hollywood has now become a chain that has expanded to various locations in the U.S., Canada, Qatar, and UAE. (ABC4.com)

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Today in Salt Lake City:

Thursday, June 29

• West Valley City Farmer's Market At Centennial Park (5:00 PM)
• Locals Rock At The Gallivan Center (5:00 PM)
• Godflesh At Metro Music Hall (7:00 PM)
• Les Miserables At Eccles Theater (8:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• If you are interested in hunting this fall, check out the upcoming application period from Jul. 5 through Jul. 19. You can hunt greater sage grouse, sandhill crane, tundra swan, or sharp-tailed grouse, for more information click here. (Utah Division of Wildlife Resources via Facebook)
• The campus at the University of Utah will be undergoing a major transformation this summer adding over 5,000 beds. The Impact & Prosperity Epicenter will be getting a nice makeover enhancing the unique living-learning experience they are having as well as other spots on campus. (The University of Utah via Facebook)
• This Friday the "Quiet Storm" exhibition by Gilmore Scott will be opening at the Chase Home Museum of Utah Folk Arts. The opening will be welcomed with a reception at 7:00 p.m. as well as a showing of paintings of Diné Bikèyah and deserts. (Utah Arts & Museums via Instagram)

You're all caught up for today. I'll see you around!

— 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.