A March For Climate Change + Remembrance For Homicide Victims

Salt Lake City UT

26 September, 2021

5:44 PM

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Good day, neighbors! Sean Peek here with a brand-new edition of the Salt Lake City Daily. Are you a local business owner or marketer in Salt Lake City? Our premium local sponsorships will keep you at the top of inboxes around town every morning. Contact us here for the lowdown. First, today's weather: Clear throughout the day. High: 84 Low: 62. Here are the top stories today in Salt Lake City: Utah children, teens and young adults marched to the Utah Capitol on Friday as a part of a global climate strike urging action against climate change. The local march was led by Fridays For Future Utah, which is part of a global movement started in 2018 by Greta Thunberg. A news release from the Utah organization stated that demonstrators asked government leaders to "intervene now to stop behaviors harming the systems that support human life." (Salt Lake Tribune)Saturday was National Day of Remembrance for Homicide Victims. Groups of loved ones and advocates gathered at the Utah Capitol steps on Saturday to honor those who have lost their lives to homicide. More than 100 people were murdered in Utah last year, which is a record in the state. (KSL.com)University of Utah football player Aaron Lowe died Sunday after he was shot and killed at a house party. (KSL.com)Salt Lake City Police say a 50-year-old woman is in critical condition after being struck in an auto-pedestrian crash on Saturday morning. (ABC 4)Salt Lake City Fire Department responded to a call of a fire that broke out around 6 a.m. Saturday morning in an old, vacated steakhouse that has been scheduled for demolition.(fox13now.com) Today in Salt Lake City: Community Reinvestment Agency Meeting – City of Mill Creek (7:00 PM) Did you know you can feature your local business here in the newsletter for just $79/month? Click here to get started. You're officially in the loop for today. See you all tomorrow morning for another update! If you're enjoying these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to read along. You can send them this link to subscribe. — 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.