SLC In Need Of 'Middle Housing' + Infant Flown Into SLC Hospital

Salt Lake City UT

08 October, 2021

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Happy Saturday, people of Salt Lake City! Here's everything you need to know going on in town today. First, today's weather: A couple of showers. High: 56 Low: 43. Here are the top stories today in Salt Lake City: Daniel Parolek, a national expert, is urging Utah cities to prioritize a certain type of housing that he says is too often missing. Parolek said having more middle housing can help more people afford homes and defines middle housing as units such as "a duplex, a triplex, or a four-plex, or a cottage court" – ideally in a walkable area – that fit in among single-family homes. Parolek says it's critical for cities to think differently and allow more multi-family housing, making home ownership accessible to more people. (KUTV 2News) A Rigby man is behind bars after a three-month-old infant was seriously injured and flown to Primary Children's Hospital in Salt Lake City. The baby was rushed to Primary Children's Hospital by air ambulance. Medical personnel confirmed the injuries were severe and could possibly lead to death. They also indicated the injuries were consistent with the infant being shaken or slammed into something. Police then arrested Dillon H. Butikofer, 20, and he was charged with two felony counts of injury to a child. (Gephardt Daily) A West Valley man was charged Thursday for assaulting a minor and kicking him in the face at a soccer game in Taylorsville. (ABC 4)Sugar Town, the new mixed-use apartment building, would repurpose the historical sign from the Snelgrove Ice Cream plant that long sat on the site before being demolished earlier this year. (buildingsaltlake.com) Bountiful residents are on high alert after many of them claim cougars have been roaming around their neighborhood. While this community is no stranger to cougar sightings, they're on guard after one resident's dog was allegedly attacked by one and nearly died. (ABC 4) Today's Salt Lake City Daily is brought to you by Newrez, a leading nationwide mortgage lender. Newrez is committed to providing Patch readers and their loved ones with hassle-free mortgage services. Make a smart move for your future and refinance with Newrez today. Call 844-979-1707 to connect with a Newrez loan officer. Newrez, LLC (NMLS #3013) Today in Salt Lake City: Corning Olive Festival & Car Show - Corning Community Park and Skate Park (10:00 AM) Salt City Flat Track: Dirt Oval Motorcycle Racing Coming to Downtown SLC - Utah State Fairpark (10:00 AM) Free Tour of Utah's 1st & Only Off-Grid Homesteading Community! - Utah OSR Land Co-op (11:00 AM) You can get your local business featured right here in the newsletter for just $79/month. Click here to learn more. Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday. I'll see you soon! If you're liking 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.