🌱 Rose Park Redistricting Concerns + 21-Year-Old Shot, Killed

Salt Lake City UT

24 October, 2021

3:04 PM

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Get on up, Salt Lake City! It's Monday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on today in Salt Lake City. First, today's weather: Afternoon showers. High: 68 Low: 43. Here are the top stories in Salt Lake City today: Utah is the fastest-growing state in the nation, with over half of its population growth being driven by minority populations. The state, particularly Salt Lake County, reflects a national picture of growing diversity and the rallying cries of those communities for consideration amid the redistricting process. As the deadline approaches for Utah's independent redistricting commission and legislative redistricting committee to submit proposed voting maps for the next decade, people are concerned about how the maps will impact the increasingly diverse Rose Park and the rest of Salt Lake City's west side. (KSL.com) Salt Lake City Police are looking for a suspect who shot and killed 21-year-old Isaiah Valerio after an argument broke out early Sunday morning. The male victim was found in critical condition; though paramedics and firefighters both administered aid, Valerio ultimately died on the scene. The suspect has been identified as 20-year-old Roy Anthony Duran, who should be considered armed and dangerous according to police. (fox13now.com)The Salt Lake City FBI says that reports of ransomware attacks are coming in daily. (fox13now.com)Dr. Angela Dunn, executive director of the Salt Lake County Health Department and former Utah State epidemiologist, has been honored by the NAACP Salt Lake Branch as the Civil Rights Worker of the Year. (Gephardt Daily)As part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, The University Of Utah will be launching its Red Flag Project installation at The Union. (Press Release Desk) Today's Salt Lake City Daily is brought to you by Newrez, a leading nationwide mortgage lender. 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: City Council Meeting - City of Mill Creek (5:00 PM) Community Reinvestment Agency Meeting (7:00 PM) SKI WEEKEND Tour - The King's English Bookshop (7:00 PM) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Add your business here Events: Save 15 Percent On Boo-tiful Flowers This Halloween! (October 31) Add your event Thanks for following along and staying informed. I'll see you around! If you're loving these newsletters, consider bringing some friends and neighbors into the fold. 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.