🌱 Fatal Shooting + $5 Billion In Unmet Needs For Utah Children

Salt Lake City UT

10 December, 2021

1:14 PM

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Happy Saturday, people of Salt Lake City! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening locally this weekend. First, today's weather: Times of clouds and sun. High: 35 Low: 24. Here are the top stories today in Salt Lake City: Fatal shooting at an SLC gas station has left one person dead with the suspect still at large. The altercation resulting in gunfire happened at 1:00 AM Friday morning at a Maverick gas station in SLC's East Central neighborhood. Police believe it to be an isolated incident and are looking for the suspect. Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to call 801-799-3000 and reference case number 21-226389. (KJZZ)The nonprofit known as Voices for Utah Children released a scathing budgetary report showing Utah children 'drowning in unmet needs.' Matthew Weinstein, the state priorities partnership director at the organization stated that annual tax cuts have eaten into future investments, identifying more than $5 billion in unmet needs for children in Utah. (KSL.com)Local food writers from Devour Magazine visit with chefs from around the city to see what culinary traditions they keep to create cozy cuisine during the cold and festive season. Meet culinary artist and executive chef Tamara Stanger of The Lakehouse who offers a savory Christmas breakfast strata, and read Chef Robert Perkins of Franck's wax poetic for his Wassail Beurre Blanc and more. (City Weekly) The organization tasked with selling Salt Lake City to the International Olympic Committee as a ready-to-go venue to host another winter games is polishing its pitch for when it formally bids to host in 2030 or 2034. Citing current international competitions still held at specific venues it built for the 2002 games, and referencing a $76 million endowment it received to maintain these venues, the pitch is that outside of typical updates, Utah and its capital city are all but ready to host another Winter Olympics. (Fox 13) This Weekend in Salt Lake City: Take a tour of Utah's first and only officially off-grid, non-profit, homesteading community. (11:00 AM)Re-embrace the holiday tradition at Ballet West and see what the New York Times has called "the best Nutcracker in the United States." Two performances today. (2:00 PM)Listen to Chopin's Piano Concerto No. 2 with the Utah Symphony at the breathtaking Abravanel Hall with special guest pianist Orli Shaham. (7:30 PM)Watch an interactive tour of the ultimate smart home from Patch's lifestyle editors. (9:00 PM)Film Roast returns to Brewvies Cinema Pub in-person. Join comedians making jokes and playing interactive games over "The Muppet Christmas Carol." (9:30 PM) From my notebook: Back by Popular Demand: From the creator of the Odyssey Dance Theatre's celebrated Thriller, the dance company's acclaimed holiday production of It's A Wonderful Life is back with seven scheduled performances starting Dec 17. (ABC 4)SLC Public Lands: "If you'll be spending time downtown this month, check out the new holiday tree at Pioneer Park! The tree is located along 300 S, & the 3,600 lights will turn on nightly at 5:30." (Twitter)Light The World: How you can give back with the popular holiday 'Giving Machines' presented by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints featuring clever and creative ways to purchase items from a vending machine that will benefit others locally and globally as part of your holiday giving. (KUTV 2News)Coffee Culture: In an ordering rut? Learn more about espresso, the lifeblood of the coffee house, and all the drinks made from it, including what an actual espresso macchiato is. Blakely Page from Salt Lake Magazine has you covered. (Salt Lake Magazine) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: Social Security Webinar (December 14) Add your event Loving the Salt Lake City Daily? Here are all the ways you can get more involved: Send a friend or neighbor this link so they can subscribe Get your local business listed in front of readers Send me a news tip or suggestion at [email protected] Alrighty, you're all good for the weekend. I'll catch up with you bright and early on Monday morning with your next update! — Joseph Peterson About me: Joseph is a writer and marketing communications strategist with a degree in Mass Communication and Public Relations from the University of Utah. He's keen on city life, public libraries, national parks, and promoting events that build community.