🌱 Bike Thefts In SLC Rising + Granite School District Threat

Salt Lake City UT

17 December, 2021

3:50 PM

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Get on up, Salt Lake City! Here's everything you need to know to get this Saturday started off right. Here's everything you need to know in Salt Lake City today. First, today's weather: It's a chilly one, with a blend of sun and clouds. High: 29 Low: 14. Here are the top 4 stories today in Salt Lake City: Salt Lake City is primed to overcome its homelessness crisis through a proven 4-step program. That's according to Chris Crosswhite from the Rescue Mission Salt Lake, who joined Good Things Utah to discuss the program and the success it's in getting folks off the streets. There are no easy tricks to the steps, but they include things like getting a job and securing permanent housing. (ABC 4) Vague school threats on social media have school officials cautious and alert, enlisting the assistance of parents to help monitor their student's social media and keep school communities safe. Ben Horsley with the Granite School District, which has monitored a few of these vague threats directed toward Granger High School, said these threats "came from out of state but the posts are being recycled and passed around several of our schools." (KUTV 2News) Bike theft in Salt Lake is on the rise, along with the value of stolen bikes as new bikes fly off shelves and stock is low amid pandemic-induced shortages. The problem is made worse with low proactive enforcement of reported theft while law enforcement has prioritized the allocation of resources to violent and other crimes. What was considered before a simple crime of opportunity has now evolved into an often organized criminal enterprise as the recovery of stolen bikes is rare and demand extremely high. (Salt Lake Tribune) After 18 years at its current location on Broadway's "antique row," City Creek Antiques Store owner Carmen von Bothmer will close her brick and mortar for good, citing small business concerns, aggressive parking ticketing of customers, and several incidents of burglary. You can visit the store at 169 E. Broadway before it closes at the end of the year. (Utah Stories) Today in Salt Lake City: See The Five Carols, a holiday play, tonight, at SLCC's The Grand Theatre. "In 1954 suburbia, five best friends (all named Carol) set out to present a Christmas program that people will remember for the rest of their lives. Unfortunately, egos, miscommunication, and an unexpected power outage turn their quest for perfection into a madcap misadventure. Bursting with wonderful new songs and lush arrangements of Christmas classics, this riotous romp is destined to become a yuletide favorite." (2:00 PM Matinee)Enjoy an evening in Sugar House at Tea Zaanti for their Creativi-TEA series. "Our goal is to encourage everyone to try something new & create something special! All ages & artistic abilities are encouraged to join in the creative adventure." (5:00 PM)Head to the Hilton this evening where "you will be solving a hilarious crime while interacting with the characters and other guests at your table" in a live-comedy mystery at The Dinner Detective Interactive Mystery Show, downtown. (6:00 PM)Attend the 16th annual holiday cocktail party tonight at SLC's Urban Lounge. "Complete with the jolly irreverence you've grown to love, with surprises in store, and featuring DJ Flash & Flare!" (8:00 PM) From my notebook: "Ballet West is thrilled to welcome guest Principal Artist Yuriko Kajiya and First Soloist Artist Harper Watters from Houston Ballet! Both dancers have wide followings and hold winning records at the world-renowned Prix De Lausanne Ballet Competition" (Ballet West) "Here is your 5-day outlook for Utah. Snow showers will linger in the northern Utah mountains through Friday afternoon, but dry conditions will prevail through Tuesday. This weekend will be cold with partly cloudy conditions." (US National Weather Service Salt Lake City Utah) "This week, 6th-grade students at Uintah Elementary School completed a blanket-making service project for Best Friends Animal Services. Best Friends is doing a Holiday Adoption event where their hope is to send a blanket home with each newly adopted pet or foster pet. The students were able to donate about 100 blankets!" (Salt Lake City School District) "During this season of gratitude, we asked several members of our SLCC community to share the things they are thankful for. Take a minute and see this week's installment here." (Salt Lake Community College) "See NHMU's science writer Riley Black's pick for the top science stories of 2021." (Natural History Museum of Utah) "12 Minutes Max is a curated monthly experimental performance series, featuring new original works by local artists in many disciplines: dance, music, film, theater, writing, performance art, etc." (Salt Lake City Public Library) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: Brighten The First Day Of Winter With 15 Percent Off FTD's Sunniest Blooms (December 21) 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] That's it for today! I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow 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.