🌱 North Temple Gas Station Fire + How Much Water Did SLC Save?

Salt Lake City UT

28 December, 2021

2:46 PM

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Good morning, people of Salt Lake City! It's me again, Joseph Peterson, your host of the Salt Lake City Daily. First, today's weather: A couple of snow showers. High: 34 Low: 27. Here are the top 3 stories today in Salt Lake City: A dangerous explosion at a gas station on North Temple caused by an RV driving away from a gas pump before removing the hose still inserted into the tank thankfully caused no injuries. The vehicle drug the pump to the ground and it sparked flames 10 to 15 feet high. It appears to be an accident but the driver is cooperating with law enforcement and may be issued a citation (KSL.com) After higher-than-average water use in Salt Lake City during the first part of the year, once news of the severity of the drought hit residents and calls for extreme water conservation measures were issued, Salt Lake City residents rose to the occasion. Neighborhoods serviced by Salt Lake City Public Utilities saved more than 1 billion gallons last summer in reaction to the drought, including in some cases upwards of 78 million gallons in a single day. (Salt Lake Tribune)An investigation is currently underway after Utah Highway Patrol responded to reports of a camper and a pedestrian in the northbound lanes on I-15 near SLC and found the pedestrian dead on arrival. UHP suspects it may have been a semi-truck-related incident. (Fox 13) Today's Salt Lake City Daily is brought to you in part by our friends at GoodRx — the best way to save money on your prescriptions. GoodRx helps you locate the lowest prices for medications at local pharmacies, so you're not overpaying. Works for pet medications too! To see how much you can save, go to GoodRx.com. Today in Salt Lake City: Join in tonight at Piper Down on State Street for an entertaining quiz night that anyone can win. The pub recommends you bring your wits and a few trusted friends to "mask-up, spread out, and have a great time while the Doctor of Pop Culture lays down some mad knowledge." (6:30 PM)"Wiseguys Open Mic is a weekly showcase of Utah's best up-and-coming performers. Each show is a mix of professionals working on new material, amateur comedians working on their chops, and first-timers being thrown in the mix." Experience Open Mic night at Wiseguys' Downtown SLC club. Doors open for seating at 6:00 PM. Must Be 21+ with valid ID to enter. (7:00 PM)Catch a midweek movie tonight with the City Weekly Movie Night at Brewvies Cinema Pub between Downtown and Ballpark. (7:30 PM)Tonight at the Gallivan Center, see the Hillbilly/Rockabilly band Lean Canteen, and tap your feet to "one of the hottest new bands to come out of the 'Wild West.'" It's another Excellence in the Community concert, and it's FREE. (7:30 PM) From my notebook: "Here's your annual reminder to not just throw away your live Christmas tree. That ol' tree can benefit wildlife well into next summer or even for a couple of years, depending on what you do with it! Learn more about the ways you can recycle your tree to help local wildlife." (Utah Division of Wildlife Resources) "Meet Eden, the winner of our Lit Loot Bookmark Design Contest for Teens! The winning artist received a gift card, and their bookmark will now be included in all Lit Loot boxes for a whole year. Lit Loot boxes are the Library's Mystery Box for teens in grades 7–12." (Salt Lake City Public Library)Looking for "tasty but affordable Italian wines" to serve for the holidays? Learn from Salt Lake food writer Ted Scheffler about Frescobaldi wines, including a brief history, pairing recommendations, and varietal descriptions that may bring a little more thoughtful panache to your celebration. (Utah Stories) "We've had a few questions about how these storms have helped our snowpack. We are close to the median for this time of year if you average the state-wide snowpack. All major basins in Utah are at or above 84% of the median individually." (US National Weather Service Salt Lake City) "Plan B Theatre Co. is hosting a free Creative Aging Playwriting Workshop for individuals 55 and above. Learn more information and apply at the link in our bio." (Utah Arts & Museums) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: Ring In the New Year With 15 Percent Off Beautiful Blooms From FTD! (December 31) Social Security Seminar (January 6) Social Security Seminar (January 10) 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] Thanks for following along and staying informed. I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow 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.