🌱 SLC Finalist For RNC Convention + Incident System For Capitol

Salt Lake City UT

07 January, 2022

11:35 AM

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Hello, people of Salt Lake City! It's me, Joseph Peterson, your host of the Salt Lake City Daily. First, today's weather: Mostly cloudy. High: 41 Low: 23. Here are the top 4 stories today in Salt Lake City: Salt Lake City is now officially a finalist among four cities to host the 2024 Republican National Convention. With fresh amenities to promote like a new airport and a large convention center hotel, this third attempt to host the GOP convention may prove to be the charm. The other finalists are Milwaukee, Nashville, and Pittsburgh. (KJZZ) Responding to the dramatic rise of new infections, the University of Utah has issued new COVID-19 protocols on campus, including mandatory vaccination (including boosters) and now the addition of weekly testing for those on campus. (fox13now.com) A new incident management system will be employed at the Utah Capitol in time for the upcoming legislative session, which will allow for improved communications across the capitol complex and in the House and Senate buildings to streamline necessary or emergency messaging. The new system is largely in response to the raid on the nation's Capitol building a year ago this week. (KUTV 2News) While a new report reveals national rent prices declining for the first time since 2020, rent costs are still rising in Salt Lake City, and have risen by 19.5% since the beginning of the pandemic. A one-bedroom apartment in Utah's capital city costs an average of $1,088 a month, and $1,391 for a two-bedroom apartment. (ABC 4) Today in Salt Lake City: The fantastical puppet show Pétrouchka was the follow-up to Stravinsky's first critical success and made him an even bigger star in 1911 Paris. Watch as Robert Trevino conducts Walker, Grieg, and Stravinsky with the Utah Symphony at Abravanel Hall. (5:30 PM)Hailed as "the reigning Queen of American stand-up," Whitney Cummings is one of the preeminent comedic voices currently working. See her tonight at the University of Utah's famed Kingsbury Hall. (7:00 PM) Favorite local actors unite to bring an intimate and thrilling story to life in Lungs, a play that follows one couple throughout the surprising life cycle of their relationship as they grapple with the decision to bring a baby into a world that seems increasingly doomed. See the Pinnacle Acting Company production tonight at Riot HQ in Glendale. (7:30 PM) From my notebook: "Stay informed on the latest wildlife news, hunt application periods, DWR job openings, watchable wildlife events, and more by subscribing to our email updates. Just select the categories that interest you!" (Utah Division of Wildlife Resources) "Before the holidays our team installed a selection of Native American folk art pieces from the six major tribes found in Utah in the State Capitol. They will remain on display through April 21." (Utah Arts & Museums) "You don't have to be a kid or a beginner to benefit from a ski lesson. Taking a lesson can improve your skills and help you ski in variable conditions so that you can rip through powder and tackle even the iciest terrain with confidence." (Visit Utah) "Ever wondered what it would be like to experience the great classics exactly how the composer would want it performed? This weekend's conductor, Robert Trevino, was great personal friends with composer George Walker and collaborated with him on the premiere of Sinfonia No. 4!" (Utah Symphony) "Thinking about transferring to a four-year school after you finish your associate's? SLCC's University Transfer Center will be hosting an open house next week to answer your questions about the transfer process. top by anytime between January 11–13 to learn more! We're right by the Bookstore on the Taylorsville Redwood Campus." (Salt Lake Community College) "Head on over to library.biblioboard.com to find all sorts of original City Library content. BiblioBoard is home to virtual storytimes, multimedia activities, book recommendations, craft projects, and more. Start exploring today!" (Salt Lake City Public Library) "We're celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr. Day at the museum! The kids might have the day off, but that doesn't mean the learning has to stop!" (Discovery Gateway Children's Museum) "Transportation Master Plan Values and Priorities Survey — EXTENDED! Your input will help the city shape a vision for transportation and set goals for the new Transportation Master Plan that will help inform decisions about future investments." (NeighborWorks Salt Lake) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: 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] Finally, earlier in the week we featured the need for more blood donors in Salt Lake City. Now, here's your chance to win Super Bowl tickets by donating blood through the Red Cross. Here's a list of upcoming blood drives in the Salt Lake area. (Salt Lake City Patch) Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door. I'll be in your inbox Monday with a new 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.