🌱Tax Commission Warns Of Scam Emails + Pioneer Park Redux Again?

Salt Lake City UT

10 January, 2022

3:36 PM

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Hey, Salt Lake City! Let's get you all caught up to start this Tuesday, January 11 off on an informed note. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening around town today. First, today's weather: Hazy sun. High: 40 Low: 24. Here are the top 4 stories in Salt Lake City today: As tax season begins, the Utah Tax Commission is warning the public to take extra caution and be aware of fraudulent emails that ask for information. The Commission recently identified a surge of emails that appear to have been sent from Tax Commission addresses to appear legitimate and trick taxpayers into releasing personal information. (KUTV 2News) Pioneer Park is Downtown SLC's only major park. While it saw renovations in recent years, it's set to get even more city funds. That's a point of friction between the city council and Mayor Erin Mendenhall's $55 million Capital Projects Bond, from which Pioneer Park would receive upwards of $2 million. (buildingsaltlake.com) One of two moose seen wandering near the freeway in Parleys Canyon was safely tranquilized and relocated to a new area away from traffic that could prove disastrous to both animals and driers. The other moose was unable to be sedated since it retreated to an area where the scrub oak was too thick to track. (fox13now.com) Signature Books, a publishing house based in Downtown Salt Lake City that since 1981 has specialized in releasing scholarly Mormon works, has named Barbara Jones Brown as its new director, making her the first female to hold that position. Brown is currently the executive director of the Mormon History Association. (subscription: Salt Lake Tribune) Today in Salt Lake City: Touch real bugs at the Natural History Museum of Utah. "Observe and handle live bugs to learn about their anatomy, behavior, and important ecological roles. With this program, we encourage you to overcome misconceptions that bugs are creepy pests and offer a deeper understanding of these marvelous creatures." (2:00 PM)Take an improv class with SOS Improv. The 6-week course is open for everyone but focused on beginners. Taught by SLC locals Scix Maddix, Nathan Sears, and Karren Shamo, the class is Tuesday evenings at Alliance Theater in Trolley Square. (6:30 PM)Attend a free show at Soundwell! Reggae Rise Up & Live Nite Events presents PACIFIC ROOTS with the Diego Brazuca Band as a special guest. A 21+ event Downtown. (7:30 PM) From my notebook: "Welcome back to campus! Please follow these COVID-19 protocols to help mitigate the coronavirus risks this semester: 1. Get Vaccinated & Boosted. 2. Take COVID-19 Tests Each Week 3. Wear a Mask." (The University of Utah) "Good morning, everyone! With high pressure in place, we'll see temperatures continue to warm, at least at the higher elevations. Developing inversions will limit warming for most valleys, with haze increasing." (US National Weather Service Salt Lake City Utah) "UPDATE: Salt Lake County Health Dept. has issued a public health mask mandate starting Jan 8 through Feb 7, regardless of vaccination status or past infection. This will include all SLCC campuses and classes. We appreciate your cooperation." (Salt Lake Community College) "Over the weekend, we received additional clarification from the county health department about its mask order. Where possible, the order requires people to wear respirators — high-quality masks (such as N95, KN95, or KF94). Under the order, cloth masks are acceptable as a backup until a respirator can be secured." (Salt Lake City School District) "Pioneer Theatre is presenting the world premiere of "The Messenger" by Jeff Talbott January 14-29. Learn more about this new play and get tickets by visiting the link in our bio." (Utah Arts & Museums) 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] Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Tuesday. See you all tomorrow for another 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.