June 2011 - Page 3 of 10

Ice Cream Vendor Says City is Hampering his Business Again

June 23, 2011 Whittney Evans

Bret Cali, the owner of a small business that sells ice cream from bicycles, says Salt Lake City is again waging war on ice cream. Cali says he was kicked out of Liberty Park a few days ago by police officers even though he has a vendors permit. Last year, he had the same problem when a Liberty Park concessions owner complained to the city, but Cali says after heated controversy, he received a wink and a nod from city officials who told him he could continue operating his business.

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Arts Festival Vendors Share Their Crafts

June 23, 2011 Jessica Gail

For 35 years, the Utah Arts Festival has been a venue for artists from across the world to showcase their crafts. This year, with more artists than ever attending the event, KCPW’s Jessica Gail set out to find where they’re coming from and what they’re here to exhibit in this audio postcard.

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Construction Begins on Parley’s Trail Pedestrian Tunnel

June 23, 2011 Whittney Evans

The crown jewel of the ongoing Parley’s Trail expansion is coming to fruition. Construction crews are in the first stages of carving out a pedestrian tunnel under 1300 East, just south of 2100 South, that will join Sugar House Park with Hidden Hollow and the Sugar House business district. As KCPW’s Whittney Evans reports, the project is expected to be a major regional connector and a sight to behold.

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Governor Says Recent Layoffs Not Linked to Controversy

June 23, 2011 Jessica Gail

Governor Gary Herbert insists that the firing of three state archaeologists earlier this week was due to budget cuts, and not any sort of political pressure related to their efforts to protect archaeological sites from development.

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On the Road with Jon Huntsman

June 23, 2011 Jeff Robinson

Adjectives used to describe former Governor Jon Huntsman’s presidential announcement earlier this week range from “civil” to “boring” and even “fact-free.” At any rate, the once-very popular Utah politician is now up to his neck in media interviews, publicity stops, and of course, traveling.

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Utah Arts Festival Bigger Than Ever in Its 35th Year

June 23, 2011 Whittney Evans

Get your hands on art, feast your ears on music and your eyes on all of the attractions at the 35th annual Utah Arts Festival in downtown Salt Lake City that kicks off today. As KCPW’s Whittney Evans reports, the festival continues to grow bigger and more hands on every year.

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Legislative Coverage

GRAMA Working Group Has Final Meeting

June 22, 2011 Jessica Gail

After three months and hundreds of hours spent thinking about how to make Utah’s open records law better for everyone, the GRAMA working group wrapped up its final meeting today at the State Capitol. The group did not create a new Government Records Access and Management Act bill, but created several proposals that will now be passed on to the Governor.

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Environment

County Celebrates Partnership to Restore, Beautify Millcreek Canyon

June 22, 2011 Jessica Gail

Nestled in the Wasatch Mountains on the east side of the Salt Lake Valley, Millcreek Canyon provides an outlet for thousands of visitors every day. But just two decades ago, the canyon looked dramatically different than the one many Utahns have come to love. KCPW’s Jessica Gail reports that local leaders are celebrating the unique partnership that was created 20 years ago to make the canyon what it is today.

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Utahns Weigh In on Huntsman’s Chances

June 22, 2011 Whittney Evans

Former Utah Governor Jon Huntsman announced Tuesday he will make a run for the presidency. But the question remains: will his moderate record on certain issues stand out in a polarized political climate? KCPW’s Whittney Evans talked with Utahns to hear their opinions.

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City Seeks Public Input on Mobile Food Truck Ordinance Changes

June 21, 2011 Whittney Evans

Salt Lake City is proposing to amend a zoning ordinance to give mobile businesses more flexibility. Unlike food carts, food trucks aren’t allowed on public property and can’t set up shop for more than two hours. The proposed change would allow them to operate for up to 24 hours, give more options for private property use and public right of way, and considers mobile food courts, where multiple trucks could operate in one location.

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