“Stop the presses” is a phrase from the heyday of newspaper journalism that referred to a temporary pause on printing for a big, breaking story. The phrase is taking on a more permanent meaning this week after Utah’s two oldest and largest daily newspapers announced they’ll move to a weekly format in 2021. And the printing…
KCPW is compiling this list to connect the community with resources to help with the financial impacts of the COVID-19 crisis. Questions? Email comments@kcpw.org. Unemployment Assistance. Resources specific to those whose employment has been impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. Paycheck Protection Program (forgivable loans). A Small Business Association (SBA) loan to help businesses keep workers…
Last month, Richmond California passed an ordinance to ban the storage and handling of coal within their city limits. Officials there say they’re concerned about the health impacts of coal dust on their community. But the Utah coal industry, which ships more than a million tons of coal a year out of Richmond, is planning…
Today on Downtown SLC a look at the Salt Lake Dine O’Round, which features 50 restaurants offering $5 or $10 lunches, as well as $15 or $30 dinners in addition to their existing menus (just ask for the Dine O’ Round menu). Host Jason Mathis is joined by Finca manager Clint Fowler to discuss that…
Michael Mack, VP of Services at Visit Salt Lake, joins host Jason Mathis to discuss the impact that the Outdoor Retailer shows have on downtown Salt Lake City. Tens of thousands of people come to town each year during the summer and winter conventions – spending millions of dollars in Utah’s capitol city. What does…
Today on Downtown SLC, host Jason Mathis speaks with Devon Baer, Associate City Manager with Google Fiber. Google announced this week that Salt Lake City made the cut, and will become the next location for the internet giant’s high-speed, fiber-optic internet service. How long will the roll-out take, and what does the service entail? Those…
Today on Downtown SLC host Jason Mathis sits down with Peter Cole, Co-founder of Squatters Craft Beers, to talk about the history of the company, about the Salt Lake brewing scene, and about what the future might hold for beer in Utah’s capitol.
(KCPW News) No car, no service. That’s been the restaurant industry standard for anyone using the drive-thru lane. But that could soon change in Salt Lake City. The City Council voted on Tuesday to push for bicycle access in drive-thrus, meaning Salt Lake bikers can have it their way—and get it their way, too. Here’s…
The Salt Lake County Zoo Arts and Parks program began in 1996 and requires renewal by voters. Today on the show we’ll hear from ZAP Program Director Vicky Bourns, from Strategies 360’s Carter Livingston, and from Salt Lake County Mayor Ben McAdams about the role of the ZAP program in our community.
(KCPW News) Vail Resorts announced on Thursday that Park City Mountain Resort would be changing hands in a $182.5 million deal. Powdr Corporation’s sale officially puts an end to the legal drama that had everyone from skiers to local business owners wondering about the future of the popular ski resort. With this acquisition, Vail says all litigation…
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