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🌱 Crane Collapses On State Street + Avalanche In Big Cottonwood

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Morning, Salt Lake City! Here's everything you need to know to get this Thursday started off right. For those who celebrate St. Patrick's Day, don't forget to wear green!

First, today's weather:

Turning cloudy. High: 52 Low: 36. Sunset: 7:37 PM

Here are the top three stories in Salt Lake City today:

  1. A rig operator fell 20 feet in downtown Salt Lake City as the crane he was in collapsed and fell onto two cars parked on State Street near 200 S. When first responder crews arrived at the scene, they found the operator in serious condition and transported him to a local trauma facility, according to Salt Lake City Fire Capt. Shaun Mumedy. A construction spokesperson expressed a commitment to learning what caused the collapse. (Salt Lake City Patch)
  2. Heavy snowfall in a short period of time made for dangerous conditions in Big Cottonwood Canyon that ultimately reached a tipping point when an experienced group of skiiers "dropped in for a slope cut," according to the Utah Avalanche Center, and set off an avalange 600 feet wide. Luckily no one was injured in the barrage that cascaded down the mountain for 1,600 feet. (FOX 13 News Utah)
  3. "Utah's greatest snow on earth falls approximately 25 times a winter," begins this fascinating breakdown about the cost of winter storms along the Wasatch Front. From road salt to snow removal, labor and road crews to the equipment they use, it's a pricey endeavor to manage snow storms, one that can dramatically increase the longer a storm lasts. Utah's Department of Transportation plans for an estimated $1 million per storm. And while no snow spells bad news for the recreation industry and water supply, dry days can ease the burden of response to snow in the city, opening up opportunities for state agencies to prioritize other maintenance needs. (2KUTV)

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Today in Salt Lake City:

  • The University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law presents the 27th Annual Wallace Stegner Center Symposium | The Colorado River Compact: Navigating the Future, today, at the University of Utah. (8:00 AM)
  • Enjoy another fun evening of wine education hosted by Jim Santangelo, owner and Sommelier of Wine Academy of Utah. It's Wine Takes Flight - Whites 'Off the Beaten Path' this evening at Tracy Aviary in Liberty Park. (6:00 PM)
  • Ballet West presents Irish Dance with champion Irish dancer Jessica Baynes, at the Ballet West Academy at Trolley Corners this St. Patrick's Day. (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

  • "Our drivers traveled 580,424 miles last year. That's 23 times around the world! We distribute free of charge, and with gas prices going up, so are our operation costs. You can help by donating today- with a match thru the end of March, your gift will go twice as far!" (Utah Food Bank)
  • "This evening we're hosting a virtual public meeting for our August #UTAChangeDay. This is a great way to learn more, share feedback and get your questions answered by our team. To see the proposed changes, register for the meeting, and provide feedback see rideuta.com/august." (Utah Transit Authority - UTA)
  • Check out our spring virtual day camps geared toward 2nd - 5th grade! Each two-hour camp will have a spring animal theme. Our first camp will focus on the animal kingdom's mightiest migrators, while our second camp will take us into the world of pollinators and help us understand how we can protect them. Join us for a morning of fun as we meet animals, make crafts, listen to stories, and more! (Utah's Hogle Zoo)
  • YouthCity operates within the Division of Youth and Family Services of Salt Lake City Corporation. YouthCity fosters positive youth development in Salt Lake City, by providing afterschool and summer programming opportunities for social, emotional, skills, character, and citizenship development in an inclusive and caring environment. We are now hiring for YouCity Teen Program Specialists and YouthCity Group Facilitators! *$500 new hire bonus (*$250 after 1st month of employment and *$250 after 6 months of employment) as well as a free UTA Transit pass! Apply today! youthcity.com. (YouthCity - Youth and Family)
  • As often reported in this newsletter, the housing market in Salt Lake is buzzing, and showing no sign of slowing down. Don't miss this week's Real Estate Round-Up for the latest properties for sale in Salt Lake City and across the Salt Lake Valley. (Salt Lake City Patch)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today! Wait, did you "awwwww" at the latest cats and dogs available for adoption in the greater Salt Lake area, yet? See the list. OK, be safe tonight, and I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow 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.

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