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🌱 Utah AMBER ALERT Got Result + Where To See Utah Mountain Goats

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Good morning, Salt Lake City! Let's get you all caught up to start this day off on an informed note. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in SLC today.

First, today's weather:

Milder with sunshine. High: 59 Low: 40. Sunset expected at 7:43 PM

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

  1. You may have seen the AMBER ALERT go out Tuesday for a 14-year-old Magna girl who was last seen getting into a vehicle with 20-year-old David Lopez and whose disappearance had the police concerned that her life was in danger. But this is a good news story, because due to that AMBER ALERT, Areli Arroyo Osuna was found in Texas. She is now safe, and the driver, Lopez, was taken into custody. In the wake of her disappearance, online messages between the two were discovered, though they had only known each other for a few months. Regarding whether human trafficking could be the issue, police said that much is unknown though it's always a possibility and certainly one they have in mind for this case.
  2. More than 60% of Salt Lake County residents aren't up-to-date on COVID vaccinations, and while the county is currently experiencing a rate of low COVID transmission, yet another new variant making its way through the population. With vaccination rates like that, the BA2 variant presents a certain risk for another spike in tranmission throughout Utah's most populous county. Public health experts are celebrating the low transmission rate at present, while also encouraging residents to get caught up with a booster vaccine if they haven't already. (KSL.com)
  3. The hills are alive, with the sound of...mountain goats. That's right, March and April are prime months to see these mystics of the mountains in their natural habitat here in Utah. But it may be tricky if you don't know where to look. To help, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (DWR) will be hosting a couple of goat-viewing events you may want to register for in the coming weeks. Regarding where they like to roam, "The Uinta Mountains are the largest contiguous block of mountain goat habitat in Utah" according to Tonya Kieffer-Selby of the DWR. If you do head out on a viewing expedition, be sure to bundle up. (ABC4.com)

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Today in Salt Lake City:

  • See one of the best daffodil displays in the country. Pack a picnic, bring the kids, it's Bulbs and Blooms 2022, and the promise of half a million blooming bulbs. Today at Red Butte Garden. (All Day)
  • Explore an exciting selection of paintings depicting nature with a broad diversity of styles and techniques, ranging from highly representational to pure gesture and geometry. It's The Art of the Landscape, on display now at the A Gallery in Salt Lake. (All Day)
  • Where it all begins. It's Open Mic Night tonight at Wiseguys Comedy Club, downtown at the Gateway. Must be 21+ (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

  • "ICYMI: Utah Gymnastics won the Pac-12 Conference title over the weekend! It was the Red Rocks' second conference championship in a row and their fifth overall." (The University of Utah)
  • "Come see Utah Black History Museum's exhibit on display at NHMU for The University of Utah's Day of Collective Action, a campus-wide moment of reflection and action designed to propel forward a collective goal to create an inclusive community. See it Tuesday, March 22 from 10am-5pm." (Natural History Museum of Utah)
  • "Congratulations to our Regional University of Utah Science and Engineering Fair winners! Overall, Salt Lake City School District students took home 43 awards, including two International Science and Engineering Fair awardees, showcasing the power of STEM education and innovation in our district." (Salt Lake City School District)
  • "With the March Creative Lab Live project, you'll combine high-tech and low-tech materials to create a pop-up greeting card, then light it up with battery-powered LEDs. Beginning Saturday, March 19, Pick up your free maker kit at any City Library location. Then complete the project in a live workshop on Saturday, March 26, at 1pm." (Salt Lake City Public Library)
  • "Free Pet Vaccinations this Sunday from 1pm-4pm! No appointment needed Dog/Cat Combos are Free (add on a Rabies Vaccination or Bordatella for $12 each) Second Chance for Homeless Pets 200 E Gordon Ln Salt Lake City, UT 84107" (Second Chance for Homeless Pets)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday! I'll see you around.

— 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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