Carter Williams
@cwilliams.ksl.com
KSL.com reporter covering outdoors, history, transportation & #SLC | Photography for fun | Also here for nature, weather & sports | Posts don't represent the opinion of KSL.
"The people of Utah are getting what we voted for seven years ago: a fair map."
ICYMI: A judge has thrown out a new U.S. congressional map passed by the Utah Legislature in favor of an alternative map.
Here's a look at it + new reaction from Utah GOP, DNC and more:
www.ksl.com/article/5140...
ICYMI: A judge has thrown out a new U.S. congressional map passed by the Utah Legislature in favor of an alternative map.
Here's a look at it + new reaction from Utah GOP, DNC and more:
www.ksl.com/article/5140...
Utah judge selects new congressional map, tossing map drawn by lawmakers
A judge has thrown out a new U.S. congressional map passed by the Republican-led legislature in favor of an alternative map.
www.ksl.com
November 11, 2025 at 7:29 PM
"The people of Utah are getting what we voted for seven years ago: a fair map."
ICYMI: A judge has thrown out a new U.S. congressional map passed by the Utah Legislature in favor of an alternative map.
Here's a look at it + new reaction from Utah GOP, DNC and more:
www.ksl.com/article/5140...
ICYMI: A judge has thrown out a new U.S. congressional map passed by the Utah Legislature in favor of an alternative map.
Here's a look at it + new reaction from Utah GOP, DNC and more:
www.ksl.com/article/5140...
Reposted by Carter Williams
SLC is 16th on this listed posted in this thread with rents 6%. Build more supply to exceed demand, it lowers the price on older apartments.
Filtering in the housing market is real. Build lots of 'luxury' apartments and the older apartments mysteriously start getting cheaper.
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November 11, 2025 at 1:45 AM
SLC is 16th on this listed posted in this thread with rents 6%. Build more supply to exceed demand, it lowers the price on older apartments.
Didn't take SLC long to find a new temporary use for The Leonardo, following the museum's closure earlier this year.
Downtown Farmers Market says it will run its Winter Market there, beginning Nov. 15:
Downtown Farmers Market says it will run its Winter Market there, beginning Nov. 15:
November 7, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Didn't take SLC long to find a new temporary use for The Leonardo, following the museum's closure earlier this year.
Downtown Farmers Market says it will run its Winter Market there, beginning Nov. 15:
Downtown Farmers Market says it will run its Winter Market there, beginning Nov. 15:
"I don't know of a time at the county we've ever reversed a decision like this."
The SLCo Council voted along party lines this week to close an SLC senior center, 2 months after starting a planned $10M renovation on it.
Here's more on the debate:
www.ksl.com/article/5140...
The SLCo Council voted along party lines this week to close an SLC senior center, 2 months after starting a planned $10M renovation on it.
Here's more on the debate:
www.ksl.com/article/5140...
Vote to close Salt Lake City senior center creates rift within Salt Lake County Council
A large senior center in Salt Lake City, which is undergoing renovation, is now set to permanently close after a heated, partisan debate over funding in the Salt Lake County Council.
www.ksl.com
November 7, 2025 at 4:07 AM
"I don't know of a time at the county we've ever reversed a decision like this."
The SLCo Council voted along party lines this week to close an SLC senior center, 2 months after starting a planned $10M renovation on it.
Here's more on the debate:
www.ksl.com/article/5140...
The SLCo Council voted along party lines this week to close an SLC senior center, 2 months after starting a planned $10M renovation on it.
Here's more on the debate:
www.ksl.com/article/5140...
SLC elections update: Victoria Petro's lead is now back up to 211 votes after slipping to 82 yesterday, in SLCo's latest results dump.
Not sure how many more ballots are left to be counted, but the gist I got on Tuesday most should be counted by this evening.
No major changes from Tuesday night.
Not sure how many more ballots are left to be counted, but the gist I got on Tuesday most should be counted by this evening.
No major changes from Tuesday night.
November 7, 2025 at 12:18 AM
SLC elections update: Victoria Petro's lead is now back up to 211 votes after slipping to 82 yesterday, in SLCo's latest results dump.
Not sure how many more ballots are left to be counted, but the gist I got on Tuesday most should be counted by this evening.
No major changes from Tuesday night.
Not sure how many more ballots are left to be counted, but the gist I got on Tuesday most should be counted by this evening.
No major changes from Tuesday night.
Things are definitely getting tense within the Salt Lake County Council, as it voted along party lines to close the 10th East Senior Center in Salt Lake City.
A news release from the Council's senior policy advisor today:
A news release from the Council's senior policy advisor today:
November 6, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Things are definitely getting tense within the Salt Lake County Council, as it voted along party lines to close the 10th East Senior Center in Salt Lake City.
A news release from the Council's senior policy advisor today:
A news release from the Council's senior policy advisor today:
SLCIA is one of the 40 US airports to have 10% flight reductions from the shutdown that FAA announced yesterday.
Delta, which operates ~70% of service, says it's trying to give passengers "as much notice as possible" about impacted flights:
www.ksl.com/article/5140...
Delta, which operates ~70% of service, says it's trying to give passengers "as much notice as possible" about impacted flights:
www.ksl.com/article/5140...
Salt Lake City among 40 airports to receive 10% service cut amid government shutdown
Utah's largest airport is among the 40 across the country that will have a reduction in service beginning on Friday, as the federal shutdown continues in its second month.
www.ksl.com
November 6, 2025 at 5:50 PM
SLCIA is one of the 40 US airports to have 10% flight reductions from the shutdown that FAA announced yesterday.
Delta, which operates ~70% of service, says it's trying to give passengers "as much notice as possible" about impacted flights:
www.ksl.com/article/5140...
Delta, which operates ~70% of service, says it's trying to give passengers "as much notice as possible" about impacted flights:
www.ksl.com/article/5140...
"You see the other resorts opening, and we're ready, and we want to be the first resort in Utah to open."
Lots of new features will debut at Utah's resorts this year, but weather could factor into when opening day takes place:
www.ksl.com/article/5140...
Lots of new features will debut at Utah's resorts this year, but weather could factor into when opening day takes place:
www.ksl.com/article/5140...
Utah's 15 ski resorts made upgrades for this winter, but weather is delaying at least 1 opening
Utah's 15 ski resorts spent nearly $600 million toward investments over the past few years, but weather may still delay some openings this year.
www.ksl.com
November 5, 2025 at 10:18 PM
"You see the other resorts opening, and we're ready, and we want to be the first resort in Utah to open."
Lots of new features will debut at Utah's resorts this year, but weather could factor into when opening day takes place:
www.ksl.com/article/5140...
Lots of new features will debut at Utah's resorts this year, but weather could factor into when opening day takes place:
www.ksl.com/article/5140...
"There's still a lot of work to be done, and I'm excited to continue leading the way with forward-looking solutions."
Still waiting on more voting results, but the SLC Council could look very similar next year with the way things currently stand:
www.ksl.com/article/5140...
Still waiting on more voting results, but the SLC Council could look very similar next year with the way things currently stand:
www.ksl.com/article/5140...
Fresh face to join Salt Lake City Council, but familiar faces score initial election leads
Tuesday's initial election results indicate there may not be much turnover in the City Council that oversees Utah's capital city.
www.ksl.com
November 5, 2025 at 5:35 AM
"There's still a lot of work to be done, and I'm excited to continue leading the way with forward-looking solutions."
Still waiting on more voting results, but the SLC Council could look very similar next year with the way things currently stand:
www.ksl.com/article/5140...
Still waiting on more voting results, but the SLC Council could look very similar next year with the way things currently stand:
www.ksl.com/article/5140...
The polls are now closed in Utah, and I'm tracking results in the SLC Council races.
Sarah Young has already won reelection in District 7, as she ran unopposed, meaning the majority will remain in place next year. Districts 1, 3 and 5 also up for grabs tonight
Sarah Young has already won reelection in District 7, as she ran unopposed, meaning the majority will remain in place next year. Districts 1, 3 and 5 also up for grabs tonight
November 5, 2025 at 3:04 AM
The polls are now closed in Utah, and I'm tracking results in the SLC Council races.
Sarah Young has already won reelection in District 7, as she ran unopposed, meaning the majority will remain in place next year. Districts 1, 3 and 5 also up for grabs tonight
Sarah Young has already won reelection in District 7, as she ran unopposed, meaning the majority will remain in place next year. Districts 1, 3 and 5 also up for grabs tonight
Dale Murphy is getting another shot at Cooperstown, landing on a very crowded Contemporary Baseball Era Committee ballot that was unveiled today:
www.ksl.com/article/5139...
www.ksl.com/article/5139...
This Utah resident is getting another chance to enter MLB Hall of Fame
A two-time National League MVP and proponent of Utah's MLB push is one of eight former big league stars with another opportunity to get into Cooperstown.
www.ksl.com
November 3, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Dale Murphy is getting another shot at Cooperstown, landing on a very crowded Contemporary Baseball Era Committee ballot that was unveiled today:
www.ksl.com/article/5139...
www.ksl.com/article/5139...
As a devastated Jays fan still in agony over last night (the last 2 nights tbh), this is exactly it.
You just knew every missed opportunity to steal a run or prevent one could come back to haunt them because the Dodgers can turn on you on a whim just like that. It's a true juggernaut
You just knew every missed opportunity to steal a run or prevent one could come back to haunt them because the Dodgers can turn on you on a whim just like that. It's a true juggernaut
Dodgers have entered the Dracula Zone. It does not matter how bad they are playing, how slumpy their hitters are, how many of them are injured. You have to drive a stake through their hearts and watch them turn to dust, or else they will rise up and kill you. Last true Dracula team was '96-01 Yanks.
November 2, 2025 at 4:28 PM
As a devastated Jays fan still in agony over last night (the last 2 nights tbh), this is exactly it.
You just knew every missed opportunity to steal a run or prevent one could come back to haunt them because the Dodgers can turn on you on a whim just like that. It's a true juggernaut
You just knew every missed opportunity to steal a run or prevent one could come back to haunt them because the Dodgers can turn on you on a whim just like that. It's a true juggernaut
"These buildings take quite a bit larger contingency. That being said, the benefits of using an existing building are pronounced."
Here's how Salt Lake City's 515 Tower was converted from office space into a new, potentially "life-changing" 96-unit housing project:
www.ksl.com/article/5139...
Here's how Salt Lake City's 515 Tower was converted from office space into a new, potentially "life-changing" 96-unit housing project:
www.ksl.com/article/5139...
How this Salt Lake City office tower became a 'life-changing' housing project
A 45-year-old former Salt Lake office tower has been converted into affordable housing with a rent payment system designed to help residents afford a home in the future.
www.ksl.com
October 31, 2025 at 2:40 PM
"These buildings take quite a bit larger contingency. That being said, the benefits of using an existing building are pronounced."
Here's how Salt Lake City's 515 Tower was converted from office space into a new, potentially "life-changing" 96-unit housing project:
www.ksl.com/article/5139...
Here's how Salt Lake City's 515 Tower was converted from office space into a new, potentially "life-changing" 96-unit housing project:
www.ksl.com/article/5139...
My colleagues have been looking for more info on this case, but SLC Mayor Erin Mendenhall just issued a statement about this incident
October 30, 2025 at 9:37 PM
My colleagues have been looking for more info on this case, but SLC Mayor Erin Mendenhall just issued a statement about this incident
Tuesday was SLC's last campaign finance reporting deadline before next week's election, and lots of money poured into the election that could shift the makeup of the City Council:
www.ksl.com/article/5139...
www.ksl.com/article/5139...
Nearly $400K was raised in Salt Lake City's council races this year
It may not be a mayoral election year in Utah's capital city, but those seeking a seat on its City Council have raised large sums of money with a potential shakeup at stake.
www.ksl.com
October 30, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Tuesday was SLC's last campaign finance reporting deadline before next week's election, and lots of money poured into the election that could shift the makeup of the City Council:
www.ksl.com/article/5139...
www.ksl.com/article/5139...
"Whether you live in rural Utah, live in the state of Maine or Washington state, if you're a Team USA fan who lives in Brazil — if you're not heading to Italy ... you need to be here with us."
SLC to host a large 2026 Olympics watch party:
www.ksl.com/article/5139...
SLC to host a large 2026 Olympics watch party:
www.ksl.com/article/5139...
Watch live: Salt Lake City announces details of large 2026 Olympic viewing event
Utah's capital city is announcing details of a large viewing party for the upcoming 2026 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games, while it continues to prepare to host the global event in 2034.
www.ksl.com
October 29, 2025 at 8:54 PM
"Whether you live in rural Utah, live in the state of Maine or Washington state, if you're a Team USA fan who lives in Brazil — if you're not heading to Italy ... you need to be here with us."
SLC to host a large 2026 Olympics watch party:
www.ksl.com/article/5139...
SLC to host a large 2026 Olympics watch party:
www.ksl.com/article/5139...
Reposted by Carter Williams
Logan Cooley is just getting started in Utah.
The 21-year-old third overall pick in the 2022 NHL draft signed an eight-year, $80 million contract extension Wednesday with the Utah Mammoth to remain in the Beehive State through 2033.
The 21-year-old third overall pick in the 2022 NHL draft signed an eight-year, $80 million contract extension Wednesday with the Utah Mammoth to remain in the Beehive State through 2033.
Utah Mammoth sign forward Logan Cooley to 8-year, $80 million extension
The 21-year-old third overall pick in the 2022 NHL draft signed an eight-year, $80 million contract extension Wednesday with the Utah Mammoth to remain in the Beehive State through 2033.
www.ksl.com
October 29, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Logan Cooley is just getting started in Utah.
The 21-year-old third overall pick in the 2022 NHL draft signed an eight-year, $80 million contract extension Wednesday with the Utah Mammoth to remain in the Beehive State through 2033.
The 21-year-old third overall pick in the 2022 NHL draft signed an eight-year, $80 million contract extension Wednesday with the Utah Mammoth to remain in the Beehive State through 2033.
SLC International Airport opened 10 more gates + several more concessions, while 2 new luxury member lounges opened in the swankiest phase to date.
It also leaves the airport on track to complete its massive new airport overhaul next year:
www.ksl.com/article/5139...
It also leaves the airport on track to complete its massive new airport overhaul next year:
www.ksl.com/article/5139...
Salt Lake airport adds 10 new gates, 2 large lounges as it reaches 'final approach'
Salt Lake City International Airport's latest phase might be its swankiest yet, signaling that the decade-long project to build a brand-new airport is coming to an end.
www.ksl.com
October 29, 2025 at 1:04 AM
SLC International Airport opened 10 more gates + several more concessions, while 2 new luxury member lounges opened in the swankiest phase to date.
It also leaves the airport on track to complete its massive new airport overhaul next year:
www.ksl.com/article/5139...
It also leaves the airport on track to complete its massive new airport overhaul next year:
www.ksl.com/article/5139...
New: The Utah Trail Network master plan has now been completed, three years after Gov. Cox announced it. Here's a look at what the system could look like one day:
October 28, 2025 at 7:29 PM
New: The Utah Trail Network master plan has now been completed, three years after Gov. Cox announced it. Here's a look at what the system could look like one day:
"This is the first visible step of a massive vision that's going to transform not only the west side of SLC, but the state of Utah."
Ground has now broken on a 10-story new HQ for Rocky Mountain Power, but many more new developments are to come in the Power District:
www.ksl.com/article/5139...
Ground has now broken on a 10-story new HQ for Rocky Mountain Power, but many more new developments are to come in the Power District:
www.ksl.com/article/5139...
Ground breaks on 'fitting' first project tied to Salt Lake City's new Power District
Ground broke on a new 10-story headquarters for Rocky Mountain Power, signaling the start of a massive overhaul on Salt Lake City's west side.
www.ksl.com
October 27, 2025 at 9:29 PM
"This is the first visible step of a massive vision that's going to transform not only the west side of SLC, but the state of Utah."
Ground has now broken on a 10-story new HQ for Rocky Mountain Power, but many more new developments are to come in the Power District:
www.ksl.com/article/5139...
Ground has now broken on a 10-story new HQ for Rocky Mountain Power, but many more new developments are to come in the Power District:
www.ksl.com/article/5139...
Update on SLC's Power District: LHM says it plans to break ground next week with a 10-story, 300,000 sq. ft. Rocky Mountain Power corporate campus.
That's the beginning of major redevelopment since the project was announced in 2023
That's the beginning of major redevelopment since the project was announced in 2023
October 23, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Update on SLC's Power District: LHM says it plans to break ground next week with a 10-story, 300,000 sq. ft. Rocky Mountain Power corporate campus.
That's the beginning of major redevelopment since the project was announced in 2023
That's the beginning of major redevelopment since the project was announced in 2023
An alarming stat brought up during last night's planning commission meeting (in relation to potential impacts to St. Marks): Hildegarde's Food Pantry reports that people it serves has doubled over the last few months to about 4,000/month now
With SNAP benefits halted, the Utah Food Bank said it cannot fill the gap for the 86,000 families who rely on food stamps each month. https://ow.ly/E5kp50XgVH4
Utah Food Bank says 'we can't fill that gap' with SNAP benefits halted
With SNAP benefits halted, the Utah Food Bank said it cannot fill the gap for the 86,000 families who rely on food stamps each month.
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October 23, 2025 at 3:31 PM
An alarming stat brought up during last night's planning commission meeting (in relation to potential impacts to St. Marks): Hildegarde's Food Pantry reports that people it serves has doubled over the last few months to about 4,000/month now
Reposted by Carter Williams
Powder Mountain added more art pieces toward its plan to become a "skiable outdoor art museum." https://ow.ly/Asie50XgZs1
Utah resort expands its art collection into a museum you can ski through
Powder Mountain added more art pieces toward its plan to become a
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October 23, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Powder Mountain added more art pieces toward its plan to become a "skiable outdoor art museum." https://ow.ly/Asie50XgZs1
"(Y)ou can't have a Sizzler there anymore. That's over. ... We had 90 years of privately owned something that wasn't super offensive to everybody."
Here's more on the SLC planning commission's vote tonight to support a planned hotel next to Sugar House Park:
www.ksl.com/article/5139...
Here's more on the SLC planning commission's vote tonight to support a planned hotel next to Sugar House Park:
www.ksl.com/article/5139...
Plan to build to a 7-story hotel next to Sugar House Park receives key endorsement
A plan to build a nearly 90-foot hotel next to one of Salt Lake City's more popular parks received a key endorsement despite pushback Wednesday night.
www.ksl.com
October 23, 2025 at 5:15 AM
"(Y)ou can't have a Sizzler there anymore. That's over. ... We had 90 years of privately owned something that wasn't super offensive to everybody."
Here's more on the SLC planning commission's vote tonight to support a planned hotel next to Sugar House Park:
www.ksl.com/article/5139...
Here's more on the SLC planning commission's vote tonight to support a planned hotel next to Sugar House Park:
www.ksl.com/article/5139...
Reposted by Carter Williams
Salt Lake City officials say they're eager to transform Smith's Ballpark into something new, but local developers caution that it will likely take some time to play out. https://ow.ly/b2Kt50XgrB6
Smith's Ballpark redevelopment could take 5-10 years. Will that factor in election?
Salt Lake City officials say they're eager to transform Smith's Ballpark into something new, but local developers caution that it will likely take some time to play out.
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October 22, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Salt Lake City officials say they're eager to transform Smith's Ballpark into something new, but local developers caution that it will likely take some time to play out. https://ow.ly/b2Kt50XgrB6