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Rogan podcast doesn't paint the full picture of homelessness in SLC

Comedian Shane Gillis said he chased down by "ten homeless guys" when he was starting out in SLC's comedy scene.

Politics

Despite the viral Joe Rogan clip zeroing in on <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Salt Lake City&#x27;s homelessness" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/salt-lake-city/2026/08/07/utah-homelessness-falls-chronic-mental-illness" data-vars-content-id="510bddcf-803b-4079-be61-e92c12b8a880" data-vars-headline="Rogan podcast doesn&#x27;t paint the full picture of homelessness in SLC" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/salt-lake-city/2026/08/07/utah-homelessness-falls-chronic-mental-illness" target="_self">Salt Lake City&#x27;s homelessness</a>, new data shows it&#x27;s actually declining.Why it matters: Homelessness is down in Utah for the first time in six years, but <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="barriers to affordable housing" data-vars-click-url="https://utahnewsdispatch.com/2026/07/21/home-prices-salt-lake-county-break-record/" data-vars-content-id="510bddcf-803b-4079-be61-e92c12b8a880" data-vars-headline="Rogan podcast doesn&#x27;t paint the full picture of homelessness in SLC" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://utahnewsdispatch.com/2026/07/21/home-prices-salt-lake-county-break-record/" target="_blank">barriers to affordable housing</a> remain.

True crime TV series highlights missing Utah man

News

A Utah missing person case from 2009 is getting another look with the Freeform <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="true crime" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/salt-lake-city/2025/07/15/my-favorite-murder-podcast-to-tour-in-slc" data-vars-content-id="2bcfe0cd-9e59-4f1b-9f87-e69ba8bf8419" data-vars-headline="True crime TV series highlights missing Utah man" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/salt-lake-city/2025/07/15/my-favorite-murder-podcast-to-tour-in-slc" target="_self">true crime</a> series &quot;Somebody Knows Something,&quot; streaming on Disney+ and Hulu.Driving the news: A 42-minute <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="episode" data-vars-click-url="https://www.disneyplus.com/play/effca214-e61a-4d19-abf3-d24f0409368a" data-vars-content-id="2bcfe0cd-9e59-4f1b-9f87-e69ba8bf8419" data-vars-headline="True crime TV series highlights missing Utah man" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.disneyplus.com/play/effca214-e61a-4d19-abf3-d24f0409368a" target="_blank">episode</a> released this week reviews the disappearance of then-30-year-old Steve Koecher, a St. George man who was last seen Dec. 13, 2009 on <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="surveillance footage" data-vars-click-url="https://news3lv.com/news/local/the-search-for-man-who-went-missing-in-henderson-in-2009-continues" data-vars-content-id="2bcfe0cd-9e59-4f1b-9f87-e69ba8bf8419" data-vars-headline="True crime TV series highlights missing Utah man" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://news3lv.com/news/local/the-search-for-man-who-went-missing-in-henderson-in-2009-continues" target="_blank">surveillance footage</a> in Henderson, Nevada.

Exclusive: Defense contractors unveil collaborative in Utah

The group could make smaller businesses more competitive in an industry where startups often don't have the resources to wait years for a big government payday.

Aerospace

Utah defense contractor CenCore has launched a coalition of businesses that plan to work together to win defense and intelligence agency contracts.Why it matters: The group — dubbed the Integrated Warfighter Ecosystem (IWE) — could make smaller businesses more competitive in an industry where startups often don&#x27;t have the resources to wait years for a big government payday, CenCore CEO Adam Fife tells Axios.

Inside the U.S.'s 1st Knoops in Salt Lake City

Knoops founder tells Axios that the brand is well-suited in Utah, where its products appeal to people who avoid coffee and alcohol.

Food and Drink

Knoops, a British cafe serving chocolate-infused drinks, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="opens its first U.S. location" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/salt-lake-city/2026/08/06/knoops-chocolate-first-us-store-opening" data-vars-content-id="184085dd-3f64-44b4-9710-dd1c35891764" data-vars-headline="Inside the U.S.&#x27;s 1st Knoops in Salt Lake City" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/salt-lake-city/2026/08/06/knoops-chocolate-first-us-store-opening" target="_self">opens its first U.S. location</a> in Salt Lake City Friday — and Axios got a behind-the-scenes look inside.The big picture: Knoops&#x27; arrival comes as artisan cocoa-based beverages <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="gain steam" data-vars-click-url="https://www.miamiherald.com/living/food-drink/article313138672.html" data-vars-content-id="184085dd-3f64-44b4-9710-dd1c35891764" data-vars-headline="Inside the U.S.&#x27;s 1st Knoops in Salt Lake City" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.miamiherald.com/living/food-drink/article313138672.html" target="_blank">gain steam</a> nationally, fueled by viral social media trends and greater consumer demand for <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="ethically sourced chocolate" data-vars-click-url="https://rawmanticchocolate.com/blogs/rawmantic-chocolate-blog/why-consumers-are-switching-to-artisanal-chocolate?srsltid=AfmBOoqbXIGK-PcA7cuGpftZibFJFRcXBilas1XhQgfHNUnemqaFupnz" data-vars-content-id="184085dd-3f64-44b4-9710-dd1c35891764" data-vars-headline="Inside the U.S.&#x27;s 1st Knoops in Salt Lake City" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://rawmanticchocolate.com/blogs/rawmantic-chocolate-blog/why-consumers-are-switching-to-artisanal-chocolate?srsltid=AfmBOoqbXIGK-PcA7cuGpftZibFJFRcXBilas1XhQgfHNUnemqaFupnz" target="_blank">ethically sourced chocolate</a>.

Salt Lake weekend events: Grid City Music Fest and Tony Hawk's Vert Alert

Also: Sports cards and memorabilia on display.

With grids, crossroads and Vert, all lines are pointing toward a busy weekend in and around SLC.🛹 <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Tony Hawk&#x27;s Vert Alert" data-vars-click-url="https://www.thvertalert.com/" data-vars-content-id="ab3401f1-034d-4fcc-bd90-4c6ab7d73d89" data-vars-headline="Salt Lake weekend events: Grid City Music Fest and Tony Hawk&#x27;s Vert Alert" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.thvertalert.com/" target="_blank">Tony Hawk&#x27;s Vert Alert</a>: The annual skateboarding competition is free to watch at the University of Utah&#x27;s Huntsman Center on Friday and Saturday.

Grumpy Dough's Filipino-inspired sandwiches are a must-try

Grumpy Dough's food truck in Salt Lake City stands out for its Filipino-inspired breakfast sandwiches.

I may have found one of my new favorite breakfast sandwiches in Salt Lake City after mourning <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Frankie &amp; Essl&#x27;s all-too-brief run" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/salt-lake-city/2023/03/17/salt-lake-city-breakfast-sandwich-frankie-essl-utah" data-vars-content-id="bf60c92e-9e80-4735-9d9e-774ec933e0b9" data-vars-headline="Grumpy Dough&#x27;s Filipino-inspired sandwiches are a must-try" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/salt-lake-city/2023/03/17/salt-lake-city-breakfast-sandwich-frankie-essl-utah" target="_self">Frankie &amp; Essl&#x27;s all-too-brief run</a>.State of play: I visited <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Grumpy Dough" data-vars-click-url="https://grumpydough.com/" data-vars-content-id="bf60c92e-9e80-4735-9d9e-774ec933e0b9" data-vars-headline="Grumpy Dough&#x27;s Filipino-inspired sandwiches are a must-try" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://grumpydough.com/" target="_blank">Grumpy Dough</a>, a food truck serving up Filipino-inspired breakfast sandwiches, at the Wheeler Farm Farmer&#x27;s Market last Sunday, and I&#x27;m a convert.

Hide & Seek keeps ultra-fine dining hush hush

It's apropos for a speakeasy — but this hidden Salt Lake gem deserves more attention.

There&#x27;s a good chance you haven&#x27;t heard of one of Salt Lake&#x27;s highest-caliber restaurants.<ul><li>Yes, but: That&#x27;s part of the fun.</li></ul>

Salt Lake weekend events: Arts fests, Indian food, monster trucks and more

There&#x27;s a whole lotta weekend happening in and around Salt Lake.🎪 <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Big Top Diaper Drive" data-vars-click-url="https://www.homeaidutah.org/diaperdrive" data-vars-content-id="930aabda-837a-4a3e-820a-a057d41b7761" data-vars-headline="Salt Lake weekend events: Arts fests, Indian food, monster trucks and more" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.homeaidutah.org/diaperdrive" target="_blank">Big Top Diaper Drive</a>: Bring diapers to join in the games, petting zoo, face painting and more 10am-2pm Friday at The Other Side Village.

Lisa Barlow featured in "Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip"

The housewives' coast-to-coast trip celebrates the franchise's 20th anniversary.

If you need a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="reality TV fix" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/salt-lake-city/2025/11/14/rhoslc-hits-the-road-for-bravocon" data-vars-content-id="cf131116-5bd0-4731-ac80-632c0c64cd01" data-vars-headline="Lisa Barlow featured in &quot;Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip&quot;" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/salt-lake-city/2025/11/14/rhoslc-hits-the-road-for-bravocon" target="_self">reality TV fix</a>, Lisa Barlow is representing Salt Lake City in the fifth season of &quot;Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip.&quot;How it works: The &quot;Roaring 20th&quot; trip sends Barlow with six other housewives around the country to reminisce on two decades of the Real Housewives franchise.

A new film festival is coming to Park City

The first-ever Park City Film Festival will run Oct. 23-25.

Park City is hosting a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="new film festival" data-vars-click-url="https://parkcityfilm.org/festival/" data-vars-content-id="cc70300f-1a67-4a04-8714-ca47331ff657" data-vars-headline="A new film festival is coming to Park City" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://parkcityfilm.org/festival/" target="_blank">new film festival</a> this fall after the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Sundance Film Festival left Utah" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/salt-lake-city/2026/01/29/sundance-ends-utah-run-boulder-next" data-vars-content-id="cc70300f-1a67-4a04-8714-ca47331ff657" data-vars-headline="A new film festival is coming to Park City" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/salt-lake-city/2026/01/29/sundance-ends-utah-run-boulder-next" target="_self">Sundance Film Festival left Utah</a> for Colorado.State of play: The first-ever Park City Film Festival will run Oct. 23-25, featuring a &quot;curated selection&quot; of movies, Q&amp;As and panel discussions.

Utah might miss the "biggest stargazing night of 2026"

The weather isn't looking good for stargazers.

The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Perseid meteor shower" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/salt-lake-city/2025/07/30/meteor-showers-utah-perseids-alpha-capricornids-delta-aquariids" data-vars-content-id="6ad007b0-e1a6-472a-b427-859e372dc0ff" data-vars-headline="Utah might miss the &quot;biggest stargazing night of 2026&quot;" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/salt-lake-city/2025/07/30/meteor-showers-utah-perseids-alpha-capricornids-delta-aquariids" target="_self">Perseid meteor shower</a> will peak this week in perfect moonlight conditions — but the show might be clouded out in Utah.The big picture: Outside magazine is <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="calling" data-vars-click-url="https://www.outsideonline.com/adventure-travel/advice/perseid-meteor-shower-2026-how-to-watch/" data-vars-content-id="6ad007b0-e1a6-472a-b427-859e372dc0ff" data-vars-headline="Utah might miss the &quot;biggest stargazing night of 2026&quot;" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.outsideonline.com/adventure-travel/advice/perseid-meteor-shower-2026-how-to-watch/" target="_blank">calling</a> Wednesday &quot;The Year&#x27;s Greatest Stargazing Day,&quot; thanks to the meteors&#x27; optimal timing with the darkness of a new Moon.

Salt Lake weekend events: Crafts, EDM, Melvins

Plus: African Fest and Pacifica on eight wheels

Things to Do

There&#x27;s so much happening this weekend in and around Salt Lake.Here are some of the options that caught our eye:

How to celebrate National IPA Day (or not) in Salt Lake

It's not our favorite beer, but we're in the minority.

Thursday is National IPA Day — the first Thursday of August, when connoisseurs raise their glasses to a beer that smells like weed and tastes like dandelion stains. The big picture: India Pale Ales have <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="reigned supreme over craft brewing" data-vars-click-url="https://www.thetakeout.com/2102970/most-popular-craft-beer-type-in-the-us-ipa/" data-vars-content-id="de801012-3ae2-410b-9919-9b949a233591" data-vars-headline="How to celebrate National IPA Day (or not) in Salt Lake" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.thetakeout.com/2102970/most-popular-craft-beer-type-in-the-us-ipa/" target="_blank">reigned supreme over craft brewing</a> for many years in a trend that, unlike bacon on desserts, appears unlikely to die.

Things to Do 🗓

Salt Lake weekend events: Grid City Music Fest and Tony Hawk's Vert Alert

Inside the U.S.'s 1st Knoops in Salt Lake City

Grumpy Dough's Filipino-inspired sandwiches are a must-try

Hide & Seek keeps ultra-fine dining hush hush

Salt Lake weekend events: Arts fests, Indian food, monster trucks and more