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Sandy, Utah Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning Sandy! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Have you seen this missing Sandy hiker or his work truck?
  • Are your kid’s e-rides actually legal on Sandy’s trails?
  • How much water could a Sandy yard makeover actually save you?

Also on today's calendar: ALL THE FEELINGS TOUR with METRIC, BROKEN SOCIAL SCENE, AND STARS and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 86 and low of 58 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 87, low: 61.
  • Sunday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 84 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Utah hiker goes missing in Little Cottonwood Canyon, police seek help (abc4.com) — Sandy police are asking for help finding resident John Zitting, missing for several days and last believed to be hiking in Little Cottonwood Canyon after his work truck was seen near 9000 South and 800 East. Residents with any information are urged to call Sandy City Police, and officials remind families there’s no waiting period to report someone missing in Utah.
   

2. Riding an e-vehicle at Dimple Dell Park? Sandy wants you to know the rules (ksl.com) — If you or your kids ride e-bikes around Dimple Dell or other Sandy trails, new signs and stricter rules are going up to separate legal e-bikes from prohibited e-motorcycles. Sandy police will start with education but can issue warnings, citations, and even impound vehicles in serious cases, so parents are urged to review bike classifications and helmet requirements together.
   

3. Getting into the weeds, literally (sandyjournal.com) — Sandy homeowners are being urged to rethink their lawns, with recent Localscapes classes in Sandy showing how cutting grass to about 20% of a yard can save roughly 110,000 gallons of water a year. Instructors, including Sandy City’s water education coordinator, walk residents through redesigning yards, irrigation tips for Sandy’s soil, and invite locals to see waterwise examples at Sego Lily Gardens.
   

4. Cache Valley native Kali Smith rises through soccer officiating ranks (hjnews.com) — One of Kali Hamby Smith’s milestone moments as a top soccer assistant referee came in Sandy, where she worked her first MLS match between Real Salt Lake and Houston, cheered on by family and friends. The Cache Valley native’s journey from local youth games to FIFA tournaments highlights years of travel, training, and balancing motherhood with high-pressure assignments around the world.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Our sweet dog Birdie escaped unnoticed today around 3 pm at around 1050 E 11640 south.
    She's a little staffordshire mix. The sweetest little thing. If anyone knows where she is please reach out. We are absolutely devastated. 385-722… (Nextdoor Sanders)
  • Hello Neighbors -
    I'm an experienced personal trainer serving the Sandy, Draper and surrounding areas, specializing in helping women 40+ build strength, confidence,… (Nextdoor Alta High)
  • Burlington posted a job opening for Retail Stocking Associate - Part Time in Sandy. Apply here.
  • The Home Depot, Inc. posted a job opening for Lot Associate in Sandy. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Sandy here.

Ok Sandy! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Sandy

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Sandy

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.