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The convention center is closing next year as part of plans for an expanded entertainment district. In other news, part of Nine Mile Canyon is being preserved without becoming public land.

How does the pizza industry react as new technology removes the need for hard labor?

In other news, Garden City's mayor died this week after a "short but courageous battle with cancer." And, Utah approved tax incentives for five productions set to film in the state this summer.

The last week in March brought pizza businesses from around the world, including Utah, to Las Vegas for one purpose: the celebration of all things pizza.

In other news, a new scam is targeting Utah workers who filed compensation claims. And, the Ogden Twilight concert series has announced this year's lineup.

In other news, the Provo City Council unanimously voted against a rezoning request for an AI data center. And, harmful algal blooms were found in Lake Powell.

Natalie Gochnour and Shireen Ghorbani interview Erin Mendenhall, Mayor of Salt Lake City.

Award-winning author Ling Ma was recently chosen as a 2024 MacArthur Fellow, granting her an $800,000 fellowship in honor of her creative work.

We talk to the curators of "Playing Religion," an exhibit at USU that explores games inspired by the teachings and culture of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Today we look back on 2024 and talk about the best music and movies of the year. Our guests include music reporter Palak Jayswal and movie critic Sean Means.