Utah’s water supply at record lows despite heavy summer rain
This summer’s heavy monsoonal rainfall has reduced wildfire risk in parts of the state. But the precipitation hasn’t refilled Utah’s record-low reservoirs. “Based on Aug. 1, the majority of Utah’s basins were in around the 20th percentile or below for water availability, with several in the bottom 5th percentile,” Clayton said on KPCW’s “Local News Hour” Aug.
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Court dismisses lawsuit over Park City man’s airport tarmac death
Salt Lake City argued it was not liable for failing to stop the man who climbed in a jet engine. Efinger, 30, died on Jan. 1, 2024, after crawling into the engine of a plane that was taxiing toward the runway at Salt Lake City International Airport.
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Lightning sparks small fire in Park City Mountain's Thaynes Canyon
A helicopter was helping ground crews respond to a small fire on the east face of Pinecone Ridge Thursday morning. Sally Tauber Fire crews responded to the small fire lightning sparked on the east face of Pinecone Ridge in Park City Thursday, Aug.
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South Salt Lake restaurant receives Utah’s first Michelin star
The Michelin Guide has released its first-ever southwest guide, and a few Utah restaurants made the cut, including one which is now the first Utah restaurant to receive a Michelin star. The recipient of Utah’s first Michelin star is Monte, a restaurant specializing in contemporary American cuisine located in South Salt Lake.
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Wasatch Adaptive Sports, Woodward Park City partner for first annual Wheelfest - Park Record
The expanded event will take over the entire Woodward Park City campus and bring together adaptive athletes, mountain bikers, wheelchair athletes, skateboarders, scooter riders, families and community partners for a day of action sports, competitions and live entertainment. The event will be the finale to the Wasatch Adaptive Sports Pedal With Purpose Challenge.
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Park City Police Chief Declares Full Confidence in Sheriff Rigby
Park City Police Chief Wade Carpenter has declared full confidence in Sheriff Rigby despite an ongoing investigation. This comes amid legal proceedings involving the Wasatch County Sheriff, who is currently serving his second term.
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