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“I just sort of dove in headfirst, for better or for worse,” Shirley said. Her topic? The time a horse kicked her in the head at 17. “I tell that story to say, OK, there is this big, dramatic moment that happened, but that’s not what changed me,” she said.
Park City Toastmasters will host "ToastX," a speaker series inspired by TEDx on Oct. 24. The event features 10 speakers whose presentations cover diverse topics, including AI, longevity science, and personal histories.
Morgan Stanley Hole, age 63, passed away on August 17, 2026, in Park City, Utah, following a five-month battle with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). A former professional pilot and All-American skier, Hole was known for his adventurous spirit and commitment to his community.
As snow begins to fly in the mountains, Utah’s wildfire danger is declining. Since January, the state has seen more than 1,200 wildfires. Of those, 40% were human-caused, down from roughly 65% in 2025. The Utah Fire Info reports crews were able to keep more than 90% of wildfires to 10 acres or less, but some blazes were hard to contain.
It is with a profound sense of loss that we share the passing of Morgan Stanley Hole, age 63, of Park City, Utah, on August 17, 2026. Over a short span of five months, Morgan courageously and valiantly, though ultimately futilely, waged a battle against Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).
Ten local speakers will talk about science, artificial intelligence and more at a TEDx-style event hosted by the Park City Toastmasters Saturday, Oct. 24. Toastmasters member and presenter Karen Stone said the group worked with a TED veteran and coach over three months to prepare for its ToastX event.
Kathy passed away on October 14, 2026, in Park City, Utah, at the age of 71 from metastatic colorectal cancer. She was born in Salt Lake City on November 10, 1954, to Byron D. Jones and Margaret Adamson Jones. She had a sister, Janet Jones, and a brother, Wade Jones.
Utah's average regular gasoline price dropped by two cents to $4.70 per gallon as of October 23, 2026, remaining $0.41 above the national average. While local prices saw a slight decrease, national averages have been impacted by the transition to cheaper winter-blend gasoline despite volatile crude oil markets.
Jaren Jackson Jr. When the Jazz desperately needed a bucket, he calmly sank a 3-pointer that hit nothing but net. It was a good ending to a chaotic possession that Jackson made look easy, putting Utah up 116-111 over New Orleans with 2:56 left.
The Utah Jazz secured their first win of the season by defeating the New Orleans Pelicans 120-119 on Friday night at Delta Center. Jaren Jackson Jr. led the Jazz with 24 points and 10 rebounds, while rookie Darryn Peterson provided the decisive free throws in the final minute.
A flash flood warning for southeastern Washington County was scheduled to expire at 3:45 PM MDT on Thursday, October 22. Meanwhile, a flood watch remains in effect for portions of central, southern, and southwest Utah until 12:00 AM MDT Friday.
The Kane District Board of Education received an unmodified annual audit report during an October 13 work meeting. The board also reviewed literacy reports, construction updates, and approved various district plans and curriculum.
Widespread moderate to heavy precipitation is expected to continue through Thursday evening, triggering several flood and flash flood warnings for southern and eastern Utah. Additionally, a marginal risk for severe thunderstorms exists for much of Utah through Thursday evening, bringing threats of large hail and damaging winds.