Utah News spotted this story published August 25, 2026 at kpcw.org. Full coverage may follow as more sources report.
Utah wildlife officials say additional hunting permits will help redistribute elk while food is scarce. The permits will be distributed to hunters through an alternate draw list.
A rockfall at Zion National Park and flash flooding at Bryce Canyon National Park closed access to some popular tourist destinations Monday. Fox 13 reports the trail is considered one of the most popular hikes in the National Park System. KSL reports the road reopened Tuesday morning.
Park City High School has announced professional lacrosse legend Kyle Hartzell as the new head coach for the boys lacrosse team. Hartzell is a three-time all-star and two-time Major League Lacrosse champion. High school lacrosse begins in Utah in the spring.
Song Summit organizers say the goal is to shed light on uncomfortable but important topics. The seventh annual Song Summit will blend music, wellness and community in Park City this week. Jackson said the group will share the differences between civility and agreement.
Winter Sports School seniors jumped into the Utah Olympic Park training pool for the last time as a class Monday. They reminisced about their time together. Tyler Cruickshank said he and many of his classmates train at the 750,000-gallon Olympic Freestyle Pool in the summer to practice aerial tricks.
Vail Resorts has announced its 2026/27 opening dates for several major destinations, including Park City Mountain, as anticipation builds for a potential "super" El Niño winter. Meteorologists suggest the upcoming season could see significant snowfall, with NOAA reporting a 100% chance of an El Niño event and an 81% chance of a very strong occurrence between October and December.
The Park City Planning Commission will host a third public hearing for the 5-acre Bonanza Park proposal Wednesday. The developer has lowered proposed building heights.