Wasatch County continues to navigate the complexities of municipal incorporation following the failure of Utah House Bill 0592 earlier this year. The legislative impasse has left the governance and financial obligations of preliminary municipalities in a state of contention.
Law enforcement agencies continue to search for Michael Asman, who is accused of murdering his girlfriend, Julie Burns, in their Heber City home. Asman remains at large with a no-bail warrant out for his arrest.
Heber City leaders are considering a tax abatement program for cost-burdened older residents. Councilmembers haven’t yet decided whether to move forward with the idea. “For those that are on fixed incomes, that own their homes and are still trying to live at that level in this economy, we really need to help them in our city,” she said on KPCW’s “Local News Hour” Aug.
Local businesses in Heber City, including Uinta Recreation and Switchback Sports, are providing diverse rental and service options for outdoor enthusiasts in the Heber Valley. These businesses offer specialized equipment ranging from offroad vehicles and snowmobiles to downhill skis and mountain bikes.
Skis on the Run, a ski and snowboard rental delivery service, continues to operate alongside sister company Switchback Sports, which recently expanded its presence in the Heber Valley with a new location in Heber City. The two companies provide specialized gear rental and sales services across the Wasatch Back region.
