President and CEO of the Utah Olympic Legacy Foundation Colin Hilton has died. He was a major figure in Utah’s Olympic and Paralympic story. The foundation said Hilton died at 58 in his Park City home Aug. Hilton led the Olympic legacy foundation for over two decades.
The Ballet West Academy has concluded its 2026 audition tour and opened registration for the 2026-2027 academic year. The academy, which includes the Park City campus, offers specialized training for students aged 11 to 18 through its Student Division.
The Song Summit Supper Club is hosting a series of intimate dining experiences at Le Depot Brasserie in Park City from August 27 through August 29, 2026. The event series pairs acclaimed chefs with musicians to celebrate the connection between food and music through themed four-course dinners.
Mark your calendars for Monday, September 14 to keep your public radio strong. September 14 - 17, 2026 During our Summer Pledge Drive, your donation does more than support KPCW—it helps lift up the entire community! Local nonprofits join us on the air to help fundraise for the station and, to show our appreciation, KPCW provides FREE underwriting to save on marketing dollars down the road.
Colin Hilton, the 58-year-old President and CEO of the Utah Olympic Legacy Foundation, died at home on Friday, Aug. 21, 2026. Hilton was a prominent figure in Utah winter sports for decades, having led the foundation since 2006.
Colin Hilton, an influential figure in winter sports in Utah for decades, died on Friday at home, the Utah Olympic Legacy Foundation said on Saturday. Hilton was 58 and the president and CEO of the foundation. A cause of death was not released.
Vail Resorts announced the opening dates for the 2026/27 winter season as anticipation builds for potential heavy snowfall from a Super El Niño. The company also highlighted various Epic Pass options and upcoming seasonal events.
The Park City Film Festival has released its full schedule for the inaugural event occurring October 23-25, 2026. This follows the Sundance Film Festival's earlier August announcement of a legacy program featuring archival screenings and special talks.
Channeling her inner Julie Andrews from The Sound of Music, my wife, Carole, held out her arms and twirled magically in a meadow of golden rabbitbrush high in the Uintas. In the distance, the peaks of the Wasatch Range stood mystically in the haze of wildfire smoke.
The Utah Avalanche Center has a new executive director heading into the winter season. Nazz Kurth is focusing on making avalanche forecasts and safety information easier to access. The New Hampshire native moved to Utah 20 years ago. The Utah Avalanche Center is focused on saving lives, Kurth said on KPCW's Local News Hour Aug.
Kodiak, the Utah brand known for whole-grain pantry staples, has teamed up with U.S. Ski & Snowboard to fuel some of the most intense athletes in winter sports. The latest chapter in that story is a freshly renovated space called the Kodiak Kitchen at the team's Center of Excellence, and the people who use it [ The post Food Finds: Inside U.S.
I recently came across an interesting article by David Schultz in the Daily Yonder. For those unfamiliar with the Daily Yonder, which I’m assuming is more or less all of you, it’s a website with news and issues affecting rural areas. Anyway, this article was about the rural-urban divide — the big differences between rural and urban America.
The Park City Opera will wrap its summer season with a production of Romeo and Juliet at the Eccles Center. We have over 24 singers on stage, over 40 orchestra members in the pit, and eight dancers from Ballet West's second company joining us, she said on KPCW's Local News Hour Aug.
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The Park City Planning Commission scheduled a regular meeting for August 26, 2026. The agenda includes discussions regarding mixed-use developments and land management code amendments.
The Park City Planning Commission is scheduled to hold a regular meeting on Wednesday, August 26, 2026. The session will include public hearings regarding several development projects and a work session on land management code amendments.
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High Valley Transit continues to provide service updates and announcements regarding its transit network. This follows a previous detour on Route 107 that occurred on July 24, 2026, due to local celebrations.
PARK CITY, Utah — Every year, businesses sign commercial leases that expose them to unexpected construction costs, permitting issues, infrastructure gaps, operational restrictions and expensive obligations that are often discovered too late to negotiate. LeaseLogic announced the launch of its real estate operating system for commercial tenants, beginning with the new deal process.
Park City Library offered various services including the borrowing of games, technology, and outdoor gear. The library also provided free Wi-Fi and mobile printing services.
High Valley Transit has begun construction on the Bobsled Express, a new Bus Rapid Transit project intended to reduce congestion along SR-224 in Summit County. The seven-mile transit line will connect Kimball Junction to Old Town Park City using zero-emission electric buses.
Trailside Elementary in Park City held orientation and meet-and-greet events for new families on August 17, 2026. The school also released information regarding 2026-27 school supplies and CogAT testing for 2nd and 5th grade students.
HUNTINGTON — The Huntington City Council approved five business licenses during its meeting Wednesday, Aug. Licenses were approved for Desert Contracting, Jessica Lee Cleaning and Landscaping, TC West LLC, Contour Beauty Academy and Solrise.
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Mike Lee (R-UT), John Curtis (R-UT), Michael Bennet (D-CO), and John Hickenlooper (D-CO) introduced a bipartisan resolution honoring the bravery and sacrifice of several firefighters whose lives were lost while combatting recent wildfires on the Utah-Colorado border.
Caribou-Targhee National Forest occupies over 3 million acres and stretches across southeastern Idaho, from the Montana, Utah, and Wyoming borders.
Environmental groups have filed a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission against a pro-nuclear energy campaign in Utah. This legal action follows a long-term state initiative launched in 2024 to double power production through programs like Operation Gigawatt.
Ted Capener, whose work as an executive at the University of Utah helped shape the U.'s public image, has died at 94. He also conducted hundreds of interviews for shows on PBS Utah.
As head of the Utah Olympic Legacy Foundation, Hilton led efforts to make three Olympic venues accessible for Utahns and viable for another Winter Olympics. Hilton died Aug. 21, 2026, at age 58.
When Latter-day Saints leave their church, do they find another spiritual home? Maybe, but it's usually not in an organized religion, studies show. Most also don't plan to return to the LDS Church.
University leaders are working with colleges, academic departments and advising teams to support students who have taken courses at the Sandy Center.
Nearly 95% of the Intermountain West is currently experiencing drought conditions, according to a report published August 20. While monsoon rains have provided some local relief, officials indicate they are unlikely to resolve long-term water supply challenges in the region.
The Widemouth 2 Fire has grown to over 111,000 acres in the Fishlake National Forest, following a fatal helicopter crash on August 7, 2026. Firefighters continue to battle the lightning-caused blaze, which has already claimed the lives of two pilots during emergency water-dropping operations.
The program goes beyond placing books on shelves. The Book Nerd Mobile, Brain Food Books's traveling community bookstore and outreach vehicle, will return throughout the year to replenish the Book Pantries, introduce new titles, host community book events, and connect readers with books they choose for themselves.
He was sentenced on June 29 to 364 days in jail for both charges, but the terms were suspended and he was given credit for the 32 days he had already served. A court order on Aug. "(McKean) continued to communicate with the purported 17-year-old and expressed concerns that it was illegal.
Utah state health data reveals a significant rise in vaping rates alongside a decline in traditional cigarette smoking. While cigarette use has reached historic lows, vaping rates saw a 260% increase between 2012 and 2022.
UTAH, Aug. 22, 2026 (Gephardt Daily) — The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for south central Box Elder County and northeastern Tooele County. Sunday unless it is extended. For ongoing updates, check this link.
A severe thunderstorm warning was issued Sunday night for parts of Salt Lake County, with wind gusts up to 70 mph possible. The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City issued the warning for areas including West Jordan, Sandy and South Jordan.
