The PGA Tour is scheduled to return to southern Utah for the Bank of Utah Championship from Oct. 1-4. The event will be hosted at Black Desert Resort, which expects to welcome 10,000 spectators each day.
The Utah State Fire Marshal Office provides guidance on fireworks licensing, certification, and seasonal discharge restrictions. The information includes specific regulations for operators and details regarding executive orders and local municipal exceptions.
“When a contentious issue arises, one filled with major conflicts, we ought to see this as an opportunity to listen and to learn, both about the issues at hand and about those who differ from us.”
Quarterly Climate Impacts and Outlook for the Western Region for June–August 2026. Dated September 2026.Summer temperatures were above normal for most of the West except for parts of Montana, central Washington, and coastal regions. Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, and Colorado saw their warmest summers on record. Precipitation was below normal for most of the West. Monsoon season precipitation was mixed with below normal totals in New Mexico, and southern Nevada, and above normal totals in central Arizona, and much of Utah. The Pacific Northwest was broadly drier than normal.NOAA’s Regional Climate Services Program creates these climate outlooks to inform the public about recent climate impacts within their respective regions. Each regional report contains easy-to-understand language, and anyone can access them through the U.S. Drought Portal.
Davis School District has partnered with Waterford Upstart to offer an at-home early learning program for pre-kindergarten children. The program aims to prepare students entering kindergarten in Fall 2027 for school.
East High School announced upcoming parent teacher conferences. The school also highlighted resources available to help families manage student attendance requirements.
Justice Jay T. Jorgensen was formally welcomed to the Utah Supreme Court during an investiture ceremony at the Scott M. Matheson Courthouse. The event included remarks from state and federal leaders, including U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr.
A 24-year-old man has been ordered to leave the United States after he pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a Park City High School student. Third District Judge Richard Mrazik sentenced Conrrado Ahuexoteco to 48 months of probation after he pleaded guilty to third-degree forcible sexual abuse, according to court documents.
The Park City Chamber/Bureau leadership has endorsed the disputed plans for development in Bonanza Park that involve the Park City municipal government, drafting a two-page correspondence that attempts to balance the desire for housing against the wishes for open space. The Aug.
The popular Park City-based doughnut shop, which opened its doors to the Kimball Junction flagship store in November, will soon be available to doughnut and coffee lovers in the Wasatch Front with two new locations slated to open this year. It was always the plan to grow Chomp, said co-owners Jeff Mahin, Rick Nemeroff and Leah Erickson, who reside in Park City.
Rocky Mountain wildlife experts say a drought-diminished food supply has increased the number of bear interactions and deaths across the region. As of late August, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources reported biologists and law enforcement agencies had responded to nearly 170 bear incidents.
High Valley Transit construction will partially close Bobsled Boulevard at state Route 224 as part of its bus rapid transit project. The work is expected to last for about two weeks. Friday. High Valley Transit is a financial supporter of KPCW.
Junction Commons owners got the green light Tuesday to redevelop the shopping center. New plans include 220 affordable housing units. The Summit County Council unanimously approved a rezone and redevelopment plan for Junction Commons, formerly Outlets Park City, Tuesday, Sept.
Summit County Library staff is making accommodations for patrons while they prepare for the move to the new PEAK Center. The Kimball Junction library staff will remain at the old location at the Richins building for another week or so as they finish packing up books, DVDs and periodicals.
This fall, hundreds of Utah students will receive free eye exams and prescription glasses through Vision Van Go, Hope Alliance's mobile vision clinic. According to the organization, the free mobile eye exams are the first for many students, and it reported that teachers often see a difference in schoolwork and student confidence after students receive the glasses they need.
The Miners football team has made a point of scheduling tough nonregion games in the past few years. Park City Head Coach Dennis Cunningham thought his team, by staying the course and fighting hard, had earned their first win of the season, which they claimed on Friday, visiting regional opponent Mountain View.
There could someday be a promenade along busy Bonanza Drive as it extends southward from the Kearns Boulevard intersection. And there may be a variety of businesses located in the promenade should a development proposal involving the Park City municipal government be approved.
The Alpinist was created by the alpinist himself, chef James Dumas, and his son, Andre, who spent most of their careers working in Park City restaurants. But the space at Deer Valley Club is especially nostalgic for the pair. In 1993, James opened Sai Sommet in the same space.
The Summit County Republican Party has nominated Suni Woolstenhulme as the party's candidate for County Clerk for the 2026 election cycle. Woolstenhulme enters the race as the unopposed Republican candidate following the party's nominating convention.
The Summit County Council approved a request for a new employee who would support both the DMV and the Summit County Treasurer's Office. A request for an additional full-time employee to support Summit County staffing needs passed 4-1 at the Summit County Council meeting Sept.
Tens of thousands of people descended on Park City’s Main Street Monday for annual Miners Day celebrations, which honor the town’s mining past. Crowds lined Main Street Monday, Sept. 7, for the longest-running event in Park City. The day started in City Park with a breakfast and 5k run.
The Peace Officer Standards and Training Council has rescinded the director nomination for Wasatch County Sheriff Jared Rigby. This decision follows a period of scrutiny regarding Rigby's candidacy for the leadership position within the state agency.
The Park City Library will be closed on Monday, September 7th, according to a notice on the library's website. The Friends book sale is scheduled for Sunday, September 6th and Monday, September 7th.
Following a weak snow year, Park City’s tourism and economic leaders are emphasizing what makes the town unique during the other seasons. Deirdra Walsh, vice president and chief operating officer of Park City Mountain, was selected as the incoming chairperson of the Chamber/Bureau’s board.
A community survey conducted in Park County reveals widespread pessimism regarding the future, with only 41% of residents expressing optimism. Despite these concerns, experts suggest the region is well-positioned to address challenges like housing and infrastructure through community organization.
Park City High School is transitioning to a Latin Honor System, moving away from traditional class ranking and weighted GPAs. The shift aims to reduce hyper-competitiveness and encourage students to choose courses based on college and career readiness rather than grade weighting. The school will continue to provide both weighted and unweighted GPAs on transcripts until the class of 2029 graduates.
A trash cleanup event was scheduled for September 19, 2026, at the Swaner Preserve to support Park City's community-wide day of service. The initiative aims to remove garbage from the preserve boundaries to protect wildlife and wetland functions.
Jeremy Ranch Golf and Country Club has announced a $7.5 million renovation project for its course in Park City. The project aims to improve sustainability and playability as the club approaches 50 years of golf.
“It was just a really bad pothole that required a little more work to repair than a usual quick asphalt patch,” Lt. comHeather Bergeson is a writer and editor based in Utah. Heather has written about travel, sports, business and the outdoors for Utah Life magazine, Utah Business magazine and Moab Sun News.
The Park City Planning Commission has scheduled a regular meeting for September 23, 2026, to discuss various development proposals and code amendments.
A four-day trip to Heber Valley has been scheduled to begin on September 12, 2026. The itinerary coincides with a period of sunny weather, though thunderstorms are forecasted for Monday, September 14.
A new seven-mile historic mine route in Park City is scheduled to open on Sept. 7 during the city's annual Miners Day celebration. The project, developed by the Friends of Ski Mountain Mining History, connects 24 historic sites and uses GPS-guided audio to educate visitors on the region's silver mining heritage.
Week 4 of the high school football season saw Park City and Wasatch notch their first wins while South Summit and North Summit dominated. After the teams traded scores for much of the first half, the game swung late in the second quarter. The Miners extended the lead to 33-14 early in the third quarter before the Bruins mounted a comeback.
The Alterra Mountain Company Community Foundation recently announced Robert Foley as its executive director. Foley said his new role at the charity, inspired by Deer Valley Resort’s parent company, sits at the intersection of personal and professional passions.
There is interest in some kind of government-backed shuttle linking Park City and Salt Lake City International Airport, but a route is not expected to take off for the upcoming ski season. Mayor Ryan Dickey and the Park City Council recently discussed a possible pilot program to provide a transportation service to the airport.
The Summit County Council will hold a special meeting Tuesday to vote on rezoning and redeveloping Junction Commons. A planned Summit County vote to rezone and redevelop Junction Commons was delayed Wednesday, Sept. Around midnight, after about two hours of discussion and public comment, Councilmember Roger Armstrong saw the item was noticed incorrectly.
Park City's chamber of commerce says local businesses banded together during a year of national challenges and low snow. The chamber is working on plans to help businesses navigate changing visitor needs.
A Park City dentist has been charged with two felonies and multiple misdemeanors after he allegedly engaged in “unlawful sexual conduct” with a teenager and provided her with illegal drugs. The 16-year-old girl reported Benjamin James Wilson, a dentist with Mountain High Family Dental, to the Summit County Sheriff’s Office.
The GNAR Initiative through Utah State University is addressing the complex challenges of amenity migration and housing shortages in the Intermountain West through a series of educational webinars. These sessions explore the impacts of "Zoom Towns," short-term rental trends, and the necessity of housing assessments in gateway communities.
Chipping registration is now open for the Fire District. Officials noted that crews make constant laps through the area, though exact timing for specific locations is unavailable due to various variables.
