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The Peace Officer Standards and Training Council has rescinded the director nomination for Wasatch County Sheriff Jared Rigby.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.
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.
The Summit County Council has scheduled a public hearing regarding a proposed general obligation bond for the Snyderville Basin Special Recreation District. The bonds, which could total up to $71 million, would fund recreational facilities and trail improvements.
The Song Summit music festival in Park City integrates music, culinary arts, and wellness to promote mental health and community connection. Through the Song Summit Foundation, the event also provides mentorship and resources for emerging artists via the Summit Rising program.
A new statue in Heber is giving Timpanogos descendants a public place to honor one of their most prominent leaders. The landmark is important in Heber Valley history.
Patagonia, environmental and tribal groups filed lawsuits challenging the slashing of Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments. District Court in Washington, seek to reactivate cases initially filed in 2017 when Trump previously reduced the size of the two monuments.
In a split vote, the Summit County Council approved a new ordinance changing its rezoning process. The ordinance is meant to reduce government bureaucracy, but opponents worry it makes rezoning too easy.
The Utah Department of Transportation is reminding drivers the left lane is for passing, not cruising. Transportation officials are using humor to share the safety risks of left-lane loafing.
Egyptian Theatre Manager Randy Barton received this year’s Spirit of Hospitality Award. The award recognizes those who have made a lasting impact on the local hospitality community.
The long-envisioned Ranch to Ridge trail is nearing completion, marking a major milestone in a decades-long effort to connect open spaces and communities across the Snyderville Basin. First imagined in the early 1990s through the work of Utah ...
Hyde Park City is accepting applications to fill a mid-term vacancy on the City Council. The appointed member will serve through January 1, 2028.
The resort unveiled “Larger Than Life” on Tuesday, a brand platform narrated by three-time Olympic gold medalist Shaun White. The resort unveiled “Larger Than Life” on Tuesday, a brand platform narrated by three-time Olympic gold medalist Shaun White.
This Saturday Park City will host the 18th annual Point 2 Point mountain bike race. The 75-mile, mostly single-track course will be a grueling challenge for the more than 400 participants. Over 10,000 feet of climbing, and then 10,000 feet of descending as well, so there's a lot of climbing, a lot of hard trails on there, Aderhold said on KPCW's Local News Hour, Sept.
Park City’s 130th Miners Day celebration gets underway bright and early Sept. The annual tradition honors Park City’s mining heritage with a parade, family activities, competitions and the largest fundraiser of the year for the Park City Rotary Club.
Provo High School's boys varsity football team currently holds a 1-4-0 record following a recent loss to Salem Hills. The team's upcoming schedule includes matchups against Mountain View, Park City, and Wasatch.
One was Rhonda Sideris. The Rotary each year forms a committee to decide who will receive the awards. The club gave the honors during its monthly meeting at the Sheraton Park City on Sidewinder. Sideris started R&R Properties, now Park City Lodging, 42 years ago.
A public hearing is scheduled regarding the issuance of bonds and the potential economic impacts of a project on the private sector.
The Park City Rotary Club named an entrepreneur and a multi-faceted volunteer as its citizens of the year. This year Park City Lodging president and founder Rhonda Sideris received the professional award. "I have a lot of support in this community," Sideris told KPCW.
Councilmembers say the public infrastructure districts could help more people achieve homeownership. PIDs have been available to Utah developers since 2019. They’re a way to use bonds to pay for infrastructure in new development. But at a meeting Tuesday, Sept.
The man accused of assassinating Charlie Kirk as he spoke at Utah Valley University last year will stand trial and could face the death penalty. Robinson's attorneys entered a plea of not guilty to the charges.
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