Park City resident David Staley has embraced a new normal after receiving an HPV-related tonsil cancer diagnosis. He found strength through music, community support, and compassionate medical care during his treatment.
The Kimball Art Center scheduled an architectural discussion for September 16, 2026, at the Park City High School Auditorium. The event will feature leading architecture firms discussing the future of art institutions.
Park City Mountain Resort has unveiled a new "Larger Than Life" brand platform for the 2026-27 season, featuring infrastructure upgrades and a new superpipe. The campaign, narrated by Shaun White, coincides with upcoming hosting of The Snow League and long-term preparations for the 2034 Olympic Winter Games.
Park City Mountain has joined with snowboarder Shaun White to launch a rebrand of the ski and snowboard resort. In conjunction with the Larger Than Life campaign, the resort plans to add infrastructure, including a 22-inch halfpipe and remote avalanche mitigation devices that should allow operators to open the Quicksilver Gondola sooner.
A developer is subdividing its land to break ground north of the newly christened 'Nordic Drive.' And the map of its project is taking shape: The Summit County Council renamed Tech Center Drive to Nordic Drive on Aug. “Lot 2 would be the affordable housing project, for instance,” he told planning commissioners Aug.
High Valley Transit officials say the bus rapid transit construction is on schedule to be completed by 2028. Chief Development Officer for High Valley Gabe Shields said crews are almost finished expanding state Route 224 for the bus rapid transit project.
Deer Valley will debut seven new ski runs and one new ski lift for the 2026-2027 season, the latest additions to its East Village terrain. As amazing as last year was, and getting that terrain open and everything, we just weren't able to see its full potential, he said.
Park City High School leaders are considering starting a lottery for parking passes. The current in-person purchase system led students to camp overnight this year.
A Prospector resident who was previously part of a group that challenged lift upgrades at Park City Mountain is seeking a judicial review of the approval. Alan Theis filed a petition in Third District Court over the approved upgrades to the resort’s Silverlode and Eagle lifts.
A new state survey will direct school library staff across the state to detail their book purchases, spending and more. A new state survey will direct school library staff across the state to detail their book purchases, spending and more.
Morgan opened the scoring with a passing touchdown and a successful extra point in the first quarter. Morgan added two passing touchdowns in the third quarter to make it 35-0. Park City finished the game with four interceptions.
Park City faces a significant financial hurdle in its effort to expand affordable housing, with developers now paying $400,500 per unit to bypass construction requirements. This cost accompanies a city mandate to ensure 15% of the workforce lives within city limits by 2032.
The St. George Museum of Art is recruiting volunteers and docents to lead tours and assist with community outreach. This recruitment follows the recent appointment of Meagan Evans as Manager and Curator and comes amid a season of diverse solo exhibitions.
The Summit County Republican Party has formally declared its support for House Bill 356, a law mandating a transition from at-large to district-based representation for the Summit County Council. The legislation, signed into law in March 2025, requires the county to move away from its current Council-Manager model of at-large representation to a system where residents elect single representatives for specific geographic districts.
Park City sales tax revenue has fallen 20% compared to 2025 levels, according to data from the Utah State Tax Commission. City officials state the budget will balance using reserves with no impact on services.
The Snyderville Basin Planning Commission has scheduled a public hearing for September 8, 2026, to discuss several development projects in Summit County.
The 2026 Park City Twilight XC, the fifth annual iteration of the early-season cross-country meet, took place on August 20, 2026, at the Quinns Junction Athletic Fields. The event featured hundreds of runners across various divisions, including junior varsity and varsity races.
Ten mixologists went head-to-head in front of a panel of judges for the chance to win $1,000 and bragging rights as the winner of the Mountain Mixer cocktail contest. The winner, Adriel Danan representing Dos Olas Cantina at Pendry Park City, said he didn’t expect a victory.
Nordstrom Rack is scheduled to open a new location at Junction Commons in Park City on October 22, 2026. The retail expansion follows long-term development discussions for the 37.32-acre mixed-use project.
Heber Valley destinations like Deer Valley Resort and Wasatch Mountain State Park offer diverse summer activities, ranging from mountain biking and hiking to championship golf. While Deer Valley provides luxury summer amenities including chairlift access and outdoor concerts, Wasatch Mountain State Park features the challenging 18-hole Mountain Course designed by Bill Neff.
PARK CITY, Utah — Gov. Steve Waldrip, the governor’s senior adviser for housing strategy and innovation, made the remarks during an Aug. 18 Heber City Council meeting. "So my message back from our good governor, who cares deeply about these issues, is: Your funding as a county is now at risk, meaning none," Waldrip said.
High school football teams across the Wasatch Back had another rough week as North Summit salvaged the area's only win. The Park City Miners lost their home opener 35-0 to the Morgan Trojans on Friday night. Morgan methodically picked apart the Park City defense as they built a 35-point lead through three quarters.
New this school year kids must wear helmets when riding e-bikes, e-scooters or e-motorcycles. Passed during the 2026 legislative session, Utah’s law requires riders under 21 on e-bikes, e-scooters or e-motorcycles to wear a helmet on public roads The law gives officers the authority to impound electric two-wheelers when a minor violates safety laws.
Park City’s third annual 9/11 National Day of Service is seeking 1,200 volunteers for a community-wide day of giving back. Serve Park City’s annual day of service is Sept. “We have a new group, Waste Less, that is building a community fridge shelter building, and they need some people,” she said on KPCW’s “Local News Hour” Aug.
It's the second time Silverlode and Eagle lift upgrades have been challenged in state court. Last time, a judge blocked them. Prospector resident Alan Theis filed the petition in Summit County’s 3rd District Court Aug. The improvements would expand Silverlode from a six-passenger detachable lift to an eight-pack.
The Park City Planning Commission heard scattered support on Wednesday for a development proposal in Bonanza Park involving the Park City municipal government, even as opponents continued to press issues they have seen as problematic since the start of the talks. The panel received approximately 35 minutes of testimony, mostly criticism of the concept.
If approved by the Utah Senate, Judge Matthew L. Bell and Michael R. Menssen will be the fifth and sixth justices Utah Gov. Spencer Cox has appointed to the supreme court. Utah Gov. Judge Matthew L. Bell and Michael R. Menssen will serve on the Utah Supreme Court.
The Heber Valley Chamber of Commerce director highlighted themes of community collaboration and business synergy in recent communications, emphasizing the importance of sharing expertise and supporting local competition to foster economic growth.
Mountain Regional water customers may see a larger rate increase up front to expand capacity at Signal Hill. Signal Hill is where Mountain Regional pumps water from the Weber River, where it's then disbursed to more than 6,000 customers in the Snyderville Basin.
Richins was convicted of murder in March and appeared in court virtually from the Utah State Prison. Aug. Richins’ defense team didn’t oppose the amount, but asked the court to delay repayment while she appeals her conviction. Mrazik was not sure Utah law allows him to delay Richins’ restitution.
The Heber Valley Chamber of Commerce is reporting significant growth in membership and event attendance, including the addition of 27 new members since the start of 2026. The Chamber is also emphasizing community partnerships and upcoming large-scale events, such as the fourth annual Ask Heber Valley Community Expo scheduled for April 11.
The Heber Valley Chamber of Commerce has recognized several local businesses and organizations through its Business of the Month program, highlighting diverse contributions ranging from retail and outdoor recreation to community development and financial services. Recipients include Folklore Bookshop, Haven Haus Co., Switchback Sports, Community Alliance for Main Street, and Strategic Home Mortgage.
Utah has hundreds of glaciers buried beneath boulders. Scientists say they could be increasingly important as the West warms. Those ice troves are locked inside “rock glaciers,” which are hidden under a shell of rocky scree that insulates the ice and slows its melt.
The Heber Valley Railroad has announced its schedule of seasonal themed train rides for October 2026, including a family-oriented Pumpkin Train and a 90-minute Halloween Train featuring costumed characters. These excursions depart from the Heber Valley Train Depot and offer various experiences ranging from pumpkin picking to evening entertainment.
While recent monsoon rains have reduced demand on local supply and storage in some areas of Utah, it will not be enough to pull the state out of the drought, according to the latest update from the Utah Division of Water Resources. Reservoirs and lakes will continue to decline until October, when irrigation season ends.
Union High School and Uintah High School both hold 1-2-0 records following their matchup on August 21, 2026. The contest was part of a busy early season for both programs, with Union recently facing Mountain View and Uintah traveling to Taylorsville on August 28.
Serve Park City organizer Karen Marriott talks about September's annual 9/11 Day of Service to support area nonprofits and shares registration details for interested locals. From creek clean-ups and graffiti removal to dog walking and hat making, Marriott says there are 44 service project opportunities offered this year.
Wildlife officials say severe drought conditions and other factors have caused bear incidents to double this summer. So far in 2026, Utah Division of Wildlife biologists and law enforcement agencies have responded to 168 bear incidents. org.
The Park City Planning Commission likes the new 5-acre Bonanza Park concepts with shorter buildings. They are split on how tall the gables should be. The developer came back with reduced building heights for the six buildings with residential units.
When data centers are built in rural counties, property tax bills could initially decrease for Utah homeowners. But as the value of the technology in the centers decreases, taxpayers could see increases again.
