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Park City Planning Commission mulls Clark Ranch building height, parking

The Park City Planning Commission has concerns about the Clark Ranch development's proposed building height and parking. Clark Ranch is 344 acres of land across Highway 40 near Quinn's Junction. Ten acres are earmarked for an affordable housing development.

PC READS to help high schoolers get head start on college essays

PC READS and founder of the College Spy will host three events to help high school students prepare for college applications. McAnaney said the Sept. They can be neurodivergent students or neurotypical students, she said on KPCW's Local News Hour Sept.

Abode Luxury Rentals honored with Park City Green Business Award

This year’s Park City Green Business Award went to Abode Luxury Rentals. It's the first vacation rental company to be given the distinction. “Mattresses from their properties are recycled through the Spring Back Utah. Donation-ready food is left behind by guests, is collected by housekeeping staff and taken to the Christian Center pantry,” Harte said at the award ceremony in September.

Lawsuit threatening Park City’s Iron Mountain chairlift put on hold

The parties involved told a state judge they're working to reach an out-of-court agreement. The philanthropic consulting firm bought a 63-acre lot in The Colony in late 2024. UI Charitable then sued the ski resort, claiming it doesn’t have permission to operate the lifts and run on its land.

Montana man recovers from life saving heart surgery in February

A Montana man is recovering from emergency open-heart surgery performed at Intermountain Health St. Vincent Regional Hospital. Ed Waddell is preparing for upcoming activities after surviving an ascending aortic dissection in February.

Park CitySeptember 23, 2026

Utah Olympic Legacy Foundation announces The Colin Hilton Legacy and Community Care Initiative - Park Record

The Utah Olympic Legacy Foundation on Wednesday announced The Colin Hilton Legacy and Community Care Initiative, made possible through an anonymous gift. The initiative will honor Hilton’s life, leadership and lasting impact by supporting work that reflects the values he championed.

via Park RecordPark CitySeptember 23, 2026

Dine About brings value-priced meals to Park City for 14th year - Park Record

“Dine About Park City, our annual fall tradition, features fresh, seasonal menus from nearly two dozen restaurants at a comfortable shoulder-season price point,” Park City Area Restaurant Association Executive Director Ginger Wicks said. ” Participating Dine About Park City restaurants are listed below, along with the dates and categories of their Dine About offerings.

via Park RecordPark CitySeptember 23, 2026

A new professional football franchise will begin play in Utah in 2028

The United Football League will add a Utah franchise in 2028, with home games at America First Field. This article is published through the Utah News Collaborative, a partnership of news organizations in Utah that aims to inform readers across the state.

via kpcw.orgPark CitySeptember 23, 2026

Department of Energy awards funding to Utah geothermal projects

Five Utah geothermal energy development projects will receive federal funding. Federal agencies have geothermal energy in sight, and are injecting funds for projects in Utah. Department of Energy announced Monday it is granting $99 million for 21 geothermal energy development projects throughout the country.

via kpcw.orgPark CitySeptember 23, 2026

Fall closures begin for Park City recreation areas

The Bonanza Flat trails in Park City will close Oct. Bonanza Flat trails close Oct. Basin Recreation will close the Willow Creek dog pond Sept. The district says crews will improve pond access before it opens for ice skating when it is cold enough.

via kpcw.orgPark CitySeptember 23, 2026

Equality Utah board member reflects on 25 years of progress

Equality Utah board chair Eli McCann has seen attitudes toward LGBTQ+ issues significantly shift in his lifetime. When Equality Utah was founded, there was very little statewide support for LGBTQ rights across the state of Utah, he said on KPCW's Local News Hour Sept.

via kpcw.orgPark CitySeptember 23, 2026

Hyde Park Planning Commission to hold hearing on Land Use Code amendment

The Hyde Park Planning Commission has scheduled a public hearing for October 7, 2026, to discuss a proposed amendment to the city's Land Use Code. The hearing will address ordinance amendment 2026-26 regarding public and institutional zones.

Hyde ParkSeptember 23, 2026

Park City to replace two aging bridges along McLeod Creek Path - TownLift, Park City News

PARK CITY, Utah — Two pedestrian and bicycle bridges along McLeod Creek Path will close for construction in the coming months as Park City Municipal works to replace aging infrastructure. The path at the bridge near the Park Avenue Post Office and another near Fire Station 31 and Creekside Bike Park could close as early as Wednesday, according to city staff.

via townlift.comPark CitySeptember 23, 2026

Kimball Art Center opens new abstract art exhibit Friday

The Kimball Art Center's newest exhibit opens Friday and features the work of 18 abstract artists including three from Utah. When a lot of people think of abstract art, they think about the missing kind of objects or recognizable figures or scenes that you can easily identify, Reginold said on KPCW's Local News Hour, Sept.

via kpcw.orgPark CitySeptember 23, 2026

Basin Recreation Presents Final Bond Initiative During Summit County Council Public Hearing on September 23

Media Contact: Hilary Reiter Azzaretti, Redhead Marketing & PR, hilary@redheadmarketingpr.com, (435) 901-2071 Facility Renderings The $71 million bond would address current recreation demand at The Fieldhouse and projected growth in Snyderville Basin by funding new indoor facilities at ...

Park CityOriginally published September 23, 2026

Former Utah TV news pilot, Park City resident IDd as 1 of 2 pilots killed in Yosemite firefighting crash

YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, Sept. 22, 2026 (Gephardt Daily) A helicopter company that employed the pilots killed Sunday in a firefighting crash has confirmed the names of the men who died. They were Ryan Cutter and Greg King. Cutter was a former news helicopter pilot for KUTV Channel 2 in the late 2000s and early 2010s, his former colleagues have confirmed.

via gephardtdaily.comPark CitySeptember 22, 2026

Park City Film focuses on projects with local connections

Park City Film widens its lens on connections to the Beehive State. The arthouse nonprofit will do that through its Made in Utah: Mid-Length Series, an evening that highlights films created by Utah-based filmmakers and producers, on Thursday at the Park City Library’s Jim Santy Auditorium, said Katy Wang, Park City Film executive director.

via Park RecordPark CitySeptember 22, 2026

'You should be ashamed': Park City councilman walks out during meeting on park wall

The Mine is a rebuild of the community center at City Park, 1400 Sullivan Road, which will provide a year-round space for recreation, gatherings and programming for the city. As approved in The Mine's initial plans, a wall was constructed to separate the playground and basketball court.

via KSLPark CitySeptember 22, 2026

Offset Bier to host its own brand of Oktoberfest by popular demand - Park Record

Summer’s over and so are Offset Bier’s monthly Biergartens at City Park. But don’t worry, the beer festivities aren’t over yet. After years of requests, the Park City-area brewery has finally decided to host an Oktoberfest event with its own spin on the idea, said founder and brewmaster Conor Brown.

via Park RecordPark CitySeptember 22, 2026

Park City police stop drivers in Main Street core, including blue-light cases - Park Record

Park City police officers reported a series of cases related to traffic or parking issues in the Main Street core in the middle of September. The cases did not appear serious, but they seem to highlight that the street remained busy in the weeks after the traditional summer tourism season ended.

via Park RecordPark CitySeptember 22, 2026

Activist investor increases Vail Resorts stock holdings after launching proxy fight

Oasis Management has boosted its ownership in Vail Resorts days after announcing a proxy fight. Oasis Management increased its stake in Vail Resorts on Sept. The Hong Kong-based hedge fund now owns almost 2,623,000 shares of Vail common stock.

via kpcw.orgPark CitySeptember 22, 2026

Park City locals building digital tool to streamline affordable housing applications

Utah leaders believe "digital identity" programs can make services more accessible and cut fraud. The purpose is to create a single, online application for prospective Wasatch Back renters. Seggos is also working at the state level to create what he and others in the field call a digital wallet for Utahns.

via kpcw.orgPark CitySeptember 22, 2026

Summit County leaders see property values ‘softening’ but don’t expect budget impacts

Taxpayers are successfully appealing property valuations as the volume of appeals continues to fall. Sept. Since then, landowners have reduced their property values by close to $30 million in total. “Even as values drop, the rates will rise to keep the same amount of property tax that we always collect,” Scott said on KPCW's “Local News Hour” Sept.

via kpcw.orgPark CitySeptember 22, 2026

America250 art display celebrates Heber artist's work on 90th birthday

Fred Mertlich's work captures the Heber Valley through illustrations of historic buildings and landscapes. The show, America250 Through a Local Lens: Celebrating the Artwork of Fred Mertlich, will be on display through Oct.

via kpcw.orgPark CitySeptember 22, 2026

Park City to replace McLeod Creek trail bridges, reopen in December

The bridges near the Park Avenue Post office and Fire Station 31 will close for construction this fall. Crews will start work Sept. The new bridges will be installed mid-November with the goal to reopen for winter use in December.

via kpcw.orgPark CitySeptember 22, 2026

More Utah adaptive biking trails means more freedom in 'those wild places'

Many adaptive bikes need wider trails and jumps. More adaptive-friendly mountain trails are popping up around the state, but they don't only benefit disabled riders.

via kpcw.orgPark CitySeptember 22, 2026

Wasatch High School film students win 3 Emmy awards

For the third year in a row, Wasatch High School's broadcasting students took home Rocky Mountain Emmy awards. The school's broadcast class was nominated for nine awards this year, winning three of the categories. Television and film teacher Corey Lang and his daughter, a student in the class, Aly Lang were at the ceremony to accept the awards.

via kpcw.orgPark CitySeptember 22, 2026

Utahn killed while fighting Dome Fire in central California

The Dome Fire in Yosemite National Park has been burning for six days and has consumed more than 3,660 acres. Wildland firefighters are battling it in extremely rugged terrain. Ryan Cutter, 46, of Park City, was one of the two helicopter pilots killed Sunday while those efforts continued.

via Deseret NewsPark CityOriginally published September 22, 2026

State officials warn Utahns to familiarize themselves with harmful algal blooms this fall - Park Record

State officials are asking Utahns to learn how to identify harmful algal blooms this fall to ensure hikers, hunters and recreators stay safe after the state’s seasonal monitoring period ends on Halloween. Currently, there are watch and warning advisories for 27 waterbodies across the state, according to the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources.

via Park RecordPark CitySeptember 22, 2026

Park City Planning Commission could soon vote on divisive Bonanza Park development - Park Record

Parkites could learn the fate of a disputed development proposal in Bonanza Park that involves the municipal government within weeks. Park City has posted information about the proposal for approximately 5 acres of municipal land that indicates there could be an up-or-down vote at a Park City Planning Commission meeting on Oct.

via Park RecordPark CitySeptember 22, 2026

Clark Ranch affordable housing plan returns to Planning Commission - Park Record

248 entryway that has spurred controversy is scheduled to return to the Park City Planning Commission on Wednesday. The panel is scheduled to address four applications related to the Clark Ranch project. Public hearings are scheduled in each case.

via Park RecordPark CitySeptember 22, 2026

Snyderville Basin Recreation Seeks $71M Bond for New Facilities

Snyderville Basin Recreation is seeking voter approval for a $71 million bond on Nov. 3 to fund new recreation facilities in Summit County. The proposal includes a fitness center in Silver Creek Village and a community center at East Canyon, following a scale-back from a previous $150 million plan.

Park CitySeptember 22, 2026

Moose tramples hiker, injures dog on popular Summit County trail

Rob's Trail, a popular hiking destination near Park City, sees heavy use as residents and visitors enjoy the changing seasons and the area's colorful fall foliage. "We're in the fall rut," said Robert Parrish, executive director of the Snyderville Basin Recreation District.

via Fox 13Park CitySeptember 22, 2026

Scene Happenings: Sept. 23 and beyond - Park Record

on Wednesday. The concert is free and open to the public. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets, coolers and picnics. org. Mason Jennings at The Egyptian Theatre Singer-songwriter Mason Jennings will play Thursday through Saturday at the Egyptian Theatre, 328 Main St.

via Park RecordPark CityOriginally published September 22, 2026

Park City police receive possible homeless reports in Prospector along busy street - Park Record

The Park City Police Department in mid-September received at least three reports involving possible homelessness. 40. Homelessness is not widespread in Park City, but reports of people living without shelter are notable in a community with only limited resources for the homeless.

via Park RecordPark CitySeptember 22, 2026

Zach White receives SHRM Innovation in HR Award

Zach White received the Innovation in HR Award for Emerging HR Professionals from the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). The recognition followed his use of AI and Microsoft 365 tools to improve the employee onboarding process at the Snyderville Basin Water Reclamation District.

Park CitySeptember 22, 2026

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