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Park City Council looks to study affordable housing conditions

Park City Manager Adam Lenhard previews this week's council meeting, including a study session on a proposed study to evaluate current affordable housing conditions and progress toward meeting its goal of housing 15% of the city's workforce in town by 2032. Currently housing is available for about 12% of the workforce.

Park City High School briefly placed on lockdown after accidental alert - TownLift, Park City News

Under the district’s Standard Response Protocol, a lockdown is called when an active threat or hazard is inside or immediately surrounding a school. comRebecca Brenner is a Park City–based journalist whose work has appeared in Time, the Los Angeles Times, Tin House, The Rumpus, and other outlets.

via townlift.comPark CitySeptember 17, 2026

Park City PD K-9 Bruno heads home after surgery

SALT LAKE COUNTY, Utah, Sept. 17, 2026 (Gephardt Daily) — Park City K-9 Bruno is heading home after leg surgery. The K-9 officer was doing a sniff for explosives Tuesday morning on a Summit County overpass when he suddenly jumped from the overpass, landing hard on the roadway about 35 feet below.

via gephardtdaily.comPark CitySeptember 17, 2026

South Summit School District addresses concerns over teacher support, leadership

South Summit School District leadership addressed concerns about a lack of teacher support at a Board of Education meeting this week. Former teachers and a current employee say leaders haven’t done enough.

via kpcw.orgPark CitySeptember 17, 2026

K-9 injured in overpass fall returns home after hospital release

After a scare and a brief stay in the veterinary hospital, Park City police K-9 Bruno is recovering well enough that he has been allowed to return home to his family. The Park City Police Department shared a video Thursday of Bruno being released from the hospital to cheers from the medical staff who treated him.

via Fox 13Park CitySeptember 17, 2026

Vandalizan sinagoga en Park City – Telemundo Utah

Hace 2 horas • Actualizado hace 2 horas BOOKMARKER TELEMUNDO UTAH UTAH- Una sinagoga en Park City fue vandalizada el pasado 7 de septiembre, según informó la Oficina del alguacil del condado Summit quien investiga el caso. Aunque por ahora no está clasificado como un crimen de odio, las autoridades dicen que esa posibilidad no está descartada.

via telemundoutah.comPark CitySeptember 17, 2026

'PAWSITIVE NEWS!' Park City Police K-9 Bruno released from hospital after jumping from overpass

PARK CITY, Utah (ABC4) — Park City Police shared some good news on Thursday! K-9 Bruno is officially home with his family. Bruno underwent surgery for injuries sustained after jumping from a freeway overpass, and according to police, the procedure went well and he is officially on the mend.

via ABC 4Park CitySeptember 17, 2026

Lawsuit to overturn Utah's book ban law can continue, judge says

The ruling comes after Utah asked a federal court to dismiss a lawsuit that alleges the state’s book ban law is unconstitutional. District Judge Robert Shelby on Tuesday determined the authors had legal standing to sue, denying parts of the state’s motion to dismiss the case.

via kpcw.orgPark CitySeptember 17, 2026

Senate confirms 2 more Utah Supreme Court justices, capping off era of change for the court

Attorney Michael Menssen and 5th District Judge Matthew Bell will join the state's highest court. The Senate on Wednesday voted 26-2 to consent to the appointments of 5th District Judge Matthew Bell and civil litigator Michael Menssen. Bell and Menssen's confirmations came after no floor debate and with relatively little controversy in the Senate chamber.

via kpcw.orgPark CitySeptember 17, 2026

Park City High School no longer under lockdown after false alarm

Park City High School was under a brief lockdown at 11:42 a.m. on Thursday after the alert was initiated by accident, according to district officials. The incident was resolved by 11:44 a.m., and there was no threat to student or staff safety.

via Park RecordPark CitySeptember 17, 2026

Heber Valley Hosts Fall Festivities and Local Arts Events

The Heber Valley is preparing for a variety of fall festivities and local events throughout September 2026, including the Plein Air Rendezvous and special railroad excursions. Visitors can explore scenic drives, boutique shopping, and curated itineraries designed for different types of travelers.

MidwaySeptember 17, 2026

Park City Boys Lacrosse Maintains Top Utah and Western Rankings

Park City High School's boys varsity lacrosse team, known as the Miners, maintains a top-tier ranking in Utah and the Western United States. Led by head coach Kyle Hartzell, the team competes in the Utah 5A Region 4 division.

Park CitySeptember 17, 2026

Synagogue sign vandalized, rattling Park City's tight-knit Jewish community

“This is not the way we live in Park City," said Volk. "We stand up against hate and antisemitism, and that was very comforting. “At the sheriffs office, we expect everyone in our community to feel safe and respected, and we simply won’t tolerate these sorts of criminal acts that has this undertone of discrimination," said Sgt.

via Fox 13Park CitySeptember 16, 2026

Bridge21 raises over $75,000 at 2nd annual Songwriter Sessions and Art Auction - Park Record

Bridge21 Park City exceeded its $75,000 fundraising goal at the second annual Songwriter Sessions and Art Auction event, held Sept. 12 at the Prospector Theatre. The evening featured performances from three Nashville songwriters, Steve Bogard, Kylie Sackley, and Brian Davis, alongside an art auction with over 60 pieces from local and national artists.

via Park RecordPark CitySeptember 16, 2026

Rocky Mountain High Notes: Song Summit Review - SLUG Magazine

Facebook Twitter Community Tucked away in the cozy mountain town of Park City is the uniquely enjoyable Song Summit Festival. Unlike many other festivals, Song Summit focuses on equal parts music, culinary arts, wellness and connection.

via slugmag.comPark CitySeptember 16, 2026

Park City students to bike to school Friday

McPolin Elementary students can get a free helmet at the school's bike to school day. Drivers may see more students walking and riding to school Friday. Friday.

via kpcw.orgPark CitySeptember 16, 2026

Park City Police K-9 Bruno in good spirits despite serious injuries

The Park City Police Department's bomb-sniffing dog Bruno will undergo surgery Wednesday to repair some broken bones after falling from a highway overpass. We've had a lot of questions. Will he come back to work? We don't know. And really, right now, we just want to see him get healed up and feeling good again, he said on KPCW's Local News Hour Sept.

via kpcw.orgPark CitySeptember 16, 2026

Activist investor begins proxy fight ahead of Vail Resorts’ annual meeting

An activist investor believes it can make Vail Resorts more profitable. Oasis Management seeks to overhaul the resort company’s board and business strategy. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Wednesday, Sept. That’s when a shareholder tries to replace existing board members and influence a business’s strategy.

via kpcw.orgPark CitySeptember 16, 2026

Charlie Kirk’s family moves to sue UVU, says university ignored security concerns

A legal notice from the family alleges the university ignored security concerns and did not plan appropriately for the rally where Kirk was killed. “Placing a politically controversial figure like Charlie Kirk in an outdoor event in the quad surrounded by tall buildings and other elevated observation platforms is accurately described as walking him into a fishbowl,” the Sept.

via kpcw.orgPark CitySeptember 16, 2026

Superintendent to Host Community Conversations on September 29

Superintendent Lyndsay Huntsman will host community conversations on September 29, 2026, to discuss the start of the school year. The sessions will occur at McPolin Elementary and Jeremy Ranch Elementary.

KearnsOriginally published September 16, 2026

Park City Council to set some parameters for golf master plan

The Park City Council will discuss the scope of proposed golf course improvements during a work session Thursday. The city plans to replace a 34-year-old irrigation system, and council members will consider what other improvements could be included in the project.

via kpcw.orgPark CitySeptember 16, 2026

Park City School District employee charged with child sexual exploitation

Garrett Blaine Harmon, 29, was charged Tuesday with 24 felony counts of aggravated sexual exploitation of a minor. He works as an IT systems administrator for the Park City School District.

via kpcw.orgPark CitySeptember 16, 2026

Recycle Utah eases waste disposal, educates community this fall

The Park City-based nonprofit is inviting the Wasatch Back to dispose of hazardous materials, yard waste and learn more about water treatment. It is also moving forward with plans for a temporary facility.

via kpcw.orgPark CitySeptember 16, 2026

Park City Police K-9 in stable condition, 'good spirits' after jumping from overpass

The Park City Police K-9 that was Life Flighted after jumping from an overpass on Tuesday is recovering and in good spirits, police say. According to a press release from the Park City Police Department, Bruno, the force's first-ever K-9, is currently in stable condition and is being closely monitored by the medical team in Salt Lake City.

via ABC 4Park CitySeptember 16, 2026

Deer Valley announces Dec. 5 opening day for 26-27 ski season

Deer Valley Resort plans to kick off its ski season Dec. 5, conditions permitting. Skiers can explore 200 new skiable acres this winter. Deer Valley’s announcement Wednesday, Sept. 16, has the resort slated to open the weekend after Thanksgiving.

via kpcw.orgPark CitySeptember 16, 2026

Injured Park City Police K-9 Bruno scheduled for leg surgery

PARK CITY, Utah, Sept. 16, 2026 (Gephardt Daily) — Park City Police K-9 Bruno is scheduled for leg surgery Wednesday afternoon, his department says. The chocolate lab, trained to detect bombs and other illegal substances, was seriously injured Tuesday morning when he was on the scene of a suspicious object, on an overpass.

via gephardtdaily.comPark CitySeptember 16, 2026

Fox US Open of Mountain Biking marks Deer Valley's return to the elite levels of the sport

Last weekend marked the return of elite downhill racing to Deer Valley, after its essential role in competitive mountain biking throughout the 90s and early 2000s. The Fox US Open of Mountain Biking brought hundreds of racers and countless spectators from across the world to Park City.

via Park RecordPark CitySeptember 15, 2026

Park City housing talk scheduled, but individual projects will apparently not be addressed - Park Record

Park City leaders this week are slated to hold a discussion about municipal housing efforts, but it does not appear they will delve into the details of potential future developments. Mayor Ryan Dickey and the Park City Council are scheduled to spend 90 minutes on the topic on Thursday.

via Park RecordPark CitySeptember 15, 2026

Utah offers ‘unprecedented’ 0% loans for farmers amid difficult drought, wildfire year

Utah farmers have faced a difficult year plagued with drought, wildfire and animal disease. “Utah’s farmers and ranchers have faced challenge after challenge this year, and we want them to know that we are in their corner,” UDAF Commissioner Kelly Pehrson said in a prepared statement in a news release issued Friday.

via kpcw.orgPark CitySeptember 15, 2026

Park City leaders wary of another warm winter

Park City leader says the town may have to rethink its budget if more warm winters are on the horizon. Sales taxes are down 4% year-over-year. The lackluster 2025-2026 winter hit hardest in March, when sales taxes were down about 20% compared to 2025.

via kpcw.orgPark CitySeptember 15, 2026

Park City, Wasatch, North Summit students ahead in core subjects, South Summit lags behind

A new report shows fewer than half of Utah students are proficient in core subjects. Three out of four Wasatch Back school districts are performing better than state averages. Each spring, grades 3-8 across the state take the Readiness Improvement Success Empowerment, or RISE, test; ninth and tenth graders take the Utah Aspire Plus test.

via kpcw.orgPark CitySeptember 15, 2026

With demographic dip in sight, Utah universities prepare for budget impacts

A Kem C. Gardner Institute study found traditional college enrollment in Utah has been declining since 2019. Universities across the country are preparing for a major threat: a demographic dip in traditional college-aged people and a drop in the public’s confidence in higher education.

via kpcw.orgPark CitySeptember 15, 2026

Park City Police K-9 airlifted with serious injuries after jump from overpass

SUMMIT COUNTY, Utah, Sept. 15, 2026 (Gephardt Daily) — Park City Police K-9 Bruno was injured Tuesday during an investigation after he jumped from a freeway overpass. Bruno and his handler responded to assist the Utah Highway Patrol in the investigation of a suspicious “package” near the Highway 40/I-80 interchange.

via gephardtdaily.comPark CitySeptember 15, 2026

Woodward hosts Wheelfest, a ‘celebration of all wheels’ - Park Record

Woodward Park City hosted the first annual Wheelfest with Wasatch Adaptive Sports on Saturday, where organizers emphasized the importance of helping wheelchair users expand ideas of what’s possible. ’ and then learning about hand-cycles,” May-West said.

via Park RecordPark CitySeptember 15, 2026

Summit County starts multi-year wetland restoration project at Ure Ranch - Park Record

The Summit County government started what will likely be a multi-year process to restore wetland habitats on a portion of the 835-acre Ure Ranch property known as “The Swamp,” which was previously drained to accommodate grazing cattle. “The beauty of wetlands are that they’re natural recharge areas for groundwater,” explained County Lands and Natural Resources Director Jess Kirby.

via Park RecordPark CitySeptember 15, 2026

Fashion family to bring runway to Park City for second time - Park Record

Utah World Fashion Week was founded by Venezuelan designer Carolina De Rei. Her daughter, Nahomi Rei, and daughter-in-law, Stefany De Rei, later joined her. This is really a family business, said Stefany. It started with my mother-in-law.

via Park RecordPark CitySeptember 15, 2026
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