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Park City Community Foundation honors Sally Elliott with service award

Longtime Parkite Sally Cousins Elliott received the foundation's Trisha J. Worthington Community Service Award for her commitment to public service and charitable work since the 1980s. Elliott has served in elected office as a member of the Park City Council, the former Summit County Commission and later, the county council.

Utah AG increases efforts to stop scam calls

Utah Attorney General Derek Brown is joining a bipartisan coalition calling for stronger federal rules to block scam calls and illegal robocalls before they reach consumers. phone networks to scam Utahns and others across the country.

Activist investor apparently seeks to influence Vail Resorts

Published September 11, 2026 at 10:07 AM MDT Thomas Kienzle / AP Picabo Street, of the USA, smiles after her downhill training run in Snowbasin, Utah Saturday, Feb. 9, 2002 at the Salt Lake City Winter Olympics. The Park City Mountain owner announced Friday that she is one of four board recommendations from the hedge-fund management firm.

Fifth annual festival celebrates Utah beer in the mountains of Deer Valley

Colder mornings and changing leaves don’t just signal the start of Autumn in Park City. It also means it’s time for Deer Valley Resort’s Mountain Beer Festival.

via Park RecordPark CitySeptember 11, 2026

Park City Chamber/Bureau, typically a tourism advocate, delves into workforce housing issues - Park Record

In 2022, Park City was amid a debate about a development proposal in the area of Quinn's Junction known as Studio Crossing. The project, when it was under review at the Marsac Building and later approved, had a large number of housing units set aside for the workforce.

via Park RecordPark CitySeptember 11, 2026

Perspectives on hospitality and entertainment from Randy Barton - Park Record

“I don’t accept on behalf of myself, but on behalf of all the folks who love arts and culture,” Barton said. He added that he appreciated that the award was not competitive in what can be a very competitive town. A young Randy Barton moved to Park City 50 years ago.

via Park RecordPark CityOriginally published September 11, 2026

Mixed-use neighborhood for residents 55+ heads to Summit County Council for final decision - Park Record

A proposal for a mixed-use neighborhood intended for residents 55 and older is moving to the Summit County Council for final approval after the Snyderville Basin Planning Commission unanimously forwarded a positive recommendation on Tuesday. The 8-acre Silver Creek property is slightly southeast of Silver Creek Village.

via Park RecordPark CitySeptember 11, 2026

Temple Har Shalom vandalized days before Jewish community celebrates its holiest holidays - Park Record

224 was vandalized over the weekend in what synagogue leaders are calling an antisemitic attack days before the Jewish community's most important holidays. Rabbi Jeff Dreifus said a synagogue administrator noticed the property damage on Monday and speculated the incident happened late Saturday night or Sunday.

via Park RecordPark CityOriginally published September 11, 2026

Snyderville Basin District Adopts New Policy Structure and Restructures Personnel Rules

The Snyderville Basin Special Recreation District Administrative Control Board adopted a new policy structure and several restructured policies in September 2026. The board also authorized the referral of specific personnel and finance policies to the Summit County Council for final adoption.

Summit CountyOriginally published September 11, 2026

'History preserved': New 7-mile trail loop winds through historic Park City mining sites | KSL.com

Posted - Sept. The Park City Historic Mine Route, a 7-mile biking and hiking trail that winds through two dozen historic mining sites, is now open to the public. (Friends of Ski Mountain Mining History) 4 photos Save Story KEY TAKEAWAYS A 7-mile trail in Park City highlights historic mining sites, offering an "open-air museum."

via KSLPark CitySeptember 11, 2026

Ridgeline High School Boys Varsity Football Holds 6-0-0 Record

Ridgeline High School's boys' varsity football team holds a 6-0-0 record. The team has multiple game recaps available, including matchups against Tooele, Mountain Crest, and Park City.

Park CityOriginally published September 11, 2026

Park City football returns home Friday despite ongoing campus construction - TownLift, Park City News

The Miners will host Salem Hills on Friday, Sept. Park City School District announced Wednesday that the game can move forward at home. The main front gate at Dozier Field will be the only entrance. Fans may park in the nearby Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints parking lot, but the stadium’s back gate near that lot will remain closed.

via townlift.comPark CitySeptember 11, 2026

PEAK Center grand opening to celebrate new Summit County Library branch - TownLift, Park City News

PARK CITY, Utah — The PEAK Center is gearing up for a grand opening celebration on Oct. Community members are invited to bring their families and take part in the celebration, which will take place at the PEAK Center (6301 Landmark Drive, Park City) on Oct.

via townlift.comPark CitySeptember 11, 2026

Rabbi balances safety, openness after Temple Har Shalom sign damaged

Park City Rabbi Jeff Dreifus talks about preparations for the Jewish High Holiday of Rosh Hashana, which begins Friday night and some recent vandalism to Temple Har Shalom's sign. According to the rabbi the temple's sign was stripped of its glass Star of David and destroyed.

via kpcw.orgPark CityOriginally published September 11, 2026

Ivory Development wants state to accept more town applications

Ivory Homes is asking state leaders to change the law that allows developers to form their own towns, after an unsuccessful bid to incorporate in Summit County. That's the controversial state law that allows landowners to create towns in undeveloped areas.

via kpcw.orgPark CitySeptember 10, 2026

Heber tourism plateaus as need for employees grows

Heber’s tourism numbers slowed this summer. Still, the need for a larger workforce remains. “On the outside looking in, it looked like a really great summer, and then you dive into the details, and it was still a good summer,” Koecher said on KPCW’s Local News Hour Sept.

via kpcw.orgPark CitySeptember 10, 2026

UDOT resumes Jeremy Ranch Bridge construction after month delay

Drivers will see lane closures at the Jeremy Ranch and Pinebrook roundabouts as bridge construction starts again. The Utah Department of Transportation is replacing the aging bridges on Interstate 80 and will build the new bridges next to the existing overpasses.

via kpcw.orgPark CitySeptember 10, 2026

Silver Creek housing plans headed for Summit County Council review

Plans took a step forward for a mix of 74 housing units and commercial space in Summit County’s Silver Creek area. The homes are geared toward older adults. Thirty of the units will be affordable. At a meeting Tuesday, Sept. Some of those concerns included parking and transit access.

via kpcw.orgPark CitySeptember 10, 2026

15th Annual Park City Invitational Scheduled for September 11 in Park City

The 15th Annual Park City Invitational PM session was scheduled for September 11, 2026, at the Quinns Junction Sports Complex. The event featured various race sessions including an open race and varsity competitions.

Park CityOriginally published September 10, 2026

Sally Elliott receives Trisha J. Worthington Community Service Award from Park City Community Foundation - Park Record

The Park City Community Foundation honored Sally Cousins Elliott as the 2026 recipient of the Trisha J. Worthington Community Service Award during the organization's annual Grants Celebration on Wednesday evening.

via Park RecordPark CitySeptember 10, 2026

Park City winter sports teams seek volunteers for upcoming competition season

Park City Ski and Snowboard is recruiting volunteers for dozens of competitions this winter, even though the first snow is still months away. There's just a lot going on and budget process and all that fun stuff, Grygiel said on KPCW's Local News Hour, Sept.

via kpcw.orgPark CitySeptember 10, 2026

Canopy Deer Valley Hotel Opens in Park City, Utah

Canopy Deer Valley opened in September 2026 in Park City, Utah, serving as one of the first hotels in the Deer Valley Resort East Village expansion. The 180-room property provides access to the Jordanelle Express Gondola and features design elements inspired by the local landscape and mining history.

Park CityOriginally published September 10, 2026

Utah officials are reducing risks as state experiences record-breaking heat

Published September 9, 2026 at 3:30 PM MDT David Condos / KUERA sign warns visitors of extreme heat's health risks at Capitol Reef National Park, June 28, 2026. Capitol Reef was one of several national parks or monuments in Utah that experienced their warmest summer on record this year.

via kpcw.orgPark CitySeptember 10, 2026

Lauren Macuga poised to return to alpine competition after injury

Ski team member, discusses her road back to alpine competitions after a season-ending injury last year. Macuga tore her ACL in her right leg in a skiing crash in November 2025 — one day before the first 2026 Olympic qualifier. The injury ended her competition season and kept out of the Milano-Cortina Games.

via kpcw.orgPark CityOriginally published September 10, 2026

Peace House in Park City helps violence survivors find safety, support, path forward

What started as a simple summer tradition among girlfriends has grown into a way for women in Park City to give back and support survivors of interpersonal violence. Zamarra and her daughter volunteered at Peace House, an organization that helps survivors of violence find safety, support and a path forward.

via KJZZPark CitySeptember 9, 2026

9k boats inspected after Labor Day effort to stop spread of invasive species

All boats and other watercraft are required to be inspected before launching in Utah's waters. In all, DNR staff, along with other state agencies and the National Park Service, inspected more than 9,400 boats from Sept. Quagga mussels can plug water lines and remove plankton from the water which hurts native fish species.

via kpcw.orgPark CitySeptember 9, 2026

Since Utah banned pride flags, here are the investigations of complaints

Alleged violations range from police, Trump and Jack Sparrow flags to rainbow banners in Park City. The flag was allegedly displayed at the Academy for Math, Engineering & Science, a charter school in Murray. That was how those initial complaints were investigated.

via kpcw.orgPark CitySeptember 9, 2026

Kimball Art Center puts school-based integrative arts program on display Oct. 8

Park City School District Executive Director of Teaching & Learning Amy Jenkins, Fine Arts Coordinator and Eccles Center Director Bret Hughes and Kimball Art Center Education Director Heather Stamenov talk about the integrative arts program, EVA. The Elementary Visual Arts program — EVA — has operated across all four elementary schools for 13 years.

via kpcw.orgPark CityOriginally published September 9, 2026

Young Men's Service League of Park City helps build beds for kids without - Park Record

Members of the Young Men’s Service League Park City Chapter will join Sleep in Heavenly Peace for Bunks Across America on Saturday, working alongside volunteers to build beds for local children who currently sleep on floors, couches or shared mattresses. Young Men’s Service League Park City son and mother Christian and Claire-Marie Laidley volunteer for the Bunks Across America bed build.

via Park RecordPark CitySeptember 9, 2026

Park City High School to host home game Friday against Salem Hills - Park Record

Parking and entry will be different, though. The Dozier front gate is the only entrance to the stadium. There is no other gate open for entry. Attendees can park in the church lot, but the back gate near that lot will not be open for entry.

via Park RecordPark CitySeptember 9, 2026

Christian Center of Park City’s Hike for Hunger elevates awareness of food insecurity - Park Record

Since 2011 the Christian Center of Park City has hosted its Hike for Hunger community celebration. The event has shifted over the years from a fundraiser for programs that help those who experience food insecurity to an awareness raiser to show food insecurity touches all walks of life.

via Park RecordPark CitySeptember 9, 2026

Summit County changes the rules for Snyderville Basin rezones - TownLift, Park City News

Ordinance 1016 moves detailed engineering later in the process while keeping final zoning decisions with the County Council SUMMIT COUNTY, Utah — Summit County changed how developers seek zoning changes in the Snyderville Basin after the County Council approved Ordinance 1016 in a 3-2 vote on Sept. ”A debate months in the making The Sept.

via townlift.comPark CitySeptember 9, 2026

Developer of Delta data center announces ‘revolutionary’ tech to turn natural gas into water

The patent-pending technology expected to create roughly 4,000 acre-feet of water per year if confirmed by University of Utah researchers. “Because Creekstone’s focused on building the largest data center campus in the world, that comes to the forefront very immediately,” Conley said.

via kpcw.orgPark CitySeptember 9, 2026

Police Log: Injured hawk on Main Street, intoxicated drivers, and suspicious activity near local schools - TownLift, Park City News

Monday, Aug. Incident: Agency assist A person riding an electric bike crashed on North Larkspur Road. Tuesday, Sept. 1Incident: Suspicious activity A suspicious vehicle was reported leaving a parking lot near Kearns Boulevard. Incident: Parking problem A construction truck was parked on Woodside Avenue while unloading and was blocking the roadway.

via townlift.comPark CityOriginally published September 9, 2026

Heber Valley Expands Tourism with New Resort and Wellness Services

Heber Valley continues to expand its tourism and wellness offerings with various local businesses providing diverse activities ranging from art classes to mountain resort amenities. Black Rock Mountain Resort is preparing to open new facilities, including a large event center and a wellness club.

Heber CityOriginally published September 9, 2026

Swaner's "Ephemeral" exhibit focuses on rare, endangered plants

Swaner Preserve & EcoCenter Director of Exhibits Hunter Klingensmith and Rose Torres with the Utah Native Plant Society preview the Ephemeral exhibit which opens Sept. 12.

via kpcw.orgPark CityOriginally published September 9, 2026

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