PARK CITY, Utah, Oct. 7, 2026 (Gephardt Daily) — Criminal charges have been filed against Wasatch County Sheriff Jared Rigby and former Summit County Sheriff Dave Edmunds for allegedly interfering in the Kouri Richins murder investigation.
Utah voters can meet candidates for state and local offices at a Summit County event Friday, Oct. 9, in Kamas. It's not a Q&A, she said on KPCW's Local News Hour Sept.
12 at the Clerk’s Office in the Summit County Courthouse, 60 N. Main Street in Coalville. It’s open for public observation and, according to the Clerk’s Office, is a great way for voters to learn about how voting machines work and ask the Clerk’s Office staff questions.
Wasatch County Sheriff Jared Rigby and former Summit County Sheriff Dave Edmunds pleaded not guilty in Third District Court on Wednesday to felony obstruction of justice charges. Edmunds was indicted for one third-degree felony count of obstruction of justice.
Jared Rigby and former Summit County Sheriff Dave Edmunds have pleaded not guilty. The allegations in their publicly available charging documents remain redacted. (Fox 13) Wasatch County Sheriff Jared Rigby is accused of bullying and intimidating an officer.
Published October 7, 2026 at 12:45 PM MDT Connor Thomas / KPCW Wasatch County Sheriff Jared Rigby (left) enters 3rd District Court in Summit County with his attorneys Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026. Wasatch County Sheriff Jared Rigby and former Summit County Sheriff Dave Edmunds have pleaded not guilty to felony obstruction charges in connection with the Kouri Richins murder trial.
Rocky Mountain Power customers can opt out or stay in the program beginning at the end of this year. Sixteen Utah cities and counties voted to join the program around the end of May, forming the financial backbone. According to Summit County Sustainability Director Emily Quinton, program leaders are launching a public outreach campaign before the program starts next year.
Dozens of pink flags have sprouted across parts of Park City and the Swaner Preserve and EcoCenter in recent months. They mark newly planted habitats for pollinators.
It could be a five-star review of any number of Park City-area restaurants. Instead, it’s a glowing endorsement for the Summit County Health Department’s Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program.
In a report published September 29, the Summit County Health Department announced upcoming mobile vaccine clinics and highlighted community wellness initiatives, including mental health resources and baby safety awareness.
The clinics will offer flu and COVID-19 vaccines to anyone, regardless of insurance status. No appointment is necessary, and residents can stay in their vehicles while they receive their vaccines.
9, at the Summit County Library Community Room in Kamas, 110 North Main Street. ” Pro-Active Alliance said in a press release. “We are forced to guess who these candidates actually are, rely on ‘information’ from social posts, letters to the editors, or the opinions of friends and relatives, what sign is in our neighbor’s yard or just go with the capital letter next to their name.
An upcoming pipeline project could still cross parts of Summit County, but the route isn't final. HF Sinclair has said it’s “in the evaluation stage,” and it hasn’t published a map of potential routes. Sinclair’s Pioneer Pipeline is 12 inches in diameter from central Wyoming to the Summit and Morgan county line at Interstate 84.
According to a September 30 statement, the Summit County Council is looking for people to fill three vacancies on the Wanship Cemetery Maintenance District Board of Directors. Applications for these positions must be submitted by 5:00 PM on Friday, October 30, 2026.
The club, which meets via Zoom, pairs a book with a cocktail and mocktail recipe every month. Shaylee Newland, former branch manager of the Kimball Junction Branch Library, pitched the idea to Dan Compton, director of Summit County Library.
The Summit County Council is searching for individuals to fill three vacancies on the Wanship Cemetery Maintenance District Board of Directors. Interested applicants have until October 30, 2026, to submit their applications online.
The pedestrian bridge will connect new development on the west side of Kimball Junction to the Redstone area on the east side. “We have three design concepts,” he told KPCW. ”The six-question survey asks residents and people who travel through the Kimball Junction area to rank the three designs.
The Summit County Council is looking for individuals to fill three vacancies on the Snyderville Basin Cemetery District Board of Trustees. Interested applicants must reside within the district boundaries and be registered voters.
Summit County is seeking public input on design concepts for a new pedestrian bridge at Kimball Junction. Residents can participate in a survey through October 4 to influence the design of the structure crossing SR-224.
224 in Kimball Junction near Ute Boulevard. As part of redevelopment and transportation improvements coming to Kimball Junction, Summit County is working with the Utah Department of Transportation and the Arts Council of Park City and Summit County to design and install the bridge.
Election Day is a little more than a month away. But some Summit County voters may not realize they reside in a different congressional district than they did the last time the lower chamber of Congress was on the ballot. The redrawn map put all of Summit County in the 3rd Congressional District.
The Utah Division of Oil, Gas and Mining's Abandoned Mine Reclamation Program has received the 2026 National Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Award from the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement for its work securing two historic mine shafts in Summit County. The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement's deputy director, Tom Shope, presented the award to Utah on Sept.
State auditors are recommending the Utah Legislature look into how student data should be used in teacher evaluations. A South Summit School District audit shows state code is unclear. An audit of Summit County's South Summit School District prompted the suggestion.
The county council had given Spoil to Soil until April to address alleged permit violations. After the composting company appealed, the Summit County Council made it official Wednesday. Summit County is a financial supporter of KPCW.
Summit County leaders have encouraged Sinclair not to use an existing easement on the 910 Ranch. That line is the Pioneer Pipeline, which travels from Sinclair, Wyoming, to the north Salt Lake terminal, HF Sinclair Senior Manager for Government and Public Affairs Jeremy Price told Emigration Canyon residents Sept.
Summit County residents can learn more about the changes coming to the Kimball Junction area Oct. 3 at the new PEAK Center on Landmark Drive. Free taco and falafel food trucks will be available.
The Summit County Council plans to ask the state Legislature to repeal the law that created the preliminary municipality pilot program, which allows developers of privately owned land to incorporate as a town and oversee land use decisions. A preliminary municipality can transition to, and incorporate as, a town under a state law that took effect in 2024.
on Oct. 3 called Taco-bout Kimball Junction. Residents will be able to learn about various projects in the Kimball Junction area while enjoying free tacos and falafel. on Oct. 224 pedestrian bridge and the new Summit County Library. to move select books from the Richins Building to the PEAK Center.
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.
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.
Earlier this month, the council approved Ordinance 1016, creating a new Concept Development Plan process for Snyderville Basin rezones. The county-initiated change allows the council to consider a zoning change without requiring construction-level engineering and other detailed plans at the outset.
The Utah Division of Oil, Gas and Mining's Abandoned Mine Reclamation Program has received the 2026 National Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Award for its work in Summit County. The project stabilized the historic Thaynes and Silver King mine shafts near Park City Mountain Resort, enhancing safety for millions of annual visitors.
According to a September 21 statement, Summit County is hosting an event featuring Kimball Junction updates, the Library Book Brigade, and various community activities. The event includes food trucks, entertainment, and a look inside the future PEAK Center.
Six Ridge Partners, formerly Dakota Pacific Real Estate. Photo: Six Ridge Partners Six Ridge Partners, formerly Dakota Pacific Real Estate, will join county and transportation officials Oct. SUMMIT COUNTY, Utah — Summit County will host a free Oct.
A western Summit County water company is looking for new sources to avert a potential shortfall. Dave Thomas, Summit County’s top civil attorney, said Sept. 17 the Summit County Council wants to have a “global conversation” on water. “It may be an uncomfortable conversation,” Thomas said.
