Chomp Donuts & Coffee plans expansion to Salt Lake City - Park Record
The popular Park City-based doughnut shop, which opened its doors to the Kimball Junction flagship store in November, will soon be available to doughnut and coffee lovers in the Wasatch Front with two new locations slated to open this year. It was always the plan to grow Chomp, said co-owners Jeff Mahin, Rick Nemeroff and Leah Erickson, who reside in Park City.
via Park RecordSalt Lake CitySeptember 8, 2026
Dozens of Utah black bears killed as drought impacts food supply
Rocky Mountain wildlife experts say a drought-diminished food supply has increased the number of bear interactions and deaths across the region. As of late August, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources reported biologists and law enforcement agencies had responded to nearly 170 bear incidents.
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High Valley Transit construction to delay Friday commute, limit local access
High Valley Transit construction will partially close Bobsled Boulevard at state Route 224 as part of its bus rapid transit project. The work is expected to last for about two weeks. Friday. High Valley Transit is a financial supporter of KPCW.
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Summit County Council approves Junction Commons mixed-use redevelopment
Junction Commons owners got the green light Tuesday to redevelop the shopping center. New plans include 220 affordable housing units. The Summit County Council unanimously approved a rezone and redevelopment plan for Junction Commons, formerly Outlets Park City, Tuesday, Sept.
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Kimball Junction library to reopen Oct. 3 with book brigade celebration
Summit County Library staff is making accommodations for patrons while they prepare for the move to the new PEAK Center. The Kimball Junction library staff will remain at the old location at the Richins building for another week or so as they finish packing up books, DVDs and periodicals.
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Hope Alliance brings free eye exams, glasses to Utah students this fall - Park Record
This fall, hundreds of Utah students will receive free eye exams and prescription glasses through Vision Van Go, Hope Alliance's mobile vision clinic. According to the organization, the free mobile eye exams are the first for many students, and it reported that teachers often see a difference in schoolwork and student confidence after students receive the glasses they need.
via Park RecordPark CitySeptember 8, 2026
Miners football team claims first win of the season against Mountain View - Park Record
The Miners football team has made a point of scheduling tough nonregion games in the past few years. Park City Head Coach Dennis Cunningham thought his team, by staying the course and fighting hard, had earned their first win of the season, which they claimed on Friday, visiting regional opponent Mountain View.
via Park RecordPark CitySeptember 8, 2026
Park City development proposal involves a 'Bonanza Promenade' of storefronts - Park Record
There could someday be a promenade along busy Bonanza Drive as it extends southward from the Kearns Boulevard intersection. And there may be a variety of businesses located in the promenade should a development proposal involving the Park City municipal government be approved.
via Park RecordPark CitySeptember 8, 2026
Father-and-son project Alpinist is chef's return home - Park Record
The Alpinist was created by the alpinist himself, chef James Dumas, and his son, Andre, who spent most of their careers working in Park City restaurants. But the space at Deer Valley Club is especially nostalgic for the pair. In 1993, James opened Sai Sommet in the same space.
via Park RecordPark CitySeptember 8, 2026
Summit County Republicans Nominate Woolstenhulme for County Clerk
The Summit County Republican Party has nominated Suni Woolstenhulme as the party's candidate for County Clerk for the 2026 election cycle. Woolstenhulme enters the race as the unopposed Republican candidate following the party's nominating convention.
Summit CountySeptember 8, 2026