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Swaner Preserve Scheduled for Park City Community Trash Cleanup

A trash cleanup event was scheduled for September 19, 2026, at the Swaner Preserve to support Park City's community-wide day of service. The initiative aims to remove garbage from the preserve boundaries to protect wildlife and wetland functions.

Four-Day Trip to Heber Valley Scheduled for September 2026

A four-day trip to Heber Valley has been scheduled to begin on September 12, 2026. The itinerary coincides with a period of sunny weather, though thunderstorms are forecasted for Monday, September 14.

Mental healthcare in mountain communities continues to be a priority for Alterra-founded nonprofit - Park Record

The Alterra Mountain Company Community Foundation recently announced Robert Foley as its executive director. Foley said his new role at the charity, inspired by Deer Valley Resort’s parent company, sits at the intersection of personal and professional passions.

via Park RecordPark CitySeptember 4, 2026

Park City considers government-backed airport shuttle - Park Record

There is interest in some kind of government-backed shuttle linking Park City and Salt Lake City International Airport, but a route is not expected to take off for the upcoming ski season. Mayor Ryan Dickey and the Park City Council recently discussed a possible pilot program to provide a transportation service to the airport.

via Park RecordPark CitySeptember 4, 2026

Summit County Council delays Junction Commons rezone vote

The Summit County Council will hold a special meeting Tuesday to vote on rezoning and redeveloping Junction Commons. A planned Summit County vote to rezone and redevelop Junction Commons was delayed Wednesday, Sept. Around midnight, after about two hours of discussion and public comment, Councilmember Roger Armstrong saw the item was noticed incorrectly.

via kpcw.orgJunctionSeptember 4, 2026

Park City chamber reflects on tough year, optimistic about future

Park City's chamber of commerce says local businesses banded together during a year of national challenges and low snow. The chamber is working on plans to help businesses navigate changing visitor needs.

via kpcw.orgPark CitySeptember 4, 2026

Park City dentist charged for alleged sexual misconduct with teenage patient - Park Record

A Park City dentist has been charged with two felonies and multiple misdemeanors after he allegedly engaged in “unlawful sexual conduct” with a teenager and provided her with illegal drugs. The 16-year-old girl reported Benjamin James Wilson, a dentist with Mountain High Family Dental, to the Summit County Sheriff’s Office.

via Park RecordPark CitySeptember 4, 2026

GNAR Initiative Addresses Amenity Migration and Housing Challenges

The GNAR Initiative through Utah State University is addressing the complex challenges of amenity migration and housing shortages in the Intermountain West through a series of educational webinars. These sessions explore the impacts of "Zoom Towns," short-term rental trends, and the necessity of housing assessments in gateway communities.

Garden CitySeptember 4, 2026

Wood Chipping Registration Now Open for Fire District

Chipping registration is now open for the Fire District. Officials noted that crews make constant laps through the area, though exact timing for specific locations is unavailable due to various variables.

Park CitySeptember 4, 2026

Summit County Council Schedules Hearing for Snyderville Basin Bonds

The Summit County Council has scheduled a public hearing regarding a proposed general obligation bond for the Snyderville Basin Special Recreation District. The bonds, which could total up to $71 million, would fund recreational facilities and trail improvements.

Park CitySeptember 4, 2026

Song Summit Blends Music, Wellness, and Mentorship in Park City

The Song Summit music festival in Park City integrates music, culinary arts, and wellness to promote mental health and community connection. Through the Song Summit Foundation, the event also provides mentorship and resources for emerging artists via the Summit Rising program.

Park CitySeptember 4, 2026

Chief Tabby statue unveiled to honor Timpanogos history in Heber Valley

A new statue in Heber is giving Timpanogos descendants a public place to honor one of their most prominent leaders. The landmark is important in Heber Valley history.

via kpcw.orgPark CitySeptember 3, 2026

Patagonia, environmental groups sue Trump for slashing Utah monuments

Patagonia, environmental and tribal groups filed lawsuits challenging the slashing of Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments. District Court in Washington, seek to reactivate cases initially filed in 2017 when Trump previously reduced the size of the two monuments.

via kpcw.orgPark CitySeptember 3, 2026

Summit County Council approves ordinance streamlining Snyderville Basin rezone process

In a split vote, the Summit County Council approved a new ordinance changing its rezoning process. The ordinance is meant to reduce government bureaucracy, but opponents worry it makes rezoning too easy.

via kpcw.orgMidwaySeptember 3, 2026

UDOT reminds drivers, left-lane loafing can lead to ticket

The Utah Department of Transportation is reminding drivers the left lane is for passing, not cruising. Transportation officials are using humor to share the safety risks of left-lane loafing.

via kpcw.orgPark CitySeptember 3, 2026

Park City entertainer awarded 2026 Spirit of Hospitality Award

Egyptian Theatre Manager Randy Barton received this year’s Spirit of Hospitality Award. The award recognizes those who have made a lasting impact on the local hospitality community.

via kpcw.orgPark CitySeptember 3, 2026

Joint Statement from Utah Open Lands and Basin Recreation on the nearly complete Ranch to Ridge trail

The long-envisioned Ranch to Ridge trail is nearing completion, marking a major milestone in a decades-long effort to connect open spaces and communities across the Snyderville Basin. First imagined in the early 1990s through the work of Utah ...

Park CitySeptember 3, 2026

Hyde Park City Announces City Council Mid-Term Vacancy

Hyde Park City is accepting applications to fill a mid-term vacancy on the City Council. The appointed member will serve through January 1, 2028.

Hyde ParkSeptember 3, 2026

Park City Mountain's new 'Larger Than Life' brand strikes a chord with millennials - TownLift, Park City News

The resort unveiled “Larger Than Life” on Tuesday, a brand platform narrated by three-time Olympic gold medalist Shaun White. The resort unveiled “Larger Than Life” on Tuesday, a brand platform narrated by three-time Olympic gold medalist Shaun White.

via townlift.comPark CityOriginally published September 3, 2026

Park City Point 2 Point puts mountain bikers to the ultimate endurance test

This Saturday Park City will host the 18th annual Point 2 Point mountain bike race. The 75-mile, mostly single-track course will be a grueling challenge for the more than 400 participants. Over 10,000 feet of climbing, and then 10,000 feet of descending as well, so there's a lot of climbing, a lot of hard trails on there, Aderhold said on KPCW's Local News Hour, Sept.

via kpcw.orgPark CitySeptember 3, 2026

Park City’s 130th Miners Day celebration returns Sept. 7 with parade, competitions and community events

Park City’s 130th Miners Day celebration gets underway bright and early Sept. The annual tradition honors Park City’s mining heritage with a parade, family activities, competitions and the largest fundraiser of the year for the Park City Rotary Club.

via kpcw.orgPark CitySeptember 3, 2026

Provo Football Holds 1-4 Record After Salem Hills Loss

Provo High School's boys varsity football team currently holds a 1-4-0 record following a recent loss to Salem Hills. The team's upcoming schedule includes matchups against Mountain View, Park City, and Wasatch.

Park CitySeptember 3, 2026

Rhonda Sideris helped build this city - Park Record

One was Rhonda Sideris. The Rotary each year forms a committee to decide who will receive the awards. The club gave the honors during its monthly meeting at the Sheraton Park City on Sidewinder. Sideris started R&R Properties, now Park City Lodging, 42 years ago.

via Park RecordPark CitySeptember 3, 2026

Public Hearing Scheduled for Bond Issuance in Park City

A public hearing is scheduled regarding the issuance of bonds and the potential economic impacts of a project on the private sector.

Park CitySeptember 2, 2026

Park City Rotary recognizes longtime Parkites as citizens of the year

The Park City Rotary Club named an entrepreneur and a multi-faceted volunteer as its citizens of the year. This year Park City Lodging president and founder Rhonda Sideris received the professional award. "I have a lot of support in this community," Sideris told KPCW.

via kpcw.orgPark CitySeptember 2, 2026

Heber approves 3 infrastructure districts for Highlands

Councilmembers say the public infrastructure districts could help more people achieve homeownership. PIDs have been available to Utah developers since 2019. They’re a way to use bonds to pay for infrastructure in new development. But at a meeting Tuesday, Sept.

via kpcw.orgPark CitySeptember 2, 2026

Tyler Robinson will stand trial for murder of Charlie Kirk, could face death penalty

The man accused of assassinating Charlie Kirk as he spoke at Utah Valley University last year will stand trial and could face the death penalty. Robinson's attorneys entered a plea of not guilty to the charges.

via kpcw.orgPark CitySeptember 2, 2026

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Park CitySeptember 2, 2026

Dakota Pacific project, renamed Altus, clears path for first housing phases - TownLift, Park City News

The Snyderville Basin Planning Commission approved a preliminary subdivision plat Aug. 25 that divides two existing parcels west of the PEAK Center into six lots, setting up the first projects. “We’re only here tonight to subdivide the parcels,” Strader told commissioners.

via townlift.comPark CitySeptember 2, 2026

Police Log: Deputies investigate fatal boating accident, mail theft, and assault on High Mountain Road - TownLift, Park City News

Monday, Aug. Incident: Traffic hazard Construction road-closed signs near Snow Creek Drive and Park Avenue had been moved or knocked over. Tuesday, Aug. 25 Incident: Non-injury accident Two vehicles were involved in an accident on Kearns Boulevard.

via townlift.comPark CitySeptember 2, 2026

Park City drivers stopped at speeds well above limits - Park Record

Park City police officers in late August pulled over drivers for a variety of suspected traffic offenses, including cases the agency says involved speeds well above posted limits. The Police Department regularly conducts traffic patrols on entryways and in neighborhoods.

via Park RecordPark CitySeptember 2, 2026

Obituary: Colin Hilton

Colin Peter Hilton died in Park City, Utah on Friday Aug. 21, 2026. He was Born the youngest of 7 siblings on May 1, 1968, in Buffalo, New York to John and Mary Hilton, Colin has always been a deeply determined, forward thinking, and exceptionally kind individual.

via Park RecordPark CitySeptember 2, 2026

Monsoon rains offer relief, but Utah drought persists as reservoirs continue to fall - TownLift, Park City News

UTAH — Recent monsoon storms have provided both some relief drought and major flooding events across Utah as late summer storms have blown through the state. As of Aug. 27, 100% of Utah remained in some form of drought, according to the division.

via townlift.comPark CityOriginally published September 2, 2026

Park City Council to consider 5-year water rate study

City Manager Adam Lenhard and Sustainability Director Luke Cartin from Park City Municipal discuss this week's council agenda, including a water rate study and the associated bump in fees. Lenhard says the last comprehensive look at water rates was in 2017 and was followed by rate adjustments during the past four years.

via kpcw.orgPark CityOriginally published September 2, 2026

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