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Holy Cross Ministries to Honor Five Leaders at Park City Benefit

Holy Cross Ministries plans to honor five community leaders during an annual benefit in Park City. The event celebrates the mission of the Sisters of the Holy Cross by recognizing individuals who embody their commitment to social justice and service.

Park City Police dog injured during I-80 investigation returns home after surgery - Park Record

40 to I-80 flyover on Tuesday while on assignment. Credit: Photo courtesy of Park City Police Bruno, the Park City Police Department K-9 who was transported to an emergency veterinary hospital on Tuesday after he jumped from a freeway overpass during an investigation, is expected to survive, according to an update from the department on Thursday.

Park City councilor, dismayed with recreation facility discussion, walks out of meeting - Park Record

A Park City Council member walked out of a meeting on Thursday evening, indicating he was dismayed about the discussion about an aspect of the municipal recreation facility under construction at City Park. First-term City Councilor Ed Parigian exited the council chambers in the Marsac Building at the end of discussion of an agenda item about a project branded The Mine.

Park City School District navigates declining student numbers, prioritizes teacher stability - Park Record

Park City School District student enrollment continues to decline, but district officials say a strategic approach to staffing and educational opportunities has largely prevented substantive changes for students and their families. School districts are state-mandated to track enrollment numbers, which influence how much funding they receive each year.

Hyde Park Planning Commission to Hold Public Hearing on Land Use Code Amendment

The Hyde Park Planning Commission has scheduled a public hearing for October 7, 2026, to discuss a proposed amendment to the city's Land Use Code. The amendment aims to add caretaker facilities as a conditional use within the Public/Institutional Zone.

Hyde ParkSeptember 18, 2026

No Utah bill funds a public ski resort. The ask is $56 million, and Fairview already got a hill.

No Utah bill currently proposes a state-owned alpine ski resort. A Logan coalition’s September 2026 plan asks for $56 million in state capital, while Fairview’s nonprofit Snowland hill and Midway’s Soldier Hollow already show what public winter recreation looks like at a far smaller scale.

FairviewSeptember 18, 2026

Park City AI Startup Hello Haven Raises $15 Million Pre-Seed Round

Park City-based AI startup Hello Haven announced a $15 million pre-seed financing round led by Mayfield on September 18, 2026. The company also launched Haven, an AI software application designed to act on behalf of users across various digital platforms.

Park CityOriginally published September 18, 2026

Park City Council debates removal of 8-foot basketball court wall

Park City Councilmember Ed Parigian provides a recap of Wednesday's meeting, including discussions on a controversial eight-foot wall at the Mine building's basketball court, continuing to identify possible locations for affordable housing and the proposed golf course master plan. The debate over the basketball walls stems from complaints that its height blocks sightlines of City Park.

via kpcw.orgPark CityOriginally published September 18, 2026

Park City School District officials hopeful new sports complex will be finished by end of November - Park Record

The Treasure Mountain Sports Complex could be finished by the end of November after a series of unexpected delays postponed its completion. Park City School District Business Administrator Randy Upton said construction crews completed the softball field last fall, and work on the baseball field wrapped up within the past few weeks.

via Park RecordPark CitySeptember 17, 2026

Park City Fire District recruits complete first trial by fire, literally - Park Record

Smoke billowed from a building at Park City Fire District’s Station 33 campus on Bitner Road, its windows and doors stained black. The blaze on Thursday morning was intentional, though. It was the first burn day for the 12 Park City Fire recruits who made the cut from 150 applicants and who will now undergo a 13-week fire academy before being hired on as full-time staff.

via Park RecordPark CitySeptember 17, 2026

Utah election officials welcome federal vote-by-mail ruling

Election officials in the Wasatch Back prepare for all kinds of scenarios to protect locals’ right to vote, including responding to recent confusion over mail-in ballots. Postal Service to stop illegal voting by noncitizens. Utah Lt. Gov. Stevens said the ruling came as a relief.

via kpcw.orgPark CitySeptember 17, 2026

Mountain Regional Water seeks new sources to keep up with growth

The western Summit County water company says a shortfall is possible without new supply. Without additional conservation, without additional source, we are going to have an 800-gallon-per-minute shortfall, he told the Summit County Council Sept.

via kpcw.orgPark CitySeptember 17, 2026

Park City K-9 Bruno released from hospital after successful surgery

The Park City Police Department says Bruno is on the mend after a fall Tuesday morning. The dog was flown to a veterinary hospital in Salt Lake with two broken legs and fractured his jaw. Officers say Bruno still has a long road ahead and thank the community for its support for the K-9 and his handler.

via kpcw.orgPark CitySeptember 17, 2026

Vail Resorts faces shareholder antitrust suit amid proxy fight

Investors have put pressure on Park City Mountain's parent company ahead of its annual meeting. If those allegations prove true, Peterson says he and other shareholders are entitled to damages. This year, skiers filed a proposed class-action lawsuit accusing Vail and its competitors Alterra Mountain Company, Boyne Resorts and POWDR of price fixing.

via kpcw.orgPark CitySeptember 17, 2026

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.

via kpcw.orgPark CitySeptember 17, 2026

Serve Park City Day connects volunteers with dozens of local nonprofits - TownLift, Park City News

PARK CITY, Utah — Residents and visitors can volunteer with dozens of local nonprofit organizations Saturday, Sept. A centralized registration page allows volunteers to browse participating organizations, review available projects and sign up for service opportunities.

via townlift.comPark CitySeptember 17, 2026

$37 million Deer Valley home sale sets Park City record - TownLift, Park City News

The Wall Street Journal reported that Steve Jury of Keller Williams Park City represented both the buyer and seller in the transaction. He pointed to 253 White Pine Canyon Road, which is currently listed for $55 million through Paul Benson of Engel & Völkers Park City.

via townlift.comPark CitySeptember 17, 2026

Park City School District to give every employee a wearable panic button - TownLift, Park City News

PCSD selected Centegix, one of three vendors approved by the Utah State Board of Education. Employees can trigger two alert levels. PCSD is coordinating with the Park City Police Department and Summit County Sheriff’s Office. The district does not yet have an official delivery date.

via townlift.comPark CitySeptember 17, 2026

Park City schools weigh open enrollment as some secondary classes top 30 students - TownLift, Park City News

The district reported 3,956 students in kindergarten through 12th grade as of Sept. 15, in a presentation delivered to the Park City Board of Education Tuesday afternoon. Overall numbers have changed only slightly since the first day of school, when the district reported 4,177 students from preschool through 12th grade.

via townlift.comPark CitySeptember 17, 2026

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
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