Garrett Blaine Harmon, 29, was charged Tuesday with 24 felony counts of aggravated sexual exploitation of a minor. He works as an IT systems administrator for the Park City School District.
The Park City-based nonprofit is inviting the Wasatch Back to dispose of hazardous materials, yard waste and learn more about water treatment. It is also moving forward with plans for a temporary facility.
The Park City Police K-9 that was Life Flighted after jumping from an overpass on Tuesday is recovering and in good spirits, police say. According to a press release from the Park City Police Department, Bruno, the force's first-ever K-9, is currently in stable condition and is being closely monitored by the medical team in Salt Lake City.
Deer Valley Resort plans to kick off its ski season Dec. 5, conditions permitting. Skiers can explore 200 new skiable acres this winter. Deer Valley’s announcement Wednesday, Sept. 16, has the resort slated to open the weekend after Thanksgiving.
PARK CITY, Utah, Sept. 16, 2026 (Gephardt Daily) — Park City Police K-9 Bruno is scheduled for leg surgery Wednesday afternoon, his department says. The chocolate lab, trained to detect bombs and other illegal substances, was seriously injured Tuesday morning when he was on the scene of a suspicious object, on an overpass.
Last weekend marked the return of elite downhill racing to Deer Valley, after its essential role in competitive mountain biking throughout the 90s and early 2000s. The Fox US Open of Mountain Biking brought hundreds of racers and countless spectators from across the world to Park City.
Park City leaders this week are slated to hold a discussion about municipal housing efforts, but it does not appear they will delve into the details of potential future developments. Mayor Ryan Dickey and the Park City Council are scheduled to spend 90 minutes on the topic on Thursday.
Utah farmers have faced a difficult year plagued with drought, wildfire and animal disease. “Utah’s farmers and ranchers have faced challenge after challenge this year, and we want them to know that we are in their corner,” UDAF Commissioner Kelly Pehrson said in a prepared statement in a news release issued Friday.
Park City leader says the town may have to rethink its budget if more warm winters are on the horizon. Sales taxes are down 4% year-over-year. The lackluster 2025-2026 winter hit hardest in March, when sales taxes were down about 20% compared to 2025.
A new report shows fewer than half of Utah students are proficient in core subjects. Three out of four Wasatch Back school districts are performing better than state averages. Each spring, grades 3-8 across the state take the Readiness Improvement Success Empowerment, or RISE, test; ninth and tenth graders take the Utah Aspire Plus test.
A Kem C. Gardner Institute study found traditional college enrollment in Utah has been declining since 2019. Universities across the country are preparing for a major threat: a demographic dip in traditional college-aged people and a drop in the public’s confidence in higher education.
SUMMIT COUNTY, Utah, Sept. 15, 2026 (Gephardt Daily) — Park City Police K-9 Bruno was injured Tuesday during an investigation after he jumped from a freeway overpass. Bruno and his handler responded to assist the Utah Highway Patrol in the investigation of a suspicious “package” near the Highway 40/I-80 interchange.
Woodward Park City hosted the first annual Wheelfest with Wasatch Adaptive Sports on Saturday, where organizers emphasized the importance of helping wheelchair users expand ideas of what’s possible. ’ and then learning about hand-cycles,” May-West said.
The Summit County government started what will likely be a multi-year process to restore wetland habitats on a portion of the 835-acre Ure Ranch property known as “The Swamp,” which was previously drained to accommodate grazing cattle. “The beauty of wetlands are that they’re natural recharge areas for groundwater,” explained County Lands and Natural Resources Director Jess Kirby.
Utah World Fashion Week was founded by Venezuelan designer Carolina De Rei. Her daughter, Nahomi Rei, and daughter-in-law, Stefany De Rei, later joined her. This is really a family business, said Stefany. It started with my mother-in-law.
40 and Interstate 80 interchange, police said. Medical personnel immediately began caring for Bruno, who was transported by Life Flight to an emergency veterinary hospital in Salt Lake City for treatment. Video appeared to show the Bruno being airlifted to a hospital.
K-9 Bruno jumped from the freeway overpass near the Highway 40/Interstate 80 interchange and sustained serious injuries. "Bruno is more than a police K-9 — he is a partner, a member of our department, and an important part of the Park City Police family," the department posted on social media.
The items were found to be a battery charging system state troopers believe fell off of a vehicle. ”UHP Lt. Randall said troopers cleared the area with a second bomb-sniffing dog after Bruno was injured. “We know our community cares deeply about Bruno, and we will share additional information about his condition when we are able,” the department said.
A Park City Police Department K-9 was transported to an emergency veterinary hospital in Salt Lake City on Tuesday morning after he jumped off the freeway overpass during an investigation into a suspicious package on Interstate 80. The K-9, named Bruno, sustained “serious injuries,” according to a statement from the department.
Matthew Maddison, a Summit County resident and former USA Climbing coach, will spend up to 15 years in prison after he pleaded guilty to possessing sexually explicit videos involving children. Last week, Third District Judge Richard Mrazik determined Maddison should serve prison time for the second-degree felony charge.
In Northern Utah, the fall leaf-viewing window can be narrow and hard to plan for. This year, The Farmers’ Almanac and OpenSnow meteorologists are expecting the maples and aspens along the Wasatch Back to start turning within the next two weeks, with colors peaking from early to mid-October.
Utah Cierres y desvíos por incidente policial afectan el tránsito en Park City Esta es una noticia de última hora. En breve te tendremos más información. De acuerdo con UDOT Traffic, los siguientes tramos permanecen cerrados: El paso elevado de US-40 norte hacia I-80 oeste.
PARK CITY, Utah — Brannan Allison is heading the charge and has organized a new Park City charity event. The Classic Rock All Stars Benefit Concert at The Marquis Park City on Sept. 25 will raise money for three local organizations: Park City Education Foundation, Park City Ski & Snowboard and Park City Swimming Boosters.
TownLift // Randi Sidman-Moore The annual event sent riders on a seven-mile climb from City Park to Empire Pass, gaining about 2,200 feet of elevation along the way. Sunday, with post-race celebrations at City Park and an awards ceremony later in the afternoon.
Garrett Blaine Harmon, 29, of Heber City, was booked Sept. 11 by the Utah County Sheriff’s Office. citizen on child exploitation offenses and found encrypted chats between that suspect and a Utah man later identified as Harmon, the affidavit states.
PARK CITY, Utah — Swaner Preserve and EcoCenter is starting a free native seed library, which is expected to grow soon. All are welcome to choose three seed packets to plant in their gardens. The public is also encouraged to donate the seeds of native plants they have harvested in their own gardens.
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — An employee with the Park City School District has been arrested for alleged sexual exploitation of a minor, following a months-long investigation that started in the United Kingdom. Garrett Blaine Harmon, 29, is facing ten charges of sexual exploitation of a minor after allegedly distributing child sexual abuse material.
La empresa señaló que la causa de la interrupción del servicio continúa bajo investigación. La empresa señaló que la causa de la interrupción del servicio continúa bajo investigación. PARK CITY, UTAH – Más de 20,000 clientes de Rocky Mountain Power quedaron sin servicio eléctrico la tarde del lunes en Park City y comunidades cercanas, según informó la compañía eléctrica.
Beloved, long-time Park City local Peggy Jean Fletcher died last month. She was known for her work to preserve Park City history and her love of travel. Peggy Jean Fletcher died on Aug. 20, 2026, at 88. Fletcher was a well-known figure in Park City for her work to preserve local history.
The Lodge at Blue Sky has announced the Stay Wild Benefit Weekend, scheduled for October 2-4, 2026, in Park City, Utah. The event will feature Grammy Award-winning artist Sierra Ferrell and supports equine conservation efforts.
The Park City Police Department recently logged a series of cases involving driver-related issues, including reports of possible road rage and cases involving trucks. Police officers regularly patrol the roads for traffic violations and other reports involving vehicles.
A Park City Police K-9 named Bruno sustained serious injuries after falling from a freeway overpass while assisting the Utah Highway Patrol with a suspicious package on Sept. 15. Bruno was transported to a Salt Lake City emergency veterinary hospital for treatment.
Deer Valley Resort has unveiled a massive expansion for the 2025/26 ski season, adding seven new chairlifts and nearly 80 new runs. The transformation, part of the Expanded Excellence initiative, more than doubles the resort's skiable terrain to over 4,300 acres.
PARK CITY, Utah (ABC4) — More than 20,000 Rocky Mountain Power (RMP) customers are reportedly without power in Park City. According to RMP, the outage is affecting 20,062 customers in Park City and surrounding areas.
David Winegar received best in show for Sovereign of the Storm in the fine art category. He and other Park City Photography Club members won several first-place awards, too.
Park City Day School commemorated the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks with a special Patriot Day gathering honoring the lives lost and recognizing first responders. The school welcomed representatives from the Park City Police Department, Park City Fire District, Utah Highway Patrol and Summit County Sheriff’s Office.
With cold and flu season just around the corner, the Summit County Health Department is offering seasonal vaccines to help keep the community healthy. Every fall, the Summit County Health Department offers three clinics in October – in three different areas of the county.
Three new ski areas across Asia have been added to the Ikon Pass, giving pass holders access to 14 destinations in China, Japan and South Korea. China’s Beidahu Ski resort is known for its Olympic-caliber terrain and has one of the largest vertical drops in Asia.
Park City leaders will revisit their affordable housing goals Friday. The city hopes to have 15% of workers live in town by 2032. Councilmember Molly Miller told KPCW affordable housing is something every community seems to struggle with.
What was mostly a healthcare concentration is expanding to include Utah’s energy ambitions. For University of Utah students, a nuclear engineering track had to do more with healthcare technology and less with the nuclear reactors that Utah elected officials keep mentioning in their speeches when debating energy abundance.
