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Park City Planning Commission schedules special meeting for September 30
The Park City Planning Commission has scheduled a special meeting for September 30, 2026, to conduct work sessions on various Land Management Code amendments.
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KPCW’s Leslie Thatcher announces retirement after 36 years with station
Longtime KPCW morning anchor Leslie Thatcher is retiring from KPCW at the end of the year after 36 years with the station. She has helped keep the Wasatch Back informed since 1990. KPCW Senior News Director Leslie Thatcher announced her retirement Monday, Sept.
Hyde Park Planning Commission Scheduled for Sept. 16 Meeting
The Hyde Park City Planning Commission has scheduled a regular meeting for Sept. 16, 2026. The meeting will include discussions on several plat amendments and development approvals.
UK child exploitation investigation leads to arrest of Park City School District employee
The Utah suspect allegedly admitted to sexually abusing minors, including several boys on a camping trip. K analyzed a photo sent by the Utah suspect, and used facial recognition technology to identify him as Harmon, according to officials.
Park City School District employee arrested on suspicion of child sexual exploitation
A Park City School District employee was arrested Thursday on suspicion of 10 counts of sexual exploitation of a minor. Your support makes local stories like this possible. Donate now here.
Utah Shifts to Cooler Weather Amid Continued Statewide Drought
Utah is transitioning from unseasonably warm temperatures to cooler autumn weather, even as the state faces ongoing drought conditions. Statewide, 100% of Utah remains in some form of drought, with reservoir storage averaging 50% full.
Park City School Dist. IT administrator jailed for alleged possession of child sex abuse material
HEBER CITY, Utah, Sept. 12, 2026 (Gephardt Daily) — An IT systems administrator for the Park City School District has been arrested for 10 alleged counts of sexual exploitation of a minor, listed in court documents as a second-degree felony.
Park City School District IT employee arrested for child sex abuse material | KSL.com
An IT systems administrator for the Park City School District has been arrested as part of an investigation that started in the United Kingdom. (Barbra Ford, Shutterstock) Save Story KEY TAKEAWAYS Garrett Blaine Harmon, 29, was arrested for allegedly sharing child abuse material.
Park City Library Board to Hold Meeting September 16
The Park City Library Board has scheduled a meeting for September 16, 2026. The meeting will include an agenda covering the approval of previous minutes and a summer reading recap.
Park City Chamber Implements 10-Year Sustainable Tourism Plan
The Park City Chamber of Commerce is implementing a 10-year Sustainable Tourism Plan designed to balance environmental health, community character, and economic vitality. This roadmap, which aligns with Global Sustainable Tourism Council standards, focuses on seven core objectives to support both the local population and the visitor economy.
Park City Community Foundation Generates $11.8 Million in 2026 Impact
The Park City Community Foundation reported $11.8 million in community impact for Park City and Summit County during the 2026 fiscal year. This brings the organization's cumulative impact since 2007 to $96.3 million.
Park City locals share what they remember, who they lost on 9/11
The U.S. marked the 25th anniversary of 9/11 Friday. While the World Trade Center attacks may seem far away in time and location, they remain close to home for some Parkites.
American Fork Wins Park City PM Cross Country Championships
American Fork's boys and girls cross country teams secured team championships at the Park City PM Invite held on Friday. North Sanpete also competed in the event held at Round Valley/Quinns Junction.
Wasatch County reimagines its affordable housing approach
The county is considering hiring staff dedicated to affordable housing in the community. At a county council meeting Sept. Wasatch County is looking to its northern neighbor, Summit County, as a model. We don't have a housing crisis, Crittenden said.
Art center, school district partner to support art instruction in Park City elementary schools
For more than a decade, the Park City School District and Kimball Arts Center have collaborated to bring art to local elementary schools. This year, the program will add full-time art instructors. The elementary visual arts program – EVA – integrates art into all four Park City elementary school curriculums.
Park City Community Foundation honors Sally Elliott with service award
Longtime Parkite Sally Cousins Elliott received the foundation's Trisha J. Worthington Community Service Award for her commitment to public service and charitable work since the 1980s. Elliott has served in elected office as a member of the Park City Council, the former Summit County Commission and later, the county council.
Utah AG increases efforts to stop scam calls
Utah Attorney General Derek Brown is joining a bipartisan coalition calling for stronger federal rules to block scam calls and illegal robocalls before they reach consumers. phone networks to scam Utahns and others across the country.
Appeal request denied in defamation suit against Park City journalist
Utah’s appellate court has denied an appeal petition in the defamation case involving a former Park City school official and a freelance journalist. A dispute over Facebook posts continues.
High Valley Transit District scheduled for Sept. 17 meeting
The High Valley Transit District Board of Trustees has a meeting scheduled for Sept. 17, 2026, to discuss various items including capital updates and contract amendments.
Activist investor apparently seeks to influence Vail Resorts
Published September 11, 2026 at 10:07 AM MDT Thomas Kienzle / AP Picabo Street, of the USA, smiles after her downhill training run in Snowbasin, Utah Saturday, Feb. 9, 2002 at the Salt Lake City Winter Olympics. The Park City Mountain owner announced Friday that she is one of four board recommendations from the hedge-fund management firm.
Fifth annual festival celebrates Utah beer in the mountains of Deer Valley
Colder mornings and changing leaves don’t just signal the start of Autumn in Park City. It also means it’s time for Deer Valley Resort’s Mountain Beer Festival.
Park City Chamber/Bureau, typically a tourism advocate, delves into workforce housing issues - Park Record
In 2022, Park City was amid a debate about a development proposal in the area of Quinn's Junction known as Studio Crossing. The project, when it was under review at the Marsac Building and later approved, had a large number of housing units set aside for the workforce.
Perspectives on hospitality and entertainment from Randy Barton - Park Record
“I don’t accept on behalf of myself, but on behalf of all the folks who love arts and culture,” Barton said. He added that he appreciated that the award was not competitive in what can be a very competitive town. A young Randy Barton moved to Park City 50 years ago.
Mixed-use neighborhood for residents 55+ heads to Summit County Council for final decision - Park Record
A proposal for a mixed-use neighborhood intended for residents 55 and older is moving to the Summit County Council for final approval after the Snyderville Basin Planning Commission unanimously forwarded a positive recommendation on Tuesday. The 8-acre Silver Creek property is slightly southeast of Silver Creek Village.
Temple Har Shalom vandalized days before Jewish community celebrates its holiest holidays - Park Record
224 was vandalized over the weekend in what synagogue leaders are calling an antisemitic attack days before the Jewish community's most important holidays. Rabbi Jeff Dreifus said a synagogue administrator noticed the property damage on Monday and speculated the incident happened late Saturday night or Sunday.
Snyderville Basin District Adopts New Policy Structure and Restructures Personnel Rules
The Snyderville Basin Special Recreation District Administrative Control Board adopted a new policy structure and several restructured policies in September 2026. The board also authorized the referral of specific personnel and finance policies to the Summit County Council for final adoption.
'History preserved': New 7-mile trail loop winds through historic Park City mining sites | KSL.com
Posted - Sept. The Park City Historic Mine Route, a 7-mile biking and hiking trail that winds through two dozen historic mining sites, is now open to the public. (Friends of Ski Mountain Mining History) 4 photos Save Story KEY TAKEAWAYS A 7-mile trail in Park City highlights historic mining sites, offering an "open-air museum."
Ridgeline High School Boys Varsity Football Holds 6-0-0 Record
Ridgeline High School's boys' varsity football team holds a 6-0-0 record. The team has multiple game recaps available, including matchups against Tooele, Mountain Crest, and Park City.
Park City football returns home Friday despite ongoing campus construction - TownLift, Park City News
The Miners will host Salem Hills on Friday, Sept. Park City School District announced Wednesday that the game can move forward at home. The main front gate at Dozier Field will be the only entrance. Fans may park in the nearby Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints parking lot, but the stadium’s back gate near that lot will remain closed.
PEAK Center grand opening to celebrate new Summit County Library branch - TownLift, Park City News
PARK CITY, Utah — The PEAK Center is gearing up for a grand opening celebration on Oct. Community members are invited to bring their families and take part in the celebration, which will take place at the PEAK Center (6301 Landmark Drive, Park City) on Oct.
Rabbi balances safety, openness after Temple Har Shalom sign damaged
Park City Rabbi Jeff Dreifus talks about preparations for the Jewish High Holiday of Rosh Hashana, which begins Friday night and some recent vandalism to Temple Har Shalom's sign. According to the rabbi the temple's sign was stripped of its glass Star of David and destroyed.
Ivory Development wants state to accept more town applications
Ivory Homes is asking state leaders to change the law that allows developers to form their own towns, after an unsuccessful bid to incorporate in Summit County. That's the controversial state law that allows landowners to create towns in undeveloped areas.
Heber tourism plateaus as need for employees grows
Heber’s tourism numbers slowed this summer. Still, the need for a larger workforce remains. “On the outside looking in, it looked like a really great summer, and then you dive into the details, and it was still a good summer,” Koecher said on KPCW’s Local News Hour Sept.
UDOT resumes Jeremy Ranch Bridge construction after month delay
Drivers will see lane closures at the Jeremy Ranch and Pinebrook roundabouts as bridge construction starts again. The Utah Department of Transportation is replacing the aging bridges on Interstate 80 and will build the new bridges next to the existing overpasses.
Silver Creek housing plans headed for Summit County Council review
Plans took a step forward for a mix of 74 housing units and commercial space in Summit County’s Silver Creek area. The homes are geared toward older adults. Thirty of the units will be affordable. At a meeting Tuesday, Sept. Some of those concerns included parking and transit access.
15th Annual Park City Invitational Scheduled for September 11 in Park City
The 15th Annual Park City Invitational PM session was scheduled for September 11, 2026, at the Quinns Junction Sports Complex. The event featured various race sessions including an open race and varsity competitions.
Sally Elliott receives Trisha J. Worthington Community Service Award from Park City Community Foundation - Park Record
The Park City Community Foundation honored Sally Cousins Elliott as the 2026 recipient of the Trisha J. Worthington Community Service Award during the organization's annual Grants Celebration on Wednesday evening.
Park City winter sports teams seek volunteers for upcoming competition season
Park City Ski and Snowboard is recruiting volunteers for dozens of competitions this winter, even though the first snow is still months away. There's just a lot going on and budget process and all that fun stuff, Grygiel said on KPCW's Local News Hour, Sept.
Canopy Deer Valley Hotel Opens in Park City, Utah
Canopy Deer Valley opened in September 2026 in Park City, Utah, serving as one of the first hotels in the Deer Valley Resort East Village expansion. The 180-room property provides access to the Jordanelle Express Gondola and features design elements inspired by the local landscape and mining history.
Utah officials are reducing risks as state experiences record-breaking heat
Published September 9, 2026 at 3:30 PM MDT David Condos / KUERA sign warns visitors of extreme heat's health risks at Capitol Reef National Park, June 28, 2026. Capitol Reef was one of several national parks or monuments in Utah that experienced their warmest summer on record this year.