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Petition to Not Renew Park City Superintendent’s Contract Until New School Board Assumes Office
On June 20th, KPCW’s Leslie Thatcher asked Park City School Board President Andrew Caplan if he was going to let the new school board decide whether to renew Superintendent Jill Gildea’s contract. Dr. Gildea is one year into a two-year contract, and the board must notify her by February 1, 2025, if they intend to renew it.
Summit Land Conservancy moves ahead with plans for eco-cemetery
The Summit Land Conservancy has been working with Oakley for months to create a small sanctuary on city-owned land. It would be open for public access and some trails and would look similar to natural public open space area. Conservancy CEO Cheryl Fox says the main difference is people could also be buried there.
Big changes coming to eastern Summit County general plan
The eastern Summit County general plan is about a dozen pages, compared to the Snyderville Basin’s 85-page document. Community Development Director Peter Barnes, Summit County’s top planning official, said the eastside plan covers a much larger area than the Basin, too. “In any event, both plans are probably...
Celebrate the 4th of July in Heber at Red, White & Blue Festival
KUTV — The following information was submitted by Heber Valley Tourism. The second annual Gordon Law Group Red, White, and Blue Festival is poised to illuminate Heber Valley with a vibrant celebration of patriotism and community spirit on Thursday, July 4th, 2024. From dawn till dusk, the festivities promise a day of engaging activities and entertainment, creating an unforgettable Independence Day celebration with small-town charm.
Scene Happenings: July 3 through July 6
High Country Fly Fishers, the Park City chapter of the nonprofit environmental organization Trout Unlimited, will hold its monthly membership meeting at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 1505 White Pine Canyon Rd. This month’s presentation will be given by Hatch Academy Owner Brandon Hill, who serves on the Utah Stream Access board of directors. For membership and meeting information, visit highcountryflyfishers.com.
Petition seeks to delay renewal of Park City School District superintendent’s contract until 2025
Board President Andrew Caplan told KPCW in June the board intends to renew Superintendent Jill Gildea’s contract this year. Now some residents are pushing back. Josh Mann and Karl Persson, who both have students in Park City public schools, posted the petition June 30. It requests Gildea’s contract not be considered for renewal until voters elect new board members in November and take office next year.
Park City’s Fourth a big party
Park City’s annual Fourth of July celebration is a big party that maintains a small-town feel. It starts with a 5K run, an fallen officer memorial, Air Force flyover, a community parade down Main Street, a party at City Park and a drone show. “Park City is known for...
Fireworks restrictions differ by city and county across the Wasatch Back
Utah’s general regulations allow personal fireworks from July 2 to July 5 between 11 a.m. and 11 p.m. On July 4, fireworks are allowed until midnight. However, cities and counties can set their own restrictions. Fire danger is now considered high in Summit County. So far, there are no...
The 4th of July fireworks window is here, so be careful Utah
July means fireworks. But in a dry state like Utah, fireworks are only legal to set off from July 2-5 and July 22-25 for Pioneer Day. They’re also legal during New Year’s Eve and Chinese New Year’s Eve. Additionally, they are never allowed on federal lands and local restrictions vary from city to city.
County, city offices closed for Fourth of July
State Liquor Stores and Summit and Wasatch county offices will be closed Thursday. Park City Hall and administrative offices, the Park City Ice Arena and the Park City Library and Lucky Ones Coffee also close on the holiday. The Park City MARC will be open from 5:30 a.m. to 7:30...
Deer Valley hosts inaugural Mountain Pride event
The resort’s inaugural LGBTQ+ Pride event June 30 featured outdoor activities for all to enjoy, from yoga and music to hiking and biking. There were also booths from Encircle, a resource for LGBTQ+ youth and young adults with a community home in Heber; Summit Pride, formerly the Park City LGBTQ+ Taskforce, which advocates for queer inclusion in the Wasatch Back; and Deer Valley, which pledged to donate 30% of lift ticket sales from the day to Summit Pride.
Green Tips: The costs behind Recycle Utah
In the heart of Park City, nestled among the mountains, lies Recycle Utah, your local nonprofit organization dedicated to environmental conservation through recycling and education. Recycle Utah accepts and processes over 45 types of materials, from plastics and metals to electronics and hazardous waste. Behind the scenes of this important...
Local News Hour | July 1, 2024
Harris doubles down on Biden ticket at Park City fundraiser (02:30) Summit County Jail Commander Jon Evans and Sgt. Christina De Le Cruz detail the "Motiversity" program where former inmates and motivational speakers help inspire inmates to succeed in life both in and out of jail (05:49) Park City Council...
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