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Despite some rain on Utah’s horizon, the rest of summer looks hot, dry and fire-prone
Unfortunately, the Beehive State should expect more of the same for August. Most of the Mountain West, including Utah, is experiencing abnormally dry conditions. Despite entering the summer with very little, if any, drought in the area, the last three months have been hot and dry. Parts of western Utah are now experiencing moderate drought and meteorologists say those conditions could intensify heading into the fall.
Guardsman Pass reopens, phase two postponed
Utah Department of Transportation crews completed the first of the project’s two phases Thursday, Aug. 1. They’re working to make a smoother ride for drivers and bikers. Phase two, which was supposed to begin next week, has been postponed. No new date has been announced. Visit UDOT's projects...
Annual Summit County Fair features fan-favorite demolition derby, rodeo
The Summit County Fair has been an annual tradition for over a century. This year it runs from Aug. 3 to 10. One of the most anticipated events is the demolition derby Saturday, Aug. 3. There are 30 to 60 entries in the derby each year and Fair Administrator Kate McChesney said participants are dedicated.
Park City, Summit County councils to discuss 2034 Olympics, short-term rental study
Monday’s meeting marks the first time the Park City and Summit County councils will meet jointly since the announcement that the Winter Olympics will return to Utah in 2034. First on the agenda is an update from organizers behind Utah’s bid. Park City, Summit County and the Park...
Utah wheelchair fencer Garrett Schoonover to represent US at 2024 Paralympics
Garrett Schoonover lost one of his legs in a 2017 car crash in Los Angeles. A self-proclaimed “gym rat” with a military background, Schoover had never tried fencing until his friend, who is also an amputee, introduced him to the sport. “I fell in love with it immediately,”...
Phil Lyman wants to toss Gov. Cox from office and upend Utah’s election results
Failed gubernatorial candidate Phil Lyman is asking the Utah Supreme Court to oust Gov. Spencer Cox and Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson from office, kick them both off the 2024 ballot, eliminate Rep. John Curtis as the Republican nominee for U.S. Senate and upend the state’s political system. Lyman, a...
Wasatch County Senior Center members complete world’s largest jigsaw puzzle
Wasatch County Senior Center members stand by the 60,000-piece puzzle they recently completed. Candie Bonner, activity coordinator for the Wasatch County Senior Center, said it all started after she saw Utah’s Springville Senior Center build the puzzle piece by piece. She knew the around 500 Wasatch County Senior Center members would enjoy the task. They asked. Springville answered.
Man who tried to open plane doors mid-flight faces federal, Utah state charges
According to court documents, Eric Nicholas Gapco, of New Jersey, engaged in disruptive and life-threatening behavior on a July 18 American Airlines flight from Seattle to Dallas. Prosecutors say Gapco assaulted and intimidated the flight crew and attempted to open exterior doors multiple times while the plane was in the...
Utah-based celebrities helped Salt Lake City win 2034 Olympics
Celebrities Katherine Heigl and Ty Burrel were part of Utah’s bid for the 2034 Games. They narrated videos highlighting key aspects of the state’s goals when it hosts the Olympics again: upholding the legacy and giving back. Heigl lent her voice to the work titled “Legacy.” It showcases...
Highland Estates landscapers appeal $164K Summit County fine
Dulio Fragapane and Melisa Delarroca incurred a $164,000 fine in June after failing to comply with county code enforcement. Last year, neighbors in Highland Estates had called Summit County about the couple’s home on Highland Drive, where they were storing equipment for their landscaping business. They weren’t permitted to...
Park City Chamber receives honors for sustainable tourism model
The Mountain IDEAL Certification is known as the gold standard for sustainable destinations. Only Vail and Breckenridge in Colorado have received the honor. Now, Park City is on that list after going through a comprehensive evaluation of more than 125 specific indicators relating to sustainable tourism. The Park City Chamber...
Echo Church to host 'Snowbound' lecture
KPCW Board of Trustees member Stu Stanek and history buff David Nicholson will take participants back decades for a look at the ferocious winter of 1951. Nicholson says it was the worst winter in 75 years, hitting California and Utah in full force. “In our particular case, or the train...
Summit County searches for car vs. bike collision witness
Utah Highway Patrol Lt. Cameron Roden says a car hit a cyclist on state Route 32 near mile marker 21 on the morning of June 27. A driver going the opposite direction witnessed the collision and stopped to check on the injured cyclist. The witness left the scene without sharing...
Park City Mountain, Deer Valley appeals for lower taxes rejected
Tax representatives for Park City Mountain and Deer Valley Resort appealed their property valuations last year to lower their Summit County property tax bills. Summit County Assessor Stephanie Poll said Summit County’s portion of Deer Valley is valued at $321,800,000 and Park City Mountain, including Canyons Village is $662,200,000.
Local former Olympian held without bail for violating protective order
Camerota’s latest arrest comes after he was charged with assault related to domestic violence this spring. In June, Camerota made a plea-in-abeyance agreement for the charge of assault with injury. Under the terms of the agreement, Camerota’s plea of no contest to the charge would be held in abeyance...
Park City, Summit County planner retires after two decades
The outgoing Summit County community development director remembers getting a job in Park City’s planning department just as the 2002 Winter Olympics were announced. “Andrea, I, and at that point, three of the boys were following the moving van up Interstate 15. And there was traffic then too. And we had the radio on,” Putt recalled on KPCW’s Local News Hour. “On the radio came an announcement that Utah and Park City were going to get the 2002 Winter Olympic Games. I started work that following Monday.”
Park City IT expert explains CrowdStrike failure, future prevention measures
A glitch in what should have been a routine CrowdStrike technology update left thousands of travelers stranded and hospitals scrambling July 19. CrowdStrike is a major cybersecurity organization that helps detect threats and deter hacking attempts. The glitch crashed Microsoft computers all over the world. Earl Foote is the CEO...
Park City online cocktail contest marred by cheating scandal
Instead of a spirited and friendly competition, the annual cocktail and mocktail contest turned into a digital debacle when organizers learned that one or more of the contestants may have cheated. According to Ginger Wicks, the executive director of the Park City Restaurant Association which organizes the contest, the event...
Black bear bites trail runner in Big Cottonwood Canyon
A man on the Mill D North Fork trail in Big Cottonwood Canyon ran into a black bear around 1:30 p.m. Wednesday. According to the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, the bear bluff charged the man twice. As the man was backing away, he fell over a log and the bear attacked, biting his arm. The man kicked the bear and was able to escape.
Summit County Fair opens for a week of fun
Coalville’s annual August fair features a rodeo, demolition derby, carnival and homegrown vegetables and flowers. The sold-out demolition derby will bring an exciting start to the week of activities Saturday. The county will be streaming the action live for those outside the arena at the fairgrounds. If you missed...
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