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When, where to see fall colors in Utah
The 2024 fall foliage map from SmokyMountains.com shows colors in Summit and Wasatch counties will peak near the end of September. For northeastern Utah, the beginning of October is best time to see the colors change. Visit Utah lists fall hikes offering the most colorful views including Cascade Springs off...
Park City firefighters ‘push in’ new engine at Royal Street station
The tradition of “pushing in” new equipment at the fire district dates back decades, says Park City Fire District Captain Bob Zanetti. “Century-old tradition of when the horses used to bring the steamers in, they had to unhook and push the equipment in, and we’re going to replicate that by pushing this into service,” Zanetti said. “Hopefully by 2-2:30 p.m. today we’re going to have this baby in service. We’re really, really excited about it.”
Farm to Fork celebration to reduce food insecurity in Summit County
The Farm to Fork fundraiser benefits Summit Community Gardens and EATS programs, including the Food Farmacy and Edible Education. Executive director Helen Nadel said 650 pounds of food have been harvested so far this year for the Food Farmacy program, which goes directly to patients at the People’s Health Clinic. Last year the program gathered 1,300 pounds of food.
Meals on Wheels driver saves Heber woman after fall
Tom Greer was on his usual Meals on Wheels delivery route last Tuesday, Aug. 27, bringing food to dozens of older adults around Wasatch County. He sensed something was wrong when one of his regulars didn’t come to the door. “Normally she is right there at the door and...
Deer Valley East Village to get part of Alterra’s $300M in on-mountain improvements
Alterra is investing more than $300 million to improve guest experiences at its 18 ski resorts. Some of that capital investment will go to Deer Valley’s terrain expansion and new base, dubbed Deer Valley East Village, in Wasatch County along state Route 40. Alterra CEO Jared Smith said the...
Park City Institute returns to roots as Park City Performing Arts
The Park City Institute is a local nonprofit that supports performing arts. It produces Concerts on the Slopes and the Winter Series at the Eccles. Executive Director Ember Conley said the organization founded in 1998 started doing business as Park City Institute about eight years ago. However, it’s technically called Park City Performing Arts and previously operated under that name.
Mountain Mettle boxing event returns to raise money for charity
The event is sponsored by RISE Boxing in Jeremy Ranch. Owner Maryguenn, or "MG," Vellinga said the first mettle in 2019 was a successful event. But as with many things, the pandemic put a stop to it. Until now. This year 20 fights are on the card and of the...
Summit County arts adds over $170M to local economy, study says
The Arts Council of Summit County and Park City participated in the Arts and Economic Prosperity study for the first time this year. It’s called AEP6 because it’s the sixth such nationwide study from D.C.-based lobbyists at Americans for the Arts. It looked at art’s economic contributions in 373 areas across the United States and its territories.
McPolin students to bike to school this week
Students are encouraged to start their rides at one of four locations around town. All students are required to wear helmets. For students who do not have one, helmets will be given away for free at each location to ensure everyone can safely ride to school all year. Utah law...
Eastside planners consider tightening what’s allowed in ag, residential zones
In eastern Summit County, zoning laws allow similar buildings and activities on farms and in subdivisions. But the Eastern Summit County Planning Commission is interested in changing that. “Our zoning, again, is very simple. It's agriculture, and it's very large lot residential,” Commissioner Rich Sonntag recently told the Summit County...
Park City Council considers ranked choice voting, expedited Main Street water line repairs
Park City tore up Main Street this spring in the first phase of aging water infrastructure replacement. The city initially planned to continue the work next spring. Now after hearing from Main Street business owners, the city has decided to resume the water line replacement project at the end of September.
Mining history advocate Sally Elliott wins ‘Spirit of Hospitality’ award
At the Park City Chamber’s annual meeting Wednesday, Sally Elliott was honored with the Myles Rademan Spirit of Hospitality Award. The award is given every year to honor a community member who strives to make Park City a better place. It’s named after Myles Rademan, who used to lead planning and public affairs at Park City Municipal, and created the city’s leadership program.
Conservation of Wasatch County’s North Fields won’t protect it from potential bypass
It’s an effort to take traffic off the town’s busy Main Street, which also serves as US Route 40. Attempts are also being made to protect the North Fields open space through which two of the bypass options would pass. Wasatch County Manager Dustin Grabau said government leaders,...
DWR inspects nearly 10k boats for 'STD of the Sea'
The DNR and other state agencies tested and decontaminated watercraft to prevent the spread of the mussels from Lake Powel and other out-of-state reservoirs to other water bodies in Utah. Statewide, the National Park Service inspected 9,596 boats and performed 159 decontamination from Friday, Aug. 30 to Monday, Sept. 2.
Heber Valley leaders host 9/11 Day of Service
Participants can meet at Heber City Main Street Park for a free donut breakfast at 9 a.m. An opening ceremony follows to detail the community-planned service projects. Then volunteers choose where they’d like to help. More information can be found here.
Northwestern Utah expects above normal fire potential through September
The good news is, across the four states, normal conditions are expected from October to December. This week, Utah saw 36 new wildfires; lightning sparked 17 of those. That brings the state’s total to about 1,000 wildfires so far this year. Nearly 600 of those were human caused and...
Heber electric company executive faces 20 illegal hunting charges
Idaho court records show Karl W. Studer, 43, has been charged with five felonies and 15 misdemeanors. The charges include unlawfully killing or wasting wildlife, molesting game animals with a motorized vehicle, hunting to spot wildlife from an aircraft, outfitting and guiding without a license and more. In a 66-page...
Heber leaders vote to raise salaries for city manager, staff
A survey of cities and counties around the region shows Heber’s salaries for city employees aren’t keeping pace with those in neighboring communities, including Park City, Wasatch and Summit counties, Orem, Provo and more. In Tuesday’s council meeting, Sept. 3, councilmembers agreed Heber City manager Matt Brower’s salary...
UOP applies to build hotel around Olympic freestyle pool
The hotel has been envisioned since 2013, when the county accepted Utah Olympic Park’s master plan, said Utah Olympic Legacy Foundation President and CEO Colin Hilton. “It'll be replacing what is one of the original buildings, the Legacy Center, and surround the pool,” he said. “It'll have a great atmosphere with the athlete training that's going on and our freestyle shows that we do throughout the summer.”
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