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Park City asks for proposals to build indoor pickleball courts
In response to growing demand for year-round pickleball facilities, the Park City Council wants to enter into a public-private partnership to build pickleball courts. The potential location for the facility is an undeveloped 15-acre parcel in Quinn’s Junction between the U.S. Ski & Snowboard’s USANA Center of Excellence and the Park City Ice Arena. The Park City Hospital donated the land to the city as part of its master development.
Park City Elks Lodge to host Flag Day ceremony
Elks board member Jim Osselaer says the event begins at noon with a lesson on the history of Flag Day. “We'll actually have 10 flags, believe it or not, we're going to go through a few steps of what those flags mean and represent.”. The Elks are one of the...
Utah Supreme Court allows Hideout to annex part of Summit County
Thursday’s ruling in Hideout’s favor reverses those decisions. Hideout will be able to annex over 300 acres southeast of the Richardson Flat park and ride. The land in question is owned by Larry H. Miller Real Estate. The town began annexation in 2020, when for just over 100...
Flood of search and rescue calls brings Provo River safety warnings
A string of Facebook posts from the all-volunteer rescue group shows they responded to at least 10 emergency calls – many of them on Sunday. A sudden windstorm created choppy and dangerous conditions at Deer Creek Reservoir, toppling paddleboards and sinking a boat. All of the boaters were brought to safety and two kids who went temporarily missing were found safe and sound.
Utah candidates divided over Ukraine aid. Here’s how the 3rd District Republicans would have voted in Congress.
The five Republicans running to replace Rep. John Curtis in Utah’s 3rd Congressional District voiced support for Ukraine’s fight against Russia’s invasion. Where they differed during Wednesday night’s primary election debate was on whether the United States should continue to provide weapons, ammunition and other financial support, or even if America should honor its commitment to NATO.
Winter Sports School head receives Administrator of the Year Award
Tess Miner-Farra received the Administrator of the Year Circle of Excellence award from the Utah Association of Public Charter Schools Tuesday [June 11]. A faculty member nominated Miner-Farra and through staff and student interviews, she was chosen for the honor. The award recognizes administrators who create a school environment that supports staff and student success.
Friday Film Review | 'Bad Boys: Ride or Die'
“Bad Boys: Ride or Die” will appeal to movie fans who fondly recall the golden age of buddy-cop movies, with their big disco-ball visuals, and plenty of car chases, gun fights and explosions to go with your popcorn. The new film begins on the domestic front. Mike Lowrey, the...
Park City sets vision for a new ‘walkable,’ ‘livable’ Bonanza Park
The new small area plan for Bonanza Park is a vision for the future of the neighborhood in Park City’s core bordered by Park Ave., Kearns Blvd. and Deer Valley Dr. The document also serves as a guidepost as the city looks to draft new development rules. On Wednesday...
Hive Family Collective to host first-ever family 'FUNdrasier'
Hive Family Collective is a nonprofit organization that operates as a network for parents to connect, learn and share the challenges and joys of raising children. Hive Co-founder Sarah Hutchinson says programs through the organization help parents feel more confident and less alone in the parenting journey. “So we are...
New lifts, private terrain coming to Powder Mountain
Last year Netflix Co-Founder Reed Hastings bought a controlling stake in Powder Mountain, which now boasts over 12,000 acres of skiable terrain near Eden. With the new boss came a new management strategy similar to Big Sky’s Yellowstone Club: make thousands of acres available for private members who own on-mountain real estate and pay a membership fee costing tens of thousands of dollars.
Wasatch County School District raises teacher salaries
The district plans to spend close to $228 million and bring in revenues upwards of $163 million. The gap is due to the cost of constructing the new high school, set for completion in spring 2026. For the general fund, which includes teacher salaries and benefits, academic materials and administrative...
Summit County favors closing back road to Tuhaye to mitigate traffic
The county intends to install a crash gate on West 200 South, near the Summit-Wasatch county line to address resident concerns about dust, emissions, speeding and noise on the unpaved road. They blame construction traffic generated by Tuhaye in Wasatch County. The Summit County Council decided June 12 that a...
New ‘Helitak’ helicopter crew provides fast-attack option for wildfires
Helitak crew members are highly skilled and qualified firefighters transported to wildfires by helicopter, enabling crews to respond quickly and engage an active fire. The new wildfire aviation crew is made up of eight wildland firefighters who will assist with initial attack – the first course of action taken by firefighters to aggressively extinguish fires.
How to sign up for text alerts, other Summit County notifications this wildfire season
The county provides electronic notifications to keep residents informed during emergencies. The county has a special text line for wildfire alerts. To sign up, text “SCFIREINFO” to 888777. Standard messaging rates apply. State fire officials warned 2024 could be as devastating a fire year as 2020 or 2012...
Park City Sailing to celebrate ‘Summer Sailstice’
Summer Sailstice is held each year on a weekend close to the Summer Solstice, which is on June 20 this year. According to Summer Sailstice, the celebration was founded in 2001 by John Arndt to unite sailors worldwide for an event celebrating sailing and its positive impact. Sailstice is scheduled...
Salt Lake City on track for 2034 Olympics vote, French elections delay 2030 Winter Olympics plans
Voting to confirm both expected Winter Games hosts is still the plan on July 24 in Paris, on the eve of the next Summer Games, the International Olympic Committee said Wednesday. However, Macron's surprise announcement Sunday of two rounds of national elections on June 30 and July 7 — and...
Midway’s free ‘Yoga in the Park’ about more than just yoga
Midway City’s free ‘Yoga in the Park’ is a beloved community gathering on Saturdays in the summer. For Matthew Heimburger, Yoga in the Park is about more than just yoga. Almost every Saturday, he and his wife Anna bring their “intelligent, funny and warm”16-year-old daughter to Midway Town Square. Lucy has Rett Syndrome, a rare genetic neurological disorder. She may no longer be able to use her hands or talk but what unfolds speaks volumes.
Free tickets to summer Sundance screenings in Park City now available
This year Local Lens is offering nine different screenings spread across venues in Park City, Salt Lake City and West Valley City from July 17-21. Sundance Senior Festival Programmer Basil Tsiokos said they aim to offer a slate of movies that provide a broad look at the 2024 festival program.
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