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Wasatch County governments meet to collaborate on bypass letter to UDOT
Members of the Wasatch County Council, Heber City Council, Midway City Council and Wasatch County School District gather once every few months to talk about issues affecting the whole region. Wednesday, July 10, the interlocal meeting agenda includes a conversation about the planned bypass road, a highway intended to pull...
After gubernatorial primary loss, Lyman sues for records that allowed Cox to get on ballot
Endorsed by former President Donald Trump, Lyman fell about 38,000 votes short in his attempt to unseat Cox from the right. And, like the former president did with the last election, Lyman has questioned the validity of Utah’s primary results, refusing to concede, calling for an audit and filing open records requests to inspect the steps Cox took to get on the ballot.
Salt Lake City Airport top 10 in world ranking
Salt Lake was the highest ranked U.S. airport with an overall score of 8.28 out of 10. Airports were ranked on on-time performance, customer opinion and food and shops. Washington Dulles International Airport was the second-highest U.S. airport in eleventh place with a score of 8.22. Salt Lake was also...
Final incumbent drops out of Park City School District board race
The Summit County clerk’s records showed Peters withdrew her reelection bid in district 1 Tuesday, July 9. She told KPCW she was stepping back to spend more time on her businesses and with her family and declined to comment further. Seats representing districts 1, 2 and 3 are on...
Ambassadors for 910 Cattle Ranch to guide running tour
The ranch’s volunteer ambassadors will lead participants on a run through the scenic trails across the ranch. It’s a rare glimpse of the ranch beyond its dirt road. The route is around 7 miles and participants should be confident in their ability to finish the run. The event...
Summit County seeks public comment before adopting trails, e-bike speed limit
The Park City Council adopted a 15 mph speed limit on its trails this year, and Basin Recreation presented a similar ordinance to the Summit County Council last month. But councilmembers pumped the brakes before taking a vote. “It seems like we're aligned with the spirit of it,” Councilmember Canice...
Utah Olympic Bid Committee to host overnight, live watch party for 2034 Games decision
Utah’s Bid Committee purposely asked to give its final bid presentation to the International Olympic Committee on July 24 so if the state is awarded the 2034 Games, celebrations can coincide with Pioneer Day festivities. The presentation set for 11 a.m. Paris time, which is 3 a.m. in Utah....
80-year-old man airlifted after Wasatch County horse accident
The accident happened Friday evening around 6 p.m., east of Heber in the Crooked Creek area. An 80-year-old man was thrown from his horse in the backcountry, resulting in what Wasatch County Search and Rescue Commander Kam Kohler called “significant injuries.”. “I’m not sure if it bucked him off,...
Over 18K boats inspected for 'STD of the Sea'
The effort is focused on preventing the invasive species from spreading to more Utah waterways. Quagga mussels, or the "STD of the Sea," can be harmful to fish and clog water lines and damage water systems. Statewide, the DWR’s Aquatic Invasive Species technicians performed 18,831 inspections and 364 decontaminations from...
Three injured in weekend crash near Strawberry Reservoir
The crash occurred near Strawberry Reservoir at milepost 40 on U.S. 40 shortly after noon. A semi-truck was traveling eastbound, and collided with a motorhome hauling a boat that attempted to turn left to go west on the highway. The driver of the motorhome was transported by ambulance to the...
FEMA allocates $7.2 million to Utah dam safety
Utah is among the states receiving an initial award and will likely get $7.2 million. Utah Division of Water Resources director Candice Hasenyager says the award will go to high-hazard dams that do not currently meet updated safety standards. A high-hazard dam is one that would result in loss of...
Wasatch County to add transit sales tax next year
After months of discussion, the Wasatch County Council voted to implement a new 0.3% sales tax at its meeting Wednesday, July 3. It will apply to most purchases, excluding gas and groceries. The tax is expected to generate roughly $3.6 million in revenue. County leaders say they expect to use...
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