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Utah doctor gives tips for staying safe in the summer heat
Emergency departments across the state are seeing an increase in the volume of patients seeking medical attention for heat-related illnesses as temperatures continue to rise to near record levels. Dr. Patrick Carroll, medical director at Intermountain St. George Regional Medical Center, said Friday during a press conference that hospital emergency...
Founder of Mountain Trails Foundation links Park City's past to the present
Park City has a strong connection to its past, from the mining history that defined our beginnings to those who took a chance at this once run-down mining town. Locals carved out a place to live and enjoy the mountains back when enjoying the mountains happened on a few ski runs in the winter, and not much the rest of the year.
Tied at 21: Illinois, Louisiana, Utah
Hurricane Mills, TN Monster Energy AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship (Loretta Lynn's)Amateur National Motocross Championship. We’re starting to get into the powerhouse states for amateur motocross in America in the Scott Sports Countdown to the 2024 Monster Energy AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship at Loretta Lynn’s Ranch. Each day we’re tracking the titles that each state (and some countries and U.S. territories) has won at the ranch since 1982, the first year of the big race being held in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee. (And here’s a nod to the pre-Loretta Lynn’s Champions who raced the old AMA Youth and Amateur Nationals, from 1974-’81. We are working on a Vault for those results as well.)
Summit County to instate firework ban due to 'extreme' fire danger
Park City Fire District Fire Marshal Mike Owens said the “extreme” rating means vegetation is getting drier and can more easily fuel fires. Warm temperatures and low humidity also contribute to the “extreme” fire danger. “It's just kind of a little alarm bell that lets people...
BYU-Idaho's Adaptive Sports provides a way for all students to participate in sports
BYU-Idaho has worked to be inclusive for all those who suffer from mental and physical disabilities, giving these people a chance to be themselves and achieve excellence in all things. For those who like sports but are unable to participate actively, the Department of Human Performance and Recreation has a...
It takes one to know one: dyslexia expert shares insights on learning disabilities
Renowned dyslexia expert and founder of Eye to Eye, a national non-profit mentoring program, David Flink shares his insights on learning disabilities. Flink is the author of "Thinking Differently: An Inspiring Guide for Parents of Children with Learning Disabilities." His expertise is partly developed by his exploration into his learning differences that challenged him as a child.
Park City Police report uptick in vandalism
Park City Police Lt. Jay Randall says the department normally sees an increase in vandalism in the warmer months. “Just criminal mischief type stuff where things are destroyed and maybe there’s taggings or there’s different painting of different property, electrical boxes and in the bathroom and around town, City Park and up on the mountain at Park City Mountain,” Randall said.
Local News Hour | July 17, 2024
Local leaders preview their Paris trip for the announcement of the 2034 Winter Games. (02:35) Longtime Park City-area landscapers fined $164K for storing equipment at home. (20:23) Wasatch County leaders’ letter to UDOT still 'a work in progress.' (23:30) Park City Fire District addresses fireworks ban and increased fire...
‘Diversity makes good money’: One Fortune Brainstorm Tech session calls for race-based consciousness
The Fortune Brainstorm Tech had 35 scheduled talks, interviews and discussions during their second annual conference in Park City over three days this week. Of those, just one 15-minute session, “A Different Kind of Equity in Venture Capital,” broached the subject of racial diversity in the tech world, a statement in itself on the lack of the very thing.
Park City, Summit County seek consultant to gameplan for 2034 Olympics
Park City Mayor Nann Worel will be in the room when IOC officials vote to award the 2034 Winter Olympics on July 24 in Paris. Salt Lake City is widely expected to be named host, as it is the only bid under consideration. Days later Worel will have the chance...
Sports in Brief: Ski Club’s Springer Tournee hosting large hill competition event Saturday
Ski Club’s Springer Tournee hosting large hill competition Saturday. The Park City Ski and Snowboard Club will host the large hill competition event of their Springer Tournee Saturday night at the Utah Olympic Park. Ski jumpers will be flying from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tickets will be $20 for patrons age 13 and up, while children 12 and under can attend for free. Salt Lake City band Theoretical Blonde will play the event, and there will also be food trucks and beer on tap. The competition will cap off the 25th Springer Tournee, which has featured a week of ski jumping and Nordic combined training, mentorship and competitions.
Mother, son die in Pleasant Grove house fire
PLEASANT GROVE — Two people were killed in a Pleasant Grove house fire early Wednesday. Pleasant Grove Fire Chief Andrew Engemann said crews responded to the home, 614 E. 100 North, before 2 a.m. and found the back porch and an attached room on fire. A woman in her...
Heber calls for artists for power box art
The city plans to use artists' submissions to adorn various Heber Light and Power Boxes in and around the city. Submissions should reflect the initiative’s themes of welcoming visitors, outdoor sports destinations and activities, wildlife and images that relate to historic Heber. Applications are open through September 5.
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