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No fire restrictions for Wasatch County despite hot, dry conditions
Ahead of next week’s Pioneer Day festivities, the Wasatch Fire District says it is restricting where fireworks can be used – but other than that, no changes are planned for other fire activity. Fireworks are now banned in parts of unincorporated Wasatch County in addition to the existing...
Wasatch County leaders’ letter to UDOT still 'a work in progress'
An interlocal group of elected officials from Heber, Midway, Wasatch County and the school district met last week to discuss shared goals for the bypass. Wasatch County Manager Dustin Grabau said leaders are trying to compress their discussions into a letter to UDOT. “It basically outlines some priorities that those...
Wasatch Back affordable housing has positive return on investment, study says
Mountainlands Community Housing Trust advocates for and helps create affordable housing in Summit and Wasatch counties. And a study the nonprofit commissioned shows affordable housing has net positive economic impacts for the Wasatch Back. But local leaders fear the study leaves out costs and downsides. Consultants at Economic & Planning...
Heber Valley governments consider letter to UDOT supporting a traffic bypass
A committee of Wasatch local governments decided action needs to be taken on the long anticipated and delayed alternative route to ease traffic congestion in downtown Heber City. So they’re writing a letter together. “This is a concept that came together a few months ago in the discussion of...
Fire risk remains high across Wasatch Back
The National Weather Service issued a red flag warning for the region Sunday afternoon and evening. Hot, dry conditions and the risk of lightning make for a dangerous combination that can cause new or existing fires to spread rapidly. In Summit County, the Park City Fire District responded Sunday afternoon...
Deer Creek dam repairs resume this summer, completion expected in 2026
About 1.5 million people, or half of Utah’s population, rely on Deer Creek to supply water. But aging infrastructure means it’s increasingly difficult to keep the dam in good working order. It’s more than 80 years old, and engineers say several concerns with the design need to be addressed.
Legislature redistricted Utah ‘under cloak of darkness,’ Supreme Court rules unconstitutional
Utah voters passed a bipartisan citizen initiative called Proposition 4 in 2018 meant to ensure district maps didn’t favor one party over another. The initiative created an independent redistricting commission that would decide how electoral districts are drawn instead of politicians. At the time, 66% of Summit County voters supported Prop 4 while only 38% did in Wasatch County.
Back 2 School Basics program prepares Wasatch Back students for new year
Residents in Summit and Wasatch counties can register for the Back 2 School Basics program. It provides every student a backpack, school supplies and a $100 gift card to use at Junction Commons formerly known as the Outlets Park City. on Aug. 6 and Aug. 7. Registration is in person...
Wasatch County leaders not yet ready to agree on bypass priorities
Representatives from the Wasatch County, Heber City and Midway City councils and the Wasatch County School District held an interlocal meeting Wednesday evening, July 10, to discuss issues that affect the whole Heber Valley. Top of mind was what the group now calls the “Heber Valley corridor,” popularly known as...
Toyota Tercel Rescued From Off-Road Trail After Driver Loses Google Maps Connection
Older Toyota Tercels are renowned as rugged little cars that are more capable than they look. But not all Tercels are built alike, as one driver found out the hard way. By that I mean—they had to be rescued by a UTV after driving down an off-road trail when Google Maps failed them.
Multi-million-dollar Wasatch County Justice Center expansion to add courtrooms, increase parking
The justice center includes the Fourth District Court, the county justice court, the sheriff's office and the county jail. It’s located near the Heber Valley Hospital on U.S. 40 just south of downtown Heber. On Tuesday, July 10, the Heber City Planning Commission discussed an application to expand the...
Summit, Wasatch counties publish official primary election results
In Summit County Council’s Democratic race for seat C, Megan Mckenna won with 54% of the vote. Opponent Thomas Cooke received 45%. Mckenna will now face Republican Ari Ioannides in the November general election. In the four-person, nonpartisan race for South Summit School Board, the two candidates moving to...
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