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Utah men sentenced for organizing illegal ‘canned’ mountain lion hunts
Two men out of southern Utah have been sentenced for leading "canned" mountain lion hunts -- a hunt involving animals that are kept in a confined area through various means, according to a press release from the U.S. Attorney's Office.
Utah Hikers Confused by Missing Lake
Usually, when you set out on a trail called Twin Lakes Trail, you expect a pair of lakes. However, some hikers in Utah didn’t find a pair of lakes at the end of their trail; they found a drained reservoir instead. Though confusing and disappointing for hikers who didn’t know what was going on, there’s a perfectly reasonable explanation for the missing Utah lake.
Adults, child facing charges after misusing fireworks, starting large house fire in Layton
LAYTON, Utah (KUTV) — Two adults and a child are facing multiple charges after their illegal use of fireworks started a massive house fire. Surveillance video from across the street shows the flames. There was also an explosion, when propane tanks were hit. Both adults are facing several misdemeanor...
Park City police respond to report of music at ‘extremely loud’ volume
The Park City Police Department responded to a series of cases in mid-July that likely were the result of the crowds in the community. There is typically an increase in the number of noise complaints during busy times, as an example. There has appeared to be large crowds recently, as the busiest stretch of the summer-tourism season continues. Hot temperatures along the Wasatch Front also often lead people to head to Park City on day trips.
Government offices, liquor stores closed for Pioneer Day
In Park City, City Hall and administrative offices will be closed, along with the Park City Library. The MARC will be open regular hours and the ice rink will close an hour early. Summit County government offices will be closed for Pioneer Day. All Summit County Library locations will also...
Youth soccer tournament to bring 30,000 people to Wasatch Back
The Park City Soccer Club runs the annual event. Executive Director Shelley Gillwald said more than 30,000 people will descend on the area this week. She said almost 500 teams will bring about 9,000 players and coaching staff. An additional 25,000 spectators are expected as well. That’s equivalent to the event’s pre-pandemic numbers.
The Hillbilly Thomists to play free show at St. Mary’s Social Hall Friday
The Hillbilly Thomists, a band of Dominican friars who make bluegrass music together, are playing a free show at St. Mary’s Social Hall in Park City on Friday at 6:30 p.m. All eight members are working friars with active ministries/humanitarian causes outside of music — many are university chaplains, one feeds unhoused people in NYC’s Washington Square Park, one is a theology author and president of Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas in Rome.
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