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Vail Resorts seeks dismissal of lawsuit targeting Park City lifts
Business

Vail Resorts seeks dismissal of lawsuit targeting Park City lifts

Vail is trying to throw out a lawsuit that could threaten Timberline and Iron Mountain Express, two lifts central to skier movement at Park City Mountain.

Sarah Chen2m read
North Summit High faces new safety review as replacement case builds
Education

North Summit High faces new safety review as replacement case builds

A new seismic review has reopened North Summit’s school replacement fight, as officials revisit a 1977 building and a bond that voters already rejected.

Sarah Chen2m read
SWAT responds to Bear Hollow domestic dispute, roads closed, suspect sought
Government

SWAT responds to Bear Hollow domestic dispute, roads closed, suspect sought

SWAT teams sealed off Bear Hollow after a domestic disturbance triggered a shelter-in-place and road closures on Bobsled Boulevard and Cove Canyon Drive. Deputies later cleared the home and kept searching for a man.

Marcus Williams2m read
Wohali development near Coalville heads to auction after bankruptcy collapse
Business

Wohali development near Coalville heads to auction after bankruptcy collapse

Wohali’s auction put a troubled Coalville luxury development on a path out of bankruptcy, with lenders, buyers and neighbors still exposed.

Sarah Chen2m read
Summit County advocate urges support for renewable energy program
Government

Summit County advocate urges support for renewable energy program

Park City, Coalville, Oakley, Francis and Summit County could lock in a default 100% renewable power option by 2030 if councils approve the program now.

James Thompson2m read
Summit County launches Path to Prevention campaign on underage drinking
Healthcare

Summit County launches Path to Prevention campaign on underage drinking

Summit County will kick off a new underage drinking campaign at Park City Ice Arena on April 26, aiming to give parents tools before summer freedom kicks in.

Dr. Elena Rodriguez2m read
Summit County agencies train for active shooter response at Trailside Elementary
Education

Summit County agencies train for active shooter response at Trailside Elementary

A fake 911 call sent multiple agencies into Trailside Elementary, where about 30 volunteers helped test how Summit County would handle a school shooting during spring break.

Marcus Williams2m read
Park City lowers Old Town parking rates for shoulder season relief
Government

Park City lowers Old Town parking rates for shoulder season relief

Park City cut Old Town parking rates for shoulder season, easing costs as winter traffic fades. The move underscores a long-running push to manage congestion, not add more stalls.

Marcus Williams2m read
Richins defense seeks sentencing delay in Summit County murder case
Government

Richins defense seeks sentencing delay in Summit County murder case

Richins’ defense wants sentencing pushed from Eric Richins’ birthday to mid-June, delaying the final ruling in Summit County’s most watched murder case.

Marcus Williams2m read
Hit-and-run crashes bus in Summit County construction zone enforcement sweep
Government

Hit-and-run crashes bus in Summit County construction zone enforcement sweep

A driver allegedly ran a red light and hit a High Valley Transit bus at SR-224 and I-80, then fled as construction-zone enforcement intensified around Park City.

Marcus Williams2m read
State approves Kimball Junction housing, transit zone, adding 800 units
Business

State approves Kimball Junction housing, transit zone, adding 800 units

State approval cleared the way for Kimball Junction’s transit zone to finance roads, parking and housing, with 885 units now tied to the plan.

Sarah Chen2m read
Park City High School names Drew Trost boys basketball head coach
Education

Park City High School names Drew Trost boys basketball head coach

Park City High School turned to veteran coach Drew Trost for a reset, pairing the hire with a Monday meeting for families and a résumé built on 129 wins at Bishop Noll.

Lisa Park2m read
Park City Fire Captain Matt Meinhold retires after 21 years of service
Community

Park City Fire Captain Matt Meinhold retires after 21 years of service

A Sunday flag ceremony marked Matt Meinhold’s retirement after 21 years in Utah fire service, as Park City Fire faces a wave of veteran turnover.

Marcus Williams2m read
Dickey touts progress on transit, housing, Olympics in first 100 days
Government

Dickey touts progress on transit, housing, Olympics in first 100 days

Park City has moved from talk to votes on SR-248 buses, Bonanza Park and a new city manager, but most changes are still in design or permitting.

Marcus Williams2m read
Phelps hosts Utah sports awards, Park City athlete honored statewide
Community

Phelps hosts Utah sports awards, Park City athlete honored statewide

Michael Phelps headlined Utah’s state sports awards, and Park City’s Quinn Dehlinger used the statewide spotlight to cap a comeback season after a 2024 knee tear.

Lisa Park2m read
Eastbound SR-248 closes for transmission project near Park City
Government

Eastbound SR-248 closes for transmission project near Park City

Eastbound SR-248 shut down between Woodbine and Snow Creek, forcing detours through Park Avenue, Deer Valley Drive and Bonanza as utility work squeezes Park City traffic.

James Thompson2m read
June 23 primary will decide western Summit County Council races
Government

June 23 primary will decide western Summit County Council races

Four Democrats forced a June 23 primary after clearing signature thresholds, putting control of Snyderville Basin housing approvals and Kimball Junction traffic funding on the line.

Marcus Williams3m read
Summit County weighs elementary school closures amid declining enrollment, rising costs
Education

Summit County weighs elementary school closures amid declining enrollment, rising costs

Enrollment fell to about 3,226 by Oct. 16, 2025, putting Frisco, Breckenridge and Summit Cove schools under a closer look as leaders weigh savings against longer commutes.

Marcus Williams2m read
Bright Futures celebrates six Park City college graduates at ranch event
Education

Bright Futures celebrates six Park City college graduates at ranch event

Six Bright Futures alumni celebrated college degrees at Whedon Family Ranch, as the Park City program spends about $2,750 a student a year to push first-generation students through college.

Lisa Park2m read
Late-season storm could bring snow, freezing temperatures to Summit County
Community

Late-season storm could bring snow, freezing temperatures to Summit County

A light overnight dusting in Park City set up another cold snap, with snow levels dropping to 5,500 to 6,000 feet and more flakes possible in the mountains.

Marcus Williams2m read
Man found dead in Jordanelle Reservoir after multi-agency search
Government

Man found dead in Jordanelle Reservoir after multi-agency search

A man was found dead in Jordanelle Reservoir after crews used boats and drones in a multi-agency search at the state park.

Marcus Williams1m read
UI Charitable Advisors lawsuit could close two Park City chairlifts, severing link
Business

UI Charitable Advisors lawsuit could close two Park City chairlifts, severing link

UI Charitable Advisors sued in Summit County court Feb. 6 after buying about 63 acres in The Colony, asking for millions and an injunction that could shut Timberline and Iron Mountain Express lifts.

Sarah Chen3m read
Utah Transportation Commission Approves $109.9 Million Park City Bus Rapid Transit Project
Government

Utah Transportation Commission Approves $109.9 Million Park City Bus Rapid Transit Project

A lone dissenter called it "two bridges to nowhere," but the Utah Transportation Commission approved Park City's $109.9M bus rapid transit project 6-1.

Marcus Williams3m read
Summit County couple charged in Browns Canyon murder, body found in bloodied scene
Government

Summit County couple charged in Browns Canyon murder, body found in bloodied scene

A Summit County couple faces first-degree murder charges after deputies found Manuel Juan Sanchez dead in Browns Canyon with blood at the scene.

Marcus Williams2m read
House District 59 Republicans debate key issues before convention
Government

House District 59 Republicans debate key issues before convention

At a Wasatch High School forum, Luke Searle pressed property-tax reform while Mark Allen pitched continuity with Mike Kohler and Jeffrey Pierce stressed planning experience before the April conventions.

Marcus Williams2m read
North Summit petition seeks ballot referendum on multimillion dollar school bond
Education

North Summit petition seeks ballot referendum on multimillion dollar school bond

North Summit residents are collecting signatures to force a public vote on a $125 million lease revenue bond approved by the school board, arguing there has been inadequate review of alternatives. If petitioners meet the 20 percent active voter threshold, the bond would be placed on a 2026 ballot, giving residents another opportunity to accept or reject the plan.

Marcus Williams2m read
Heber City Council, Residents Split Over City Manager's Contract Renewal
Government

Heber City Council, Residents Split Over City Manager's Contract Renewal

Mayor Franco says she never would have hired Matt Brower had she known about a California audit. A 3-3 council split now leaves his job on the line.

Marcus Williams3m read
Swaner Preserve, EcoCenter anchors conservation and recreation in Summit County
Community

Swaner Preserve, EcoCenter anchors conservation and recreation in Summit County

The Swaner Preserve and EcoCenter near Kimball Junction manages a protected 1,200 acre wetland and uplands nature preserve while offering education, events, and volunteer stewardship for Summit County residents. Its miles of multiuse trails, seasonal programming, and rotating markets and art shows provide recreation, learning, and local economic activity while habitat restoration work may bring occasional temporary closures.

Sarah Chen1m read
24-Year-Old Arrested in Alleged Sexual Assault of Park City High School Student
Community

24-Year-Old Arrested in Alleged Sexual Assault of Park City High School Student

Park City police arrested 24-year-old Conrrado Ahuexoteco Atrisco and booked him March 4 on suspicion of second-degree forcible sexual abuse after a 14-year-old Park City High School student reported an assault to a school resource officer.

Lisa Park2m read