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Summit County, Utah
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About Summit, UT

Population
Approximately 42,357 residents
County Seat
Coalville, Utah
Coverage Area
1,882 square miles in northeastern Utah

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Summit County gives Spoil to Soil until April 15 to remove trash
Government

Summit County gives Spoil to Soil until April 15 to remove trash

Summit County told Spoil to Soil in Browns Canyon it must remove unauthorized trash and non-green material by April 15 or face possible shutdown.

James Thompson2m read
Summit County snowmobiler critically injured after head-on collision with tree
Community

Summit County snowmobiler critically injured after head-on collision with tree

A male snowmobiler suffered head injuries and was flown to a Salt Lake City hospital after striking a tree head-on on Soapstone Road near Iron Mine Mountain, a sheriff’s report says.

Marcus Williams2m read
Park City, Summit County expect 2034 Olympic planning agreement in a year
Government

Park City, Summit County expect 2034 Olympic planning agreement in a year

Park City and Summit County officials signaled March 6, 2026, they expect to finalize a binding local-government agreement within roughly 12 months to guide early-stage planning for the 2034 Winter Olympics.

Marcus Williams3m read
Summit County's Trailside Wheels Park to be redesigned into inclusive concrete facility
Community

Summit County's Trailside Wheels Park to be redesigned into inclusive concrete facility

Basin Recreation will overhaul Trailside skate area into a concrete Wheels Park costing about $1.8 million to nearly $2 million, expanding the footprint 25%–50% and opening design workshops in March.

Sarah Chen2m read
Summit County Opens 2026 RAP Cultural Grants, $1.64M; Apply by March 30
Government

Summit County Opens 2026 RAP Cultural Grants, $1.64M; Apply by March 30

Roughly $1.64 million is available for Summit County cultural groups; applications opened March 2 and must be submitted online by 5 p.m. Monday, March 30.

Marcus Williams2m read
Pro Skijor Frontier Tour Finals Offer $75,000, Draw 5,000 to 6,000
Community

Pro Skijor Frontier Tour Finals Offer $75,000, Draw 5,000 to 6,000

High Star Ranch in Kamas hosted the PRO Skijor Frontier Tour finals Feb. 28–Mar. 1, drawing about 5,000 to 6,000 spectators and awarding $75,000 across five divisions.

Lisa Park3m read
Summit County Women's Giving Fund Opens 2026 Applications for $150,000
Community

Summit County Women's Giving Fund Opens 2026 Applications for $150,000

Grant applications for the Park City Community Foundation’s Women’s Giving Fund opened Monday and will remain open through Friday, April 3, with one $90,000 grant and two $30,000 awards available.

Lisa Park2m read
Summit County Tracks Land Use, Elections, Fuel Tax Bills as Session Ends
Government

Summit County Tracks Land Use, Elections, Fuel Tax Bills as Session Ends

A surprise bill tied to Summit County's 8,500-acre 910 Cattle Ranch purchase returned to the House March 5, pushing county staff to monitor land-use, elections and fuel tax bills as the Legislature closed.

James Thompson3m read
Boyfriend Testifies Texts Show Alleged Premeditation in Kouri Richins Case
Government

Boyfriend Testifies Texts Show Alleged Premeditation in Kouri Richins Case

Robert Josh Grossman testified in Park City that dozens of texts with Kouri Richins discussed divorce, marriage and wishes that "he could just go away," evidence prosecutors say points to premeditation.

Marcus Williams3m read
Lost Creek Browns Canyon project proceeds in Summit County after state denial
Government

Lost Creek Browns Canyon project proceeds in Summit County after state denial

The lieutenant governor’s office said it “could not accept” the Lost Creek feasibility request due to a two-request cap; developers will now pursue a county-created Lost Creek Community Zone.

Marcus Williams3m read
Summit County Council Reports Progress on Snyderville Basin Cemetery Plans
Government

Summit County Council Reports Progress on Snyderville Basin Cemetery Plans

Summit County trustees and staff told the council in late February that progress continues on the long-running Snyderville Basin cemetery effort organized under the Snyderville Basin Cemetery District.

Marcus Williams3m read
Park City School Board Unanimously Approves MOU for Go Miners Athletic Foundation
Education

Park City School Board Unanimously Approves MOU for Go Miners Athletic Foundation

Park City trustees unanimously approved an MOU recognizing the parent‑led Go Miners Athletic Foundation as a district component unit, clearing the way for coordinated fundraising and facility naming discussions.

Sarah Chen2m read
Park City Skies in March: Total Lunar Eclipse, Venus-Saturn Pairing, Equinox
Community

Park City Skies in March: Total Lunar Eclipse, Venus-Saturn Pairing, Equinox

Park City witnessed a pre-dawn total lunar eclipse March 3, a "blood moon" as the full moon peaked at 4:37 am local time, with Venus and Saturn close in early March and the equinox March 20.

Marcus Williams3m read
Park City Arts Council Unveils Packed Spring Lineup of Workshops, Exhibitions, Festivals
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Park City Arts Council Unveils Packed Spring Lineup of Workshops, Exhibitions, Festivals

The Arts Council released a spring schedule that folds visual art into high-traffic events, including a Park City Spring Wine Festival April 9–11 at Pendry Plaza with more than 50 wineries and a CREATE PC pop-up for local artists.

Lisa Park2m read
Park City Noise Complaints Spike After Outdoor Rave on Main Street
Community

Park City Noise Complaints Spike After Outdoor Rave on Main Street

Main Street and Old Town logged a cluster of noise complaints in late February and March 1, 2026, including one call described as an "outdoor rave"; police classified the calls as suspected disturbing the peace.

Marcus Williams2m read
Summit County Republicans to hold caucus night March 17 at three sites
Government

Summit County Republicans to hold caucus night March 17 at three sites

Summit County, Utah Republicans will hold their biennial Caucus Night on March 17, 2026; registration opens at 6 p.m. and meetings start at 7 p.m. at three county sites.

James Thompson2m read
Park City Main Street restaurants unveil St. Patrick’s Day and March specials
Business

Park City Main Street restaurants unveil St. Patrick’s Day and March specials

Park City Area Restaurant Association coordinated Main Street St. Patrick’s and March specials, Escala is serving corned beef hash, Reubens and bangers and mash while Alpine Distilling debuts a green Negreeni and a single malt release weekend.

Sarah Chen3m read
Park City Farmers Market expands with Winter Market at Junction Commons
Community

Park City Farmers Market expands with Winter Market at Junction Commons

Volker Ritzinger opened a Winter Market at Junction Commons Feb. 19, operating Fridays–Sundays 10 a.m.–5 p.m. with 12–15 vendors and plans to run for at least 10 weeks.

Lisa Park3m 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
Park City Council to review property encroachment policy, Munchkin Road realignment
Government

Park City Council to review property encroachment policy, Munchkin Road realignment

Park City Council will meet Thursday at 4:30 p.m. in Council Chambers to review national research on a proposed encroachment policy and consider a Munchkin Road MOU for 1825 Woodbine Way.

James Thompson3m read
Park City Ascent Condotel Stalled Over Unpaid Contractors, Buyer Seeks Six-Figure Refund
Business

Park City Ascent Condotel Stalled Over Unpaid Contractors, Buyer Seeks Six-Figure Refund

The Ascent, a 120-unit condotel below Canyons Village, remains under construction as of Jan. 30, 2026, while contractors allege non-payment and a prospective buyer seeks a six-figure deposit refund.

Sarah Chen2m read
Body Cam Footage of Kouri Richins' Statements Played in Summit Trial
Government

Body Cam Footage of Kouri Richins' Statements Played in Summit Trial

Body cam footage of Kouri Richins' statements to deputies from the night her husband Eric died was played for the jury in a Summit County courtroom.

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
Avian Influenza Confirmed in Summit County Wild Birds as Statewide Cases Rise
Healthcare

Avian Influenza Confirmed in Summit County Wild Birds as Statewide Cases Rise

Avian flu detected in Summit County wild birds as the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources reports 49 positive wild bird carcasses since October and 242 total wild-bird cases since 2022.

Dr. Elena Rodriguez2m read
Junction Commons Redevelopment Clears Planning Commission, Heads to Summit County Council
Government

Junction Commons Redevelopment Clears Planning Commission, Heads to Summit County Council

Snyderville Basin Planning Commission voted 6–1 to forward Junction Commons, a 19‑building plan for 433 units at 6699 N. Landmark Drive in Kimball Junction, to the Summit County Council.

James Thompson2m read
Officials Alarmed by HB 457 Amendment Targeting Summit, Tooele After Developers Testify
Government

Officials Alarmed by HB 457 Amendment Targeting Summit, Tooele After Developers Testify

An amendment to HB 457 that appears to single out Summit and Tooele counties alarmed local officials after county staff told councilmembers it followed developer testimony Feb. 24–27.

Marcus Williams2m read
Summit County jurors hear medical examiner: fentanyl present in Eric Richins
Healthcare

Summit County jurors hear medical examiner: fentanyl present in Eric Richins

A Summit County medical examiner told jurors during the second day of testimony that fentanyl was detected in Eric Richins’ system in the murder trial of Kouri Richins.

Dr. Elena Rodriguez2m read
Summit County Officials Return from Milano-Cortina with Winter Olympics Planning Lessons
Government

Summit County Officials Return from Milano-Cortina with Winter Olympics Planning Lessons

Summit County Manager Shayne Scott and Councilor Tonja Hanson led a small delegation to northern Italy to observe the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics and returned Feb. 24 with concrete planning lessons.

James Thompson1m read
Park City Aerialists Lillis, Kuhn, Curran Win Back-to-Back Olympic Mixed Team Gold
Community

Park City Aerialists Lillis, Kuhn, Curran Win Back-to-Back Olympic Mixed Team Gold

Park City aerialists Chris Lillis, Kaila Kuhn and Connor Curran defended the U.S. mixed-team aerials title with a 325.35 total at Livigno, delivering back-to-back Olympic golds.

Sarah Chen3m read