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Judge allows LDS Church to join Heber Valley temple lawsuit
A judge has ruled the lawsuit over the temple plans can go forward – and now, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will join the dispute between Wasatch County and a small group of residents. Fourth District Court Judge Jennifer Mabey denied the county’s motion to dismiss...
Tickets on sale for Francis City Frontier Days rodeo
Events include a talent show, live music, rodeo and vendor booths throughout the holiday weekend. The rodeo is August 31 and fans can see the Bareback, Broncs and Bulls competition September 2. A link to purchase tickets can be found here.
Moose tramples man outside Park City Municipal Athletic & Recreation Center
A moose recently trampled a man outside the Park City Municipal Athletic & Recreation Center, the Park City Police Department said, a rare case of contact between one of the large animals and humans in a community where moose sightings occur regularly. The police received the report at 1:40 p.m....
Heber skate park reopen after vandalism incident
The park was closed for over a week after vandals damaged the restroom, breaking a sink, ripping a drain from the wall and lighting fireworks inside the bathroom. Police arrested six juveniles earlier this week who were all sent to juvenile court.
State-of-the-art luxury movie theater complex coming to Park City
“Our luxury renovation plans will impact every part of the building, including a reimagined lobby space, enhanced concession area, state-of-the-art auditoriums with heated power recliners, clean and updated restrooms, and much more,” Andy Rhodes, Vice President of Facilities at Megaplex Theatres, detailed the upcoming changes.
Heber police identify six minors in skate park vandalism
Police have charged six young people, ranging in age from 11 to 15, after a Southfield Park restroom was vandalized. Heber City Police Sgt. Josh Weishar said officers identified the juveniles from videos the minors recorded while defacing the park. “They recorded themselves lighting off fireworks and breaking things,” he...
Park Record owner accused of intimidation in tense City Hall meeting over home plans
Prince filed two lawsuits against his neighbors, Eric Hermann and Susan Fredston-Hermann, after the couple filed an appeal with Park City to block the construction of the Cloudflare CEO’s 11,000-square-foot home. During a public hearing Tuesday about the appeal, Eric Hermann said Prince's response was swift after they moved...
Wanship Cottages Water Company raises rates 700%, prompting formal complaint
Wanship Cottages Water Company, not to be confused with the larger Wanship Mutual Water Company serving the town north of Interstate 80, serves the Wanship Cottages neighborhood. It’s a community with no more than 40 water hookups on the east side of state Route 32, below the Wanship Dam that...
Pinebrook to hold fire safety educational event for Summit County residents
Saturday, May 4 is National Wildfire Community Preparedness Day and the Pinebrook Fire Safety Committee is inviting the Summit County community to an event to learn about wildfire safety. The free event is at Pinebrook Park from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. It kicks off with a 45-minute hike led...
Kamas country concert to raise money for Summit County Search and Rescue
Utah law requires local sheriffs to coordinate search and rescue (SAR) programs but they aren’t funded in the state budget. The Summit County Sheriff’s Office puts about $45,000 a year toward SAR, according to Friends of Summit County Search and Rescue Board Chair Bret Mickelson. “The two busiest...
Heber City breaks ground on the spark of its downtown future
The first of the weekly Thursday Heber Market on Main begins in just 35 days. This year, the events visitors will up a front-row view of the future of the event, the park in which it is held and — according to optimistic city leaders — the future of Heber City’s downtown area.
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