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It is so deep along Mirror Lake Highway…
With 12,484-foot Hayden Peak in the western flank of the High Uintas looming in the background, Utah Department of Transportation crews made it over Bald Mountain Pass on S.R 150 Wednesday afternoon. It's been slow going this season for the UDOT teams. They encountered 4 to 8 feet of heavy compacted snow along the higher elevations of Mirror Lake Highway. The road remained closed of Friday afternoon until it could be completely cleared. David Jackson/Park Record.
Outlets Park City welcomes four new stores to the mix this summer
“This continued momentum is part of our overall plans to re-imagine the shopping center with a diverse group of retailers to support both the local residents and out-of-town visitors. More exciting announcements are on the horizon for Outlets Park City.”
Hideout asks neighbors for help funding its temporary fire station
Officials in the town of Hideout are asking the communities stretching along S.R. 248 out of the boundaries of the municipality to help pitch in for the community’s new temporary fire station, saying that the benefits of the structure will help not only residents of Hideout but also the surrounding communities on the east side of the Jordanelle Reservoir.
Summit, Wasatch counties to receive funding for outdoor recreation projects
The Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation announced funding for 130 projects in Utah meant to enhance outdoor recreation opportunities throughout the state. More than $15 million will fund infrastructure and $3 million in grants will go to Off-Highway Vehicle projects. Every county in the state will receive money. Ten outdoor...
Community input needed to help plan the future of eastern Summit County
People living in Coalville, Henefer, Wanship, Kamas, Oakley, Francis and other areas of eastern Summit County who want a role in shaping the future of their communities will have an opportunity to participate in the planning process this month. Summit County is hosting two open house events for community members...
Heber invites residents to Unity Week festivities
Heber is celebrating Unity Week June 3-9. The week features the first live music event of the summer, community beautification projects and the ribbon-cutting for the city’s new fountain. The city’s public information officer, Ryan Bunnell, said this year’s Heber Market on Main tradition begins Thursday evening, June 6....
Ticks reemerge as warm weather arrives in Summit County
Summit County’s ticks haven’t yet caused as many problems as they did last year. “We have had some ticks dropped off to be speciated," County Environmental Health Director Nate Brooks said. "But that's the most that we've seen as far as the season goes right now, but I'm sure it will continue to ramp up as it gets warmer each day.”
Park City trails below Mid Mountain ready to go
In Park City just about all trails below the Mid Mountain Trail, which hovers around 8,000 feet, are ready for recreation, according to Mountain Trails Foundation Executive Director Lora Anthony. “Our crews have been out there and super busy getting all those blown down trees from the winter out of...
Kings Crown to get retaining wall following 2023 landslide
The Kings Crown development is located off Lowell Avenue near the Park City Mountain base. A landslide about half the length of a football field occurred in between the neighborhood and the Marriott Mountainside hotel in April 2023, after a winter marked by historic snow levels. Kings Crown developer Rory...
Park Silly Sunday Market kicks off 18th season this Sunday
The first Park Silly Sunday Market of its 18th season is this Sunday, June 2. at Park City’s Historic Main Street. The June 2 market will feature live music from Liam Given (10-11:30 a.m.), The Eric Heideman Band (12:30-2:15 p.m.) and Sauci (3-4:45 p.m.). There will also be strolling...
Park City School District receives $400,000 in federal funds for electric school buses
The Park City School District was selected to receive $400,000 in federal rebate funding to buy two clean school buses. The money is from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s 2023 Clean School Bus Program rebate competition. The Biden administration said the federal program provides a total of $5 billion...
Salt Lake NWS calls for new Park City team members
Lisa Verzella Observations, Program Leader at the Salt Lake City National Weather Service branch, talks about the importance of collecting historical weather data and how the Park City residents can help track by volunteering.
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