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Soccer tournament in Park City a bonding experience, vacation opportunity for out-of-state teams like Las Vegas Gunners
Dressed in all red, the starting 11 Las Vegas Gunners walked onto the Ecker Hill Field #4 just after noon for their first match of the Extreme Cup tournament. Many of these U14 boys had been up since 4 a.m., catching flights or loading into cars for the five-hour drive from their homes in Vegas.
Summit County Library dives into tea-leaf reading
‘It’s Written in the Leaves: The Art of Tea Leaf Reading’. Where: The Summit County Library Kimball Junction Branch, 1885 W. Ute Blvd. Web: thesummitcountylibrary.org and kalifajardoanstine.com. The Summit County Library wants to take the community on a deep-dive trip into tea cups. The Kimball Junction Branch will host...
Local News Hour | July 26, 2024
National Ability Center appoints new CEO (5:23) Wasatch County Fair Days opens with demolition derby (7:00) Kimball Arts Festival Director Hillary Gilson and Operations Manager John Stevenson have details about next weekend's annual Arts Festival. (8:48) Salt Lake Tribune's Lauren Gustus discusses Salt Lake City being awarded the 2034 Winter...
Sports in Brief: Flying Aces returning to the Utah Olympic Park Saturday
Flying Aces return to the Utah Olympic Park Saturday. The Flying Aces aerials shows return to the Utah Olympic Park Saturday night. Patrons will see Olympic and national team aerialists soar up to 60 feet in the air before landing in the UOP pool. The show will run from 6:30 to 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 a person, with a four-pack available for $70. The Flying Aces will soar at the UOP through Labor Day weekend.
Park City area intends to tap a Winter Olympic liaison to assist with plans for Games
There is now a deadline for the Winter Olympic efforts: The opening ceremony in February 2034. Officials at City Hall, the County Courthouse and in the Park City tourism industry have spent years assisting during the bidding for a second Games in the state. And the awarding of the 2034 Winter Olympics to Salt Lake City on Wednesday essentially launches the organizing phase.
Bonanza Park plan approved; now city to update building code
The Park City Council recently approved the Bonanza Park Small Area Plan, which serves as a guidepost for amending the land management code. The code is what developers must follow when building new projects, from coffee shops to multistory apartments. Several property owners in the Bonanza Park neighborhood have signaled...
Kimball Arts Festival will shut down Main Street next weekend
The Kimball Arts Festival is scheduled to run from Friday August 2 to Sunday August 4 on Main Street. Main Street will close at 3 a.m. on August 2 and will remain shut down through August 4 at midnight. During that time frame, Swede Alley and Heber Avenue will also...
Christian Center of Park City’s Back 2 School Basics needs support
Back 2 School Basics was created to ensure local kids have access to enough clothing and school supplies each year. Each child who signs up receives a $100 gift card to spend at the Outlets Park City, now called Junction Commons Park City. The kids also get to choose a new backpack and school supplies.
National Ability Center appoints new CEO
The nonprofit aims to provide a safe, inclusive and uplifting environment for people with disabilities through its adaptive sports programs. The center has been searching for a new leader since Dan Glasser announced his departure in October. In a news release, Board Chair David O'Brien said more than 100 applications were submitted and reviewed before the center decided on Ford. O’Brien said Ford was selected because of his connection to the center’s mission and its vision for the future.
Park City plans to open some trails to e-bikes… but 68% of locals are opposed to the change
More and more trail systems nationwide are considering allowing class 1 pedal-assist e-bikes on their non-motorized singletrack or have already given the green light. Well, we can now add Park City, UT, to the list of areas that once said “no” to e-bikes and may soon make some changes. A new proposal from the Park City Council may reclassify several sections of trail to allow for pedal-assist bikes.
USOC CEO explains how Salt Lake landed the 2034 Games — and how Lindsay Vonn advocated for athletes’ families
United States Olympic Committee President Sarah Hirshland called it "THE difference maker" in Salt Lake City landing the 2034 Winter Olympic Games: sustainability.
Dikker Hill fire 55% contained, officials ready to de-escalate
Fire authorities announced the 360-acre Dikker Hill fire was 55% contained late July 25. And that was before more rain rolled in overnight. “The plan is that over this weekend, the Type 3 incident management team will transition to a Type 4 team, or a local team,” Summit County spokesperson Derek Siddoway said.
Utah man arrested in Bozeman after high-speed chase
A Utah man wanted in connection to an alleged attempted homicide was apprehended in Bozeman on Tuesday following a high-speed chase. Kevin D. Wilde, 63, appeared in Justice Court on Wednesday and was accused of fleeing and eluding and criminal endangerment. According to an affidavit of probable cause, Wilde had...
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