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Journalism Matters: Letters can make for the toughest calls
I think I made a mistake with this one, a little letter to the editor, often the most troublesome part of the paper. But let me lay out what I was thinking — yes, I was thinking — when I made the call on deadline, as usual, to run it.
Longtime Utah broadcaster Steve Klauke dies after being hit by car
SANDY, Utah, June 11, 2024 (Gephardt Daily) — Longtime Utah broadcaster Steve Klauke died Tuesday morning after being hit by a car Monday night. He was 69. Klauke was walking west in a crosswalk at the intersection of 10600 South and 1300 East about 8:23 p.m. when a vehicle turning right from 10600 South onto 1300 East hit him, Sandy police told Gephardt Daily. He was taken to a hospital in critical condition and later died.
Local News Hour | June 11, 2024
WYDOT: Teton Pass temporary fix weeks, not months, away (02:46) Summit County Manager Shayne Scott discusses the agenda for Wednesday's county council meeting.(04:16) Park City rangers helped couples who planned to wed at the ‘Church of Dirt’ find new venues. (23:46 ) 2034 Winter Olympics in Utah estimated...
Moving Mountains with Caroline Gleich
As I drive to Caroline Gleich’s home, I think about what I know about her, most of which I’ve gleaned from being one of her many Instagram followers. She was the first woman to ski all 90 lines in the Wasatch Mountains’ ski mountaineering bible, The Chuting Gallery; she’s been featured in multiple skiing magazines and films; she’s twice testified before Congress on behalf of the environment; she climbed and skied Cho Oyu, the sixth-highest mountain in the world; and she also climbed Mount Everest—with a torn ACL, no less. Ahead, learn more about who Gleich is outside of Instagram, and how she plans to tackle her latest goal—becoming a US senator.
Tickets on Sale for Mountain Beer Festival at Deer Valley, UT
Deer Valley Resort, Utah, toasts the return of the third annual Deer Valley Mountain Beer Festival on Saturday, September 14 and Sunday, September 15, from noon to 5 p.m. This celebration of Utah breweries includes scenic chairlift access throughout the resort, outdoor dining, live music and a variety of family-friendly activities. Event tickets are on sale today, Monday, June 10, at deervalley.com.
Bypass offers opportunity
As UDOT, Wasatch County and Heber settle on a design for a Route 40/189 bypass around Heber City, those making the decisions should make sure Heber does not get passed by in the process. A bypass for trucks around Heber is probably a good thing. Nobody wants 18-wheelers constantly rumbling through their town, but once the bypass is complete, what happens to those left behind?
Here’s everything happening on Historic Main Street in June
The Historic Park City Alliance has announced several Historic Main Street events scheduled this June. The events include the Savor the Summit — a large, al fresco dining event on Main Street — historic walking tours, shows at the Egyptian Theatre and various outdoor dining opportunities. “There is...
Heat wave fuels flooding concerns in eastern Summit County
The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City this week warned of dangerous heat with temperatures reaching highs of 20 degrees above normal. The unseasonably warm temperatures hit the triple digits in some places, though the Park City area approached the mid 80s. Still, the heat was enough to raise...
Park City rehabilitation hospital helps wildlife soar
The Park City Hummingbird Hospital brings care and healing to some of Utah’s smallest creatures. Jody Giddings spent her career caring for kindergartners. Now, the retired teacher is using those same skills in a new way: rehabilitating injured and orphaned animals. Four years ago, Giddings began volunteering at a...
Bransford Land Company drops appeal of Deer Valley lift
Bransford Land Company, the firm that recently filed a formal challenge to Deer Valley Resort’s plans to build a new lift, dropped the appeal on Monday afternoon, City Hall said on Tuesday. Call 435-336-3040 or email elections@summitcounty.org for additional information or go to summitcounty.org/elections for additional information. From the...
Latino Arts Festival brings impressive lineup of Hispanic artists
The Latino Arts Festival was in studio today to give us the details of the upcoming celebration. Each year the festival’s offerings grow, and this year promises an impressive lineup of Latino and Hispanic artists and performers. The event will feature 30+ visual artists, musicians, dancers, and foods that...
Park Silly Market Primer
On select Sundays throughout the summer, Park City’s historic Main Street transforms into a hub of festivity with the Park Silly Sunday Market. This free street festival, now in its 18th year, offers a sprawling marketplace for local artists and crafters to showcase and sell their creations—from jewelry and clothing to art and pottery—and plays a pivotal role in nurturing and developing small businesses within the community.
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