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Wasatch County Council approves resolution supporting US-40 to US-189 bypass
The Wasatch County Council passed a resolution on Wednesday in support of the US-40 to US-189 bypass around Heber City. The move supports the design and construction of transportation alternatives to reduce traffic congestion on US-40 in Heber City. According to a press release from Wasatch County Manager’s Office, the...
Scene Happenings: May 18 to May 22
Park City Institute will present Hub New Music at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 18, at the Eccles Center for the Performing Arts, 1750 Kearns Blvd. During the night, the Grammy Award-nominated quartet — flutist Michael Avitabile, clarinetist Gleb Kanasevich, violinist and violist Meg Rohrer and cellist Jesse Christeson — will perform “White Out,” composed by Nickitas Demos, who happens to be a friend of Park City Institute board member Ari Ionannides. For information and tickets, visit parkcityinstitute.org/main-stage and hubnewmusic.org.
National Ability Center celebrates 15 years of Barn Parties
National Ability Center’s 15th annual Barn Party. Where: National Ability Center Ranch and Equestrian Center, 1000 Ability Way. The National Ability Center invites the community to its annual barn party hoedown. The event, scheduled for June 1, is the nonprofit’s 15th annual fundraiser for its equestrian program, said Caitlin...
Sheriff’s Report: Park City teenager arrested for drunk driving, other charges
An 18-year-old Parkite was arrested under suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol over the weekend. Summit County deputies stopped the man on Sunday night for speeding on S.R. 224, according to a shift report from the Sheriff’s Office. The speed limit on the roadway is 45 mph, but vehicles often reach speeds upwards of 55 mph. Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Felicia Sotelo was unable to verify how fast the man was driving.
Park City School District nears end of harassment incident reviews
In March, the district signed a joint resolution with the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights to resolve harassment and discrimination compliance concerns. As part of the resolution, the district must review reported harassment incidents from the 2022-2023 school year. Superintendent Jill Gildea said the district has...
Short high-country growing season arrives at community gardens
The Summit Community Gardens & EATS is now bustling with activity at a 1.5 acre plot off S.R. 224. No thanks to an unexpected May snowstorm, the gardens are now open for plot owners to start their growing season, all 75 days of it. “High altitude gardening is a little...
Park City girls lacrosse move on to quarterfinals, Wasatch falls one point short
The 13-2 Miners beat the Alta Hawks 19-4 in Thursday’s second-round game. Park City will face the rams at Highland Saturday, May 18 at 1 p.m. And the Wasatch Wasps fell a point short of the quarterfinals Thursday, losing to Woods Cross 11-10.
February sets a sales tax revenue record for Park City
Park City set a record in February for the highest single month of sales tax revenues in history, according to Park City Municipal staff. The fiscal year 2024 actual sales tax revenue for February sits at $3,239,479, according to a report prepared for the City Council this week. The city’s...
Park City, Heber leaders discuss positive economic impacts of affordable housing
The Wasatch Back Economic Summit, organized by the Park City and Heber Valley chambers, brought together government officials and business leaders at the Grand Summit hotel in Canyons Village Tuesday. During a breakout session at the event focused on affordable housing, Heber City Councilmember Mike Johnston said the lack of...
Hub New Music sets a creative stop in Park City
Where: Eccles Center for the Performing Arts, 1750 Kearns Blvd. When Hub New Music returns to Park City on May 18 for a performance at the Eccles Center for the Performing Arts, the audience will hear a new work called “White Out,” composed by Nickitas Demos, who happens to be a friend of Park City Institute board member Ari Ionannides.
Solar facility’s completion means Park City and resorts can hit alternative energy goals
D. E. Shaw Renewable Investments on Wednesday announced that the Elektron Solar Project has reached commercial operation, which is big news for Park City, along with Park City Mountain and Deer Valley Resort. Elektron Solar, an 80 MWac solar facility in Tooele County, has 20- and 25-year power purchase agreements...
Sandy eyes forecast with runoff expected to increase
SANDY — Eyes were on the forecast Thursday with a key reservoir sitting at capacity and runoff waters expected to pick up in intensity in the weeks to come. According to Sandy City Public Utilities Assistant Director Scott Ellis, the current setup and forecast — with highs ranging from the low 80s to mid-60s over the next 10 days — is trending toward a smooth runoff season.
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