LATEST NEWS
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...
Park City traffic stops include failing to yield left lane, case at 27 mph over speed limit
The Park City Police Department in late April stopped drivers for a variety of suspected offenses, as traffic patrols continued through the community’s spring offseason. Monitoring traffic is part of the department’s regular duties, and the recent cases were similar in nature to what is typical for the police. Speeding and other traffic issues have for years been one of the chief complaints of Parkites. The police and the wider municipal government have taken steps over time in an attempt to curb the road issues with varying degrees of success.
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 skate park reopens 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.
Park City police blotter: Wheel breaks loose from vehicle
On Sunday, April 28, at 11:49 p.m., a man was reported to be sleeping inside a vehicle on S.R. 224. The police described the circumstances as suspicious. The police at 10:10 p.m. received information about a wheel breaking loose from a vehicle in the area of Park Avenue and Empire Avenue. The vehicle was blocking a road at the time of the report, according to public police logs. The police said the vehicle created a traffic hazard.
High Valley Transit’s new 108 bus route delayed for lack of drivers
High Valley Transit planned to launch the new 108 bus route the same day it took over the 10 White Express bus route from Park City Transit. That route is now the 10X running from the Old Town Transit Center to the Kimball Junction Transit Center. However, Executive Director Caroline Rodriguez said the launch of the new 108 route was delayed until July because High Valley doesn’t have enough bus drivers.
Park City area e-bike survey finds locals want more regulations
Park City Municipal and the Snyderville Basin Recreation District ran a month-long survey to consolidate rules and regulations for e-bikes. More than 1,000 people shared their input. The survey found that while most locals agree e-bike riders pose increased safety risks, they don’t think e-bikes should be limited to roadways...
Financial, physical accessibility concerns reason for Slamdance leaving Park City, CEO says
After almost 30 years in Park City, the Slamdance Film Festival will move to Los Angeles in 2025. CEO and founder Peter Baxter said the festival got its start after a group of filmmakers didn’t get their films into the Sundance Film Festival. “Instead of going off into the...
Appeal of Prince home fails on every point, Park City planning staff and applicant’s attorneys assert
The Park City Planning Department and attorneys for Matthew and Tatiana Prince declared that the appellants have erred at every turn in their case against the Planning Commission’s approval of plans for a large home overlooking Old Town. This is according to a staff report and other documents filed...
Pinebrook Fire Safety Committee to host safety event this weekend
Pinebrook Fire Safety Committee members Dave Geffen and Joan Meixner and Park City Fire Marshal Mike Owens discuss Pinebrook's Wildfire Safety Event Saturday, May 4. This event is sponsored by the Pinebrook Fire Safety Committee featuring community experts from the Park City Fire District and Summit County to share information to help prepare community members for wildfire season while fostering a more resilient, connected, and educated community.
Park City Intermountain Hospital on Fortune 2024 Top 100 list
Intermountain Park City Hospital came in at number 14 on the list of top Small Community Hospitals. This is Park City's second year on the list. Lone Peak Hospital in draper was ranked number one on the Small Community list. And Intermountain Medical Center in Murray was named the nation’s...
Heber City musician brings community together in drum circle
As lightning cracked through the sky and rain spattered across the ground all throughout Heber City Monday evening, the steady beats of electricity through the air and droplets punctuating their journeys on thirsty plants and pavement were joined by a small group in Heber City who — despite the inclement weather — came together to form a drum circle.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.