Summit County Settles Anti-Trust Lawsuit with Summit Water
A long-standing lawsuit between the Summit Water Company and Summit County could end as the county council considers a proposed Settlement Agreement at its meeting Wednesday. KPCW’s Leslie Thatcher reports.
IMBA Names Park City as First Gold Ride Center
The International Mountain Biking Association (IMBA) has named Park City as the world’s first Gold Ride Center. KPCW’s Leslie Thatcher has more.
Friday Film Review – The Rum Diary
Did Johnny Depp forget his rum bottle from Pirates of the Carribean to take up a tame portrayal of Hunter S. Thompson’s Gonzo journalist in The Rum Diary? Mark Harrington poses that question for the Friday Film Review.
This Green Earth – November 8, 2011
Co-hosts Nell Larson and Chris Cherniak interview Robert Walker, Vice-President of the Population Institute and author of the recent report, From 6 Billion to 7 Billion: How Population Growth is Changing and Challenging our World. Next up is John Pollard, resident of Park City and co-chair of Backcountry Hunters and Anglers, discussing the Land and Water Conservation Fund and its current political status. The Keystone XL Pipeline and White House Protests are examined in the Current Environmental News segment.
New Training Facility For U.S. Ski Team
The competitive ski season is getting off to a slow start with the first major competition cancelled in Finland due to a lack of snow but United States Ski Team officials are still excited about this season, especially because of some new training opportunities. KPCW’s Linda Gorton has more…
Mountain Money – November 7, 2011
Wayne Rogers of M*A*S*H fame – and of investing fame on the Fox Business Network, joins co-hosts Larry Warren and Pam Wylie to talk about his new book, MAKE YOUR OWN RULES: A RENEGADE GUIDE TO UNCONVENTIONAL SUCCESS. Wayne also shares his ideas about investing, being an entrepreneur, and the causes of the Great Recession.
Business Profile: Hans Fuegi of Grub Steak Restaurant.
Mark Seltenrich and Rick Klein then tell about how the real estate market looks and where it might be going.
Park City HS Students Travel to China
Last month, ten Park City High School students, two teachers and two trip advisors traveled through China as part of a long-time established student exchange. KPCW’s Leslie Thatcher has more.
Julie Hooker criticizes Proposition 2
Summit County officials have said previously that they couldn’t find a spokesman to express opposition to Proposition #2, on this fall’s election ballot—which is asking to spend $2 million from the tax stability fund. But recently-resigned Snyderville Planning Commissioner Julie Hooker said she will vote against the ballot question—because the county has appealed to fear rather than providing information. Rick Brough has more.
Julie Hooker resigns
The chairwoman of the Snyderville Planning Commission has resigned, effective immediately. Julie Hooker says she feels that her perspective has been discounted by county officials, and that the positions of the Snyderville Commission don’t make any difference anymore. Rick Brough has more.
City Council Round Up
Park City Councilman Alex Butwinski says he is pleased with the prospect of selling the Park City Heights development to Ivory Homes. He checked in with KPCW about that and other items Friday morning. KPCW’s Linda Gorton has more…
