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A new face will join the Park City Planning Commission starting in July. Another commissioner was reappointed.
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Heber City Police DepartmentThe Heber City Police Department reopened the area to the public around 3 p.m. Saturday. -
High Valley TranistPark Avenue in Park City from 15th Street to the Deer Valley Drive intersection will close overnight starting June 15.
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The documentary film “Natchez” explores the contrasting stories a city tells about its difficult history. With richly drawn characters, quiet power, and notes of hope, “Natchez” feels like essential viewing for this divisive moment. -
Current and former KPCW journalists earned a combined 12 awards for their 2025 radio reporting at the Society of Professional Journalists Utah Headliners Chapter awards ceremony Thursday. -
The Wasatch Back is nearing peak mosquito season, but local experts are saying the pest’s population could be down this summer.
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Other lawsuits using the National Environmental Policy Act are playing out across the country. One in Maryland compelled the Department of Homeland Security to begin an environmental review. -
Fire restrictions for all unincorporated parts of Summit County went into effect June 6. -
Summit County residents can get an inside look at the sheriff’s office through its annual citizen’s academy. -
“The U. has a strong history with A.I.,” said Vivek Srikumar, an associate professor in the Kahlert School of Computing. -
The Park City Council plans to roll back an ordinance that raised elected officials' salaries by more than 100%. The council and mayor will instead see a more modest pay bump.
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Luigi Mangione's legal team is back in court in New York City this week for a key pretrial hearing. He's accused of stalking and killing an insurance CEO. Donors have given $1.5 million to support his defense. -
The ban will apply to platforms including Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook and X. The move makes the U.K. part of a growing global movement to tighten online safety for children. -
The deal is a major breakthrough in the conflict that set the Middle East aflame and shook the global economy. However, it did not resolve critical issues set aside for further negotiations.
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