Snyderville Planning Commission Chair Julie Hooker Resigns
Outspoken Snyderville planning commissioner Julie Hooker announced that’s she’s resigning effective immediately on today’s KPCW Local News Hours with Leslie Thatcher. She is also one of a few to publicly announce her opposition to Summit County’s Proposition 2. Here’s the interview in its entirety.
Jasper denies scare tactics on Proposition 2
Summit County Manager Bob Jasper is taking umbrage at the notion that the county is using scare tactics in favor of its Proposition #2 on the November ballot.
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Jasper takes issue with the idea that the county is threatening dire budget cuts, if voters don’t permit the permanent transfer of $2 million out of the tax stability fund. Rick Brough has more.
Ivory Homes Could Buy Park City Heights
The Park City Heights project could be sold to Ivory Homes for development. Park City Council members will discuss the topic Thursday and could make a decision as soon as November 17th. KPCW’s Linda Gorton has more…
Trio running Memorial Building space
A trio of Park City locals, including former Wolf Mountain president Kenny Griswold, have teamed up to run a live music venue in the Memorial Building on Main Street. The business, called Park City Live LLC, will be operating in the space formerly known as Harry O’s. Rick Brough has more.
Ted Ligety Ready to Defend his World Cup GS Championship
Defending World Cup Giant Slalom champion Ted Ligety says he’s ready to race and looks forward to another successful season as he competes for the overall globe. Ligety was in Park City on Saturday (with his cute girlfriend Mia) for the Youth Winter Sports Alliance fundraiser – Jan’s Winter Welcome. He spoke with KPCW’s Leslie Thatcher about his first win of the season, the proposed new FIS changes (which he disagrees with) and his new, fast car.
Park City Gets Spooked!
For Halloween some of Park City’s spookiest residents came out a day early to greet visitors at the Glenwood Cemetery. KPCW’s Linda Gorton has the gory details…
Chatham Hills Trail Reopened
While Park City and a private property owner have agreed to disagree about the future of a five acre parcel, trail access through the Chatham Hills property has been restored. KPCW’s Leslie Thatcher has more.
Ski – Bike Partnership Announced
The National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) has partnered with the International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA) witih hopes of increasing visitation and improving summer mountain biking experiences at U.S. ski areas. KPCW’s Leslie Thatcher has more.
Hit and Run Driver Released from Prison Early
The man who was sent to prison in 2009 for five years after hitting and killing a young Park City woman was released early – serving just more than half the time in prison he had been sentenced to. KPCW’s Leslie Thatcher has more.
Ted Ligety Wins First Race of the World Cup Season
Americans Ted LIgety and LIndsey Vonn boht won the World Cup opener in Solden Austria this weekend. KPCW”s Leslie Thatcher has more.
