Michelle Obama to Visit Park City
Michelle Obama will be visiting Park City at the end of the month. Glenn Wright, Chairman of the Summit County Democratic Party, has confirmed the first lady will visit Park City for a fundraiser on July 26th. KPCW’s Linda Gorton has more…
Watchdog Group Monitors Redistricting
The Utah Legislature is holding meetings across the state to inform citizens of processes and decisions regarding the redistricting of legislative and school board seats. This process occurs every ten years after census data is collected. One of the groups monitoring the legislatures redistricting efforts is the Utah Citizens Council. KPCW’s Linda Gorton has more….
Bear Safety
In light of a recent grizzly attack that left a California man dead in Yellowstone National Park, Utah wildlife authorities are reminding residents of how to handle bear encounters in the wild. KPCW’s Linda Gorton has more…
Flood Watch Continues
Summit County officials have submitted a Proclamation of Local Emergency to the governor’s office just in case major flooding problems arise but so far Summit County’s Public Works Director says they haven’t seen any damage. KPCW’s Linda Gorton has more…
Park City Council Candidates File to Run
Two more candidates have filed to run for the Park City Council. As KPCW’s Linda Gorton reports, current school board member Anne Bransford and current council member Dick Peek have tossed their hats into the ring.
Safe 4th of July Holiday
Despite the availability of a wider range of fireworks this year, Park City Fire Crews report no major problems so far but the fireworks season isn’t over until the end of the month so local firefighters are remaining cautious. KPCW’s Linda Gorton has more…
Charges Against Park City Man Dismissed
The Summit County Attorney’s Office has agreed to drop charges against a Park City man who was arrested last year on child sex abuse charges. Summit County attorney David Brickey said he came to the decision after consulting with the family and therapist of the young, alleged victim in the case. KPCW’s Rick Brough reports.
Dick Peek Announces Council Candidacy
Dick Peek, who was appointed to a vacancy on the Park City Council earlier this year, has announced he will seek election in his own right this fall. KPCW’s Rick Brough has more.
Beehive Homes Could Be Reconsidered
The proposed Beehive Homes assisted-living facility returned to the Summit County Council Wednesday. But after hearing more debate, the council didn’t agree to officially reconsider their earlier approval of the project.KPCW’s Rick Brough has more.
Flooding in Wasatch County
Wasatch County became the 6th county in Utah to declare an emergency due to flooding. KPCW’s Leslie Thatcher has more.
