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More than 300 wildland firefighters are battling the Rocky Canyon Fire in Summit and Morgan counties. Crews use multiple techniques to contain the blaze.
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Random HouseAnna Quindlen’s latest novel “More Than Enough” is another example of the author’s ability to tune into women’s lives and turn it into a tender and tantalizing story. -
Ulla-Britt Libre/KPCWAs the Rocky Canyon Fire reaches containment, evacuation orders across the Wasatch Back are lifting. The community came together to help a Morgan County farmer get his livestock back home.
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High school football returned to the Wasatch Back this week with Park City falling in overtime, North Summit winning a thriller, and Deer Creek making its program debut. -
The mayor of Interlaken publicly critiqued the whistleblower whose complaint revealed improper hiring practices in the town. -
This week’s Friday Film Review breaks down whether the third time is a charm for the return of the Broken Lizard comedy troupe in “Super Troopers 3.”
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In the wake of one of Utah’s worst snow seasons, local meteorologists say this season could bring more winter weather to the Beehive State. -
A local official is concerned Summit County taxpayers are subsidizing water projects downstream. -
As Summit County residents return home near the Rocky Canyon Fire, officials are asking them to steer clear of firefighting operations. -
Summit County will decide whether to put the bonds to a vote after Basin Recreation cut the amount in half. -
Summit County drivers will have two left turn lanes from state Route 224 to Ute Boulevard in Kimball Junction starting Monday.
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Hurricane Lala weakened to a tropical storm Sunday after skirting Hawaii without making landfall, but it wasn't done punishing the Big Island with hurricane-force gusts. -
Hundreds of migrants have again attempted to cross from Morocco into the Spanish territory of Ceuta. This time, Moroccan officials fended them off, raising new questions about the crossing of July 30.
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