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After the Park City police chief’s communications were seized for an investigation into the Wasatch County sheriff, the Park City mayor says he is confident in the chief’s leadership.
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Grace Doerfler/KPCWThe Rocky Canyon Fire has burned nearly 16,500 acres since it sparked Aug. 7. -
Ulla-Britt Libre/KPCWWasatch Back residents may no longer need to drive to the valley for cancer treatment.
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The town of fewer than 1,000 residents is the only Summit County municipality raising taxes this year. -
Matthew McConaughey stars in the new film “The Rivals of Amziah King.” This unique project is a perfect fit for the ever-evolving iconic actor. It premiered at the South by Southwest Film Festival in 2025 and opens in theatres this week. -
Summit County residents in the Trailside area are organizing to promote open space and educate neighbors about how development projects move forward. A Park City School District affordable housing presentation prompted the movement.
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Heber City Police use automated license plate reader cameras as part of their work. As use of the technology draws scrutiny across the country, the police chief is assuring locals the data is protected. -
Recreation leaders will meet with their architects to draft new designs since downsizing the bond proposal. -
Vail has also reduced headcount in recent years. The two companies own major ski resorts in Park City. -
Utah State Parks recorded 12 million visits across the state between July 2025 and June 2026. -
Two new conservation easements in Summit and Weber counties will preserve wildlife habitats, views and water resources.
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The ruling comes after months of back-and-forth between the Trump administration and the National Trust for Historic Preservation. -
Three queer Black friends embark on a road trip in search of a fourth whom they haven't seen in some time. Dreams in Nightmares is a sweetly bickersome comedy-drama about friendship and freedom. -
Joyce Beatty, a Democratic representative from Ohio, asked a federal judge to stop the Kennedy Center trustees from putting President Trump's name up in three places at the arts complex.
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