Complaints of state overreach on zoning issues have turned into rallying cries for local self-government.
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Two major winter sports competitions are coming to Park City on back-to-back weekends in January. Tourism officials are building on the events as advance winter lodging bookings remain below last year.
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Heber City elected officials will face new limits on publishing personal opinion pieces in the city newsletter. The council narrowly approved the change this October.
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The future land use map will inform policymaker decisions on issues like housing and open space.
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Wasatch Back voters will be asked to choose candidates for state and local offices as well as vote on two Utah constitutional amendments.
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The proposed town east of Heber could have a population of up to 2,200 residents when complete.
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A project to replace the Interstate 80 bridge near Jeremy Ranch and Pinebrook will continue through the winter, weather depending.
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A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by the Trump administration against Utah’s top election official, Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson, that sought Utah voters’ sensitive private information.
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The Park City community celebrated the life of pilot Ryan Cutter who died last month while fighting California’s Dome Fire.
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Transbasin diversions that fueled growth on the Wasatch Front had ramifications for farmers, the Ute Indian Tribe and the environment.
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Wasatch Back Meals on Wheels is facing a funding shortage that’s left more than 300 seniors on its waiting list for meal deliveries.
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Kane was followed in the voting by Kylian Mbappé. Spain star Alexia Putellas won her third women's Ballon d'Or. Outside, fans packed the streets and climbed light poles near the London Palladium.
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The NFL, Apple Music and Roc Nation announced Monday night that Jay-Z will be the featured performer for the halftime festivities on Feb. 14 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.
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The Milwaukee Brewers are one victory from their first World Series title after routing the Tampa Bay Rays 10-1 on Monday night thanks to a trio of young players who have shined in October.
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