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Construction on U.S. Highway 189 is expected to wrap up in fall 2027.
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Kristine Weller/KPCWWasatch County’s second high school is on track to open this fall. Leaders are considering present needs as well as the legacy of the building. -
Alexey Chernovalov/Adobe StockResidents can opt out of the program, which carries a $4 fee to fund renewable energy production.
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Hideout residents will soon have a permanent fire station in town. -
Summit County temporarily shut down the Browns Canyon composting facility last year over alleged permit violations. -
The Big Boy No. 4014 passed through Summit County in early April and will wrap the western leg of its Coast-to-Coast Tour with a second visit April 20.
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After a long mud season, Basin Recreation will reopen the Run-A-Muk dog park April 20. -
The Wasatch Education Foundation distributed its nine 2026 Distinguished Educator Awards this week across eight schools. -
The Park City American Legion Post 14 is offering six awards totaling $5,000 to support local graduating seniors. -
Proceeds from a Utah Division of Wildlife Resources permit program will fund dozens of projects benefitting wildlife beginning this year. -
Utah will likely see a more active wildfire season after this year’s warm, dry winter. Summit and Wasatch County homeowners can learn more about wildfire preparation at a fair April 25.
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A life jacket worn by a passenger on the RMS Titanic has sold at auction for 670,000 pounds, which is more than $900,000. -
A gunman has killed six people and injured at least 14 in a mass shooting in Ukraine's capital before he was shot and killed by police. -
President endorses psilocybin and ibogaine: "Can I have some, please?"
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