Ash fell from the sky in the Wasatch Back Friday, blowing in from fires in other parts of Utah. No significant fires were burning in Summit or Wasatch counties at the time.
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“Power Ballad” is director John Carney’s latest film. It stars Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas and features a line up of great songs.
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Ryan Stack has been appointed to a 4th District Court judgeship after more than a decade at the Summit County Attorney’s Office.
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LGBTQ+ community members, friends and family are welcome at Encircle Heber’s annual Pride Carnival Saturday.
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The Utah Olympic Park will celebrate Olympic Day Saturday with free activities for locals who want to revel in the spirit of the Games.
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The Summit County Council didn't take the developer's suggestion, Altus Way.
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If a fire breaks out near your home and there's an order to evacuate, what do you grab first?
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The Park City Council approved an 18% pay bump for itself and the mayor in a split 3-2 vote June 25. The raises are part of the $240 million fiscal year 2027 budget.
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The South Summit School District adopted a $38 million fiscal year 2027 budget this month. Teachers will get a higher raise than expected.
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All fireworks are now prohibited everywhere in Wasatch County, including a total ban in Heber City. Heber leaders changed their minds just hours after saying they wanted to designate six sites for fireworks.
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Utah Gov. Spencer placed a temporary prohibition on fireworks throughout the state, but municipalities are still able to carve out limited exceptions.
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Firefighters working on the nation's largest current wildfire, burning in southern Utah, are being challenged by historic weather conditions. Extreme wildfire behavior is expected to continue through the weekend.
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The country is the first Central Asian nation to qualify for the World Cup, and Uzbek fans have reveled in showcasing their country and culture. The country's president calls the team a symbol of the "new Uzbekistan."
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Drugmakers are working on a potential new shot to prevent the tick-borne illness. How might it fare in the era of vaccine skepticism?
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