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Hard news covering local government: Park City, Summit County and Wasatch County - city and county councils, planning boards, water entities and issues specific the Wasatch Back.

Railroad Earth And Bruce Hornsby Heading To Park City

By • Jul 30, 2013

Originally aired on July 12, 2013.

Railroad Earth along with Bruce Hornsby and the Noisemakers will be taking the stage for the Big Stars Bright Nights concert series at Deer Valley on July 15th. Lynn Ware Peek has more.

Public's Input On General Plan Small, But Thoughtful

By • Jul 30, 2013

Originally aired on July 12, 2013.

Only a few people showed up for the Summit County Council's first hearing on the General Plan update. But Council Member Kim Carson said their comments were detailed and thoughtful. Rick Brough has more.

Mountain Regional Water Update

By • Jul 30, 2013

Originally aired on July 12, 2013.

Even with a hot, dry June, the water sources for the 3-thousand households of Mountain Regional Water District are looking good for the rest of the summer. KPCW’s Leslie Thatcher has more.

Fun Friday! - July 12, 2013

By Jan WIlliams • Jul 30, 2013

School Board Stands Behind Superintendent As Husband Is Arrested

By • Jul 30, 2013

Originally aired on July 11, 2013.

The Park City school board says it will stand by its selection as the new superintendent, Dr. Ember Conley, as news comes from Arizona that Conley’s husband was arrested.   Lynn Ware Peek has more.

Lawsuit Filed Over Glenwood Cemetery Accident

By • Jul 30, 2013

Originally aired July 8, 2013.

The parents of a four-year-old toddler who died a year ago, when a headstone accidentally fell on him at the Glenwood Cemetery, have sued the Glenwood Cemetery Association. Rick Brough has more.

Fun Friday! - July 5, 2013

By Jan WIlliams • Jul 30, 2013

Matches Found!

By • Jul 30, 2013

Originally aired July 4, 2013.

Following a recent bone marrow registration event in Park City, a Park City woman and the son of a Park City couple have found nearly perfect matches to help beat their cancer.  KPCW's Leslie Thatcher reports.

County Manager Explains New Talisker Organizational Structure

By • Jul 30, 2013

  Originally aired July 4, 2013.

Summit County manager Bob Jasper has produced a flow chart so that he – and the rest of us – can figure out who does what at Canyons Resorts.  KPCW”s Leslie Thatcher reports.

Risner Ridge Parcel Protected as Open Space

By • Jul 30, 2013
Park City Municipal Corporation

Originally aired July 3, 2013.

Open space is one of the community’s top priorities, and  now a 50-acre parcel on Risner Ridge will be further protected, creating an open space corridor between Quarry Mountain and Round Valley.  Lynn Ware Peek has more.

Water Is Tricky Business In Park City

By • Jul 30, 2013

Originally aired July 3, 2013.

Park City’s Annual Consumer Confidence Report on Water has shown up in mailboxes of city residents and it tells the story of a complicated water system. Lynn Ware Peek has more.

Fun Friday! - June 28, 2013

By Jan WIlliams • Jul 30, 2013

U.S. Ski And Snowboard Team Hosts Rookie Camp

By • Jul 30, 2013

Originally aired on June 27, 2013.

For three days, the newest recruits of the US Ski and Snowboard Team were brought together last week to bond with their teammates and learn a lot about life outside of being an athlete. KPCW’s Leslie Thatcher has more.

Talisker Relinquishes Control of Canyons Development

By • Jul 30, 2013

Originally aired on June 27, 2013.

Utah Skier Days Rises Above 4 Million

By • Jul 30, 2013

Originally aired on June 24, 2013.

With the official close of the winter season, Utah posted its 6th best year ever in terms of skier days for the 2012-13 ski season.  And with the announcement of Vail Resorts taking over the operation of the Canyons, the year-end tally will likely only continue to grow. KPCW’s Leslie Thatcher reports.

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