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A dust plume moved off the Great Salt Lake on Wednesday as thunderstorm outflow winds crossed northern Utah. Researchers say dust from the exposed lakebed may carry metals that can move through air, soil, crops, and human bodies.

What’s in the dust? Great Salt Lake plume renews concern over toxic exposure risks

The Bonanza Park 5-acre lot slated for redevelopment.

Park City residents launch petition seeking open space at Bonanza Park 5-Acre Site

Smoke swirls around Mount Timpanogos as the Timp Fire burns Friday morning.

Police & Fire

Wildfire sparks overnight near Mount Timpanogos, forces campground evacuation

By: Heather Bergeson, Jul 10, 2026

Hikers may encounter mountain goats on high-elevation trails in Utah.

Wildlife

What to do if you encounter a mountain goat on a Utah trail

By: Heather Bergeson, Jul 8, 2026

The Bonanza Park 5-acre lot slated for redevelopment.

Town & County

Park City residents launch petition seeking open space at Bonanza Park 5-Acre Site

By: Heather Bergeson, Jul 8, 2026

A dust plume moved off the Great Salt Lake on Wednesday as thunderstorm outflow winds crossed northern Utah. Researchers say dust from the exposed lakebed may carry metals that can move through air, soil, crops, and human bodies.

Environment

What’s in the dust? Great Salt Lake plume renews concern over toxic exposure risks

By: Rebecca Brenner, Jul 9, 2026

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Expect traffic pattern changes as road work commences on Park City roadways.

Town & County

Park City road work ramps up with paving projects and bus stop improvements

by Heather Bergeson
Published: 6 min ago

Visitors browse work from local artists during a previous Summit Arts Market at the Red Barn in Oakley. The free annual event returns Saturday, July 11.

Arts & Entertainment

Summit Arts Market brings local artists, music, and food to Oakley

by Rebecca Brenner
Published: 20 hours ago

A vintage postcard showing the Northfields.

Town & County

Heber Valley bypass faces delay as UDOT evaluates design changes

by Heather Bergeson
Published: 21 hours ago

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The Jordanelle Parkway Trail will close from 7 a.m. Sunday, July 12, through 7 a.m. Monday, July 13, for seal coating.

Community

Jordanelle Parkway Trail to close for seal coating

by Rebecca Brenner
Published: 22 hours ago

Transmission lines lead away from the coal-fired Intermountain Power Plant near Delta, Utah on Monday, Feb. 3, 2025.

Business

This cost-sharing model could have saved Utah Rocky Mountain Power customers $21M, study says

by Utah News Dispatch
Published: 23 hours ago

Kimball Arts Festival 2025.

Sponsored

Three festivals forging community bonds in Summit County this summer

Sponsored by Arts Council of Park City and Summit County
Published: Jul 10, 2026

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Smoke swirls around Mount Timpanogos as the Timp Fire burns Friday morning.

Police & Fire

Wildfire sparks overnight near Mount Timpanogos, forces campground evacuation

by Heather Bergeson
Published: Jul 10, 2026

Indigenous artists, dancers and designers will gather at Canyons Village July 10-11 for Native Market Days, hosted by American Indian Services.

Community

Native Market Days brings Indigenous art, dance, and fashion to Canyons Village

by Rebecca Brenner
Published: Jul 10, 2026

The Junction Commons mural, still in progress, depicts a pair of hands cradling a mountain landscape and reservoir as water flows through the fingers below.

Community

Saturday volunteer day invites all skill levels to help paint Junction Commons mural

by Laura M
Published: Jul 10, 2026

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Deer Valley Resort hosts 5th annual Mountain Beer Festival in September

Sponsored by Deer Valley Resort
Published: Jul 10, 2026

Australia’s Finn Jacobsen competing in a freeski event.

Olympics

Steep lines to the Olympic spotlight: Freeride headed to the Winter Games

by Heather Bergeson
Published: Jul 9, 2026

Water levels at Utah reservoirs are falling as spring precipitation lags below average.

Environment

Dry June deepens Utah’s water woes as reservoirs continue to fall

by Heather Bergeson
Published: Jul 9, 2026

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