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The Bonanza Park 5-acre lot slated for redevelopment.

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

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

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, 52 min ago

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

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

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

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Kimball Arts Festival 2025.

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Three festivals forging community bonds in Summit County this summer

Sponsored by Arts Council of Park City and Summit County
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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: 52 min ago

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: 1 hour ago

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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: 2 hours ago

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

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Published: 4 hours ago

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: 20 hours ago

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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: 21 hours ago

Basin Recreation has launched the next phase of Better Basin, a planning effort that could lead to two new indoor recreation facilities in the Snyderville Basin.

Town & County

Better Basin moves into public-input phase as recreation bond decision nears

by Rebecca Brenner
Published: 22 hours ago

The National Weather Service Salt Lake City has issued an Extreme Heat Watch for much of Utah, including the Wasatch Back, from Saturday afternoon through Sunday evening.

Weather

Extreme heat watch issued for Park City, Wasatch Back as Utah braces for record temperatures

by Rebecca Brenner
Published: 23 hours ago

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Wasatch County Administration Building.

Town & County

Wasatch County strikes mitigation deal while challenging state law allowing Daniels Canyon mine

by Heather Bergeson
Published: 24 hours ago

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
Published: Jul 9, 2026

Summit County Bike Share rentals were the highest ever over the July 4th weekend. Seen here are employees Alec Bonham and Ryan McWhirter (L-R).

Sports

Ride Share bike rentals stations had most successful July 4th weekend in program’s history

by Michele Roepke
Published: Jul 9, 2026

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