Local News Hour

Local leaders preview their Paris trip for the announcement of the 2034 Winter Games, longtime Park City-area landscapers fined $164K for storing equipment at home, Heber Bypass letter to UDOT still 'a work in progress,' Park City Fire District addresses fireworks ban and increased fire danger, endurance mountain bike race Park City Point 2 Point has a new director, and Summit County fire danger increased to ‘extreme’ amid drift smoke advisory.

More locals are visiting Utah ski areas, Wasatch County Manager Dustin Grabau previews this week's county council meeting, new Kimball Art Center exhibit explores the struggle and spirit found at the U.S.-Mexico border, Youth Sports Alliance is part of Utah Olympic delegation heading to Paris, vehicle hits, kills bear on I-80 in Summit County, Recycle Utah previews their 100 Mile Meal, and allegedly intoxicated e-biker arrested in Sun Peak neighborhood.

Park City purchases Round Valley open space once envisioned for hotel, Ski Utah has the final count on skier days for the 2023-24 season, Utah Olympic bid leaders discuss Paris travel and 2034 Winter Games announcement, Park City Recreation update on city recreation issues, Deer Creek dam repairs resume this summer, Basin Rec debuts updated plan for Silver Creek fieldhouse, and Park City bans fireworks and open flames through November.

Park City purchases Round Valley open space once envisioned for hotel (3:00), $75K high-impact grant awarded to People’s Health Clinic (5:22), Salt Lake Tribune reporter Paighten Harkins talks about recent story on Park City senior population (8:17), Slow your roll: 15 mph limit on Snyderville Basin bike paths, too (19:17), Mark Gaber of the Campaign Legal Center talks about the Utah Supreme Court's redistricing decision (21:13), Park City Councilmember Jeremy Rubell recaps last night's meeting (36:33), and Wasatch County leaders not yet ready to agree on bypass priorities (48:35)

Trails report with Mountain Trails Foundation, Park City cuts ribbon on new Fresh Market bus stops, Summit County Councilmember Canice Harte recaps Wednesday's meeting, playwriter Sonia Levitin discusses the staged reading of her play "Chained," and Park City Film Executive Director Katy Wang previews upcoming screenings.

Park City School District Board members divided on superintendent performance review process, Karen Marriott discusses a new Facebook page and app where nonprofits and residents can get involved and post their volunteer needs, neighbors show kindness after latest Heber Pride flag thefts, Park City Manager Matt Dias previews this week's city council meeting, Heber Valley Chamber Executive Director Dallin Koecher has an update on area events, and the final incumbent drops out of Park City School District board race.

Uintas prescribed burn proceeding as planned, Summit County Manager Shayne Scott discusses the agenda for Wednesday's county council meeting, DWR discusses the thousands of boat inspections made over the 4th of July holiday weekend, People's Health Clinic Assistant Medical Director Rachelle Flinn and Diabetes Program Director MaeLin Sorensen discuss their long-standing connection to the organization, and the Utah Olympic Bid Committee to host overnight, live watch party for 2034 Games decision.

Wasatch County to add transit sales tax next year, Summit County Health Department talks summer health and safety, local singer-songwriter Mary Beth Maziarz details her upcoming "Song Camps," Park City Community Foundation shares this year's grant finalists, the next phase in fight to keep Sundance Film Festival likely includes site visits, Park City Chamber Music previews their 41st Season, Park City announces Fourth of July parade awards, shopping development to be built by Jordanelle takes step forward, Oakley trailbuilders hosting clean-up day, first look at Weber pathway, and Park City Leadership members invited to annual picnic.

Wildlife advocates protest over lack of action on state Route 224, Wasatch County awards $285k for trails, arts and parks projects, Canyons parking garage to be built in one phase, not two, planners say, Howard Sorenson, co-founder of the South Summit Trails Foundation, has an update on the Weber Pathway trail, Women’s Giving Fund members to select $75k grant recipient, National Weather Service meteorologist Christine Kruse looks at summer trends and what may lie ahead, Heber leaders modify water and sewer line replacement project due to nearly $11M budget shortfall, Construction to impact Park City portion of Rail Trail and Jeffrey Howrey, co-founder of local rock band Dr. Bob, talks about the band's legacy and an upcoming show.

Trails report with Mountain Trails Foundation, petition seeks to delay renewal of Park City School District superintendent’s contract until 2025, Summit County Community Development Director Pat Putt has an update on development projects throughout the county, Leadership Park City President Betsy Wallace, Events Manager Michael Fischer, and Jana Quilter have details on next week's alumni picnic and other events, Summit Community Gardens and EATS Executive Director Helen Nadel has an update on upcoming events, and Park City explores transit solutions for SR-248.