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Man in custody after Prospector neighborhood foot chase

Park City police arrested a man Monday afternoon after he led them on a foot chase through the Prospector neighborhood.

KPCW launches summer pledge drive Sept. 14

KPCW Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer Juliana Allely and Assistant Director of Development & Community Engagement Lori Morency ann…

Wasatch County reimagines its affordable housing approach

The county is considering hiring staff dedicated to affordable housing in the community.

Silver Creek housing plans headed for Summit County Council review

Plans took a step forward for a mix of 74 housing units and commercial space in Summit County’s Silver Creek area. The homes are geared toward o…

Independence leaders plan public outreach as locals attempt to disband town

About a third of the residents of Independence, including the former mayor, want to dissolve their Wasatch County town amid talks over future de…

Heber Valley awaits Supreme Court decision on LDS temple

Wasatch County residents are now waiting for a decision from the state’s highest court on the future of the Heber Valley temple after oral argum…

New SLC airport program allows visitors through TSA no ticket needed

The program will be available in 13 airports across the U.S.

Summit County Council approves ordinance streamlining Snyderville Basin rezone process

In a split vote, the Summit County Council approved a new ordinance changing its rezoning process. The ordinance is meant to reduce government b…

Grand County, National Park Service launch free Moab-Arches shuttle

Grand County’s free service began a “soft launch” Tuesday to test routes and timing before signs are installed and promotion begins Sept. 9.

Park City Planning Commission to review revised Bonanza Park building heights

The Park City Planning Commission will host a third public hearing for the 5-acre Bonanza Park proposal Wednesday. The developer has lowered pro…

Utah Avalanche Center names new leader ahead of winter season

The Utah Avalanche Center has a new executive director heading into the winter season. Nazz Kurth is focusing on making avalanche forecasts and…

Paralympic snowboarder helps V Foundation fight cancer in Park City

A Wasatch Back Paralympic snowboarder joins forces with a national nonprofit to support cancer research in Utah and across the country.

Interlaken mayor offers criticism after audit reveals hiring issues

The mayor of Interlaken publicly critiqued the whistleblower whose complaint revealed improper hiring practices in the town.

Henefer residents allowed to return home after Rocky Canyon Fire evacuations

Officials ask northern Summit County residents to stay vigilant in case conditions change.

?Ash was falling’: Farmers hustle herds away from Rocky Canyon Fire

The Rocky Canyon Fire has displaced over 500 people – and even more animals – in Summit and Morgan counties. Farmers have worked together to get…

British driver breaks second land speed record at Bonneville Salt Flats

British driver Andy Green returned to the Beehive State to set a new land speed record.

Some older Summit County residents don’t identify as ‘seniors,’ consultants found

The county could see increased demand for senior services, including from existing residents.

Gov. Cox orders flags lowered for pilots killed in Utah’s Widemouth 2 Fire

Two firefighter pilots died in a crash while fighting a south-central Utah wildfire Aug. 6.