Despite increases, county property tax rate still one of the lowest in Utah
Tooele County's property tax rate to support countywide services dropped from the lowest in the state to ninth lowest in the last four years, but it's still one of the lowest along the Wasatch Front,...
View ArticleUtah Army National Guard gets new land component commander
Col. Thomas C. Fisher will be promoted to brigadier general and assume the role of land component commander of the Utah Army National Guard from Brig. Gen. Val L. Peterson during a change-of-command...
View ArticleToxicology tests confirm Park City boys died of 'pink' overdose
Toxicology tests released by Park City police Thursday confirm that two 13-year-old boys - best friends who died in within days of each other - overdosed on "pink." "The Utah Medical Examiner's Office...
View ArticleCourt Report: Nov. 19-22, 2016
According to the Summit County Attorney's Office, the following cases were heard on Monday, Nov. 14, in 3rd District Court at the Summit County Justice Center: Romell Lonnell Frieson, 26, of...
View ArticleSummit County officers who strutted their scruff earn $3,708 for foundation
During October and November, several members of the Summit County Sheriff's Office raised more than $3,700 for the Utah 1033 Foundation by growing out their beards. The foundation is dedicated to...
View ArticleState school board member seeks school attendance waiver for emergency school...
In the wake of recent severe winter storms that forced administrators in some Utah school districts to cancel classes, one State School Board member will ask the full board to consider granting...
View ArticleTwo Utah snowboarders "lucky to be alive" after "massive avalanche" in Summit...
Two snowboarders triggered and were injured in a Summit County avalanche that traveled about 800 feet down a mountain at speeds of 40 to 50 mph Wednesday. One snowboarder was buried by snow for several...
View ArticleHollywood in the Trump era
Like many gilded ski towns in the West, Park City is a liberal bastion in a sea of conservatism. Donald Trump won Utah by 18 points, but here in Summit County he lost by 15. Flying from Burbank or...
View ArticleState school board member seeks school attendance waiver for emergency school...
In the wake of recent severe winter storms that forced administrators in some Utah school districts to cancel classes, one State School Board member will ask the full board to consider granting...
View ArticleTwo Utah snowboarders "lucky to be alive" after "massive avalanche" in Summit...
Two snowboarders triggered and were injured in a Summit County avalanche that traveled about 800 feet down a mountain at speeds of 40 to 50 mph Wednesday. One snowboarder was buried by snow for several...
View ArticleSummit County residence engulfed by fire
Aerial footage taken from KSL Chopper 5 about 4 p.m. showed a large home in Summit Park engulfed in flames. Firefighters took a defensive stance soon after arriving, focusing on protecting nearby...
View ArticleSummit County Council awards $500,000 grant to the city of Oakley
Last week, the Summit County Council awarded a $500,000 grant to Oakley to help fund the city's River Corridor Project, an initiative aimed at protecting recreational access and preserving the water...
View ArticleSheriff Releases Statement After Homeland Security Arrests 4
Four people have been arrested by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in Park City, prompting the Summit County sheriff to announce that this was not a sweep.
View ArticleSummit County Council weighs grant requests for 2017
The Summit County Recreation, Arts and Parks RAP Tax committee recommended awarding an $11,450 grant to Summit Community Gardens for improvements to lawn irrigation and garden bed edging, among others....
View ArticleTour of Utah won't pedal toward Park City finish line in 2017
The August bicycle race that has drawn thousands of spectators in the city does not begin or end a stage in Park City or surrounding Summit County. The race has involved Park City or Summit County on...
View ArticleHomeland Security arrests in Park City prompt message from sheriff
Four people were arrested in Park City over the weekend by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Enforcement and Removal Operations division, according to the Summit County Sheriff's Office. But...
View ArticleFiery semi crash claims driver's life, closes down I-80 east of Salt Lake City
Courtesy of Summit County Fire Department A fiery collision of two semis late Wednesday night killed one driver and closed down snow-packed, westbound I-80 well into Thursday morning's commute....
View ArticleCollision in Summit County kills 1, closes I-80
Westbound I-80 is closed at Parleys Summit while crews clean up and investigate a fiery collision between two semitrailers. The driver of one of the semitrailers was killed in the Wednesday night crash.
View ArticlePolice cheered at Park City meeting after vowing not to assist feds with...
About 300 worried Summit County residents crowded into a church Thursday looking for answers about how federal immigration policy will be enforced in their communities. There to answer their concerns...
View ArticlePHOTOS: Lego Club
Every first Tuesday of the month, the Summit County Library hosts the Lego Club - a free session from 3:30-5 p.m. for kids. Some of the Legos were donated and children also have the option to play with...
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