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Construction on U.S. Highway 189 is expected to wrap up in fall 2027.
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Kristine Weller/KPCWWasatch County’s second high school is on track to open this fall. Leaders are considering present needs as well as the legacy of the building. -
Alexey Chernovalov/Adobe StockResidents can opt out of the program, which carries a $4 fee to fund renewable energy production.
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Hideout residents will soon have a permanent fire station in town. -
Summit County temporarily shut down the Browns Canyon composting facility last year over alleged permit violations. -
The Big Boy No. 4014 passed through Summit County in early April and will wrap the western leg of its Coast-to-Coast Tour with a second visit April 20.
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After a long mud season, Basin Recreation will reopen the Run-A-Muk dog park April 20. -
The Wasatch Education Foundation distributed its nine 2026 Distinguished Educator Awards this week across eight schools. -
The Park City American Legion Post 14 is offering six awards totaling $5,000 to support local graduating seniors. -
Proceeds from a Utah Division of Wildlife Resources permit program will fund dozens of projects benefitting wildlife beginning this year. -
Utah will likely see a more active wildfire season after this year’s warm, dry winter. Summit and Wasatch County homeowners can learn more about wildfire preparation at a fair April 25.
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At least 66 tornado reports were submitted across multiple states on Friday, according to the National Weather Service. -
The victims ranged in age from 1 to about 14 years old, said Shreveport, La., police spokesperson Chris Bordelon. A total of 10 people were shot. -
NPR's Elissa Nadworny plays the puzzle with WMEH listener Chee Sing Lee and Weekend Edition Puzzlemaster Will Shortz.
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