Local officials are concerned President Trump’s newly announced tariffs could hurt consumer spending in tourist destinations like Park City, but they remain optimistic about winter tourism revenue.
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Starting Sunday, April 6, Park City Transit will switch from winter service to its spring schedule.
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Skiers will still find plenty of moguls at Alta Ski Area next season, but “the bumpies” will be gone.
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Preservation Utah is seeking nominations for the 2025 Endangered Historic Places list. Three Summit County locations made last year's list.
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A Utah State Board of Education resolution banning diversity, equity and inclusion from public schools failed with a 4-10 vote on Thursday.
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Summit County residents now have a new way to give feedback on various issues to county officials.
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State transportation officials want to install a permanent traffic signal at Park City’s busy Marsac Avenue roundabout. This comes after testing a temporary light this winter.
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The International Ski Federation (FIS) hosts world championship events every two years, bringing some of the best skiers and snowboarders together for high-level competition.
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Twenty-year department veteran Peter Emery will become chief May 1 when Bob Zanetti retires.
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Summit Land Conservancy is hosting its annual conservation breakfast next month and will feature the man who has been appointed to help save the Great Salt Lake.
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Twice a year, the local chapter of the Citizens’ Climate Lobby meets with Utah’s congressional delegation to discuss climate policy. The goal is to help enact climate solutions to ensure a healthy future and strengthen the American economy.
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Employers added 228,000 jobs in March, showcasing a solid labor market. But uncertainty over tariffs and tepid consumer spending may weigh on job growth in the months to come.
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Analysts say the escalating trade tensions between the U.S and China will make a near-term deal to end the trade war "highly unlikely".
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A new study suggests genetic changes allow horses to produce more energy, while minimizing the toll the energy takes on cells.
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