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Park City leaders urge end to ski patrol labor dispute
Park City – As Vail Resorts and striking Park City Mountain ski patrolers negotiated Tuesday, the Utah resort town’s mayor and City Council urged the company to end the conflict “without further delay.” Mayor Nann Worel said in a statement that she and the Park City Council recognize that resort communities face significant livability challenges, and it is the workforce that all too often shoulders the weight of today’s economic pressures. Supporting a professional workforce is essential to the health, safety and vitality of the town, she said.
FOX 13 Investigates: How one Utah tourist destination tries to prevent an attack like in New Orleans
PARK CITY — In a few weeks, the streets here will fill with visitors attending the Sundance Film Festival. A few months after that, the Park Silly Sunday Market will draw thousands. And in nine years, the Winter Olympics will ski and slide into Park City. The town’s police chief, Wade Carpenter, said his officers protect dozens of special events every year. “We staff up every day during special events,” Carpenter said. The chief said that federal and state agencies keep Park City apprised of threats. As for someone driving through a crowd, like what happened on New Year’s Day in New [...]
‘Maybe it’s more, maybe it’s less’: House speaker calls for 10% cut for Utah colleges
SALT LAKE CITY – Utah House Speaker Mike Schultz wants state universities to come up with 10% budget cuts ahead of the upcoming legislative session.
Opinion: The return of the Olympics is a golden opportunity for Utah businesses
With the return of the Winter Olympics and Paralympics to Utah in 2034, Utah’s business community should prepare for an unprecedented opportunity, with remarkable access to resources and state support.
Utah growth trend continues; state expected to surpass 4M mark by 2033
Utah's growth is expected to continue in the years to come, though, at a slightly lower rate than in recent years, expanding by more than 500,000 and is expected to surpass 4 million by 2033.
Housing experts say Utah needs to build more starter homes
Utah still ranks as one of the top ten most expensive states to buy a home in the U.S. However according to housing experts, building more starter homes could potentially combat this problem.
Summit County tops the list as Utah’s wealthiest county
Utah was ranked as one of the wealthiest states in the country by a U.S. News & World Report last year, with top employers spanning from Intermountain Health, the University of Utah and retail grocers such as Walmart and Krogers.
Utah’s air quality has been harming your health for years, but tourism is now in the crossfire
From the Wasatch Front to the Uintah Basin to the Colorado Plateau, different areas of Utah have varying air quality challenges that could affect more than just your health.
Utah suicide survivor shares message of hope and healing on National 988 Day
RIVERTON – When Brittany Bagdasarov greets the day, she does it with gratitude. Thankful to be alive, thankful to have found Arman, a loving and supportive partner. “We met at a silent disco, where you’re dancing with headphones that are different colors,”.
New Utah report links housing affordability to negative health outcomes
SALT LAKE CITY — A new report by the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute links housing affordability to indirect and direct health impacts for Utahns. The issue of housing affordability has been consistently raised as the state continues to grapple with the housing crisis.