PARK CITY, Utah — Join the Springville Art Museum for their 100th annual Spring Salon. Its opening reception and awards ceremony with the artists will take place on Saturday, April 27 from 7-9:30 p.m. Local artists accepted into the 2024 Spring Salon Local artists Joseph Cordery, Susette Gertsch, Kris Hanaman and David Winegar are four of the artists whose artworks are among the 276 pieces accepted for display. Joseph Cordery has two art pieces in the Spring Salon. He expects to display more of his work soon at a MINERS 9 exhibit. The other three artists recently showed their art at the Spring ..read more

UTAH — According to the Natural Resources Conservation Service’s April Water Supply Report, Utah received 150% of its typical amount of snow water equivalent (SWE) for March According to a press release from the Utah Division of Water Resources (DWR), the Beehive State received 156% of its normal precipitation for the month, bringing the water-year-to-date value to 117% of normal, up 6% from the end of February. In Utah, about 95% of the water supply comes from snowpack. While the state greatly depends on this water, the increase in snowpack is causing rivers and streams to flow faster, which ..read more

PARK CITY, Utah — On Tuesday, Senior Soccer Night was celebrated at Park City High School’s Dozier Field in a game against the Cottonwood Colts. Before the varsity game, players and their family members were clapped out to center field, gifted a swag bag, and recognized over the P.A. system for their achievements.  The Colts won the game 1-0 after a corner kick was headed in midway through the second half. Seniors circled up. Photo: TownLift // Michele Roepke The girls play in the fall season. The senior boys included:  Ulises Montalvo Sebastian Huertas Porter Connolly Joe Croney Gr ..read more

UTAH — Utah has been identified as the state with the most significant gender pay disparity in the United States, according to a new analysis conducted by employment law attorneys at Eldessouky Law. The study drew on U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission data. Women in Utah earn an average of $47,907 annually, starkly less than men who earn an average of $65,512. This disparity places women’s earnings at roughly 73 cents for every dollar men earn, marking a 26.9% wage gap. The report also points to a worrying trend in enforcing the Equal Pay Act. Between 2013 and 2022, 72 charges were f ..read more

By: Kyle Dunphey, Utah News Dispatch From members of Utah’s congressional delegation to the state’s governor and attorney general, elected officials in the Beehive State are voicing their opposition to a new rule from the Bureau of Land Management, vowing to fight it in both Congress and the courts. The BLM last week finalized its “Public Lands Rule,” which allows parcels of public land to be leased for conservation, similar to how the agency currently leases land for mineral extraction, energy development, recreation or grazing. The rule would allow for a restoration lease, intended for ..read more

PARK CITY, Utah — Park City Rotary has opened nominations for the 2024 Citizen of the Year awards. This annual recognition celebrates outstanding community members in two categories: volunteer and professional contributions. The first category, the Mayor Jack Green Volunteer Citizen of the Year award, honors individuals or groups demonstrating exceptional volunteer service to the Park City/Summit County area. The Linda Singer-Berrett Professional Citizen of the Year award focuses on professional achievements. This award is designated for individuals whose professional work significantly benefi ..read more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — Utah is set to welcome its National Hockey League (NHL) team with a celebration at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City today, Wednesday, April 24. The event, which starts at 4 p.m. with a Plaza Party, is free to the public and promises a fun-filled evening that includes sports activities, live music, and a chance to meet the new team and its coaches. What to Expect The festivities begin outside the Delta Center with a Plaza Party at 4 p.m., featuring activities like 4v4 street hockey, face painting, and live band performances. As fans move inside, they will be greeted wit ..read more

PARK CITY, Utah  — This May, a group of Park City businesses are taking community wellness to the next level with the second annual, and expanded, “Muddy May Wellness Bingo.” Following last year’s success, and requests from the community to increase participation opportunities, what was once a week-long event has now blossomed into an entire month of health-focused activities. These local wellness businesses are collaborating to offer residents a variety of experiences, completely free, along with enticing incentives. “We had so much interest last year that people could not even get into ..read more

COLORADO — The International Ski Instructor’s Association has awarded the 2027 Interski to the United States. The largest snow sports congress, Interski is a gathering of the world’s top alpine, snowboard, telemark, cross-country, and adaptive instructors from more than 30 nations held every four years in a different country. It’ll be hosted in Colorado, which is the headquarters of the Professional Ski and Snowboard Instructors of America/American Association of Snowboard Instructors (PSIA-AASI). Specifically, it is to occur at Vail/Beaver Creek on April 3-10, 2027 where up to 2,000 people wi ..read more

Check out this week’s jobs from local Park City employers. Work hard, play hard. The Park City Soccer Club is hiring an Office Administrator. PCSC, established in 1994, is dedicated to teaching children valuable life skills through competitive club soccer, focusing on character development, sportsmanship, and perseverance. The club supports over 750 children annually across 33 teams and academy programs, emphasizing inclusivity by providing significant financial aid to ensure access for all, regardless of economic background. Park City Institute is hiring as well. #nowhiring, #applynow, #utahj ..read more