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BY ALEXANDREA BONILLA Associate Producer KSL SALT LAKE CITY — The future comes flying into the present this week as Utah’s aerospace and defense association, recently renamed 47G,  conducts the state’s first air taxi demonstrations. BETA Technologies, a private company that has partnered with 47G, will offer test demonstrations at six airports across Utah this week.  The...

by Jay Hamburger Deer Valley Resort on Wednesday night secured an approval for the first phase of a major development at Snow Park, a critical step as the resort prepares to turn the location into a full-service base area after it essentially has served for decades as a place where many skiers begin and end their days. The Park City Planning Commission cast a unanimous vote in favor of the...

Zach Wichter Climate change is drastically impacting the world around us, including the way people travel and the destinations themselves. “Green Travel” is a seven-part series delving into how climate change is transforming the landscape of travel.  WASATCH RANGE, Utah ― Solitude Mountain Resort was just getting open with a handful of trails groomed and lifts spinning in early...

Sundance, UT (August 21, 2024) — Sundance Resort’s The Tree Room and The Owl Bar have received top recognition in USA Today’s 10Best Readers Poll. The Tree Room was voted as the #3 Hotel Restaurant, and The Owl Bar was voted as the #3 Hotel Bar in North America. Originally nominated by a panel of industry experts and editors at USA Today, these establishments competed with 20+ other restaurants and...

By  Dennis Romboy Salt Lake City took a big step Tuesday toward giving downtown an extreme makeover. The seven-member City Council unanimously endorsed a participation agreement with Smith Entertainment Group to create a sports, entertainment, culture and convention district that would keep the Utah Jazz and Utah Hockey Club in the Delta Center. “We do big things here in Salt Lake...

By Jacob Hess Jacob Hess is a staff writer and Latter-day Saint Voices editor for the Deseret News. For the third year in a row, Utah was named the “No. 1 state in America” by U.S. News & World Report’s Best States rankings for 2024. That ranking is based on 70 metrics across eight categories — with Utah leading in so many indicators that it rose to...

PARK CITY, Utah — Big changes are coming to Outlets Park City this month. The beloved shopping destination is kicking off a major refresh that will transform it into Junction Commons Park City. A fresh look The first phase of the revamp focuses on giving the lower level a makeover. Expect a modern color palette, sleek new siding, and revamped signage throughout the center. Shoppers will also...

Park City Park City is a city in Summit County, Utah, United States. Park City Ski Resort and Canyons resorts merged creating the largest ski area in the U.S.GETTY Park City, Utah Who Will Love It: Alpine adventurers; history buffs; foodies All-Star Attractions: Park City Mountain Resort; Main Steet; Utah Olympic Park What Not To Miss: Mornings at the Park Silly Sunday...

NEW YORK, May 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- D. E. Shaw Renewable Investments (DESRI) today announced the Elektron Solar Project ("Elektron Solar") has reached commercial operation (COD). Elektron Solar is an 80 MWac solar facility located in Tooele County, UT. The project began construction in 2021 and was acquired from Enyo Renewable Energy in 2020. "We are thrilled to have completed construction...

Article by Park Record Staff: Following a celebratory 60th anniversary season, Park City Mountain has announced that it will begin summer operations on Saturday, June 8, at the Park City Mountain Village Adventure Park, with Canyons Village activities and additional operations at Mountain Village beginning on June 15. Canyons Golf is scheduled to open May 24.  “Summer is a fantastic time to...