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🌱 Park City men charged after alleged cocaine sales to local teens

Park City, Utah Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hello again Park City! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Park City men charged after alleged cocaine sales to local teens
  • How new SR-248 bus lanes could change your Park City commute
  • How a long-awaited mine cleanup could reshape Richardson Flat and Silver Creek

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 76 and low of 42 degrees.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 66, low: 40.
  • Friday: Sunshine and pleasantly warm, with a high of 73 and low of 40 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Summit County men accused of selling cocaine to teenagers (ksl.com) — Two men living in Park City have been charged with serious drug offenses after investigators alleged they repeatedly sold cocaine to local teenagers over several months. Court documents describe payments via apps, drugs mailed from California, and at least one teen reportedly hospitalized after using the substances.
   

2. Park City advances Re-Create 248 transit project with $2.1 million design and environmental contract (townlift.com) — Park City has committed $2.1 million to advance its Re-Create 248 project, moving dedicated bus lanes on SR-248 into environmental review and early design. The work will shape future traffic, transit reliability, and Olympic-readiness between Quinn’s Junction, Old Town, and key Park City hubs, funded initially through Summit County transportation sales tax revenues.
   

3. Park City residents, developers learn about Richardson Flat toxic soils clean-up plan (kpcw.org) — Toxic mine tailings between Prospector Square and I‑80 are finally slated for major cleanup, with work on Silver Creek’s floodplain potentially starting by summer 2027. EPA officials outlined a $70 million-plus plan, funded by responsible mining parties, and are taking public comments through June 8. Park City residents and developers are weighing health concerns, future development, and open space possibilities.
   

4. Planning Commission Nearing Vote On Park City Lift Projects (unofficialnetworks.com) — Park City’s Planning Commission is gearing up for key meetings on replacing the Eagle/Eaglet and Silverlode lifts at Park City Mountain, with a public-comment session and possible vote set for May 27. The proposal would add a new high-speed six-pack serving racers and terrain parks and upgrade Silverlode to an eight-pack, amid lingering concerns about congestion and conflicts of interest.
   

5. How this charter school is again ranked as Utah's top high school (ksl.com) — Park City High School has been ranked No. 5 in Utah by U.S. News & World Report, placing it among the state’s top traditional public high schools. A Sandy charter school took the overall top spot, with several other Wasatch Front schools also highly ranked. The report weighs test performance, graduation rates, and how well schools serve all students.
   

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    Thursday May 14
  • Dance Team Spring Showcase
    Park City High Eccles Center, 1750 Kearns Blvd, Park City, UT 84060, USA
    6:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Celebrate 20 years of the Park City Ice Arena with us on Friday, May 29, from 6:30-9 p.
    m. at the Ice Arena! To show our appreciation to our patrons, the Ice Arena is throwing a fun community celebration for everyone to enjoy. Join us… (Nextdoor )
  • Update: Summit County Animal Control has this little senior dog.
    If you’re looking for your pup, he’s with SCAC. https://www.summitcountyutah.gov/946/Animal-Control Found dog! Yorkie or yorkie mix. Found at Matt… (Nextdoor Bitner)
  • American Eagle Outfitters posted a job opening for AE - Stock Associate - Early Morning (Off-Hours) in Park City. Apply here.
  • Big 5 Sporting Goods posted a job opening for Assistant Manager Trainee- Part Time in Park City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Park City here.

Ok Park City! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Park City

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