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We have hand-selected a few recent articles that reflect the happenings in our vibrant, eclectic and engaged community. Go to kpcw.org to read – and listen – like a local.
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Park City school to launch program to support young athletes
By Kristine Weller
The Weilenmann School of Discovery is launching PEAK, a program to help students balance academics with other pursuits.
PEAK stands for performance, engagement, access and knowledge. Principal Elizabeth Phillips said it will cater to students in grades four through eight.
The goal is to provide balance for students also competing at a high level in sports – something that’s exploding at Weilenmann.
PEAK will reimagine the school day, with an academic focus in the morning and athletic partnership programs each afternoon.
Phillips said the school plans to expand PEAK to support musicians, kids interested in rodeo and other extracurriculars.
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New Park City Museum exhibit showcases how Parkites celebrate, mourn, protest together
By Kristine Weller
The Park City Museum has opened a new exhibit to mark the 250th birthday of the United States.
“Park City Loves a Parade” celebrates the ways townspeople have gathered to commemorate significant moments in local and national history with parades, marches and protests.
Among the highlighted Park City traditions are the Howl-o-ween dog parade, the Olympic homecoming parade, Miners Day and the annual Fourth of July parade.
Also featured is a spontaneous parade on Main Street after Parkites heard World War I ended and funeral processions following the Daly Mine disaster.
Parkites also gathered after the 9/11 terrorist attacks, joined together to push back constitutionally when Vail Resorts applied to trademark the name “Park City” in 2016, Our 45th President’s inauguration during Sundance in 2017 and more.
The exhibit runs through March 2027 and will include Spanish translations.
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Utah law to require motorcycle licenses for some e-bikes
By Connor Thomas
A bill passed during Utah’s 2026 Legislative session now classifies some e-bikes as motorcycles.
The law applies to high-powered e-bikes with throttles that can go faster than 20 mph.
To operate those e-bikes, riders now have to be at least 16 years old and have a driver’s license with a motorcycle endorsement.
The bill’s sponsor, Davis County Republican Rep. Paul Cutler, said the law applies to e-bikes on highways and roads, not on sidewalks or trails. He said safety concerns drove the legislation.
Statistics from Primary Children’s Hospital show that in a single year, e-bike and e-scooter injuries increased by 67%.
