News from Wasatch County
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Heber City · Heber CityJere Laeng Calmes, 83, of Park City, Utah, passed away peacefully on March 17, 2024 surrounded by friends. Born on June 17, 1940, in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, to Fred and Antoinette Calmes. Jere was a beloved father, grand-father, great grandfather, brother, and friend to many.See the Story
Obituary: Jere Laeng Calmes
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Heber City · Heber CityMitchell McKee, 58, is the administrative services director for the Wasatch County Sheriff's Office. He faces 10 felony charges, including two counts of human trafficking of a child. McKee was also a licensed marriage and family therapist as well as as a sex therapist in Provo.See the Story
Wasatch County employee accused of giving teen nicotine in exchange for sex
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Heber City · Heber CityHeber City is asking three other taxing entities to help fund its reinvestment project. So far, one has agreed. Councilor Yvonne Barney said she would like to know exactly what their concerns are. Wasatch County School District Paul Sweat has agreed to have a joint meeting on April 23.See the Story
County, school district slow to join Heber City downtown revitalization effort; city officials wonder why, exactly
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Heber City · Heber CityPark City Chamber/Visitors Bureau and Heber Valley Chamber of Commerce will join for the 2024 Zions Bank Wasatch Back Economic Summit at the Grand Summit Hotel on May 14. This regional event partners with Heber City, Wasatch County, Summit County and Park City Municipal. Learn more and register at visitparkcity.com/wbes.See the Story
Registration open for 2024 Zions Bank Wasatch Back Economic Summit on May 14
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Heber City · Heber CityMitchell McKee was working at the Wasatch County Sheriff's Office as the Administrative Services Director. McKee's job responsibilities included overseeing the work of three civilian, non-certified employees. Questions regarding the criminal investigation should be directed to the Utah Attorney General's Office.See the Story
Wasatch County Sheriff’s Office employee arrested for ‘alleged sexual crimes involving a minor’
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Heber City · Heber CityHeber City councilors and Wasatch County councilors ran into several unanticipated snags last Wednesday. The majority of which fall back to the Utah Department of Transportation not following its previously established deadline to release a preferred route for the Heber Valley Bypass. The lack of a solid date or even a range of dates helped form the discussion into something that felt like less of a deliberation about a surefire bypass project and more like a hypothetical conversation.See the Story
A tale of two Heber Cities divided by density
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Heber City · Heber CityHeber City is asking Wasatch County to participate in a community reinvestment area agreement. The city hopes the county will agree to put 75% of its tax revenue increase toward the project. So far, Heber City and the Water Conservancy District are the only entities that have agreed.See the Story
Heber City to pitch Community Reinvestment Act agreement to Wasatch County
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Hideout · HideoutLouise Kingston suffers from multiple disabilities that grant her certain accommodations under the Americans With Disabilities Act. Kingston was arrested by a Utah Highway Patrol officer for suspected driving under the influence and booked in Wasatch County Jail. The legal complaint alleges, she was mocked, laughed at and her concerns were ignored.See the Story
Wasatch County and State of Utah sued over treatment of arrestee with disabilities
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