Hey everyone! Welcome back to another week of news here on Summit in Six! Today, we are excited to announce that the Olympics are officially coming back to Utah in 2034! We also cover some fire restrictions and air quality information as we celebrate and head into Pioneer Day Weekend. 

Alright, let’s get into the news!

– OLYMPIC ANNOUNCEMENT 

It was officially announced early this morning, Wednesday, July 24, at the 142nd IOC Session in Paris, that Salt Lake City, Utah 2034 has been elected to host the 27th Olympic Winter Games.

In a recent interview, Council Chair Malena Stevens said: “Summit County is approaching the Olympics with an eye toward improving the long-term future of our county and residents while preserving everything we love about Summit County before and after the Games. We embrace the opportunity and responsibility this represents for our residents, businesses, and visitors. We have to be engaged at the table during the planning phase for these things to happen.”

This marks the fifth time the Winter Games will be held in the United States of America. At the time of the Games in 2034, 32 years will have elapsed since the 2002 Games in Salt Lake City. 

– FIRE RESTRICTIONS

As we celebrate and head into Pioneer Day Weekend, please remember the use of any kind of fireworks, tracer ammunition, or exploding targets is prohibited on unincorporated and state land within Summit County.

Any of the above acts is a violation of state law and is punishable by up to 6 months in jail and a fine of up to $1,000.

Text SCFIREINFO to 888777 for updates on Summit County’s fire outlook and conditions, Red Flag Warnings, prescribed burns, active fire updates & more.

– AIR QUALITY 

As of today, our air quality level in Summit County is in the orange on the AQI scale. People with upper respiratory problems may experience coughing and congestion. Those with asthma could also experience symptoms.

Please stay safe this holiday weekend and if you are sensitive to air pollution, think about limiting outdoor activities. 

For more info and to see the live air quality map in Summit County, visit

summitcountyhealth.org and check out the Environmental Health section.

– WEED OF THE MONTH 

July’s final Weed of the Month is Spotted Knapweed!

Originally found in Eurasia, Spotted Knapweed infests rangeland, pastures, roadsides, or any disturbed soils. Knapweeds release chemical substances into the soil that inhibit the growth of competing vegetation.

If you’re trying to spot Spotted Knapweed in your community, it is a short-lived, creeping herbaceous perennial that is usually 1-to-3 feet tall. It’s rosette leaves are deeply lobed and may be 6 inches in length. The stems are moderately leafy. Flowers are typically pink with black-tipped flower bracts. Bloom is in early summer.

Several biocontrol agents are available for Spotted Knapweed and offer fair to good control. Select herbicides can offer good to excellent control when applied between rosette and pre-bud stages.

For more information on Noxious Weeds in Summit County, please visit: summitcounty.info/idweeds.