Local News Hour

KPCW's Connor Thomas reports live from opening day at Canyons Village, Summit County swings slightly right in 2024 presidential vote, annual local art market opens for holiday season, Basin planning commission chair steps back, citing personal workload, Park City School District adds second Jewish holiday to calendar, moves fall break, Park City turkey drive to serve thousands of local families, Park City Councilmember Tana Toly recaps Thursday night's meeting, Park City High School National Honor Society encourages donations for holiday food drive, Deer Valley opens Thanksgiving weekend, earliest day ever, Park City schools won't accept out-of-boundary students next year, Woodward Park City to open Nov. 22, owners to list Town Lift Plaza for $27M amid Vail lawsuit, and Park City school changes mascot from Timberwolves to Miners.

The latest Mountain Trails report, PCSD board silences, removes parent during public comment, Summit County Councilmember Canice Harte recaps Wednesday's meeting, Park City School District Interim Superintendent Caleb Fine and Board Member Meredith Reed provide an update, Park City Summit County Arts Council shares details on the opening of the Holiday Makers Market and gallery stroll.

Judge grants restraining order in Wasatch County election lawsuit, Snyderville Basin Water Reclamation Executive Director Mike Luers has a monthly update, Deputy Park City Manager Sarah Pearce and Budget and Strategic Planning Director Jed Briggs preview this week's city council meeting, Park City Turkey Drive organizers have details on this year's drive that runs Thursday and Friday.

Construction on bus lanes in Park City ski corridor could begin next year, Wasatch County Manager Dustin Grabau has a preview of this week's county council meeting, Tom Kelly and Ted Ligety discuss the first episode of Behind the Gold at the Eccles Center, Recycle Utah Education Director Mary Closser and Chelsea have a monthly update and Park City board set to approve appeal of controversial Prince home.

Megan McKenna likely to keep lead in race for open Summit County Council seat, two candidates disqualified from Wasatch County School Board races, Cincinnati budgeting $5 million to lure Sundance Film Festival, Kamas Valley to place wreaths at every veteran's grave this December, Live PC Give PC donations exceed $5M, Park City launching Youth Advisory Council to get students involved in local government, Youth Sports Alliance Executive Director Emily Fisher has an update on youth sports programs, Summit County Council won’t raise property taxes this year, Park City Recreation Director Ken Fisher has an update on indoor activities as winter nears, and skiers will migrate to Deer Valley East Village parking amid Snow Park construction, attorney says.

Cultural misunderstanding led to charging Park City tennis pro over child porn, Midway resort hosts Pumpkin Plunge to benefit holiday "Shop with a Cop" program, South Summit School District Superintendent Greg Maughan has an update from this month's board meeting, fire claims Kamas’ Blazzard lumber mill, the cause is under investigation, PCFD Fire Marshal Mike Owens talks about gas safety ahead of winter months, Wasatch County inches toward support for Heber’s downtown plan; final decision pending, and Live PC Give PC goal and leaderboards update with Joel Zarrow, CEO Park City Community Foundation & Sara Huey, sponsor Vail EpicPromise/Park City Mountain.

Latest trails report with Mountain Trails Foundation, locals give Park City Main Street Area Plan positive reviews, Summit County Councilmember Tonja Hanson recaps Wednesday's meeting, Park City Education Foundation President and CEO Ingrid Whitley and Vice President of Advancement Jen Billow have an update on programs offered by the foundation, Park City Film Executive Director Katy Wang previews upcoming screenings, Town Lift Plaza owners to sell property amid new Vail Resorts lawsuit, Summit County Council race down to 1% margin after in-person votes, and Summit County winter parking restrictions begin Friday, Nov. 15.

Neighbors granted appeal stalling Princes' Treasure Hill home plans, Kouri Richins denied bail again ahead of 2025 murder trial, Park City Mountain COO Deirdra Walsh has a preview of the upcoming ski season, Wasatch Trails Foundation Executive Director Mia Yue has a look at the accomplishments of 2024 and a look ahead to this winter and next year, and Heber Valley Chamber Executive Director Dallin Koecher discusses ongoing downtown developments in Heber and Midway.

Dakota Pacific responds to critics as vote on Kimball Junction development nears, Summit County Manager Shayne Scott discusses the agenda for Wednesday's county council meeting, Director Ben Sturgulewski and Producer Katie Stjernholm discuss the homegrown ski culture of the Hindu Kush mountains in their new film "Champions of the Golden Valley," and People's Health Clinic's Women's Health team discuss their prenatal care with certified nurse midwives.

Extell and MIDA work to accelerate Deer Valley East Village construction as opening date nears, Summit County Health Department Director Phil Bondurant has a monthly update, Dakota Pacific Real Estate CEO Marc Stanworth talks about what's next with the development, and Woodward Park City Manager Gar Trayner and Senior Marketing Manager Sarah Sherman have news on opening day.