Local News Hour

Local News Hour

By Leslie Thatcher, Roger GoldmanNewsDaily News
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Local News Hour episodes

  • Local News Hour | July 1, 2022
    On today's Local News Hour, host Sean Higgins' guests include:(2:47) Ian Hartley with the Mountain Trails Foundation's weekly report (7:01) Summit County Community Development Director Pat Putt with an update on development projects throughout the county, (23:56)Wasatch County epidemiologist Chris Smoot who talks about the County Health Department's new wastewater testing for COVID-19, and (36:39) KPCW General Manager Renai Bodley Miller with details on an exciting new offering from the station – the launch of our daily newsletter.
    51 min
  • Local News Hour | June 30, 2022
    On today's Local News Hour, host Sean Higgins guests include: (7:42) Summit County Council Member Roger Armstrong with a recap of Wednesday's meeting, (30:11) PCFD Fire Marshall Mike Owens on fire safety this weekend, and (37:05) Park City Special Events and Economic Programs Manger Jenny Diersen with a preview of July events.
    51 min
  • Local News Hour | June 29, 2022
    On today's Local News Hour, host Leslie Thatcher's guest include: (06:45) Canyons Village Management Association Planning and Operations Manager John Simmons with details on the 3-day Forum Fest starting Friday, (25:33) Eat Awesome Things' Meaghan Miller-Gitlin and Charlene Rodriguez with discussion on their Women's Giving Fund proposal, and (37:21) Bets Connor Pott, one of the original band members of Dr. Bob's, with details on the band’s two upcoming shows celebrating their 40th anniversary.
    45 min
  • Local News Hour | June 28, 2022
    On today's Local News Hour, host Leslie Thatcher's guest include: (04:00) Park City Trails and Open Space Manager Heinrich Deters has details on the Rail Trail masterplan and Interlocal Agreement with state parks as well as the latest on the golf course parking management plan. Then (22:40), Daly Headframe Project Manager Doug Ogilvy and Sally Elliott with Friends of Ski Mountain Mining History talk about the repair of the historic headframe and this week's lift to the new location. Lastly (34:31), Ex. Director of The Hope Alliance Diane Bernhardt talks about their mission and upcoming eye clinics.
    44 min
  • Local News Hour - June 27, 2022
    On today's Local News Hour host Leslie Thatcher's guest include: (5:56) Park City Historic Alliance Executive Director Ginger Wicks has an update from this month's HPCA board meeting, new event parking rates and this year’s cocktail contest, (15:42) Planned Parenthood of Utah Chief Executive Officer and President Karrie Galloway talks about the practical implications for a woman facing an unwanted pregnancy now that Utah's trigger law goes into effect following the Supreme Court overturning Roe v Wade, the five-decade-old decision that guaranteed a woman’s right to obtain an abortion and (32:48) Park City Chamber Bureau Vice President of Communications Dan Howard takes a look back at our record-setting season and a look ahead at the summer season and next winter.
    50 min
  • Local News Hour - June 24, 2022
    On today's Local News Hour host Leslie Thatcher's guests include: (2:17) Lora Smith with the weekly Mountain Trails Report, (7:25) Heber City resident and mother Jamie Belnap talks about a newly formed group for mothers of LGBTQ kids with Encircle Director of Philanthropy and former Heber City Mayor Kelleen Potter, (22:28) Park City Councilmember Jeremy Rubell has a recap of last night's meeting that addressed budget approval, short term rentals and fireworks and then (36:07) Sean Higgins speaks with Wait Wait ... Don't Tell Me panelists Alonzo Bodden and Negin Farsad who talk about their stand up comedy show tonight at the Eccles Theatre in SLC.
    50 min
  • Local News Hour - June 23, 2022
    On today's Local News Hour with host Leslie Thatcher guests include: (5:29) Summit County Council Member Doug Clyde recaps Wednesday's meeting, (21:42) Heber City Council Member Mike Johnston weighs in on local matters including the city building a fiber internet infrastructure and outdoor gym addressed at Tuesdays meeting and (37:30) Sam Mekrut of the Mountain Mediation Center and Joe Urankar from the Park City LGBTQ+ task force talk about the June 28th community conversation on the topics of visibility and belonging held at the Park City Library.
    50 min
  • Local News Hour | June 22, 2022
    On today's Local News Hour host Leslie Thatcher's guests include: (05:45) High Valley Transit District's Caroline Rodriguez who has the latest on the new rollout of the trip planning feature on the High Valley Transit app, (22:52) Park City Manager Matt Dias who has a preview of this week's city council meeting, (40:30) and Park City Ski and Snow Ex. Director Christie Hind who invites the community to the annual 5k Fun Run on July 4th to benefit the organization.
    51 min
  • Local News Hour - June 21, 2022
    On today's Local News Hour host Leslie Thatcher's guests include: (3:16) Summit County Manager Tom Fisher who discusses the agenda for Wednesday's county council meeting, including an annual update on the landfill and possible approval this year’s RAP Tax cultural grant recommendations. (24:01) Park City Community Foundation Board President Kristi Cumming introduces the new CEO of the foundation, Joel Zarrow. And (35:57) Co-founder and Chief Revenue Officer for Spiro Carbon, Dave Rockwood talks about his new business.
    51 min
  • Local News Hour - June 20, 2022
    On today's Local News Hour: (6:44) Homestake development representatives Rory Murphy and Ryan Davis ( J Fisher Company ) talk about their proposal and how to make it affordable, (28:11) Youth Sports Alliance Executive Director Emily Fisher has a preview on the youth sports programs being planned for next school year and (36:09) Snyderville Basin Recreation Director Dana Jones has an update on their strategic plan process and the Trailside East project.
    50 min

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KPCW’s flagship news program, Local News Hour, follows NPR’s Morning edition from 8 to 9 a.m. KPCW Senior News Director Leslie Thatcher hosts Monday through Thursday and Roger Goldman hosts Fridays.…

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