Local News Hour

Executive Director of Utah Housing Coalition Project Manager Zoe Newmann previews its annual awards, including two Summit County winners, Youth Sports Alliance Executive Director Emily Fisher and Programs Director Heather Sims recap the successful Olympic Parade with 80 local athletes and Snyderville Basin Recreation District Director Robert Parrish had details on a community meeting to give locals a look at designs for future recreation facilities.

The U.S. Forest Service's Heber-Kamas Ranger District chemist and spokesperson Brenda Bushell talks about summer recreation in the Kamas National Forest, Utah House Rep. Tiara Auxier, (R-Morgan), discussion taxes, land use and bringing the Bible into public school civics classrooms and local resident Don Brown previews the 2nd annual Summit and Wasatch counties Wildfire Preparedness Fair on April 25

Summit County Council Chair Canice Harte recaps Wednesday's meeting, including the approval of the Utah Olympic Park development plan, Park City Mayor Ryan Dickey talks about his first 100 days in office and Heber Valley Chamber Public Relations Manager Jessica Turner previews the annual Wasatch Back Economic Forum in May and other coming events.

Summit County Transportation Director Carl Miller provides an update on road construction across the county, including bus rapid transit lanes, bridges and the launch of the summer bike-share program, Heber City Councilmember Sid Ostergaard recaps the Tuesday vote to extend the city manager's contract and Helen Nadal, executive director of Summit Community Gardens and EATS Helen Nadel previews the summer growing season and garden events.

Summit County Manager Shayne Scott previews the agenda for Wednesday's county council meeting, including the appointment of Malena Stevens and interim clerk and the drop in sales tax revenues, South Summit Superintendent of Schools Greg Maughan recaps Monday's board meeting, including the impact of the 20206 legislature and construction updates, and Executive Director of Christian Center of Park City Steve Richardson and Programs Director Eli Shackleford discuss an increased need for food and mental health support, as well as a new program for mothers.

Summit County Health Department Director Phil Bondurant provides an update on measles, flu and RSV, Summit County Clubhouse Executive Director Jen O'Brien talks about the organizations growth — now serving 90 members and the co-writer and emcee of the Park City Follies Tom Clyde and Director Paul Tan provide a sneak peek at the Hallmark movie-style production that debuts at the Egyptian Friday.

Summit County Councilmember Roger Armstrong recaps Wednesday's meeting, Tracy Harden with the Wasatch Back Citizens Climate Lobby has details on the upcoming conservative climate conference and how the PROVE IT Act could impact Utah and Co-Founder and Program Director of the Lectura Lounge Maritza Roño has details about some of the programming happening.

Wasatch Mountain State Park Ranger Kathy Donnell details Dark Sky Month activities at the state parks, Park City Councilmember Ed Parigian recaps Thursday meeting, including early budget talks and Hideout Mayor Ralph Severini has news on the newest councilmember and the Military Installation Development Authority's relationship with city leaders.

Summit County Councilmember Tonja Hanson recaps Wednesday's meeting, including the appointment of Malena Stevens as the new county clerk to replace the retiring Eve Furse, Park City School District Superintendent Lyndsay Huntsman and school board Vice President Nick Hill have an update on sports fields construction and high school graduation plans and Park City Film Executive Director Katy Wang has a preview of upcoming screenings, including a film about the challenges of anxiety.

Ski Utah CEO Nathan Rafferty recaps a 'better than expected, but challenging' ski season, New Park City Manager Adam Lenhard, Deputy City Manager Heather Sneddon, Senior Data & Financial Analyst Robbie Smoot preview this week's city council meeting and Mountain Trails Foundation Executive Director Lora Anthony and new Trails Director Connor Maher have details on this summer's trail projects.