Local News Hour

Local News Hour

By Leslie Thatcher, Roger GoldmanNewsDaily News
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Local News Hour episodes

  • Local News Hour | March 23, 2026
    Salt Lake City-based, Attorney Adam Crayk talks about the state of immigration in Utah and the proposed ICE detention facility, the Park City Chamber Bureau CEO Jennifer Wesselhoff has a monthly update on tourism data and Best Friends Animal Society Chief Mission Officer Holly Sizemore talks about National Puppy Day, pet adoption the no-kill shelter movement and recent legislation passed to help animals in shelter.
    49 min
  • Local News Hour | March 20, 2026
    Utah Avalanche Center forecasters weigh in on backcountry safety, Wasatch County Emergency Manager Jeremy Hales previews the the county's sixth self-reliance and preparedness fair Saturday, Park City Councilmember Molly Miller recaps Thursday's council meeting, including a vote to move the Bonanza Park project forward and longtime U.S. Speedskating Executive Director Ted Morris reflects on his career as he prepares to step down.
    50 min
  • Local News Hour | March 19, 2026
    The Utah Avalanche Center's newest backcountry forecast, Summit County Councilmember Canice Harte recaps Wednesday's meeting, Early Childhood Alliance Director Kristen Schulz talks about new state, federal child care tax credits, and Rich Wyman and Mike Rogers on dueling pianos in Park City.
    49 min
  • Local News Hour | March 18, 2026
    An updated forecast from the Utah Avalanche Center forecast, Heber City Councilmember Mike Johnston recaps this week's council meeting, including more on the UDOT bypass and plans for dog in parks, Park City's Acting City Manager Jodi Emery and Deputy City Manager Heather Sneddon preview Thursday's council meeting, including proposed salary bumps for staff and the Bonanza 5-acre project and , Timpanogos Valley Theater Director Sarah Ray talks about the play, "Sister Act, Jr. ," which opens March 2 and the theater's weekly improv sessions.
    52 min
  • Local News Hour | March 17, 2026
    The latest Utah Avalanche Center forecast, Wasatch County Manager Dustin Grabau previews this week's council meeting, including the expected summer water shortages as spring runoff flows fall to 20 to 80% of normal, the Park City Artists Association discusses its 3rd annual Spring into Art show at the Yarrow March 20 -22 and Recycle Utah Executive Director Andy Hecht and Park City Council Liaison Molly Miller have the latest on the recycling center's plans for program expansions and an Earth Day celebration April 22.
    49 min
  • Local News Hour | March 16, 2026
    The Utah Avalanche Center updates the backcountry forecast, Park City Fire District Chief Pete Emery and Assistant Chief Ashley Lewis have a update on the bomb threat the Egyptian Theater and discuss wildfire season concerns. Then, Youth Sports Alliance Executive Direct or Emily Fisher and Programs Director Heather Sims preview the April 3rd homecoming parade for 2026 Olympians and Paralympians on Main Street and Snyderville Basin Recreation Director Robert Parrish has an update on winter activities, work underway from spring and summer and plans for two new recreations facilities.
    50 min
  • Local News Hour | March 13, 2026
    The Utah Avalanche Center updates the backcountry forecast (2:40), Former Washington homicide prosecutor Jennifer Muyskins and KPCW reporter Connor Thomas discuss the surprising turns during the third week of the Kouri Richins murder trial, UVU's Herbert Institute pf Public Policy Sr. Director Justin Jones discusses voter security, election fraud and mail-in voting, and Park City MARC Recreation Program Supervisor Megan Levin discusses upcoming registrations for spring programs, including adult soccer, baseball and volleyball.
    52 min
  • Local News Hour | March 12, 2026
    The latest Utah Avalanche Center forecast, Summit County Councilmember Canice Harte recaps Wednesday's meeting, including a delayed voted on development plan at the Utah Olympic Park, Park City Board of Realtors President Gretchen Hudgens, CEO Jennifer Armandi, and Park City MLS President Grady Kohler details on the year-end report for 2025, with $5.7 billion in sales and Park City Film Executive Director Katy Wang previews upcoming screenings at the Jim Santy Auditorium, including a three-day showcase of Oscar-nominated short films.
    51 min
  • Local News Hour | March 11, 2026
    Utah Avalanche Center forecast, Neighbors ask Summit County Council to delay vote on proposed UOP changes, Park City Institute Ex. Director Ember Conley with details on this weekend's fundraiser and a look ahead at the rest of the Main Stage series, Summit County Housing Authority Director Madlyn McDonough and county transportation director Carl Miller with details on the first of four housing and transportation community events March 12 , Heber Valley Chamber Executive Director Dallin Koecher has an update on upcoming events .
    49 min
  • Local News Hour | March 10, 2026
    The latest Utah Avalanche Center forecast Summit County Manager Shayne Scott previews the Wednesday council agenda, including the costs of the Kouri Richins trial and UOP development concerns, KUER government reporter Sean Higgins recaps the bills passed — and failed —- during the legislative session and volunteer People's Health Clinic's pediatric specialist Jeff Schiff talks about efforts to address chronic diseases in children.
    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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