Local News Hour

Local News Hour

By Leslie Thatcher, Roger GoldmanNewsDaily News
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Local News Hour episodes

  • Local News Hour | January 26, 2026
    Utah Avalanche Center report, Mountain Mediation Center Executive Director Gretchen Lee and Associate Director Nicole Droitsch share details on their $100K grant, Park City Chamber Bureau CEO Jennifer Wesselhoff discusses this year's challenging winter tourism season, US Ski & Snowboard's Chief of Sport Anouk Patty discusses preparations for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy and athletes to watch for and Park City School District says it’s following state regulations after illegal water dumping.
    50 min
  • Local News Hour | January 23, 2026
    Utah Avalanche Center forecast, UDOT’s bypass choice offers glimpse of Heber Main Street’s future potential, Utah DNR Division of Law Enforcement Sgt. Ethan Justinger and UT Snowmobile Association President Cody Sargent on cars driving on snowmobile trails, Park City police investigate Main Street jewelry smash-and-grab, Jeremy Ranch golf course closing for renovations this summer, eight Sundance films nominated in 98th Academy Awards, Park City Fashion Week founder Kim Kienow previews this year's event and Heber Valley Chamber Executive Director Dallin Koecher with an update on upcoming events.
    51 min
  • Local News Hour | January 22, 2026
    Utah Avalanche Center forecast, Utah Representative Mike Kohler on this year's legislative session, Park City School District Superintendent Lyndsay Huntsman and school board member Nick Hill share an update, Habitat for Humanity Executive Director Shellie Barrus and Administrative Services Director Meagan Nielsen share details on Silver Creek Village homeownership and Sundance Film Festival leaders reflect, look forward as last Park City event begins.
    52 min
  • Local News Hour | January 21, 2026
    Utah Avalanche Center forecast, Park City Council selects bus lanes as preferred option to reduce SR-248 traffic, Snyderville Basin Water Reclamation Executive Director Mike Luers with a monthly update, New Executive Director of Hive Family Collective Kayla Kantor has details on the Hive Membership Program, new leadership and expanded board of directors, Lawmakers flock back to Capitol Hill: What to expect from the 2026 Utah Legislature, Recycle Utah’s new home may cost up to $7M to build and Heber City Councilmember Aaron Cheatwood with an update.
    50 min
  • Local News Hour | January 20, 2026
    Utah Avalanche Center forecast, Hideout’s Richardson Flat plans could include a gondola, Wasatch County Manager Dustin Grabau provides a preview of the upcoming county council meeting, KUER government reporter Sean Higgins previews this year's legislative session and Recycle Utah's new Executive Director Andy Hecht and board member Heleena Sideris share updates on the organization's progress and future plans.
    48 min
  • Local News Hour | January 19, 2026
    Utah Avalanche Center forecast, Deputy Summit County Manager Janna Young previews this year's legislative session, Youth Sports Alliance Executive Director Emily Fisher and Programs Director Heather Sims share updates on youth sports programs and Robert Parish, the new executive director of the Snyderville Basin Recreation District, provides an update on programs.
    49 min
  • Local News Hour | January 16, 2026
    Utah Avalanche Center forecast, Park City Council approves agreement to settle disputes over billionaire’s Treasure Hill home, New Hideout Mayor Ralph Severini discusses the Silver Meadows development in Hideout, Park City Councilmember Bill Ciraco recaps Thursday's council meeting, U.S. Biathlon CEO Jack Gierhart talks about the sport's unique combination of cross-country skiing and marksmanship and the Sundance Institute names new chief executive ahead of 2026 festival.
    52 min
  • Local News Hour | January 15, 2026
    Utah Avalanche Center forecast, developer applies for new town in Summit County's Browns Canyon, Summit County Council Member Megan McKenna recaps Wednesday's council meeting, Utah Democratic Party Director Brian King shares a preview of this year's legislative session and Film Producer Lance Kramer talks about his film "Holding Liat," which is short-listed for an Academy Award for Best Documentary.
    53 min
  • Local News Hour | January 14, 2026
    Park City Council may settle disputes over billionaire’s Treasure Hill home, State Senator for District 20 Ron Winterton shares a preview of what to expect during this year's legislative session, Park City City Attorney Margaret Plane and Deputy City Manager Heather Sneddon preview this week's city council meeting, Park City Council interviews potential candidates for open seat, how the South Summit School District planned ahead for measles and Sundance Film Festival 2026 individual tickets go on sale.
    50 min
  • Local News Hour | January 13, 2026
    Utah Avalanche Center forecast, Summit County Manager Shayne Scott highlights key points for the upcoming county council meeting, South Summit Superintendent of Schools Greg Maughan provides details on key issues from the latest school board meeting and People's Health Clinic CEO Mairi Leining and Patient Access Director Patty Garcia share updates on programs at the clinic.
    51 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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