Local News Hour

Local News Hour

By Leslie Thatcher, Roger GoldmanNewsDaily News
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Local News Hour episodes

  • Local News Hour | January 12, 2026
    Utah Avalanche Center forecast, Summit County Health Department Director Phil Bondurant discusses the first reported case of measles in Summit County, Park City Mayor Ryan Dickey discusses plans for his first 100 days, following state trend, nicotine pouch use rising among Summit County students and a winter sports update with Tommy Eckfeldt, athletic director with Park City Ski & Snowboard.
    51 min
  • Local News Hour | January 9, 2026
    Utah Avalanche Center forecast, Heber City leaders take oaths of office, ACLU of Utah attorney Tom Ford discusses the lawsuit against the state's book ban law, Park City Councilmember Ed Parigian recaps the latest council meeting and Dr. Leisha Nolen, Utah State Epidemiologist with the Utah Department of Health and Human Services, talks about statewide flu cases.
    51 min
  • Local News Hour | January 8, 2026
    Utah Avalanche Center forecast, UDOT will build bypass through Wasatch County’s North Fields, Summit County Councilmember Chris Robinson recaps Wednesday's council meeting, Egyptian Theater Director Randy Barton shares details on the theater's 100th anniversary and Park City Film Executive Director Katy Wang discusses upcoming screenings and events as well as the impact of the Sundance Film Festival's departure.
    51 min
  • Local News Hour | January 7, 2025
    Summit County Community Development Director Peter Barnes provides an update on development projects throughout the county, acting City Manager Jodi Emery and Deputy City Manager Heather Sneddon preview the Park City Council's first meeting of the year and Brian Gardner with PRO Skijor shares details on the skijoring competition on Jan. 16-17 in Heber City.
    50 min
  • Local News Hour | January 6, 2025
    Utah Avalanche Center forecast, warm start to winter a glimpse into Utah's future, scientists say, Wasatch County Manager Dustin Grabau previews this week's county council meeting, new Park City Councilmember Diego Zegarra highlights goals for 2026, CEO of Summit Land Conservancy Cheryl Fox discusses open space issues and new Park City mayor, councilmembers take oath of office.
    51 min
  • Local News Hour | January 5, 2025
    Utah Avalanche Center forecast, Summit County Sheriff Kacey Bate, spokesperson Skyler Talbot and newly appointed Chief Deputy John Evans provide updates on law enforcement issues, Heber City Manager Matt Brower previews Tuesday's city council meeting and US Ski and Snowboard's Courtney Harkins shares an update on winter sports and Winter Games preparations.
    50 min
  • Local News Hour | January 2, 2026
    Wohali investors fend off challenges in Utah bankruptcy court, Wasatch County School District offers path to diploma for students in jail, Jonelle Fitzgerald from the Wasatch County Health Department discusses the current high levels of influenza, COVID-19 and RSV, Spencer Donovan, a hydrologist with the Utah Snow Survey Program, discusses the current winter season's moisture situation, Park City Library celebrates "Noon Year's Eve" with local families, Prop 4 repeal signatures are rolling in, Park City Mountain reopens uphilling on Homerun and Peace House Executive Director Kendra Wyckoff discusses the upcoming legislative session and the impact of state and federal funding changes on their operations.
    51 min
  • Local News Hour | December 31, 2025
    Utah Avalanche Center forecast, Wasatch County’s Luke Searle to seek Utah statehouse seat, Point-in-Time Count leaders Heather Hogue and Amanda Christensen share how residents can get involved in the annual homelessness count, Wasatch Back state parks host "first-day" New Year’s hikes, Utah Olympic Park General Manager Jamie Kimball shares an update on the park's facilities and upcoming events, Utah Avalanche Center warns skiers and riders of backcountry dangers after slides, Austin Smith from Bogus Basin ski resort in Boise talks about using snow storage as an unconventional early season snow solution, Utahns will be banned from using SNAP to buy soda starting Jan. 1 and Utah public safety offering Lyft gift cards for sober rides.
    50 min
  • Local News Hour | December 30, 2025
    Woodward Park City's marketing director Jay Burke talks about the park's snow status and upcoming events, Wyatt Woolley, UDOT's region three spokesperson, discusses the Heber Valley Bypass decision and Utah State Parks spokesperson Ally O'Rullian highlights winter activities at the state parks.
    50 min
  • Local News Hour | December 29, 2025
    Director of Utah Forestry, Fire and State Lands Jamie Barnes talks about House Bill 48 and how it will mitigate fire risk and insurance issues, Midway Mayor Celeste Johnson reflects on her time in office and DWR Conservation Outreach Manager Tonya Kieffer-Selby discusses the Christmas bird count in Heber.
    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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