Local News Hour

Local News Hour

By Leslie Thatcher, Roger GoldmanNewsDaily News
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Local News Hour episodes

  • Local News Hour | August 20, 2025
    Utah Legislature drafts changes to Summit County Council districts bill, Snyderville Basin Water Reclamation District Executive Director Mike Luers provides a monthly update on wastewater projects and programs, Heber City Mayor Heidi Franco recaps Tuesday night's city council meeting and Summit Community Gardens/EATS Executive Director Helen Nadel highlights summer growing programs and gives an update on the ongoing harvest season.
    50 min
  • Local News Hour | August 19, 2025
    Council prepares to vote on central Heber zoning changes, Wasatch County Manager Dustin Grabau discusses topics from the county council meeting, Utah Chapter of Alzheimer's Association shares details on this year's Walk to End Alzheimer's and Recycle Utah Education Director Mary Closser and Community Outreach Manager Chelsea Hafer share the latest on programs happening at the recycle center.
    48 min
  • Local News Hour | August 18, 2025
    Summit County officials court Utah’s housing czar, new Park City manager won’t be appointed until next year, mayor says, To advance nuclear plans, MIDA seeks $5M loan for Camp Williams project,En Garde! Olympic skiers take a turn at fencing to help grow the sport, Mitch Dumke with 3 Springs Ranch shares an update on the Oakley ranch and recaps last week's workshops hosted with Summit Land Conservancy, Youth Sports Alliance Executive Director Emily Fisher and Programs Director Heather Sims provide an update on their fall youth sports programs, Park City Recreation Director Ken Fisher shares an update on the new community center and closure of the pools at PC MARC and international mediator Chad Ford to lead conflict transformation workshop in Park City.
    49 min
  • Local News Hour | August 15, 2025
    Lightning sparks additional small fire in Uinta Mountains, MIDA adds Deer Crest land to Wasatch County projects, PCHS Football Coach Josh Montzingo talks about the first game of the season, Oakley City Council approves small property tax increase, Park City Mayor Nann Worel recaps Thursday night's council meeting, bankruptcy Lawyer Tom Beckett with Parsons Behle & Latimer discusses the Wohali bankruptcy filing and Toly leads most neighborhoods in Park City Council primary results.
    52 min
  • Local News Hour | August 14, 2025
    Trails report with Mountain Trails Foundation, Park City Council to talk state Route 248 study and park and ride options, Summit County Councilmember Megan McKenna recaps Wednesday's council meeting, this Utah ski resort is making a bold prediction for its 2025-2026 starting date, adventure challenge encourages kids to soak up the final days of summer, Mountain Mediation Center Program Director Kris Campbell and Conflict Mediator Chad Ford share details on an upcoming conflict transformation workshop, Song Summit Foundation Co- Creator Paige Anderson and Executive Director Meredith Lavitt highlight the free music happening on the Songwriter Porch and share an update on the Summit Rising program, Kenworthy holds on to final spot in Park City Council primary and early results show incumbents dominate Heber City primary races.
    49 min
  • Local News Hour | August 13, 2025
    Toly, Zegarra lead Park City Council primary race, preliminary results show eastern Summit County primary leaders, Franco, Phillips lead 2025 Heber mayoral primary race, Intermountain Ski Hall of Fame Inductee Steven Nyman and Museum Manager Maddie Nunez share details on this year's Intermountain Ski Hall of Fame induction ceremony, Park City Manager Matt Dias previews this week's city council meeting and Heber Valley Chamber Public Relations Manager Jessica Turner provides updates on upcoming events.
    51 min
  • Local News Hour | August 12, 2025
    Ballots due Tuesday for Wasatch Back primary elections, freelance journalist asks for dismissal of defamation lawsuit from Park City schools ex-COO, Summit County Manager Shayne Scott discusses the agenda for Wednesday's county council meeting, South Summit Superintendent of Schools Greg Maughan provides details on the new school year, Executive Director of Christian Center of Park City Steve Richardson and Director of Programs Eli Shackelford share program updates and Park City to begin construction on new City Park building.
    49 min
  • Local News Hour | August 11, 2025
    Mayoral candidates Dickey, Rubin say Park City needs new direction at city hall, Summit County Health Department Director Phil Bondurant provides a monthly update, event organizer Nancy Major shares details about The V Foundation for cancer research and their upcoming fundraiser and Peace House executive director Kendra Wyckoff shares details about the organization's brand refresh to mark their 30th anniversary.
    50 min
  • Local News Hour | August 8, 2025
    Oakley residents voice opposition to proposed city center development, Summit County fire in Uinta Mountains forces evacuations, road closures, Park City Community Engagement Manager Linda Jager and Communications Manager Clayton Scrivner discuss the city's new podcast, applications open for Heber Leadership Academy, medical duties and dangerous conditions drive summer unionization push at Park City Mountain, the science of snowmaking with ski resort planner Chris Cushing, Scott Stewart, middle school dean of the Weilenmann School of Discovery, talks about the new school year and affordable housing advocates are optimistic about federal tax credit changes.
    50 min
  • Local News Hour | August 7, 2025
    Trails report with Mountain Trails Foundation, North Summit Fire District to issue ballistic vests for firefighters, Summit County Councilmember Tonja Hanson recaps Wednesday's council meeting,Ryan Bunnell discusses the Heber Leadership Academy and how to apply and Park City Film Executive Director Katy Wang previews upcoming screenings.
    49 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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