Local News Hour

Did Summit County shrink or grow last year? It depends who you ask, CEO of National Ability Center Willie Ford shares details about their 40th anniversary gala this weekend, Park City Board of Realtors CEO steps down to join NY luxury firm, Park City Manager Matt Dias previews this week's city council meeting and Heber Valley Chamber Executive Director Dallin Koecher recaps Heber's successful July 4th events and plans for a new heritage event in September.

Lower Pinebrook residents report 4 car break-ins in one night, Utah checks 10,000 boats for "STD of the sea" over Independence Day weekend, General Manager of Mountain Regional Water District Andy Garland and Assistant General Manager Lisa Hoffman talk about the proposed expansion plans, bonding and upcoming public hearing, former Park City Councilmember Dick Peek and his wife Laura Ritter share details on their world tour on a sailboat and People's Health Clinic Behavioral Health Program Director Linsey Broadbent provides details about the services they offer.

Residents take Summit County clerk to court over rejected petition signatures, Summit County Chief Deputy Kacey Bates and Public Information Officer Skylar Talbot provide an update on law enforcement issues, Heber City spokesperson Ryan Bunnell shares a preview of this week's city council meeting and other city updates and musician and founder Ryan Shupe has details on this year's TedFest.

The latest trails report from Mountain Trails Foundation, KPCW's Connor Thomas reports from Canyons Village on the installation of the Sunrise Gondola towers, new Wasatch County School District Superintendent Garrick Peterson shares his vision for the district, Oakley Rodeo Commission Chair Wade Woolstenhulme and committee member Sam Aplanalp share details on the rodeo's 90th year, Park City Special Events Manager Chris Phinney and Park City Police Lieutenant Vaifoa Lealaitafea provide details on Park City Fourth of July celebrations and Hill Air Force Base to celebrate Fourth of July with statewide flyover.

Motion to reject 75-unit Coalville annexation proposal fails, Utahns rounding up their liquor store purchases have raised $1.5M for homelessness, Summit County Community Development Director Peter Barnes provides an update on development projects throughout the county, North Summit Fire Chief Ben Nielson talks about July 4th fireworks safety and restrictions in the county, current and former KPCW program directors John Burdick and Jan Williams reflect on the history of the radio station as KPCW celebrates its 45th Birthday and Caren Bell, founder of Kept Current & Kept Kind and a KPCW DJ, shares details on her weekend-long celebration of kindness, community and connection.

Heber locals, leaders ask UDOT to consider lower speeds on US 40, Wasatch County Manager Dustin Grabau has a preview of this week's county council meeting, Missing rifles found in ReStore donations, shipping error suspected, Park City Heights neighbors worry about impacts of new housing project, Mike Lee pulls federal public land sale from ‘Big Beautiful Bill,' Canyons Village Management Association Director of Marketing and Public Relations Debbie LaBelle has details on this week's three-day Forum Fest and Director of Parking/Operations John Simmons with details on parking garage, Second lawsuit filed over odorous Midway wastewater treatment ponds, CEO of Summit Land Conservancy Cheryl Fox discusses open space issues and Music for the Mines fundraiser hits the right note for Ski Mountain Mining History

Park City to explore Deer Valley-Richardson Flat aerial connection, Summit County Clubhouse members share details on the 3-day Utah State Clubhouse Coalition Conference, Stage 1 fire restrictions enforced across Utah, Friends of the Park City Library share details on the upcoming used book sale, candidates for Heber City mayor and council embroiled in legal trouble, South Summit Superintendent of Schools Greg Maughan shares an update on the district's budget and planned capital projects.

Dozier Field upgrades approved by Park City planning panel, Utah Women and Leadership Project study co-author Kolene Anderson discusses the state of female voters in Utah, Park City Councilmember Tana Toly has a recap of last night's meeting, Midway Art Association President Jerry Watterworth discusses this year's Wasatch Plein Air Paradise painting competition, Top athletes to compete at X Games Salt Lake City this week and Create PC opens new exhibit and designs new interactive Pride project.

Trails report with Mountain Trails Foundation, Rare bird finds a home in Park City local’s front yard, Summit County Council Member Canice Harte recaps Wednesday's meeting, Utah Symphony/Utah Opera Communications Manager Julia Lyon has details about this summer's Deer Valley Music Festival, Park City Toastmasters President Karen Stone and Vice President of Education Gregg Davison have details on the 25-year celebration of the club, Arts Council of Park City and Summit County Marketing and Community Relations Manager Kendall Kelley and interns Grace Gladson and Liv Skylling talk about this month's gallery stroll on Friday night and Park City Council to consider potential aerial connections to Deer Valley.

Woodward Park City General Manager Gar Traynor shares details about the past winter season, their summer camp and X Games partnership, Park City Manager Matt Dias previews this week's city council meeting, Prospector Square Property Owners Association Executive Director Craig Dennis provides an update on construction in the Prospector area and Park City Ski and Snowboard Executive Director Christie Hind and Cole Sport buyer Kathy Burke share details on the annual 5K fun run on July 4th.