Local News Hour

Local News Hour

By Leslie Thatcher, Roger GoldmanNewsDaily News
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Local News Hour episodes

  • Local News Hour | June 24, 2025
    Summit County formally declares Dakota Pacific referendum petition "insufficient," Summit County Manager Shayne Scott previews the agenda for Wednesday's county council meeting, founder of Wild Heart Sanctuary Sonya Richins shares details on their annual benefit concert, Park City Community Foundation announces grant finalists, Don Roll and Colleen Logan provide details on the Friends of Ski Mountain Mining History fundraiser and PC Tots, Park City’s early childhood education program, is celebrating a decade of service to Summit County families next month.
    50 min
  • Local News Hour | June 23, 2025
    Park City Transit ridership up 4% in 2024-2025 winter season, Alf Engen Ski Museum Executive Director Annie Bommer and ski historian Tom Kelly provide details on the three new exhibits, Park City Chamber Bureau reports strong spring visitation numbers, Families delight in Heber’s new Coyote Springs Park, PC Tots Executive Director Sue Banerjee Banerjee and board member Anne Sinnott share details on their Birthday Bash fundraiser and family and friends celebrate life of Park City’s "Silver Fox" Rolf Sandberg.
    50 min
  • Local News Hour | June 20, 2025
    Utah marathoners now have to run faster to qualify for Boston, Midway City Council support would help preserve 37 acres of open space, Salt Lake Tribune's Robert Gehrke examines Senator Mike Lee's controversial tweets about the Minnesota shootings, Karen Lock, senior program director at the National Ability Center (NAC) in Moab, discusses the center's expansion and operations, Angie Kell with Glenwild HOA discusses the joint HOA Wildfire Preparedness Fair, Deer Valley to host second summer pride event, Summit County creates WhatsApp safety and health resource for Spanish-speakers, Park City roads close for construction and Savor the Summit, Lawnmower racing debuts this summer at Kamas Fiesta Days and Trailside Elementary’s new official mascot is an elk.
    51 min
  • Local News Hour | June 19, 2025
    Trails report with Mountain Trails Foundation, Basin Rec in holding pattern on cemetery question, Utah Rep. Sandra Hollins talks about her work to pass a bill that removes slavery from Utah's constitution, Park City School District talks about their recently passed budget and Park City Sailing Association shares details on the annual Summer Sailstice this weekend.
    47 min
  • Local News Hour | June 18, 2025
    Summit County draws five new voter districts for county council elections, Snyderville Basin Water Reclamation Executive Director Mike Luers shares a monthly update on wastewater issues, Park City to allow dogs on buses with new pilot program, Heber City Councilmember Yvonne Barney recaps key issues from Tuesday's council meeting and Summit Community Gardens/EATS Executive Director Helen Nadel shares an update on upcoming events and summer programs.
    49 min
  • Local News Hour | June 17, 2025
    Garrick Peterson named Wasatch County School District’s next superintendent, Wasatch County Manager Dustin Grabau previews this week's county council meeting, Summit County historian Sandra Morrison and Sonja Nordstrom share details on a lecture about locating historic unmarked graves and Recycle Utah General Manager Jim Bedell shares the latest on the search for a location for a new center.
    47 min
  • Local News Hour | June 16, 2025
    Kouri Richins murder trial reset for 2026 and extended to 5 weeks, Park City exploring seasonal parking pass for Bonanza Flat, Summit County Housing Authority goals include housing vouchers and partnerships, Habitat for Humanity’s 30th annual Overall Ball set for June 27, a 2-year-old dies in "tragic accident" near Uinta Mountains' Manor Lands, wildlife expert says Utah lacks habitat to support return of grizzly bears, Youth Sports Alliance Executive Director Emily Fisher shares an update on their summer clinics, Ski Utah Director of Communications Alison Palmintere provides details on this past season's skier days and Park City Recreation Director Ken Fisher provides updates on the new pool construction and parking limitations.
    48 min
  • Local News Hour | June 13, 2025
    Intermountain Park City Hospital breaks ground on cancer center, ER expansions, Game Mammals Coordinator Darren DeBloois talks about what would happen if grizzly bears returned to Utah, Columbus Pacific awarded Cline Dahle development bid, Park City Councilmember Jeremy Rubell recaps Thursday's council meeting and Wasatch Fire Chief Eric Hales details federal funding cuts and summer fire restrictions.
    51 min
  • Local News Hour | June 12, 2025
    The latest trails report with Mountain Trails Foundation, Summit County Councilmember Tonja Hanson recaps Wednesday's council meeting, Park City Elks Club members Cheryl Soshnik and Michael DeJarnette provide details on this year's Flag Day ceremony and Habitat for Humanity previews the upcoming Overall Ball Gala and auction.
    47 min
  • Local News Hour | June 11, 2025
    Park City mountaineer Jenn Drummond shares the summits she's conquered, Park City’s Main Street reopens after gas leak evacuation, Park City Manager Matt Dias previews this week's city council meeting and Heber Valley Chamber spokesperson Jessica Turner previews upcoming summer events.
    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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