Local News Hour

Local News Hour

By Leslie Thatcher, Roger GoldmanNewsDaily News
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Local News Hour episodes

  • Local News Hour | June 10, 2025
    Summit County to choose Columbus Pacific to develop Cline Dahle property, Summit County Manager Shayne Scott discusses the agenda for Wednesday's county council meeting, Mountain Town Music Executive Director Brian Richards shares details on next weekend's fundraiser and previews the free music throughout Summit County this summer and Christian Center of Park City Executive Director Steve Richardson previews upcoming events including the "Hike for Hunger."
    49 min
  • Local News Hour | June 9, 2025
    Here’s what changed in Dakota Pacific’s new draft development agreement, Summit County Health Department Director Phil Bondurant shares an update on key health issues, Park City Fire District Chief Pete Emery and Fire Marshal Mike Owens discuss the upcoming wildfire season and Summit County fire restrictions, representatives with the Sunset Over Sunrise chairlift fundraiser preview the event which features 12 transformed two-seater chairs auctioned to benefit 12 nonprofits.
    52 min
  • Local News Hour | June 6, 2025
    Parkites Jack Rubin and Beth Armstrong enter Park City municipal races, Park City School District staff and students honored for fostering a culture of kindness, UHP Sergeant Curtis Blair cautions drivers amidst rise in road rage incidents, Heber duckling adopted after losing family in storm drain, Park City Councilmember Ed Parigian recaps Thursday's council meeting, Park City Ski & Snowboard Cross Country Director Emma Garrard provides details on the annual Moose on the Loose trail running series, University of Utah professor Jake Nelson and KPCW Director of Development Sarah Ervin discuss the importance of free speech and Vail Resorts CEO Rob Katz says Park City Mountain not for sale.
    50 min
  • Local News Hour | June 5, 2025
    Trails report with Mountain Trails Foundation, Summit County Council Member Roger Armstrong recaps Wednesday's council meeting, PCSD Superintendent Lyndsay Huntsman along with Shepherd Williams and Easton Jones — winners of the "We All Belong" campaign — emphasize the importance of kindness and inclusion, Holy Cross Ministries Executive Director Emmie Gardner and Director of Development and Communications Andy Cier share details on the 150th anniversary of serving Utah and Park City Film Executive Director Katy Wang previews upcoming screenings and events.
    49 min
  • Local News Hour | June 4, 2025
    Park City School District superintendent and board working to move forward after previous leadership's "missteps," Park City preservation board considers revised Centennial House plans, Summit County Community Development Director Peter Barnes provides an update on development projects throughout the county, Park City Manager Matt Dias previews this week's city council meeting and Jackson Kaguri, the founder of the Nyaka organization which works with HIV/AIDS orphans in Uganda, talks about his recent visit to Park City's rotary clubs.
    50 min
  • Local News Hour | June 3, 2025
    Park City Council considers reducing open space, parking requirements in Bonanza Park, Wasatch County Manager Dustin Grabau has a preview of this week's county council meeting, Summit County Library Director Dan Compton has details on this year's One Book One Community read and President of the Friends of the Summit County Libraries Sue Niblock has details on this month's used book sale, Utah Open Lands Land lead Resource Technician Wood Robinson has details about recent protection efforts, including the Pear Tree Llama ranch in Wasatch County and Park City Hospital to expand ER, surgery, cancer services.
    50 min
  • Local News Hour | June 2, 2025
    Filing period nears for municipal election bids in Summit and Wasatch counties, Why are public radio stations suing the president?, Park City Hospital CEO Lori Weston shares details on their new expansion, Silly Market opens for 19th season with new and returning artists, HBO film "Mountainhead" shot in Park City area now streaming, Heber City Manager Matt Brower previews Tuesday's city council meeting and Leadership Park City Class 31 members recap this year's city tour.
    50 min
  • Local News Hour | May 30, 2025
    Ian Hartley announces Park City Council campaign, Professor Scott Ballenger discusses the NPR lawsuit brought against the Trump administration, HBO executive Janet Graham Borba talks about filming the HBO movie "Mountainhead" in Park City, International peace builder speaks in Park City on resolving conflict, Book of Mormon sculpture garden breaks ground in Heber City, Rocky Mountain Power requests rehearing on partial electricity rate hike, Francis stands by Best Western approval as residents appeal decision and Park Silly Sunday Market Executive Director Kate McChesney provides details on this year's market which begins this Sunday.
    51 min
  • Local News Hour | May 29, 2025
    Trails report with Mountain Trails Foundation, Summit County Health Educator Paige Mitchell shares details about staying safe this summer, Park City School District releases former COO investigation findings, Part-time Park City resident and author David Jacinto talks about his new book "Where Eagles Fly Free," Latino Arts Festival Director Andrea Zavala and Marketing and Community Manager Kendall Kelley provide details about this year's festival, Deer Valley won’t break ground on Snow Park Village this summer and Wasatch Education Foundation awards graduates during their annual Scholarship Night.
    50 min
  • Local News Hour | May 28, 2025
    Snyderville Basin Water Reclamation Executive Director Mike Luers shares key wastewater issues, US 40 crash kills one near Heber where UDOT plans safety improvements, Summit Pride members Virginia Solomon and Rebecca Brenner share details on the "Raise the Flag" initiative and June Pride Month programming, Mediator and author Chad Ford and Mountain Mediation Programs Director Kris Campbell detail Ford's visit focused on understanding conflict and how to turn it into meaningful connection, Ecker Hill Middle School PTO President Brittany Bailey and parent organizer Kouy Kolar share details on year-end community events, Wasatch County rodeo and derby thwart scalpers with in-person only presale, Utah's newest state park opens near Moab with biking, offroading and fossils, UDOT warns drivers after increase in scam texts, calls and Summit County deputies issue reminder on e-bike safety.
    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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