Local News Hour

Park City woman becomes first to climb world’s second-tallest summits, Summit County Councilmember Chris Robinson recaps Wednesday's meeting, Arts Council previews the free Dia de los Muertos celebration and Small Business Saturday Market, Snyderville Basin Recreation budget includes new programs and positions, Local MIDA board passes $390M bond for East Village construction; public hearing in November, Park City planning board to reconsider DoubleTree hotel redevelopment, and Wasatch County says North Fields doesn’t meet requirements to become new town.

Kouri Richins wants court to reconsider releasing her ahead of murder trial, Wasatch County’s Karl McMillan named for MIDA board role, Park City School District Board agenda includes discussions of enrollment data, athletic facilities, High Valley Transit Executive Director Caroline Rodriguez and board member Kim Carson recap their planning retreat, Park City Manager Matt Dias previews this week's city council meeting, Executive Director Kristina Nielson and board members Eileen Mullane and Claudia McMullin of Meals on Wheels talk about their programs being offered.

Developer promises Heber City Park will be "the most awesome square in the United States," Summit County Manager Shayne Scott discusses the agenda for Wednesday's Summit County council meeting, Park City resident Jenn Drummond is the first woman to climb the eight second tallest peaks in the world, Park City Ski & Snowboard Alpine Director Tommy Eckfeldt and Nordic Director Adam Loomis discuss SkiMo and the upcoming Park City Ski Swap.

Park City committee considers plan to keep tourists on Main Street, Summit County Economic Development Director Jeff Jones talks about housing occupancy in Park City and Summit County, Youth Sports Alliance Executive Director Emily Fisher and Development Director Ashley Laakso preview Jan's Winter Welcome fundraising event, Teri Orr and Bari Nan Cohen Rothchild preview the ParkCityBack-to-TED conference on Oct. 29, Park City Senior Center continues to grow as city considers redevelopment, Wasatch County teacher charged for alleged abuse of disabled child, Wasatch Back Book Festival to celebrate great storytelling and joy of reading, and Heber downtown open house Monday; new website available.

Police will enforce Utah’s traction law in the Cottonwood Canyons this winter, Report: Park City Transit ridership increased during spring, summer months, U.S. cross country skiers kick off season at Park City training center, Parker Malatesta speaks with the Nancy Keates of the Wall Street Journal about her article on housing in the greater Park City area, Park City High School Football Coach Josh Montzingo recaps the regular season ahead of the playoffs, Library Director Adriane Herrick Juarez discusses the upcoming Wasatch Back Book Festival, "The community came up big": Kamas Valley rallies around Yellow Lake firefighters, and Park City Mountain, ski patrol union remain in contract negotiations as season nears.

The latest trails report with Mountain Trails Foundation, no vote on "West Hills" this year, boundaries redrawn for second time, High Valley Transit seeking input on routes in Summit and Wasatch counties, Jessica Parker on the Wasatch Library Sages and Seekers program, Miners win overtime thriller over Red Devils in regular season finale, U.S. Forest Service spokesperson Jeff Armstrong provides a Yellow Lake Fire update, Eastern Summit County school board candidates talk employee retention and Cedar Crest, Heber reconsiders proposed short-term rental restrictions after public outcry, Keith Lilley talks about the upcoming program Going Broke (Baroque with JS Bach & Friends) at the Shepherd of the Mountains Church, and Deer Valley East Village inaugural season to open with three lifts, 500 parking spots.

Snyderville Basin Water Reclamation District Executive Director Mike Luers provides a monthly update, where and when to vote in the 2024 general election, Mountain Mediation’s "Let's Talk" training aims to foster connections, Park City School District Interim Superintendent Caleb Fine previews the upcoming school board meeting, 2025 Sundance Film Festival ticket packages on sale soon, Susie English with Deer Valley Resort previews Wednesday's job fair, Park City School Board candidates agree district needs more transparency and community involvement and Powder Mountain Resort plans to limit who can ski there in February.

Yellow Lake Fire grows; cold, rainy weather on horizon, Park City denies request to remove Hillside Ave home from historic properties list, Wasatch County councilmember Luke Searle previews this week's county council meeting, Park City sets new record in 8th annual Shot Ski, Executive Director Gretchen Lee and board member Maddy Shear with Mountain Mediation Center preview their "Let's Talk" training, Park City drops ticket against driver in viral auto-cyclist altercation, Park City secures pedestrian easement to build enhanced walkway in Bonanza Park (32:01), Park City unveils new bus wraps with winter, summer themes, Executive Director of the Arts Council of Park City & Summit County Jocelyn Scudder previews the Holiday Arts Market, and the health department says opt-in student survey helps map health trends.

Park City planning officials provide initial feedback on Snow Park Village proposal, Summit County Health sees increased COVID-19 and flu vaccine clinic attendance, a last chance for Heber locals to comment on millions in water infrastructure bonds, Park City author Karla Olson helps moms prepare before their children leave the nest, Parkites who made Park City home in 1970s reconnect at reunion, Early Childhood Alliance Director Kristen Schultz discusses their initiatives and upcoming fundraiser.

Park City planning officials provide initial feedback on Snow Park Village proposal, Summit County school board candidates share views with residents at 2024 forum, luxury condo development Founders Place receives approval for third and final phase, South Summit School District Superintendent Greg Maughan on the district's declining enrollment, Park City Councilmember Ryan Dickey has a recap of Thursday night's meeting, Callie Birdsall-Chambers with Encircle introduces the organization's new Executive Director Alex Cutini, and Miners trample Buffaloes, Wasps ground Aviators in Thursday night high school football.