Local News Hour

Local News Hour

By Leslie Thatcher, Roger GoldmanNewsDaily News
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Local News Hour episodes

  • Local News Hour | October 10, 2024
    The latest trails report with Mountain Trails Foundation, Yellow Lake Fire 20% contained as fire urgency increases, UDOT: 5 Heber bypass options no longer viable, Summit County Councilmember Canice Harte recaps Wednesday's meeting, Park City Council considers removal of Hillside Ave. home from historic list, Park City shares details on the Shot Ski and Halloween on Main events, Park City Film Executive Director Katy Wang has a preview of upcoming screenings, Summit County will not issue burn permits amid dry weather, Check smoke alarms during National Fire Prevention Week, and a PC MARC employee arrested for alleged child sex abuse.
    50 min
  • Local News Hour | October 9, 2024
    Wasatch County population expected to grow 22% by 2033, Red Cross of Utah talks fire prevention, Wasatch County Health Department to offer flu, COVID vaccine clinics, new "report card" shows Park City students perform better than state averages, Park City Manager Matt Dias previews this week's city council meeting, Bonanza Loop trail closed until spring, Wasatch High School broadcast students win two Rocky Mountain Emmy awards, cyclist and driver ticketed in viral Park City road rage incident, Yellow Lake Fire spans nearly 20,000 acres is 10% contained, and City Hall ballot drop box moving to the Park City Library.
    49 min
  • Local News Hour | October 8, 2024
    Summit County "human library" sheds light on disabilities, LGBTQ+ community and mental illness, Summit County Manager Shayne Scott discusses the agenda for Wednesday's county council meeting, High Valley Transit leader: public transportation must be judgment-free, Wasatch County Health Department provides details on long COVID and upcoming vaccination clinics, public hearings scheduled for Deer Valley Snow Park Village proposal, DNR warns residents of harmful algal blooms across state, Park City Christian Center's Board Chair Rob Harter introduces new Executive Director Steve Richardson, five-lot subdivision planned in Silver Creek Estates with new road, and Park City retaining wall repairs to affect City Hall parking.
    49 min
  • Local News Hour | October 7, 2024
    Park City sisters’ Helene survival story highlights need for disaster relief, Summit County Sheriff's Office talks jiu-jitsu-based training and launch of new app, Heber City Manager Matt Brower previews Tuesday's city council meeting, Summit Community Gardens/EATS donates over 1,400 pounds of food, Park City Planning Director Rebecca Ward talks about how residents can get involved in the general plan update, Park City School District cellphone ban credited for kinder classrooms, Caring Bridge, a national nonprofit health platform that supports caregivers and patients, is hosting two fundraisers in Utah this week, and why Powder Mountain’s new parking plan has some season pass-holders feeling duped.
    51 min
  • Local News Hour | October 4, 2024
    Yellow Lake Fire 6% contained, spans 2,500 acres, no hot tubs after 9 p.m. as Heber locals argue over proposed short-term rental rules, Wasatch Community Foundation previews their upcoming Masquerade Ball Fundraiser, UDOT Region 2 Spokesperson Kylar Sharp gives an update on road projects, Heber babysitter charged in alleged abuse of 11-month-old boy, driver identified in fatal crash south of Heber, "Human Library" event offers chance to learn others’ life stories, Summit County files charges against residents accused of double voting, Oakley rolls back scope of e-bike ordinance limiting use on trails, and violinist David Park and Jeff Whiteley with the Excellence Concert Series discuss the upcoming free show at the Eccles Center in Park City.
    49 min
  • Local News Hour | October 3, 2024
    Trails report with Mountain Trails Foundation, Summit County Council candidates talk growth, budget at forum, Summit County Councilmember Tonja Hanson recaps Wednesday's meeting, PC Community Foundation Climate Fund Manager Andy Hecht and Founder and CEO of Waste Less Solutions Dana Williamson have details on expanding into Summit County as part of the Zero Food Waste movement, Wasatch County Council candidate impersonates music store owner, spreads false information and Judicial Performance Evaluation Commission Executive Director Mary-Margaret Pingree discusses three things voters should do to know the judges on their ballot before they vote.
    50 min
  • Local News Hour | October 2, 2024
    Summit County Community Development Director Peter Barnes has an update on development projects throughout the county, founder and artistic director of Odyssey Dance Theatre Derryl Yeager has details on Park City's production of "Thriller," with serious crashes on U.S. 40, Wasatch County discusses safety measures, IOC president calms concerns Salt Lake City could lose 2034 Olympics over doping scandal, Summit Community Gardens/EATS's Helen Nadel has a final update on the 2024 growing season, and Saturday’s "Be the Light" event supports survivors of domestic abuse.
    50 min
  • Local News Hour | October 1, 2024
    Leadership Park City class launches Colectiva app to serve Latino community, Bitner-Silver Creek connector road opens Friday, Wasatch County Manager Dustin Grabau has a preview of this week's county council meeting, Yellow Lake Fire now at 2,300 acres, difficult terrain slows firefighting efforts, October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Peace House previews their "Be the Light" event, and Summit Land Conservancy talks Echo Canyon conservation easement and upcoming events.
    48 min
  • Local News Hour | September 30, 2024
    Tennis players voice concern over court time changes at Park City MARC,Park City to resume construction on Main Street water line with free parking available, Park City resident Betsy Zorio focuses on domestic poverty with the charity Save the Children, Utah’s first floating solar array will power 90% of Park City water treatment plant, CaringBridge a nonprofit for caregivers previews upcoming Utah events, International Olympic Committee president touring Utah’s Olympic facilities, Leadership Park City founder’s final event before retirement is Monday, Citizens' Climate Lobby member Tracy Harden has details on an upcoming candidate forum on climate issues, Miners rebound, Braves win a thriller, and Wasps, Wildcats suffer tough losses in high school football, Wasatch County sheriff identifies Hideout man fatally shot near Jordanelle Reservoir, and smoke from Yellow Lake Fire east of Heber is visible in Summit and Wasatch counties.
    50 min
  • Local News Hour | September 27, 2024
    Homicide investigation underway after man found dead at Jordanelle State Park, lawyer Mark Gaber breaks down Amendment D misleading ballot language and its constitutional compliance, new Dakota Pacific plan concentrates open space near rest of Kimball Junction,Park City Councilmember Tana Toly has a recap of Thursday night's council meeting, Salt Lake Tribune's Lauren Gustus talks about the top stories they are covering, and Vail Resorts to fire 14% of corporate staff.
    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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