Local News Hour

Tesla’s first Wasatch Back supercharger opens soon in Pinebrook, retiring Summit County Community Development Director Pat Putt looks back on nearly 40 years of public service, recreation safety top of mind after recent heat-related deaths, local historians explore the ferocious winter of 1951-52 in "Snowbound," Donald Trump to visit Park City for fundraiser Aug. 29, and Summit County Council to vote to send new sales tax to ballot.

Annexation ask moves Ballerina Farm one step closer to new Kamas Valley creamery, Summit County Manager Shayne Scott previews this week's council meeting, new National Ability Center CEO Willie Ford shares his vision for the organization, longtime Parkite and community theater star Madeline Smith dies, Tesla driver arrested for brandishing gun in Summit County road rage incident, fire west of Kamas shrinks to 4.5 acres, blaze 60% contained, Park City Restaurant Association talks about the four days of local restaurants presenting at the prestigious James Beard House, Gov. Spencer Cox appoints public defender to opening on 4th District Court bench, Jackson Hole resident finishes quest to visit every ski lift in North America, and local issues affecting Park City seniors.

Dikker Hill fire 100% contained as of Sunday evening, elevate your chair lift knowledge with the editor of ''Lift Blog,'' Peace House Executive Director Kendra Wyckoff empowers domestic violence survivors, Park City Seniors President Liz Novack has an update on local senior issues, Park City’s Haley Batten wins silver in mountain biking at Paris Olympics, and firefighters stop spread of Browns Canyon fire.

Friday Film Review | 'Didi,' National Ability Center appoints new CEO, Wasatch County Fair Days opens with demolition derby, Kimball Arts Festival Director Hillary Gilson and Operations Manager John Stevenson have details about next weekend's annual Arts Festival, Salt Lake Tribune's Lauren Gustus on the top stories they are covering, Summit County Spokesperson Derek Siddoway has an update on the ongoing Dikker fire outside Coalville, Christian Center of Park City’s Back 2 School Basics needs support, Midway to contract with Heber Police for new patrols and Park City lodging industry unaffected despite Delta difficulties.

Coalville-area wildfire threatens structures, gas and power lines, Trails report with Mountain Trails Foundation, Jennifer Bowman on Wasatch County Fair Days Demolition Derby and Rodeo, Hundreds gather in SLC for overnight Olympic return announcement, Wasatch County celebrates Pioneer Day with Wallsburg parade, Charleston fireworks, Jenny Diersen discusses the Park City Extreme Cup Soccer Tournament and Kimball Arts Festival, Park City Olympic enthusiasts, athletes celebrate return of Winter Games in 2034, ‘Really expensive tickets’ planned for 2034 Olympics, but organizers will give Utahns some workarounds, Sundance early-bird ticket sale now sold out, Soldier Hollow ready for Olympics to return to Wasatch Back, PC/SC Arts Council Marketing Manager Kendall Kelley talks about this month's gallery stroll on Friday night, Bridge21’s new executive director makes progress on area’s first home for neurodiverse people, Officials ask Utahns to drive safely amid summer traffic fatality spike and Heber police chief’s son held without bail on rape charges.

Utah will be larger, older and more diverse in 2034, Park City Mayor talks Utah's 2034 bid, Paris Olympic atmosphere, Utah Olympic Legacy Foundation praises Utah's Olympic facilities for 2034 Games, Hideout Local District incumbents reelected despite residents’ objections, demolition derby couple shares glimpse into raucous rally, and it’s official: Utah will host 2034 Winter Olympics.

Park City to celebrate 2034 Olympics announcement, Wasatch County celebrates Pioneer Day with parade and fireworks, Park City Opera shares details about four performances this week, Utah delegation heads to Paris for 2034 Winter Games vote, former Park City Mayor recounts 2002 Winter Games experiences, Prince home gets final approval from appeal panel, demolition begins, Park City teen joins youth delegation to represent Utah at French Festival 24 de Sport and Park City Sailing talks about opportunities found in their youth sailing programs.

Egyptian Theatre not on venue list for 2025 Sundance Film Festival, global tech outage delays travelers at Salt Lake City International Airport, Summit Mosquito Abatement District tells us what's buzzing around, Parkites share favorite memories of Tina Lewis at celebration of life, Park City Extreme Cup soccer tournament expected to bring large crowds to Wasatch Back, Gov. Cox outlines Olympic priorities if Utah awarded 2034 Game, how to ''Celebrate 2034!'' at the Utah Olympic Park, Sundance offering first-ever early ticket sale for January festival, Deepak Chopra, Midway leaders share holistic wellness focus at Ameyalli groundbreaking, Camp Roger celebrates 75 years in the Uintas and a Park City teen joins youth delegation to represent Utah at French Festival 24 de Sport.

Aspen tree study shines light on possible causes for their premature deaths, the latest on the Bonanza Park Small Area Plan, and Summit County Animal Control shares code enforcement and services provided.

Trails report with Mountain Trails Foundation, Wasatch Back affordable housing has positive return on investment, study says, Summit County Councilmember Tonja Hanson recaps Wednesday's meeting, Park City School District COO Mike Tanner has an update on district construction projects and the latest on proposed athletic space improvements, and nature-based mindfulness at the Swaner Nature Preserve and EcoCenter.