Local News Hour

Local News Hour

By Leslie Thatcher, Roger GoldmanNewsDaily News
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Local News Hour episodes

  • Local News Hour | July 2, 2024
    U.S. Nordic combined program launches nonprofit amid funding cuts, Wasatch County Manager Dustin Grabau has a preview of this week's county council meeting, Summit County Clubhouse Executive Director Jen O'Brien and member Brent discuss mental health resources, director of Summit Land Conservancy Cheryl Fox discusses open space issues, and the Park City School District is seeking feedback on a proposed no-cellphone policy.
    51 min
  • Local News Hour | July 1, 2024
    Vice President Harris doubles down on Biden ticket at Park City fundraiser, Summit County Jail's 'Motiversity' program helps inmates succeed in life both in and out of jail, Park City Council approves new e-mountain bike trail in split vote, three generations perform in Midway’s outdoor ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ production, Fourth of July Fun Run benefits Park City Ski and Snowboard, Summit County’s population decreased in 2022 and 2023, Alf Engen Ski Museum Foundation expands its Olympic and ski history museums, Park City Friends of the Library's used book sale, Deer Valley hosts inaugural Mountain Pride event, Park City Transit launches new bus route to service upper Park Meadows and Royal Street, Park City couple asks locals to help find their lost wedding rings, and Park City celebrates the Fourth of July with a parade and drone show.
    51 min
  • Local News Hour | June 28, 2024
    Vice President Harris visits Park City Friday and traffic delays are expected, private cowboy museum to open on July 4, Wasatch leaders approve two infrastructure districts amid qualms over ‘public good,' Park City Councilmember Bill Ciraco recaps Bonanza Park small area plan and e-bike trails and restrictions, Salt Lake Tribune's Lauren Gustus breaks down Utah's primary election results and housing growth, and new Park City affordable housing project on pace for summer 2025 opening.
    52 min
  • Local News Hour | June 27, 2024
    Trails report with Mountain Trails Foundation, Utah organizers make final push to host 2034 Olympics, Summit County Councilmember Chris Robinson recaps Wednesday's meeting, Alf Engen Ski Museum reveals this year's Intermountain Ski Hall of Fame inductees, Arts Council Executive Director Jocelyn Scudder and Peg Bodell talk about this month's gallery stroll and Miners Nine exhibit, Park City Council dedicates meeting to Bonanza Park plans, and Highland Estates rehab facility hopes to add eight beds.
    51 min
  • Local News Hour | June 26, 2024
    Megan McKenna wins Democratic nomination for Summit County Council by 10% margin, Utah Republicans select Gov. Cox to face Democrat Brian King in general election, other cities promise millions to host Sundance Film Festival, Parkites tour new 3Kings water plant, Ben Anderson and Meredith Lavitt detail upcoming Aiko shows and the latest on the Park City Song Summit and the foundation's new executive director, Park City Manager Matt Dias and Trails and Open Space Program Manager Heinrich Deters preview the upcoming city council meeting, and Jenny Diersen and Heather Weinstock share details on Fourth of July celebrations, Deer Valley Concerts, and the Sundance Summer Series.
    52 min
  • Local News Hour | June 25, 2024
    Wasatch County Republicans head to polls for Tuesday's primary election, Summit County Manager Shayne Scott discusses the agenda for Wednesday's county council meeting, Summit County fire warden Bryce Boyer updates fire restrictions in the county, Park City Mountain and Deer Valley appeal Summit County property taxes, contested Prince Treasure Hill home returns to Park City Planning Commission, Wendy Fisher discusses Bonanza Flat and Wasatch County open space issues, UDOT update on major construction projects in Summit County, Studio Crossing mixed-use development under construction, new nonprofit Be-Equal on upcoming concert fundraiser at Park City Film studio, and Xfinity internet outage affects thousands in Park City and Salt Lake City.
    50 min
  • Local News Hour | June 24, 2024
    The Francis Planning Commission forwards annexation plan for ‘conservation subdivision’ to city council, Hydrologist Matt Linden on latest river water levels, Heber head-on collision kills one, injures others on US-40, Eve Furse from Summit County Clerk's office on primary elections, Park City approves $98M budget with funds for roads, childcare and recreation, Snyderville Water District wants to expand wastewater testing beyond COVID-19, and Park City Chamber Bureau CEO, Jennifer Wesselhoff, introduces Becca Gerber, the new director of community and government relations.
    50 min
  • Local News Hour | June 21, 2024
    Heber looks to secure part of $3B Utah has allocated for affordable housing, musician Sonya Richins discusses the Wild Heart Sanctuary Benefit Concert, local water district hopes "do not flush" legislation doesn’t go down the drain, Park City Mayor Nann Worel has a recap of Thursday's city council meeting, Park City Transit ridership declined this past winter, Park City School District’s first steps to remediate findings of harassment investigation OK’d by federal monitors, Utah Highway Patrol Lieutenant Cameron Roden on new road rage enhancement law in Utah, and Park City's Main Street to close for Savor the Summit and Park Silly.
    51 min
  • Local News Hour | June 20, 2024
    Trails report with Mountain Trails Foundation, Crandall Capital CEO Gary Crandall has an update on the new Studio Crossing affordable housing development at Quinn’s Junction, Park City School District Business Administrator Randy Upton and Park City Board of Education President Andrew Caplan discuss next year’s school budget which calls for another tax increase and plans to possibly bond for new athletic facilities, Park City Film Executive Director Katy Wang has a preview of upcoming screenings, the number of human-caused fires is the highest in two years, and Utah Hockey Club’s new president has a background in hockey and pro golf.
    51 min
  • Local News Hour | June 19, 2024
    MIDA grants developer building height exceptions for Deer Valley East Village condos, Snyderville Basin Water Reclamation Executive Director Mike Luers gives a monthly update, Park City Manager Matt Dias previews this week's city council meeting, Recycle Utah Executive Director Carolyn Wawra and Board President Jim Bedell have an update on upcoming events, and a new manager joins growing North Summit Recreation District.
    51 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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