Local News Hour

Utah Avalanche Center report (1:20), Roughly 40% of Treasure Mountain Junior High soil piles have been removed (4:03), Thinner snowpack requires dynamic trail closures, limits grooming at Park City Mountain (6:49), Director of Wasatch High School's CAPS program Wes Broadbent on providing practical work experience to students by partnering with local businesses (9:29), KPCW GM Renai Bodley Miller and Development Director Sarah Ervin discuss Year End Giving (25:24), Park City child care scholarship program launches Jan. 1 (38:28), Ranger Doug part of the Grammy Award-winning comedy cowboys act "Riders in the Sky" talks about their performances at the Egyptian Theater January 4-7 (39:32), and Three main roads in Summit County will get upgrades in 2024 (46:32)

Utah Avalance Center report (1:21), Summit County prosecutor appointed to justice court (2:59), Summit County Health Department Director Phil Bondurant introduces the newly hired Deputy Director Kendra Babitz (5:08), Kylar Sharp with UDOT on upcoming projects and year review (24:27), Utah’s outdoor recreation economy sees record growth (34:04), Megan McIntire, Kelly Pfaff, and Tristan Adler of the Park City Gallery Association preview this month's gallery stroll on Friday night (35:57), Welcome to gift return season, a boon for resellers and the second-hand market (43:26), Summit and Wasatch counties have protocols to keep people safe in severe weather, but they haven’t been needed (44:49), DNR clears Jeremy Ranch man who shot at deer with an airsoft gun (46:47), and Parking rates for 2024 Sundance Film Festival lower than last year (47:44)

Utah Avalanche Center report (01:46), Property owners file lawsuit against Wasatch County and State Tax Commission (04:51), Jason Curry with Utah Department of Natural Resources talks about Utah's remarkable growth in the state's outdoor recreation economy (08:11), Parker Sever, the new Heber City Police Chief, outlines his goals for law enforcement in the Heber Valley (27:45), Program Director for Casey & Charley's Foundation for Dogs and Kids, Maritza Refuerzo, has details about the opening of The Lounge aka Casey & DCharley's Lectura Lounge in Prospector (42:54)

Utah Avalanche Report (01:30) ,Deer Valley opening early on December 27 (06:53), Summit County Manager Shayne Scott has a look back at the accomplishments of 2023 and a look ahead at what's next for 2024 (08:19), James Niehues on his hand painted ski map displays (26:48), Habitat 4 Humanity's ReStore manager Cody Broadhead discusses what they need and what you can and can't donate (41:19)

Utah Avalanche Center forecast, Man found dead at Park City Racquet Club condos, cause of death under investigation, Heber City donates land for $60 million arts district along U.S. 40, Volunteer bus drivers needed at Park City senior center, Chad Kiehl and Lourinda Chilson with Summit County Animal Shelter on Wishlist and pets during the holidays, Artists called to create welcoming works for Jeremy Ranch, Pinebrook roundabouts, Friday Film Review | 'The Holdovers', Some residents who want out of new town ‘West Hills’ denied, MIDA board takes on new Sundance resort project, expanding reach into ski industry, Recycle Utah steps up search for new home in Park City area, MoCrazy Film with Jamie MoCrazy and Salt Lake Tribune's Lauren Gustus on top stories

Heber City votes to change short-term rental requirements, Park City expects holiday tourism increase after slower fall season, Kristy Russell with the Utah Department of Health and Human Services discusses the stress of seeing family members with dementia during the holidays (7:14), National Ability Center's newly hired head coach Rob Ulmstead, and Park City Film Executive Director Katy Wang has a preview of upcoming screenings.

Utah Avalanche Center forecast, Utah’s newest concert venue opens in Park City Dec. 28 with Nas, Snyderville Basin Water Reclamation Executive Director Mike Luers with a monthly update, Outgoing Park City Councilmeber Becca Gerber talks about her two terms in office, and Park City Chamber Bureau CEO Jennifer Wesselhoff has a monthly update.

KPCW Weather ReportUtah Avalanche Center forecastWasatch Assistant County Manager Heber Lefgren with a preview of this week's county council meetingFor Utah’s LGBTQ Catholics, pope’s same-sex couple blessings signal a church open to allMountainlands Housing Resource Director Megan McKenna and Housing Navigator Angelica EspinozaSynderville Basin residents split on potential 2024 recreation bondRecycle Utah director Carolyn Wawra and Board Member Jim Bedell have an update on Recycle Utah's move

KPCW Weather Report, Utah Avalanche Center forecast, Lt. Gov. says ‘West Hills’ can move forward with incorporation process, Park City Fire District Chief Bob Zanetti has a monthly update, Proposed law could help determine if Summit County school districts merge, Youth Sports Alliance Executive Director Heather Sims has an update on the youth sports programs, Snyderville Basin Recreation Director Dana Jones has a monthly update, Park City, Deer Valley deal involves gondola network, parking reduction, Midway 'castle' demolished to clear way for single-family home, and PC Tots to open new Park City Library location

Utah Avalanche Center forecast, South Summit School District Superintendent Greg Maughan with an update, Wasatch Emergency Management's Jeremy Hales talks about winter road safety, Park City Councilmember Ryan Dickey provides details on the Deer Valley road vacation agreement and PC Tots Executive Director Sue Banerjee on their new home in the Park City Library.