
Local News Hour
Local News
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. Get information directly from the people making news in the Wasatch Back with live interviews every weekday.
Location:
Park City, UT
Genres:
Local News
Description:
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. Get information directly from the people making news in the Wasatch Back with live interviews every weekday.
Language:
English
Email:
news@kpcw.org
Episodes
Local News Hour | July 22, 2025
7/22/2025
Utah voters must mail in ballots earlier this year, Summit County Housing Authority Director Maddie McDonough with details on housing in the county, Summit County Manager Shayne Scott with updates on issues facing the county, Park City Community Foundation Executive Director Joel Zarrow and board member Eyee Hsu with details on the food waste collection program, Recycle Utah General Manager Jim Bedell and Carolynn Wawra with the latest on a location for a new center, Kimball Arts Fest to bring local, national artists to Park City, Two stabbed at Heber birthday party; police seek suspects and Basin Rec urges Willow Creek visitors to respect pond closure.
Duration:00:49:23
Local News Hour | July 21, 2025
7/21/2025
Report: Price of Summit County homes drops slightly, still most expensive in Utah (3:52) Wasatch Back watches helicopter install Deer Valley East Village gondola towers (6:06) Park City Soccer Club Executive Director Shelley Gillwald and Park City Extreme Cup Tournament Director Cora Reddan have details on the tournament happening July 24 - 26 (8:47) Youth Sports Alliance Executive Director Emily Fisher has an update on the youth sports programs (21:27) Snyderville Basin Recreation Director Dana Jones has an update (33:24) Juliana Allely, President of KPCW, and Sarah Ervin, Director of Development at KPCW, discusses the impact of President Trump's proposed rescission of funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) (44:11)
Duration:00:51:19
Local News Hour | July 18, 2025
7/18/2025
U.S. Olympic leaders see "hotbeds of opportunity" in Utah Winter Games venues, League of Women Voters Monica Schaffer discusses starting a new chapter in the Wasatch Back, Kem C. Gardner housing expert Dejan Eskic details Utah housing costs, Summit County Mosquito Abatement District Manager Bryan Stephens shares how the district is keeping the bugs at bay this summer and KPCW General Manager Juliana Allely discusses the potential impact of President Trump's proposed rescission of funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) and what that means for KPCW.
Duration:00:49:11
Local News Hour | July 17, 2025
7/17/2025
The latest trails report from Mountain Trails Foundation, UDOT to discuss US 40 safety barriers at Heber open house, Wasatch Immigration Project receives $90K grant to help local women and children, Summit County Councilmember Chris Robinson recaps Wednesday's council meeting, Heber, county housing board disagree how to spend developer fees, Kimball Arts Festival Director Hillary Gilson and Marketing & PR Director Alexandra Regenold share details on this year's festival, Summit County Clerk Eve Furse explains upcoming election issues, Leadership Park City is looking for "invested" community members, West Hills town sponsor says he followed Utah law and denies wrongdoing alleged in lawsuit, fire weather conditions continue as dry winds and thunderstorms roll through Utah and Kamas’ DeJoria Center under contract, could become hotel.
Duration:00:48:52
Local News Hour | July 16, 2025
7/16/2025
Gondola proposed in place of Cabriolet keeps same route and adds midstation, Executive Director of Wasatch Immigration Project Maggie AbuHaidar, winner of the 2025 Women's Giving Fund large grant, along with Park City Community Foundation Member Services Manager Rebecca Blanchette discuss operations made possible by the grant, Heber City Councilmember Aaron Cheatwood provides an update on Tuesday's council meeting and Executive Director of Summit Community Gardens/EATS Helen Nadel shares their recent harvest and upcoming events.
Duration:00:50:11
Local News Hour | July 15, 2025
7/15/2025
Park City’s Egyptian Theatre will not host Sundance screenings in final Utah festival, Wasatch County Manager Dustin Grabau previews this week's county council meeting, Two of the petitioners who are taking Summit County clerk to court over rejected petition signatures Angela Moschetta and Reed Galen discuss their next steps, event organizers Charlotte Backus and Matthew Turner share details about the Uinta bikepacking trip - a 300+ mile adventure.
Duration:00:46:34
Local News Hour | July 14, 2025
7/14/2025
Wasatch County seeks to capture changing community’s values in general plan, Summit County Health Department Director Phil Bondurant provides a monthly update, Swaner Preserve and EcoCenter's Lewis Kogan shares details on a community survey and upcoming events, Leadership Park City Executive Director Scott Van Hartesvelt shares details on applying for Leadership Class 32 and the Leadership Alumni picnic, and Summit County clerk to tally rejected signatures pending ruling on Dakota Pacific referendum.
Duration:00:49:22
Local News Hour | July 11, 2025
7/11/2025
Local historians explore century of Park City, Echo railroad to Rail Trail, Basin Recreation Chief Ranger Aaron Williams on dog owner responsibilities in and out of dog parks, Park City Film to add 70 annual screenings, Park City Councilmember Bill Ciraco has a recap of last night's meeting and Park City Performing Arts Executive Director Ember Conley on the first concert of the season and transportation, parking information.
Duration:00:50:39
Local News Hour | July 10, 2025
7/10/2025
The latest trails report with Mountain Trails Foundation, Summit County Council Member Megan McKenna recaps Wednesday's council meeting, local Historians and train enthusiast Dave Nicholas and Sandra Morrison share details on their lecture "End of the Line" and Park City Film Executive Director Katy Wang takes a look at some of their upcoming screenings.
Duration:00:49:06
Local News Hour | July 9, 2025
7/9/2025
Did Summit County shrink or grow last year? It depends who you ask, CEO of National Ability Center Willie Ford shares details about their 40th anniversary gala this weekend, Park City Board of Realtors CEO steps down to join NY luxury firm, Park City Manager Matt Dias previews this week's city council meeting and Heber Valley Chamber Executive Director Dallin Koecher recaps Heber's successful July 4th events and plans for a new heritage event in September.
Duration:00:51:04
Local News Hour | July 8, 2025
7/8/2025
Lower Pinebrook residents report 4 car break-ins in one night, Utah checks 10,000 boats for "STD of the sea" over Independence Day weekend, General Manager of Mountain Regional Water District Andy Garland and Assistant General Manager Lisa Hoffman talk about the proposed expansion plans, bonding and upcoming public hearing, former Park City Councilmember Dick Peek and his wife Laura Ritter share details on their world tour on a sailboat and People's Health Clinic Behavioral Health Program Director Linsey Broadbent provides details about the services they offer.
Duration:00:48:00
Local News Hour | July 7, 2025
7/7/2025
Residents take Summit County clerk to court over rejected petition signatures, Summit County Chief Deputy Kacey Bates and Public Information Officer Skylar Talbot provide an update on law enforcement issues, Heber City spokesperson Ryan Bunnell shares a preview of this week's city council meeting and other city updates and musician and founder Ryan Shupe has details on this year's TedFest.
Duration:00:49:07
Local News Hour | July 3, 2025
7/3/2025
The latest trails report from Mountain Trails Foundation, KPCW's Connor Thomas reports from Canyons Village on the installation of the Sunrise Gondola towers, new Wasatch County School District Superintendent Garrick Peterson shares his vision for the district, Oakley Rodeo Commission Chair Wade Woolstenhulme and committee member Sam Aplanalp share details on the rodeo's 90th year, Park City Special Events Manager Chris Phinney and Park City Police Lieutenant Vaifoa Lealaitafea provide details on Park City Fourth of July celebrations and Hill Air Force Base to celebrate Fourth of July with statewide flyover.
Duration:00:48:51
Local News Hour | July 2, 2025
7/2/2025
Motion to reject 75-unit Coalville annexation proposal fails, Utahns rounding up their liquor store purchases have raised $1.5M for homelessness, Summit County Community Development Director Peter Barnes provides an update on development projects throughout the county, North Summit Fire Chief Ben Nielson talks about July 4th fireworks safety and restrictions in the county, current and former KPCW program directors John Burdick and Jan Williams reflect on the history of the radio station as KPCW celebrates its 45th Birthday and Caren Bell, founder of Kept Current & Kept Kind and a KPCW DJ, shares details on her weekend-long celebration of kindness, community and connection.
Duration:00:49:17
Local News Hour | July 1, 2025
7/1/2025
Heber locals, leaders ask UDOT to consider lower speeds on US 40, Wasatch County Manager Dustin Grabau has a preview of this week's county council meeting, Missing rifles found in ReStore donations, shipping error suspected, Park City Heights neighbors worry about impacts of new housing project, Mike Lee pulls federal public land sale from ‘Big Beautiful Bill,' Canyons Village Management Association Director of Marketing and Public Relations Debbie LaBelle has details on this week's three-day Forum Fest and Director of Parking/Operations John Simmons with details on parking garage, Second lawsuit filed over odorous Midway wastewater treatment ponds, CEO of Summit Land Conservancy Cheryl Fox discusses open space issues and Music for the Mines fundraiser hits the right note for Ski Mountain Mining History
Duration:00:48:21
Local News Hour | June 30, 2025
6/30/2025
Park City to explore Deer Valley-Richardson Flat aerial connection, Summit County Clubhouse members share details on the 3-day Utah State Clubhouse Coalition Conference, Stage 1 fire restrictions enforced across Utah, Friends of the Park City Library share details on the upcoming used book sale, candidates for Heber City mayor and council embroiled in legal trouble, South Summit Superintendent of Schools Greg Maughan shares an update on the district's budget and planned capital projects.
Duration:00:49:31
Local News Hour | June 27, 2025
6/27/2025
Dozier Field upgrades approved by Park City planning panel, Utah Women and Leadership Project study co-author Kolene Anderson discusses the state of female voters in Utah, Park City Councilmember Tana Toly has a recap of last night's meeting, Midway Art Association President Jerry Watterworth discusses this year's Wasatch Plein Air Paradise painting competition, Top athletes to compete at X Games Salt Lake City this week and Create PC opens new exhibit and designs new interactive Pride project.
Duration:00:48:50
Local News Hour | June 26, 2025
6/26/2025
Trails report with Mountain Trails Foundation, Rare bird finds a home in Park City local’s front yard, Summit County Council Member Canice Harte recaps Wednesday's meeting, Utah Symphony/Utah Opera Communications Manager Julia Lyon has details about this summer's Deer Valley Music Festival, Park City Toastmasters President Karen Stone and Vice President of Education Gregg Davison have details on the 25-year celebration of the club, Arts Council of Park City and Summit County Marketing and Community Relations Manager Kendall Kelley and interns Grace Gladson and Liv Skylling talk about this month's gallery stroll on Friday night and Park City Council to consider potential aerial connections to Deer Valley.
Duration:00:48:31
Local News Hour | June 25, 2025
6/25/2025
Woodward Park City General Manager Gar Traynor shares details about the past winter season, their summer camp and X Games partnership, Park City Manager Matt Dias previews this week's city council meeting, Prospector Square Property Owners Association Executive Director Craig Dennis provides an update on construction in the Prospector area and Park City Ski and Snowboard Executive Director Christie Hind and Cole Sport buyer Kathy Burke share details on the annual 5K fun run on July 4th.
Duration:00:47:31
Local News Hour | June 24, 2025
6/24/2025
Summit County formally declares Dakota Pacific referendum petition "insufficient," Summit County Manager Shayne Scott previews the agenda for Wednesday's county council meeting, founder of Wild Heart Sanctuary Sonya Richins shares details on their annual benefit concert, Park City Community Foundation announces grant finalists, Don Roll and Colleen Logan provide details on the Friends of Ski Mountain Mining History fundraiser and PC Tots, Park City’s early childhood education program, is celebrating a decade of service to Summit County families next month.
Duration:00:49:05