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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. Get the information directly from the people making news in the Wasatch Back with live interviews every weekday.

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Park City, UT

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Local News

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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. Get the information directly from the people making news in the Wasatch Back with live interviews every weekday.

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English


Episodes
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Local News Hour | February 11, 2025

2/11/2025
Latest Utah Avalanche Center forecast, Summit County Manager Shayne Scott discusses the agenda for Wednesday's county council meeting, the latest Utah Legislative Report with KUER reporter Saige Miller and CEO of Park City Community Foundation Joel Zarrow and PCSD's Caleb Fine discuss the "We All Belong" kindness awards and the new Community Belonging Fund.

Duration:00:50:41

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Local News Hour | February 10, 2025

2/10/2025
Latest Utah Avalanche Center forecast, paid parking coming to Bonanza Flat trailheads this summer, Summit County Health Department Director Phil Bondurant addresses bird flu safety, Youth Sports Alliance Executive Director Emily Fisher and Programs Director Heather Sims have an update on the youth sports programs and the Executive Director of the Christian Center of Park City Steve Richardson has a program update.

Duration:00:50:51

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Local News Hour | February 7, 2025

2/7/2025
Latest Utah Avalanche Center forecast, Hideout Town Administrator Jan McCosh provides the latest community updates, bill banning collective bargaining passes Utah Senate, Park City Councilmember Tana Toly recaps Thursday night's council meeting, Visit Salt Lake spokesperson Ryan Mack talks about the 2025 Winter Roundup skijoring event, portions of historic Thaynes Hoist House destroyed by heavy snow, Heber North Village referendum dies after missed deadline and Park City Performing Arts Executive Director Ember Conley discusses the 2025 Concerts on the Slopes lineup.

Duration:00:49:52

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Local News Hour | February 6, 2025

2/6/2025
Latest Utah Avalanche Center report, Summit County Council Member Roger Armstrong discusses HB 309 and the Dakota Pacific development, Protect Summit County members Joe Urankar and Brendan Weinstein talk about their referendum to stop the Dakota Pacific development, Summit County Treasurer Corrie Forsling and Park City Rotary member Bari-Nan Cohen Rothchild detail the 2025 community grant cycle and a preview of KPCW's newest program "The Community Campfire."

Duration:00:45:50

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Local News Hour | February 5, 2025

2/5/2025
Latest Utah Avalanche Center forecast, new Summit County town near Kamas likely on November ballot, Summit County Community Development Director Peter Barnes shares an update on development projects throughout the county, Park City Manager Matt Dias previews this week's city council meeting, University of Utah Head Alpine Ski Coach JJ Johnson provides details about this week's Utah Invitational and Wasatch County considers $2M for open space, residents asked for input.

Duration:00:49:19

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Local News Hour | February 4, 2025

2/4/2025
Latest Utah Avalanche Center forecast, Dakota Pacific pushes back against referendum amid incorporation effort, Wasatch County Manager Dustin Grabau has a preview of this week's county council meeting, Heber leaders to add more downtown parking, Utah Legislative Report with KUER reporter Sean Higgins and the Director of Summit Land Conservancy Cheryl Fox discusses open space issues.

Duration:00:46:37

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Local News Hour | February 3, 2025

2/4/2025
Latest Utah Avalanche Center forecast, Park City Council considers paid parking at Bonanza Flat trailheads, Salt Lake Tribune Culture Editor Sean Means reflects on this year's Sundance Film Festival and what's next, Heber City Manager Matt Brower previews Tuesday's city council meeting, Park City Ski & Snowboard Communications Director Courtney Harkins and Deer Valley Communications Director Emily Summer provide an update on upcoming World Cup events.

Duration:00:48:34

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Local News Hour | January 31, 2025

1/31/2025
Latest Utah Avalanche Center forecast (3:12), Netflix buys Sundance drama '‘Train Dreams,’' Park City Community Foundation's Eyee Hsu discusses how the Sundance Film Festival brings communities together and how it reflects the town's values, NAC Chief Programming and Education Officer Tracy Meier discusses the 37th Annual Huntsman Cup, making history as the first U.S. race to include skiers with intellectual disabilities, Utah House bill may help Summit County crack down on unlicensed Airbnbs, these Utah lawmakers, including some Republicans, defended liberal arts during a debate over higher ed cuts, Ron Jackenthal with Live Like Sam Foundation talks about the Thrive program, and KPCW's Sarah Ervin and John Burdick announce The Community Campfire, a new Friday show debuting next week.

Duration:00:50:09

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Local News Hour | January 30, 2025

1/30/2025
Latest Utah Avalanche Center forecast, Park City School District announces new superintendent, Summit County Councilmember Chris Robinson recaps Wednesday's council meeting, Utah DABS accepting applications to run small liquor stores in Kamas, Coalville, Leadership Park City Director Scott van Hartesvelt on this year's Leadership Symposium on Feb. 7th, new Wasatch County high school will be Deer Creek Riverhawks and Arts Council Executive Director Jocelyn Scudder talks about this month's gallery stroll on Friday night and their master planning efforts.

Duration:00:49:09

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Local News Hour | January 29, 2025

1/29/2025
Latest Utah Avalanche Center forecast, DABS Director Tiffany Clason talks about two package agency applications in Summit County, Heber Police Sgt. Josh Weishar discusses crime trends, events and what bills they are watching this legislative session, local musician Peech with bandmembers Adam Banx and Steady Steeze preview their show on Jan. 30th, Park City School District announces new superintendent, Intermountain Health and DHHS celebrate 41% decline in state opioid prescriptions and Utah bobsledder wins second, third consecutive World Cup medals.

Duration:00:48:41

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Local News Hour | January 28, 2025

1/28/2025
Latest Utah Avalanche Center forecast, Park City’s pedestrian-only Main Street will end Tuesday, Utah leaders welcome Sundance with "Train Dreams" screening, Summit County Manager Shayne Scott previews the agenda for Wednesday's county council meeting, Vail Resorts shareholder calls for ouster of CEO, CFO and Rob Katz, the latest Utah Legislative Report with KUER reporter Saige Miller, Park City Library Spanish Services Librarian Flor Santa Maria provides an update on Spanish language programs offered by the library and Wasatch County school board to announce new high school name, mascot.

Duration:00:49:06

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Local News Hour | January 27, 2025

1/27/2025
Latest Utah Avalanche Center forecast, Utah leaders welcome Sundance with "Train Dreams" screening, Park City Special Events Coordinator Chris Phinney and Transit Director Tim Sanderson have an update on pedestrian-only Main Street and city operations during the Sundance Film Festival, Utah House bill would create affordable housing incentive, U.S. Ski & Snowboard's Courtney Harkins celebrates Alpine team successes, how an Olympic speed skater helped bring the Games back to Utah and Park City Chamber Bureau CEO Jennifer Wesselhoff discusses the positive impact of Sundance on local businesses.

Duration:00:48:24

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Local News Hour | January 24, 2025

1/24/2025
Latest Utah Avalanche Center forecast, four-time Olympic speed skater Catherine Raney-Norman discusses bringing the Games back to Utah, prosecutors concede investigators seized notebook from Kouri Richins’ home illegally, Pat Sweeney and Phil Jordan are spearheading the effort for a Heber Valley Arts Campus and Filmmakers Adam Bronfman, Bruce Mau and Bisi Williams talk about their documentary "I Have A Name."

Duration:00:50:13

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Local News Hour | January 23, 2025

1/23/2025
Latest Utah Avalanche Center forecast, top Sundance official says film festival is still evaluating potential move, Summit County Council Member Megan McKenna recaps Wednesday's council meeting, Park City Board of Education Members Meredith Reed and Nick Hill discuss this week's school board meeting, Swaner EcoCenter Director of Visitor Experience and Exhibits Hunter Klingensmith shares details about the "Amazing Butterflies" exhibit and other Swaner happenings and Park City School District says all children are welcome regardless of immigration status.

Duration:00:50:01

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Local News Hour | January 22, 2025

1/22/2025
Latest Utah Avalanche Center forecast, security video shows events leading to Wasatch County fatal road rage shooting, Mountain Mediation Program Director Kris Campbell and board member and family law attorney Anne Cameron discuss the launch of a family mediation program, Park City Councilmember Ed Parigian has a recap of Tuesday's meeting, and High Valley Transit Executive Director Caroline Rodriguez has an update on ridership numbers.

Duration:00:49:45

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Local News Hour | January 21, 2025

1/21/2025
Latest Utah Avalanche Center forecast, expert says Vail Resorts needs to improve communication, Wasatch County Manager Dustin Grabau previews this week's county council meeting, KUER reporter Sean Higgins has the latest Utah Legislative Report, Recycle Utah Director Carolyn Wawra and Jim Bedell have a monthly update on recycling efforts.

Duration:00:50:16

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Local News Hour | January 20, 2025

1/20/2025
Latest Utah Avalanche Center forecast, Park City Council supports moving forward with proposed land exchange, Park City Fire District Chief Bob Zanetti talks budget and new equipment, Park City Ski and Snowboard Athletic Director Tommy Eckfeldt has an athlete report and previews the 2025 Town Series, Park City Recreation Director Ken Fisher provides an update on new construction and upcoming projects and Summit County Council paves way for Kimball Junction Shake Shack.

Duration:00:49:41

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Local News Hour | January 17, 2025

1/17/2025
Latest Utah Avalanche Center forecast, South Summit School District Superintendent Greg Maughan has an update from this month's board meeting, California wildfires could have "domino effect" on Utah’s home insurance market, Wasatch Wildlife Conservation Center Founder and CEO Jody Giddings and Swaner Preserve and EcoCenter Director of Conservation Rhea Cone talk about their partnership to rehabilitate raptors in the Wasatch Back, Park City Councilmember Jeremy Rubell has a recap of Thursday's council meeting, UDOT Region 3 spokesperson Wyatt Wooley talks about the Heber Bypass and new Wasatch Back notifications website and Leaving Utah would be the "death knell" for Sundance, governor says.

Duration:00:50:20

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Local News Hour | January 16, 2025

1/16/2025
Latest Utah Avalanche Center forecast, Dakota Pacific seeks to incorporate town in Kimball Junction, Park City seniors support a new center location as long as their needs are met, Mark Giles with Our Sundays has details on the new exhibit titled "Beyond the White" that tells the story of the Our Sundays ski and snowboard club, no cars allowed on Park City’s Main Street for Sundance Film Festival, State Senator Ron Winterton previews this year's legislative session and Summit County Councilmember Canice Harte recaps Wednesday's council meeting.

Duration:00:49:51

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Local News Hour | January 15, 2025

1/15/2025
Latest Utah Avalanche Center forecast, Summit County’s Dakota Pacific referendum can go on ballot, county attorney says, State Rep. Mike Kohler (District 59) previews the upcoming legislative session, Park City Manager Matt Dias previews this week's city council meeting and Heber Valley Chamber Executive Director Dallin Koecher has an update on upcoming events and economic indicators in the area.

Duration:00:50:06