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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 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 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 | June 6, 2025

6/6/2025
Parkites Jack Rubin and Beth Armstrong enter Park City municipal races, Park City School District staff and students honored for fostering a culture of kindness, UHP Sergeant Curtis Blair cautions drivers amidst rise in road rage incidents, Heber duckling adopted after losing family in storm drain, Park City Councilmember Ed Parigian recaps Thursday's council meeting, Park City Ski & Snowboard Cross Country Director Emma Garrard provides details on the annual Moose on the Loose trail running series, University of Utah professor Jake Nelson and KPCW Director of Development Sarah Ervin discuss the importance of free speech and Vail Resorts CEO Rob Katz says Park City Mountain not for sale.

Duration:00:49:32

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Local News Hour | June 5, 2025

6/5/2025
Trails report with Mountain Trails Foundation, Summit County Council Member Roger Armstrong recaps Wednesday's council meeting, PCSD Superintendent Lyndsay Huntsman along with Shepherd Williams and Easton Jones — winners of the "We All Belong" campaign — emphasize the importance of kindness and inclusion, Holy Cross Ministries Executive Director Emmie Gardner and Director of Development and Communications Andy Cier share details on the 150th anniversary of serving Utah and Park City Film Executive Director Katy Wang previews upcoming screenings and events.

Duration:00:48:32

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Local News Hour | June 4, 2025

6/4/2025
Park City School District superintendent and board working to move forward after previous leadership's "missteps," Park City preservation board considers revised Centennial House plans, Summit County Community Development Director Peter Barnes provides an update on development projects throughout the county, Park City Manager Matt Dias previews this week's city council meeting and Jackson Kaguri, the founder of the Nyaka organization which works with HIV/AIDS orphans in Uganda, talks about his recent visit to Park City's rotary clubs.

Duration:00:49:25

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Local News Hour | June 3, 2025

6/3/2025
Park City Council considers reducing open space, parking requirements in Bonanza Park, Wasatch County Manager Dustin Grabau has a preview of this week's county council meeting, Summit County Library Director Dan Compton has details on this year's One Book One Community read and President of the Friends of the Summit County Libraries Sue Niblock has details on this month's used book sale, Utah Open Lands Land lead Resource Technician Wood Robinson has details about recent protection efforts, including the Pear Tree Llama ranch in Wasatch County and Park City Hospital to expand ER, surgery, cancer services.

Duration:00:49:02

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Local News Hour | June 2, 2025

6/2/2025
Filing period nears for municipal election bids in Summit and Wasatch counties, Why are public radio stations suing the president?, Park City Hospital CEO Lori Weston shares details on their new expansion, Silly Market opens for 19th season with new and returning artists, HBO film "Mountainhead" shot in Park City area now streaming, Heber City Manager Matt Brower previews Tuesday's city council meeting and Leadership Park City Class 31 members recap this year's city tour.

Duration:00:50:00

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Local News Hour | May 30, 2025

5/30/2025
Ian Hartley announces Park City Council campaign, Professor Scott Ballenger discusses the NPR lawsuit brought against the Trump administration, Janet Graham Borba, Producer of the HBO movie "Mountainhead," talks about filming in Park City, International peace builder speaks in Park City on resolving conflict, Book of Mormon sculpture garden breaks ground in Heber City, Rocky Mountain Power requests rehearing on partial electricity rate hike, Francis stands by Best Western approval as residents appeal decision and Park Silly Sunday Market Executive Director Kate McChesney provides details on this year's market which begins this Sunday.

Duration:00:50:21

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Local News Hour | May 29, 2025

5/29/2025
Trails report with Mountain Trails Foundation, Summit County Health Educator Paige Mitchell shares details about staying safe this summer, Park City School District releases former COO investigation findings, Part-time Park City resident and author David Jacinto talks about his new book "Where Eagles Fly Free," Latino Arts Festival Director Andrea Zavala and Marketing and Community Manager Kendall Kelley provide details about this year's festival, Deer Valley won’t break ground on Snow Park Village this summer and Wasatch Education Foundation awards graduates during their annual Scholarship Night.

Duration:00:49:09

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Local News Hour | May 28, 2025

5/28/2025
Snyderville Basin Water Reclamation Executive Director Mike Luers shares key wastewater issues, US 40 crash kills one near Heber where UDOT plans safety improvements, Summit Pride members Virginia Solomon and Rebecca Brenner share details on the "Raise the Flag" initiative and June Pride Month programming, Mediator and author Chad Ford and Mountain Mediation Programs Director Kris Campbell detail Ford's visit focused on understanding conflict and how to turn it into meaningful connection, Ecker Hill Middle School PTO President Brittany Bailey and parent organizer Kouy Kolar share details on year-end community events, Wasatch County rodeo and derby thwart scalpers with in-person only presale, Utah's newest state park opens near Moab with biking, offroading and fossils, UDOT warns drivers after increase in scam texts, calls and Summit County deputies issue reminder on e-bike safety.

Duration:00:48:49

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Local News Hour | May 27, 2025

5/27/2025
Heber tweaks affordable housing rules despite county housing board’s concerns, Park City Stormwater Manager Kelsey Christiansen and Summit County Deputy Manager Jana Young share details on the annual "Trails, Trash and Tunes" event, Park City Treble Makers Renee Hall and Jenny Floor share details about their annual Spring concert and Park City Chamber Bureau CEO Jennifer Wesselhoff provides a monthly update on lodging and tourism numbers.

Duration:00:49:42

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Local News Hour | May 23, 2025

5/23/2025
Park City officials finalize golf course fees and add 5-play punch pass, Summit Community Gardens readies as growing season approaches, Park City School District athletics master plan faces layout and turf setbacks, Utah Olympic Park's Kole Nordmann shares details on summer season activities, Karl Hunt from the Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands discusses the state's wildfire season preparations, Park City Mayor Nann Worel recaps Thursday's council meeting, Lawyer Janet Conway explains West Hills incorporation lawsuit and Recycle Utah’s future remains uncertain after September 2026 eviction date.

Duration:00:49:47

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Local News Hour | May 22, 2025

5/22/2025
Trails report with Wasatch Trails Foundation, Summit County Councilmember Chris Robinson recaps Wednesday's council meeting, Park City Board of Education President Meredith Reed and Superintendent of Schools Lyndsay Huntsman share updates and Director of Exhibits and Visitor Experience at the Swaner Preserve and EcoCenter Hunter Klingensmith shares details on upcoming events and exhibits.

Duration:00:48:47

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Local News Hour | May 21, 2025

5/21/2025
West Hills supporters threaten to sue Summit County and Kamas, Summit County Sustainability Director Emily Quinton provides an update on the status of the Utah Renewable Communities program, Park City Manager Matt Dias previews this week's city council meeting and Executive Director of Summit Community Gardens/EATS Helen Nadel shares an update on summer programs.

Duration:00:50:29

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Local News Hour | May 20, 2025

5/20/2025
Summit County grant committee recommends not funding organizations late on reporting, Wasatch County Manager Dustin Grabau previews this week's county council meeting, PCHS engineering teacher Brad Gannon and PCCAPS student Jackson Carlson talk about building a road-worthy electric vehicle from the ground up, Recycle Utah General Manager Jim Bedell and Community Outreach Manager Chelsea Hafer share the latest on a location for a new center, appeals court affirms decision in Vail Resorts $2 million bowling injury case and Summer road projects to affect Thaynes Canyon and Bonanza Park traffic.

Duration:00:48:56

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Local News Hour | May 19, 2025

5/19/2025
Matthew Prince buys Town Lift Plaza; sets sights on Park City Mountain ownership, Ballerina Farm lifestyle arrives in Midway with new store, Park City Engineer John Robertson details upcoming road projects and Parking Manager Johnny Wasden explains the new Bonanza Flat paid parking program, Youth Sports Alliance Executive Director Emily Fisher and Programs Director Heather Sims discuss The Circle of Excellence Awards and Snyderville Basin Recreation Director Dana Jones talks about upcoming projects and renovations.

Duration:00:49:21

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Local News Hour | May 16, 2025

5/16/2025
Developers unveil plans for Bonanza Park 5-acre site, infrastructure spending slows for MIDA mountain development, Doctors Colton Miller and Shawn Miller preview the free Mental Health Awareness Night at Intermountain Health Park City Hospital, Coalville councilmembers reverse course on city attorney employment policy, Park City Councilmember Jeremy Rubell recaps Thursday's council meeting and Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation Boating Program Manager Ty Hunter talks about boating safety.

Duration:00:50:11

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Local News Hour | May 15, 2025

5/15/2025
Offset Bier plans to move to Quinn’s Junction, Park City Library opens new telehealth room with inaugural health fair, Summit County Council Member Megan McKenna recaps Wednesday's council meeting, Coalville mayor honored for pedestrian safety efforts, FiReFilms CEO Sharon Anderson Morris shares details about a free screening of the film "The Inn Between," Executive Director of Bridge 21 Stephanie Poulkoff and house resident Ava Jennings share details on the opening of their first neurodivergent housing, Park City Yarrow redevelopment discussion delayed, tattoo shops one step from approval in downtown Heber, director of CCPC’s Counseling and Wellness Center steps down after 13 years and Bonanza Flat paid parking starts June 2 with free permits for Parkites.

Duration:00:48:48

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Local News Hour | May 14, 2025

5/14/2025
"Tragic incident" claims life of contractor working at Victory Ranch, Park City Library Director Adriane Herrick Juarez and Angela Dohanos preview the upcoming health fair, Parkite raising money to fund burn and reconstructive surgeries in Nepal, Park City Manager Matt Dias previews this week's city council meeting and Heber Valley Chamber Executive Director Dallin Koecher highlights topics from the Wasatch Back Economic Summit.

Duration:00:51:11

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Local News Hour | May 13, 2025

5/13/2025
Future of the "Bright Futures" program draws concerns, Summit County Manager Shayne Scott discusses the agenda for Wednesday's county council meeting, repeat Salt Lake hit-and-run suspect charged in Park City incident, second best skier visitation record set this past winter, 2034 Olympics officials launch listening tour for venue community residents, CEO of People's Health Clinic Mairi Leining shares funding and immigration concerns and new interim Hideout mayor Ralph Severini talks about the job going forward and what's new in Hideout.

Duration:00:50:25

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Local News Hour | May 12, 2025

5/12/2025
Snyderville Basin cemetery hits public opposition in final stretch, Summit County Health Department Director Phil Bondurant discusses tick an sun safety, Co-Founder of The Lincoln Project Reed Galen explores what it means to stand up for democratic values and rebuild trust in our institutions, Summit County Behavioral Health Director Aaron Newman and new Mental Wellness Alliance Director Anna Frachou share details on events planned for Mental Health Awareness Month.

Duration:00:48:59

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Local News Hour | May 9, 2025

5/9/2025
Wasatch County road rage incident draws felony charge after driver punched and left unconscious, Park City preservation board delays decision on Centennial House renovation, Pete Stoughton of the PCHS Mountain Bike Team shares details on this weekend's bike swap, Park City considers request to display Main Street Pride banners as state’s flag ban kicks in, the spring projects open house offers project updates, Trudy Brereton with Wasatch Behavioral Health and Wasatch CAPS student Carla Nava talk about their new mural addressing underage drinking, Summit County declines to fund Sundance marketing for 2026 festival and UDOT to restripe roads in Summit and Wasatch counties this summer.

Duration:00:49:46