Local News Hour

Local GOP formally supports bill to district Summit County Council, Summit County Council Member Canice Harte recaps Wednesday's council meeting, Habitat for Humanity Administrative Director Meagan Nielsen shares details about their financial education course for women and the Arts Council highlights Miners 9 series and upcoming art exhibits.

Mayoral misinformation and threats of litigation define Heber ranked choice voting debate, Utah Water Ways' Cynthia Bee discusses the results of a new study that shows many Utahns don't think we'll a have enough water in 20 years, Park City Councilmember Ryan Dickey announces run for mayor, Park City to review changes to land use appeal process, Park City Manager Matt Dias previews this week's city council meeting and founder of the Little p Project Heather Mansson shares details on their upcoming fundraiser.

Summit County Manager Shayne Scott previews the agenda for Wednesday's county council meeting, actress Abbie Scott from Timpanogos Valley Theater talks about the production of "Little Women: A Broadway Musical," six arrested in Wasatch Back drug and grand theft crime ring, Live Like Sam Programs Director Jessica Parker shares details on their Leading with Kindness event, Dr. Elizabeth Ritter provides details about a free head and neck cancer screening in Heber, Park City resident facing felony charges for child pornography, Heber driver charged for hitting biker in alleged road rage incident, quiet day wraps up Park City Mountain’s 2024-2025 ski season and Park City explores sites for Deer Valley, Main Street gondola proposal.

Wasatch Back residents join national 50501 demonstration against Trump administration, Park City author Ron Schwarz talks about his father's Holocaust survival story, Summit Community Gardens prepares for the upcoming growing season, Youth Sports Alliance's Ashley Laakso provides an update on youth sports programs, air quality can be a tool for tracking pollen as seasonal allergies reawaken, fireworks restrictions announced for Wasatch County this summer, Coalville political "feud" has residents questioning separation of powers and Park City Golf Director Vaughn Robinson shares details on the the golf course's condition and future developments.

Summit County planner to direct new housing authority, Utah Forestry warns Wasatch Back of earlier wildfire season and burn scar flooding, South Summit School District Superintendent Greg Maughan provides an update on a feasibility study for new schools, Mont-Orford Ski Area Event Director Noah Hogg talks about their event that broke Park City's shot ski record, Gov. Cox: Dozens jockeying to fill Sundance void, Eastern Summit County supports districting county council, Wasatch Mountain State Park Ranger Kathy Donnell previews their upcoming Dark Sky Celebration, Park City Mountain closes uphill access early due to spring conditions, Heber adds e-bike rules but no speed limit, Park City’s Matthew Prince 1 of 8 Utah billionaires on Forbes list, Park City evaluates proposals for Bonanza Park 5-acre property and Wasatch County spring TAP grants will fund theater performances, murals and more.

Hideout mayor resigns due to health issues, no ranked choice voting for Heber in 2025 election, Utah Fire Info talks about preparing for wildfire season, Yarrow owner appeals denial of redevelopment project, Park City Song Summit’s 2025 festival will feature Goose and Greensky Bluegrass, Park City hires two new deputy city managers, Wasatch Back has positive water outlook after another above normal snowpack year, Union workers submit more than 320,000 signatures for HB267 referendum, UDOT’s 2025 projects include work in Summit, Wasatch counties, GOP Gov. Cox instructs Utah agencies to make plans for a possible recession, Summit County sheriff opens citizen academy applications, EU ambassador warns Utah leaders that the state will feel economic impact of tariffs, Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest talks about responsible recreation in the Uintas, Dodger Stadium and Universal Studios among LA28 Olympic venues, NPS celebrates National Park Week with free entry, Park City Transit riders log 350,000 miles in winter ‘Ride On’ challenge and 2026 Olympic torches to honor bond between man and nature.

Park City Mountain and Park City government debate lift project at Court of Appeals, National Weather Service Senior Hydrologist Glen Merrill shares Utah's 2025 spring runoff outlook, Song Summit co-founder Ben Anderson announces this year's line up, Franco and Phillips announce bids for Heber mayor, Executive Director of Summit Community Gardens/EATS Helen Nadel previews the upcoming growing season and police and sheriff's deputies arrest suspected car thief in Park Meadows.

Park City Mountain lift lawsuit moves to Utah Court of Appeals, Francis residents appeal one hotel as city approves another, Utahns prepare to "drop, cover and hold" in statewide earthquake drill, Summit County soon to break ground on landfill expansion, former Park City School District COO receives $176K severance package, Christian Center of Park City shares Holy Week activities, Wasatch County Manager Dustin Grabau previews this week's county council meeting and Recycle Utah General Manager Jim Bedell with the latest on a location for a new center.

Heber Valley residents connect with businesses and nonprofits at community expo, Summit County Health Department Director Phil Bondurant provides a monthly update, Wasatch County cost of living high for Utah but below U.S. average, Be Ready Utah expert Bryan Stinson talks about earthquake safety and The Great Utah ShakeOut, Park City Municipal's Rhoda Stauffer and Meagan Nielsen of Habitat for Humanity discuss their affordable housing workshop and Arches National Park's Fiery Furnace reopens permit applications.

Latest Utah Avalanche Center forecast, Summit County adopts temporary zoning to comply with Dakota Pacific mandate, Kem C. Gardner Chief Economist Phil Dean talks about Utah's high median household income, Park City Councilmember Bill Ciraco recaps Thursday's council meeting, Image Reborn Foundation Executive Director Bobbi Lord talks about an upcoming event at the Park City Hospital, Park City School District sports complex approved with pickleball prohibition and Wasatch County governments coordinate e-bike rules as weather warms.

Latest Utah Avalanche Center forecast, Summit County Councilmember Chris Robinson recaps Wednesday's council meeting, Park City Board of Education members Meredith Reed and Nick Hill discuss school district issues and Park City Film Executive Director Katy Wang previews upcoming screenings.

Latest Utah Avalanche Center forecast, explosion at Oakley well's pump house injures one with no water service interruption, Snowsports Industries America President Nick Sargent discusses the impact of import tariffs on the snowsports industry, Park City Manager Matt Dias previews this week's city council meeting and U.S. Ski and Snowboard CEO Sophie Goldschmidt highlights their historic season.

Utah Avalanche Center forecast, Kouri Richins murder trial delayed indefinitely, Summit County Manager Shayne Scott discusses the agenda for Wednesday's county council meeting, Heber Valley Chamber Executive Director Dallin Koecher and Park City School District whistleblower Ned Reilly and freelance reporter Michelle Deininger discuss last week's news that the district's Chief Operating Officer Mike Tanner's position is being eliminated.

Latest Utah Avalanche Center forecast, hundreds protest Trump and Musk on Heber’s Main Street, Summit County Chief Deputy Kacey Bates and PIO Skylar Talbot share updates on law enforcement issues, Heber City Manager Matt Brower previews Tuesday's city council meeting, PCSD eliminates COO position as Mike Tanner is no longer with district, Holy Cross Ministries Executive Director Emmie Gardner shares updates on programs and services and Ikon Pass adds new eastern Canada resort for 2025-2026 season.

Latest Utah Avalanche Center forecast, Park City Institute founder and former director Teri Orr joins the show to share more on the history of the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Park City Community Foundation Climate Fund Manager Andy Hecht discusses the foundations new Zero Food Waste Restaurant Cohort pilot program, Summit County wants three changes to HB356 in special session, Preservation Utah Executive Director Brandy Strand on nomination call for 2025 Most Endangered Historic Places list, Wasatch Immigration Project adds first full-time attorney after increase in deportations and Deputy Park City fire chief to replace retiring Chief Bob Zanetti.

Latest Utah Avalanche Center forecast, local nonprofit developer optimistic about funding for Park City affordable housing project, Summit County Councilmember Megan McKenna recaps Wednesday's council meeting, local author Carly Bennett Stenmark chronicles the challenges of caregiving following her husband’s unexpected Alzheimer’s diagnosis and Kimball Art Center Executive Director Aldy Milliken has an update on the current exhibit and plans for new art center.

Latest Utah Avalanche Center forecast, Summit County Community Development Director Peter Barnes has an update on development projects throughout the county, Park City Chamber Bureau Sustainability Director Morgan Mingle shares details on this year's sustainability grants and executive director of Mountainlands Community Housing Trust Jason Glidden provides an update on the HOPA rebuild and other affordable housing issues.

Latest Utah Avalanche Center forecast, Wasatch County Manager Dustin Grabau previews this week's county council meeting, Provo man arrested for repeat Deer Valley ski thefts, Wasatch Immigration Project's newest attorney Laura Rojas and board member Enrique Sanchez discuss their work in the community and CEO of Summit Land Conservancy Cheryl Fox discusses open space issues.

'‘Enemy’ or ‘partner’'? Wasatch County leaders discuss future of East Village, Wasatch Back Citizens Climate Lobby co-leader Tracy Harden focuses on clean energy in Utah, Park City Recreation Program Supervisor Megan Levin shares details on the opening of summer camp registration and the upcoming classes and Mia Yue with the Wasatch Trails Foundation talks about trail conditions and upcoming projects.

Utah Avalanche Center forecast (3:24), Park City planners officially deny Yarrow redevelopment concept (5:34), Park City School District's Caleb Fine and Isaiah Folau talk about growing from PCSD students to principals of Park City High School and Ecker Hill Middle School (7:36), Park City Councilmember Ed Parigian has a recap of last night's meeting (20:52), KPCW staff on their Race Around The Mountain/Whole Enchilada skiing challenge (30:17), and Park City Chamber CEO Jennifer Wesselhoff discusses the departure of the Sundance Film Festival (34:58)