Local News Hour

Utah’s Olympic advisors dream big ahead of the 2034 Games, Engine House project manager Rory Murphy provides an update on the affordable housing project that is set to open this fall, Park City Council looks to balance density and parking in 5-acre project, Youth Sports Alliance Executive Director Emily Fisher and Ski Utah President and CEO Nathan Rafferty share details on a new partnership between the two organizations, Wasatch County School District will set new boundaries in October and Park City Mountain COO Deirdra Walsh talks about how the resort is moving forward after last season's challenging start.

Investigation reveals concerns in Jordanelle road rage shooting case 1 year later, Wasatch County School District Business Administrator Dr. Jason Watt and Director of Secondary Education Stephanie Discher discuss key school topics, Park City Councilmember Jeremy Rubell recaps Thursday's council meeting and rock climber Emily Harrington talks about her new film "Girl Climber."

Trails report with Mountain Trails Foundation, Summit County Councilmember Megan McKenna recaps Wednesday's council meeting, Kimball Art Center Executive Director Aldy Milliken and Carly Fischer, Deputy Director of the Center for Art and Advocacy, share an update on the new "Gaze into These Eyes" exhibition and PCMC consultant and founding principal of Brinshore Development David Brint and PCMC Resident Advocate Michelle Downard provide an update on the process for developing the Bonanza 5-acre site.

Founder of the Utah Film Center Geralyn Dreyfous shares details on the grand opening of the Geralyn White Dreyfous building and the state of independent film along with V who discusses their play "Dear Everything," Deputy City Managers Jodi Emery and Heather Sneddon preview this week's city council meeting, missing kayaker from Salt Lake County found in Echo Reservoir and Park City Summit County Arts Council Executive Director Jocelyn Scudder and Brian Richards of Mountain Town Music share details about their collaboration on this month's gallery and music stroll.

Park City Chamber optimistic about winter visitation after "relatively flat" summer, Summit County Manager Shayne Scott previews the agenda for Wednesday's county council meeting, Leadership Park City Alumni Association President Frank Lynch shares details on an upcoming tour to Nevada, UDOT invites feedback on plans to widen south U.S. 40, Joe Wrona arrested after alleged probation violation, Timpanogos Valley Theater co-director David Thorpe shares details about the upcoming production of "The Addams Family," Park City Council to review design elements of bus rapid transit project and Utah Mammoth Sled Team coach Dave Nicholls shares details about the second annual Utah sled hockey tournament.

Investigation into Wasatch County Sheriff’s Office finds allegations of absenteeism, retaliation and misuse of funds, High Valley Transit Executive Director Caroline Rodriguez shares an update on bus routes and BRT construction, Park City Chamber Bureau CEO Jennifer Wesselhoff provides an update on summer lodging numbers and Summit County Clubhouse Executive Director Jen O'Brien and Program Director Luisa Katoa share an update on recent renovations.

Bedell resigns from Recycle Utah general manager post, Park City to begin installing driving range net in October, Teighlor Kodel from the Utah Department of Health and Human Services shares tips for reacting to and processing traumatic events, Basin Rec looks at tax increase for ongoing costs and new positions, Wasatch County updates emergency response plan, the Friday Film Review of "Sorry, Baby," Heber warns residents about door-to-door water testing scam, Utah State University Extension Professor Katie Wagner shares want to know about what fall colors we will see this year, Kenworthy withdraws from Park City Council race and New Rabbi Jeff Dreifus joins the show to discuss his new position at Temple Har Shalom.

Trails report with Mountain Trails Foundation, Summit County Council Member Roger Armstrong recaps Wednesday's meeting, Park City School District Superintendent Lyndsay Huntsman and board member Nick Hill provide an update on the start of the new school year, Heather Koopman, Director of the Byrne Family Foundation Trust, shares details on their "Fast Track" grants with the next granting cycle beginning Sept. 22-26, J.R. Smith Elementary celebrates bike-to-school day Friday, Sundance Resort to remember Robert Redford with chairlift vigil and US 40 construction to reduce lanes near Quinn’s Junction Thursday.

Judge won’t rule on new Summit County town’s constitutionality until after incorporation vote, Utah Congressman Mike Kennedy talks about his first year on the job and legislation he's working on, Park City superintendent invites residents to talks with district leaders, Park City man launches nonprofit to provide safe drinking water worldwide, Heber City Councilmember Mike Johnston recaps this week's meeting, Summit Community Gardens/EATS Executive Director Helen Nadel has an update and Park City remembers Robert Redford for bringing the arts to a ski town.

Park City Mountain summer workers vote to unionize, Wasatch County Manager Dustin Grabau with a preview of this week's county council meeting, Park City Education Foundation President and CEO Ingrid Whitley, Vice President of Advancement Jen Billow, and Park City High School Bright Futures Counselor Pepper Elliott share an update on programs offered by the foundation, stolen sign from historic Park City building returns to owners and Recycle Utah General Manager Jim Bedell with the latest on a location for a new center.

Park City Fire District Marshal Mike Owens provides an update on the 2025 fire season, Hydrologica CEOs Michael Montgomery and Brandon Stone share details on their upcoming Vision Night, founder of Live Like Sam Ron Jackenthal and parent advocate Holland Lincoln share details on the upcoming gala and screening of the film "Can't Look Away" and Snyderville Basin Recreation Director Dana Jones provides an update.

Heber Valley temple lawsuit heads to Utah Supreme Court, sign stolen from historic Centennial building on Park City’s Main Street, Wohali needs $6M to successfully restructure during bankruptcy, Park City High School's Joanna Andres wins 2026 Utah Teacher of the Year, Beulah Fire update with Forest Service spokesperson Brenda Bushell, local artists to participate in annual drawing competition this weekend, Wasatch Community Foundation's Bruce Wardle previews the organization's 25th anniversary celebration and KPCW's Sarah Ervin wraps up the summer pledge drive as the station continues raising funds through weekend.

Trails report with Mountain Trails Foundation, Swaner Preserve and EcoCenter's Hunter Klingensmith previews their Every Kid Outdoors event in October and an open house September 17th and Heber Valley Chamber Executive Director Dallin Koecher highlights upcoming events

Heber City Manager Matt Brower previews Tuesday's city council meeting and Mountain Mediation Center Executive Director Gretchen Lee with details on their 20th anniversary fundraiser.

Summit County Communications Director Derek Siddoway provides some updates on the county's emergency policies and South Summit Superintendent of Schools Greg Maughan shares updates after the first month of the new school year.

Summit County Health Department Director Phil Bondurant provides a monthly update and previews upcoming events and Holy Cross Ministries Communications and Marketing Director Andy Cier shares details on Fiesta 150, their special fundraiser which takes place on Oct. 4.

UDOT finalizes Kimball Junction traffic improvement plan, Serve Park City's Karen Marriott and Danny Glasser talk about the upcoming 9/11 Day of Service, Park City Councilmember Ed Parigian recaps Thursday's council meeting, local film producer Jackie Nico talks about her new project, "The Ballad of the Bushmere," and the submission process for the Sundance Film Festival and Park City Singers scale up ranks ahead of December concert.

Appeals court upholds resident challenge of Park City Mountain lifts (02:50), Sheriff investigation! Wasatch County Manager Dustin Grabau has a preview of this week's county council meeting (07:25), Park City Ski and Snowboard Development Director Heidi Voelker and Nordic Coach Adam Loomis have details on the Moose on the Loose finale (Sept 6) and Freedog concert (Sept 12) (25:03), Executive Director Utah Open Lands Wendy Fisher discusses open space issues. (32:43)

Trails report with Mountain Trails Foundation, Jodi Emery named interim Park City Manager, Summit County Councilmember Canice Harte recaps Wednesday's meeting, Park City Singers Mary Gootjes and new Artistic Director Darla Cardwell on the new season, Park City Film Executive Director Katy Wang has a preview of upcoming screenings, Edward Wald talks about his upcoming event at the Park City Library titled "Living Paintings: A Night of Music and Moving Art," Third roundabout planned in Silver Summit, Promontory area, Park City Council to discuss Clark Ranch housing project and police give ‘all clear’ after report of armed person at Park City High School

Summit County Community Development Director Peter Barnes provides an update on development projects throughout the county, Park City Manager Matt Dias and Deputy City Manager Jodi Emery preview this week's city council meeting, RISE Boxing Founder Maryguenn Vellinga and participant Neve Stein share details about this weekends Mountain Mettle Boxing and Charity event.