
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 | October 22, 2025
10/22/2025
Wasatch County talks ideas to strengthen Jordanelle Ridge open space plan, developer Gary Crandall shares details on the opening of Studio Crossing, Interim Park City Manager Jodi Emery and Transportation Director Tim Sanderson preview this week's city council meeting and Summit County Active Transportation Planner Senta Beyer and Deputy Director Eva De Laurentiis discuss the Active Transportation Plan and van pool project.
Duration:00:48:35
Local News Hour | October 21, 2025
10/21/2025
Utah Supreme Court takes up emergency appeal for West Hills election, registration now open for Youth Sports Alliance winter programs, Wasatch County Manager Dustin Grabau previews the upcoming county council meeting, writer Linda George and filmmaker Ross Downard talk about their Park City trails history project and film and Recycle Utah Community Outreach Manager Chelsea Hafer and Board Chair Ken Barfield discuss changes in staffing and their new location near Silver Summit.
Duration:00:48:40
Local News Hour | October 20, 2025
10/20/2025
Thousands of Utahns rally for "No Kings" protests, DeJoria Center buyers share early plans for hotel and financing, Summit County Clerk Eve Furse talks about early voting, mail-in ballots and important election deadlines, Youth Sports Alliance's Emily Fisher and Ashley Laakso preview the 45th annual Jan's Winter Welcome event, North Summit Fire District proposes tax hike of less than 5% and Park City Assistant Recreation Director Tate Shaw discusses ongoing capital projects.
Duration:00:49:22
Local News Hour | October 17, 2025
10/17/2025
Park City Council candidate forum focuses on Old Town development, mayoral candidates lay out visions for Park City’s future, Summit County Search and Rescue Operations Manager Canice Hart talks about fall/winter recreation safety, Recycle Utah now accepting residential food waste, Park City Councilmember Ed Parigian has a recap of last Thursday's council meeting, Ryan Walsh previews Mountain Town Music's Celebration of Fleetwood Mac on Oct. 24, Park City School District making progress on long-term learning goals and Hideout planning board reviews concepts for permanent fire station.
Duration:00:50:04
Local News Hour | October 16, 2025
10/16/2025
Trails report from Mountain Trails Foundation, Summit County wastewater shows no detection of measles and low levels of COVID-19, Midway construction to close Center Street, Summit County Councilmember Tonja Hanson recaps Wednesday's council meeting, Local MIDA board adds $60M bond for East Village infrastructure, PCSD Superintendent Lyndsay Huntsman and board member Meredith Reed discuss the district's strategic goals, Miners end regular season with a blowout win and Wasps lose, Park City High School Mountain Bike Team prepares for state champs, Mountain Mediation Center board member and attorney Anne Cameron and Executive Director Gretchen Lee share details on the upcoming divorce options workshop, Recycle Utah will move to Silver Summit after summer 2026, Park City Council still formulating Bonanza Park plans and smoke from prescribed burn to drift into Summit County.
Duration:00:47:22
Local News Hour | October 15, 2025
10/15/2025
Church appeals judge’s decision to block Heber Valley temple construction, Snyderville Basin Water Reclamation Executive Director Mike Luers provides a monthly update on water and sewer related issues, court blocks vote on new Kamas Valley town West Hills, Wasatch County revisits policies after sheriff’s office investigation, acting Park City Manager Jodi Emery and Economic Development Director Chris Eggleton share updates on the latest city council meeting including the Bonanza Park 5 acre project, stay safe this winter with a free avalanche safety course, Coalville, Kamas DMVs set for October closures as Summit County looks to fill vacancy, delays expected as UDOT widens US-189 near Deer Creek, fall construction ends for two Summit County road projects, community gets first look at completed Park City High School expansion, Park City High School Mountain Bike Coach Pete Stoughton talks about their upcoming event in Cedar City, Summit County begins budgeting for 2026, future facilities and Old Town Park City chapel for sale.
Duration:00:48:46
Local News Hour | October 14, 2025
10/14/2025
Fall construction ends for two Summit County road projects, Park City’s lodging tax revenue sees second straight month of decline, how Park City residents can learn more about ongoing transportation projects, Heber selects firm to redesign City Park and promises community input, Summit County Manager Shayne Scott discusses the agenda for Wednesday's county council meeting, COVID vaccines available in Wasatch Back without a prescription or underlying condition, South Summit Superintendent of Schools Greg Maughan shares details on district related topics, the Christian Center of Park City discusses the upcoming "Healthy Minds, Healthy Lives" event which focuses on brain health and UDOT adds traffic light to Heber’s Coyote Ridge intersection.
Duration:00:49:33
Local News Hour | October 13, 2025
10/13/2025
Attorney: GOP’s partisan bias standards don’t work for Utah congressional map, Summit County Health Department Director Phil Bondurant shares a monthly update on health topics, Park City locals and visitors reclaim shot ski world record — for now, Heber City Council recap with councilmember Sid Ostergaard, UDOT Region Three spokesperson Wyatt Woolley discusses projects around Wasatch County and how Park City residents can learn more about ongoing transportation projects.
Duration:00:49:08
Local News Hour | October 10, 2025
10/10/2025
Park City skiers showcase films on 30-stop Girl Winter Film Tour, Summit County Council split into five districts, David Reymann, who represented the League of Women Voters in the state anti-gerrymandering case, discusses what's next in Utah's redistricting, Park City Transportation Director Tim Sanderson and Senior Transportation Planner Conor Campobasso preview their upcoming open house and share updates on projects, Park City Fire District to celebrate its history with 50 years of stories, Utah Olympic Park General Manager Jamie Kimball provides an update on winter events and uphill season passes, Tribute screenings to honor Robert Redford’s filmmaking legacy, Summit County officials appoint Kacey Bates as sheriff and UDOT to announce Heber bypass route in December.
Duration:00:51:26
Local News Hour | October 9, 2025
10/9/2025
Trails report with Mountain Trails Foundation, U.S. Ski and Snowboard prepares to make 2026 Olympic and Paralympic team picks, Summit County Councilmember Tonja Hanson recaps Wednesday's council meeting, Park City Fire District Battalion Chief Max Dosher and Assistant Battalion Chief Sean Briley share details on the district's 50th anniversary and open house, Park City Film Executive Director Katy Wang provides a preview of upcoming screenings and Megan McJames shares details about her new short film, "Trails Still Blazing: Motherhood in the Mountains" and Summit County officials appoint Kacey Bates as sheriff.
Duration:00:50:06
Local News Hour | October 8, 2025
10/8/2025
Kimball Junction crash causes gridlock during morning commute, UDOT to share Heber Valley bypass update with local leaders, U.S. Ski and Snowboarding Chief of Sport Anouk Patty has details on the upcoming season, Peace House Ex. Director Kendra Wyckoff with more on how Domestic Violence Awareness month is being recognized and Park City Board of Realtors President Maverick Bolger introduces the association's new CEO Jennifer Armandi.
Duration:00:51:15
Local News Hour | October 7, 2025
10/7/2025
Wasatch County granted exception while Summit County divides council into districts, Wasatch County Manager Dustin Grabau has a preview of this week's county council meeting, SB Dance Curbside Theatre Artistic Director Stephen Brown on season end performance at The Shop, Summit Land Conservancy VP of Conservation and Counsel Kate Sattelmeier and VP of Communications Caitlin Williard open space issues and flu, COVID-19 vaccines offered at Wasatch Back clinics this month
Duration:00:49:19
Local News Hour | October 6, 2025
10/6/2025
Summit County Interim Sheriff Kacey Bates and PIO Skyler Talbot share updates on local law enforcement issues, Heber City Manager Matt Brower previews Tuesday's city council meeting, and national literacy expert Nancy Redding discusses how educators can support struggling readers.
Duration:00:50:56
Local News Hour | October 3, 2025
10/3/2025
Shane Shieffer talks with Grace Doerfler about swimming across Lake Powell), Kouri Richins makes third request for bail, citing new evidence, Science and Operations Officer and Meteorologist at National Weather Service Salt Lake office David Church has Utah's snow outlook for the season, Wasatch County plans to raise 2026 taxes for parks and recreation, Wasatch Back girls help kick off Utah’s first flag football league, Wasatch County Health Department Immunization Coordinator at Brenda Scobee and Nursing Director Gina Tuttle on upcoming drive thru-flu clinic, Wasatch County judge weighs whether to send DeBoer obstruction case to trial and Park City affordable housing program seeks landlords for winter season.
Duration:00:51:55
Local News Hour | October 2, 2025
10/2/2025
Trails report with Mountain Trails Foundation, Wasatch County judge weighs whether to send DeBoer obstruction case to trial, Summit County Councilmember Chris Robinson recaps Wednesday's meeting, Executive Director of Mountainlands Community Housing Trust Jason Glidden on the WE RIP program and other housing updates and Park City Museum Executive Director Morgan Pierce and Education Director Diane Knispel have details on the upcoming Glenwood Cemetery tribute and current exhibitions.
Duration:00:50:30
Local News Hour | October 1, 2025
10/1/2025
GOP poised to gain two seats on Summit County Council, Summit County Community Development Director Peter Barnes shares an update on development projects throughout the county, Executive Director of Park Silly Sunday Market Kate McChesney recaps this year's market, Pete Olson, owner of PJ Builders, talks about the challenges of renovating The Centennial — a 100-year old building in Old Town, Park City Film screens ‘Girl Climber’ record-setting El Capitan ascent and Epic Pass sales down heading into 2025-2026 season.
Duration:00:50:17
Local News Hour | September 30, 2025
9/30/2025
Park City Mountain official reflects on impact of ski patrol strike, Summit County Manager Shayne Scott previews this week's county council meeting, PCMC Economic Development Director Chris Eggleton provides an update on the Main Street Area Plan, Park City Library Head of Events & Publicity Becca Lael and Friends of the Park City Library board member Cathy Lanigan talk about the upcoming book festival.
Duration:00:50:04
Local News Hour | September 29, 2025
9/29/2025
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.
Duration:00:48:36
Local News Hour | September 26, 2025
9/26/2025
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."
Duration:00:51:20
Local News Hour | September 25, 2025
9/25/2025
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.
Duration:00:49:49