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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 | November 13, 2025

11/13/2025
Public hearing over Dakota Pacific’s Kimball Junction town scheduled, Summit County Friends of the Library host final used book sale before moving to Skullcandy building, Summit County Councilmember Roger Armstrong recaps Wednesday's council meeting, Jason Stinsmen shares details about Revolution Ski and Blade — a local ski and rollerblade team and Executive Director of PC Tots Sue Banerjee shares details on some new openings and how city and county public funding applies for working families.

Duration:00:46:50

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Local News Hour | November 12, 2025

11/12/2025
Park City Film Executive Director Katy Wang has a preview of upcoming screenings. Then Park City Transportation Director Tim Sanderson has details on this winter's bus routes changes and new technology. Utah Outliers Head of Hockey Operations Kevin McCloskey and Team Captain Jesse Ivanovic share details on the team and their new training rink. Closing the hour is Heber Valley Chamber Executive Director Dallin Koecher who has an update on upcoming events.

Duration:00:49:38

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Local News Hour | November 11, 2025

11/11/2025
What’s open, closed in the Wasatch Back for Veterans Day, Summit County Manager Shayne Scott discusses the agenda for Wednesday's county council meeting, South Summit Superintendent of Schools Greg Maughan has details on last night's board meeting, People's Health Clinic CEO Mairi Leining with an update on the clinic and Democrats warn Utahns could pay thousands more for health coverage if ACA subsidies end.

Duration:00:47:58

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Local News Hour | November 10, 2025

11/10/2025
Summit County Deputy Health Director Kendra Babitz provides a monthly update, Summit County Library Director Dan Compton and Sue Niblock provide details on the upcoming used book sale and plans for a new basin library, Alex Schlopy and Elizabeth Spratley of Talisker Club with Park City Community Foundation CEO Joel Zarrow recap this year's Live PC Give PC community fundraising event, Park City Education Foundation President and CEO Ingrid Whitley and Vice President of Advancement Jen Billow share updates on programs offered by the foundation, Parkite reminds locals about importance of radon testing in homes and Park City senior center options range from $18M to $27M.

Duration:00:49:23

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Local News Hour | November 7, 2025

11/7/2025
Father Arokia Dass David, pastor of St. Mary of the Assumption Parish in Park City and St. Lawrence Mission in Heber City discusses his new position, Park City Councilmember Tana Toly recaps Thursday's council meeting and Brandi Connolly, PCCF board member and Live PC Give PC Task Force co-chair, Deirdre Walsh, Chief Operating Officer of Park City Mountain, and Rebecca Blanchette, PCCF Member Services Manager, discuss Live PC Give PC.

Duration:00:45:50

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Local News Hour | November 6, 2025

11/6/2025
Dickey widens lead to 11 votes in Park City mayor race, Josh McCraine, a University of Utah political science professor, talks about the recent elections, Park City set to vote on Clark Ranch conservation guidelines, DeBoer pleads not guilty to obstruction in fatal Jordanelle road rage shooting, U.S. Speedskating Executive Director Ted Morris previews the Salt Lake City World Cup event this month leading up to the Milan-Cortina Games, one vote divides small Wasatch County town's mayoral race and Rick Brough and Destiny Grose share the rundown of this season's "Sundance Gem" series featuring films from across the decades recommended by members of the community.

Duration:00:49:23

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Local News Hour | November 05, 2025

11/5/2025
Summit County election results: Two-vote margin in Park City mayoral race on election night, Franco leads Phillips in Heber mayor race, Severini wins Hideout, Summit County Community Development Director Peter Barnes provides an update on development projects throughout the county, Park City Deputy City Manager Heather Sneddon and Sustainability Manager Luke Cartin preview this week's city council meeting and CEO of Vail Resorts Rob Katz talks about his new/old role with the company, the fall out of last year's strike, and a look ahead to resort improvements ahead of the Olympics.

Duration:00:51:44

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Local News Hour | November 04, 2025

11/4/2025
Park City-area bus drivers may lose jobs after feds change CDL rules, Wasatch County Manager Dustin Grabau previews this week's county council meeting, Bill Johnson shares details about radon testing as part of National Lung Cancer Awareness Month, Summit County Republican Party disputes what they are calling an “unauthorized” text message and Summit Land Conservancy CEO Cheryl Fox discusses open space issues.

Duration:00:48:33

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Local News Hour | November 03, 2025

11/3/2025
Wasatch County School District board delays boundary decision, early giving open for Live PC Give PC, Summit County Clerk Eve Furse shares the latest on tomorrow's elections, Heber City Manager Matt Brower previews Tuesday's city council meeting and C. J. Robb, director of business and operations for Adopt a Native Elder, talks about the upcoming Navajo Rug Show and Sale.

Duration:00:47:41

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Local News Hour | October 31, 2025

10/31/2025
Colleen McGinn shares Park City ghost stories, UDOT unveils vision for statewide paved trail network, Park City High School Football Coach Josh Montzingo prepares for the Miner's first post season game Friday night, early giving open for Live PC Give PC, Park City Special Events Manager Chris Phinney explains the fun and logistics of Howl-a-ween on Main Street event, Summit County residents band together to organize food drives ahead of SNAP cuts and Wasatch County School District board schedules boundary approval meeting.

Duration:00:47:28

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Local News Hour | October 30, 2025

10/30/2025
Wasatch County School District board delays boundary decision, UDOT Trails Division Director Stephanie Tomlin talks about the new Utah Trails Network master plan, Park City candidates share final spending update before election, one week from Election Day and Heber City candidates report spending, Park City Community Foundation's Christine Coleman and High West's Steve Walton discuss the community fundraising initiative "Live PC, Give PC," Park City and Summit County Arts Council's Andrea Zavala and Kendall Kelley talk about their upcoming Dia de los Muertos event and Utah Olympic Legacy Foundation CEO is honored for work preserving Utah Olympic spirit.

Duration:00:49:08

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Local News Hour | October 29, 2025

10/29/2025
Park City leaders say its last call for public feedback on Bonanza Park site plan, Chair of the Ski and Snow Sports Archives Board Barbara Yamada and the recipient of this year's Quinney Award Colin Hilton, Co-authors Ethan Scott and Tal Hughes share details about their production of the original play, "The Girl in the Yellow Dress" and Park City Senior Center Executive Director Trason Dixon and Board President Liz Novack discuss the center's annual report.

Duration:00:45:41

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Local News Hour | October 28, 2025

10/28/2025
Summit County Manager Shayne Scott previews the agenda for Wednesday's county council meeting, Tracy Harden and Susan Odell with Citizens Climate Lobby share details about their Park City candidate forum and Teri Orr and Bari Nan Rothchild share details on this year's TEDxPark City on Thursday, Oct. 30.

Duration:00:48:28

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Local News Hour | October 27, 2025

10/27/2025
Heber food pantry braces for increased demand after SNAP payment disruptions, Park City Senior Youth Services Librarian Katrina Kmak shares details on their upcoming Haunted House which provides community resources and tools, Park City Chamber Bureau Senior Director of Partner Services Scott House provides a monthly update on lodging and occupancy numbers and Meals on Wheels board members Claudia McMullin, Eileen Mullane and Deputy Director Jimmy Goulding share details on the nonprofit's funding crisis.

Duration:00:49:10

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Local News Hour | October 24, 2025

10/24/2025
North Summit School District seeks resident support of bond to fund new high school and pool, Dr. Scott Adelman highlights Spine Health Awareness Month, Park City Councilmember Bill Ciraco has a recap of last night's meeting, Better Boundaries Executive Director Elizabeth Rasmussen talks about this week's evidentiary hearing for Utah's redistricting case and Summit County Council will vote on a multi-million dollar bond and sales tax.

Duration:00:51:13

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Local News Hour | October 23, 2025

10/23/2025
Summit County hopes to pave more bike and pedestrian paths on its east side, Summit County Councilmember Roger Armstrong recaps Wednesday's council meeting, Summit Community Gardens/EATS Executive Director Helen Nadel recaps the end of the summer season, North Summit School District seeks resident support of bond to fund new high school and pool, November opening set for affordable housing at Quinn’s Junction and Live Like Sam Executive Director Ron Jackenthal and founder of We Be Well Alex Becraft share details on a resilience program for parents.

Duration:00:49:09

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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

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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

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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

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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