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by Leslie Thatcher, Roger Goldman
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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- Yesterday48 min
Local News Hour | June 15, 2026
Park City Ski & Snowboard Director Ehlias Louis, Development Director Heidi Voelker and Adam Cole of Cole Sports preview the 42nd annual Fourth of July 5K, Park City Tots Executive Director Sue Banerjee details on its programs and openings at the childcare facilities and Park City Recreation Assistant Director Tate Shaw provides an update on summer recreation programs and construction progress on the new facility in City Park.
- 4 days ago50 min
Local News Hour | June 12, 2026
Summit Mosquito Abatement District's Brentz Staples discusses persistent mosquito risks despite a dry winter that should cut the pest's population numbers, Park City Councilmember Bill Ciraco recaps Thursday's meeting, including a reconsideration of a proposed raise for the council and mayor and Park City Toastmasters members Karen Stone and Kandi Kutkas preview a special three-month speaking program focused on TED-x style presentations.
- 5 days ago48 min
Local News Hour | June 11, 2026
Summit County Councilmember Megan McKenna recaps Wednesday's meeting, including the first emergency sales tax grant awards, Park City Elks Club members Lisa Schneider and Craig Cooper preview Saturday's community Flag Day ceremony at the Senior Center, and Park City Film Executive Director Katy Wang preview of upcoming screenings and announces a new post-Sundance summer film program.
- 6 days ago50 min
Local News Hour | June 10, 2026
Park City Manager Adam Lenhard and Deputy City Manager Heather Sneddon preview this week's City Council meeting, including a reconsideration of raises for the council and the resident appeal of the chairlift upgrades at Park City Mountain, film director Abby Ellis of "The Lake" has details on a June 22 screening at the Eccles Center to support Utah's Grow the Flow, and Heber Valley Chamber Public Relations Manager Jessica Turner has a preview of summer events.
- 1 weeks ago49 min
Local News Hour | June 9, 2026
Summit County Manager Shayne Scott previews Wednesday's council agenda, including a review of health department facilities at Quinn's Junction, South Summit Superintendent of Schools Greg Maughan recaps Monday's Board of Education meeting, including a vote to give teachers and administrators a 4% raise and Summit County Clubhouse Co-Founder Rick Killpack and Executive Director Jen O'Brien discuss the organization's programs and its milestone service record of 103 members in 2026.
- 1 weeks ago49 min
Local News Hour | June 8, 2026
Summit County Health Department Director Phil Bondurant discusses Utah's high rate of suicide among males ages 10 to 40, Deer Valley Recruiting Manager/Ski & Bike School Programs Manager Doug Gormley and Rob Sogard, Vice President of Skier Services preview the resorts summer activities offerings and Park City Education Foundation CEO Ingrid Whitley, Vice President of Advancement Jen Billow and and Bright Futures Counselor Pepper Elliott tout the growth of the program for first-generation, college-bound students.
- 1 weeks ago49 min
Local News Hour | June 5, 2026
Midway City Councilmember Andy Garland discusses the councils ongoing budget talks and previews upcoming summer events, Park City Councilmember Molly Miller recaps Thursday's meeting discussions on water rates and pay raises and the Wasatch Parent Network's Amy Taylor and high school senior Kaia Ulvi detail the Emergence Art program and this year's patriotic-themed contest for student artists.
- 1 weeks ago49 min
Local News Hour | June 4, 2026
On today's Local News Hour, Summit County Council Chair Canice Harte recaps discussions about possible short-term rental restrictions in the area . Then, Kate Wynn previews the Gateway to Summer event in Kamas on June 12 and 13 , and Jack Campbell with the High Country Fly Fishing Club details a free fly fishing event at Deer Valley Ponds on Saturday .
About Local News Hour
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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