KPCW Local News Hour

Salt Lake City-based, Attorney Adam Crayk talks about the state of immigration in Utah and the proposed ICE detention facility, the Park City Chamber Bureau CEO Jennifer Wesselhoff has a monthly update on tourism data and Best Friends Animal Society Chief Mission Officer Holly Sizemore talks about National Puppy Day, pet adoption the no-kill shelter movement and recent legislation passed to help animals in shelter.

Utah Avalanche Center forecasters weigh in on backcountry safety, Wasatch County Emergency Manager Jeremy Hales previews the the county's sixth self-reliance and preparedness fair Saturday, Park City Councilmember Molly Miller recaps Thursday's council meeting, including a vote to move the Bonanza Park project forward and longtime U.S. Speedskating Executive Director Ted Morris reflects on his career as he prepares to step down.

The Utah Avalanche Center's newest backcountry forecast, Summit County Councilmember Canice Harte recaps Wednesday's meeting, Early Childhood Alliance Director Kristen Schulz talks about new state, federal child care tax credits, and Rich Wyman and Mike Rogers on dueling pianos in Park City.

An updated forecast from the Utah Avalanche Center forecast, Heber City Councilmember Mike Johnston recaps this week's council meeting, including more on the UDOT bypass and plans for dog in parks, Park City's Acting City Manager Jodi Emery and Deputy City Manager Heather Sneddon preview Thursday's council meeting, including proposed salary bumps for staff and the Bonanza 5-acre project and , Timpanogos Valley Theater Director Sarah Ray talks about the play, "Sister Act, Jr. ," which opens March 2 and the theater's weekly improv sessions.

The latest Utah Avalanche Center forecast, Wasatch County Manager Dustin Grabau previews this week's council meeting, including the expected summer water shortages as spring runoff flows fall to 20 to 80% of normal, the Park City Artists Association discusses its 3rd annual Spring into Art show at the Yarrow March 20 -22 and Recycle Utah Executive Director Andy Hecht and Park City Council Liaison Molly Miller have the latest on the recycling center's plans for program expansions and an Earth Day celebration April 22.

The Utah Avalanche Center updates the backcountry forecast, Park City Fire District Chief Pete Emery and Assistant Chief Ashley Lewis have a update on the bomb threat the Egyptian Theater and discuss wildfire season concerns. Then, Youth Sports Alliance Executive Direct or Emily Fisher and Programs Director Heather Sims preview the April 3rd homecoming parade for 2026 Olympians and Paralympians on Main Street and Snyderville Basin Recreation Director Robert Parrish has an update on winter activities, work underway from spring and summer and plans for two new recreations facilities.

The Utah Avalanche Center updates the backcountry forecast (2:40), Former Washington homicide prosecutor Jennifer Muyskins and KPCW reporter Connor Thomas discuss the surprising turns during the third week of the Kouri Richins murder trial, UVU's Herbert Institute pf Public Policy Sr. Director Justin Jones discusses voter security, election fraud and mail-in voting, and Park City MARC Recreation Program Supervisor Megan Levin discusses upcoming registrations for spring programs, including adult soccer, baseball and volleyball.

The latest Utah Avalanche Center forecast, Summit County Councilmember Canice Harte recaps Wednesday's meeting, including a delayed voted on development plan at the Utah Olympic Park, Park City Board of Realtors President Gretchen Hudgens, CEO Jennifer Armandi, and Park City MLS President Grady Kohler details on the year-end report for 2025, with $5.7 billion in sales and Park City Film Executive Director Katy Wang previews upcoming screenings at the Jim Santy Auditorium, including a three-day showcase of Oscar-nominated short films.

Utah Avalanche Center forecast, Neighbors ask Summit County Council to delay vote on proposed UOP changes, Park City Institute Ex. Director Ember Conley with details on this weekend's fundraiser and a look ahead at the rest of the Main Stage series, Summit County Housing Authority Director Madlyn McDonough and county transportation director Carl Miller with details on the first of four housing and transportation community events March 12 , Heber Valley Chamber Executive Director Dallin Koecher has an update on upcoming events .

The latest Utah Avalanche Center forecast Summit County Manager Shayne Scott previews the Wednesday council agenda, including the costs of the Kouri Richins trial and UOP development concerns, KUER government reporter Sean Higgins recaps the bills passed — and failed —- during the legislative session and volunteer People's Health Clinic's pediatric specialist Jeff Schiff talks about efforts to address chronic diseases in children.

A Utah Avalanche Center forecast for the warming weather, Summit County Health Department Director Phil Bondurant has an updates on local measles cases, US Ski and Snowboard's Courtney Harkins talks about Team USA's Olympic and Paralympic successes, and the Park City Education Foundation Vice President of Advancement Jen Billow, board member Allison Zarkos and volunteer fundraising chair Noah Singer talk about the 2025 Running with Ed event that brings the community together to support local schools.

The Utah Avalanche Center forecast focuses on the dangers new snow presents in the backcountry, a former Washington, D.C. homicide prosecutors assesses week two of the Kouri Richins murder trial, Park City Mayor Ryan Dickey recaps Thursday's council meeting and Back the Team CEO and founder Amy Wotovich discusses the mindset that makes an Olympian.

A new forecast from the Utah Avalanche Center to go along with new snow, a recap of the Wednesday night Summit County Council meeting from Councilmember Tonja Hanson and Leadership Park City Director Scott van Hartesvelt previews the 2026 Leadership Symposium on March 13.

The latest Utah Avalanche Center forecast, an update on Summit County development projects from Community Development Director Peter Barnes and Park City Mountain Ski Patroller Mike Reilly previews the 11th annual Backcountry BowWow fundraiser.

The Utah Avalanche Center updates the backcountry forecast, KUER government reporter Hugo Rikard-Bell previews the final days of the 2026 this legislative session (4:08), and Utah Open Lands Executive Director Wendy Fisher discusses a $2 million matching grant from an anonymous donor that will support four projects.

We start the hour with the backcountry forecast from the Utah Avalanche Center, followed by Heber City Manager Matt Brower's preview of Tuesday's city council meeting and then High Valley Transit Capital Development Officer Gabe Shields has a look at the $110 million bus rapid transit project on state Route 224 that restarts in April.

We an up-to-date backcountry forecast from the Utah Avalanche Center, former federal homicide prosecutor Jennifer Muyskins critiques the opening statements in the Kouri Richins murder trial, Park City Councilmember Diego Zegarra talks about his first two months on the council and recaps votes on the leaky ice arena and a new park-and-ride, and the president of the National Brotherhood of Snowsports Henri Rivers Sr. talks about the organization's founding, mission and the it's sponsored athletes named to 2026 Olympic teams.

We get the updated Utah Avalanche Center report as rain hits the Wasatch Back, Summit County Councilmember Chris Robinson recaps Wednesday's meeting, including a delay of the gun club road plans, Park City School District Superintendent Lyndsay Huntsman and Board of Education President Meredith Reed discuss the high interest in open enrollment, especially for kindergarteners and the Park City/Summit County Arts Council Ex. Director Jocelyn Scudder talks about the Create PC arts market and this Friday's gallery stroll on Friday night.

Get the latest from the Utah Avalanche Center report , Wasatch County Sheriff Jared Rigby and Administration Services Director Leo Lucey discuss initiatives the department has launched in 2026, Park City Deputy City Manager Heather Sneddon and city attorney Margaret Plane preview this week's council meeting and President of Summit Pride Foundation Virginia Solomon and Elevation Gay Ski Weeks founder and producer Tom Whitman rundown the 16th annual Winter Pride events.

The show starts with an update on backcountry conditions from the Utah Avalanche Center, then Summit County Manager Shayne Scott previews the agenda for Wednesday's county council meeting, KUER reporter Hugo Rikard-Bell has a status update on bills moving through the 2026 legislative session and PRO Skijor co-founder Brian Gardner previews the Frontier Finals, professional skijoring's championship tournament in Kamas Feb. 28-March 1.

We get the latest from the Utah Avalanche Center Report on the 60 slides and several fatalities over the past week, Lt. Alan Siddoway, who leads Summit County's Search & Rescue team shares his tips for safe recreation in the backcountry, the Park City Chamber Bureau's Vice President of Sales and Marketing Dan Howard has a look at the mixed impact the slow start to winter has had on tourism and Park City Ski and Snowboard's Director of Operations Jackie Wilkinson and board member Ellen Hall Adams highlight PCSS grads at the 2026 Winter Games in Italy and give an update on the organization's search for a new executive director.

Get the latest on backcountry risks from the Utah Avalanche Center forecast, USA Bobsled/Skeleton CEO Aron McGuire has an Olympic medals update, Park City Intermountain Health doctor talks about the risks of hear disease for women and local ultra marathoner Matt Garretson previews the 1,000 mile Iditarod Trail Invitational in Alaska he'll compete in starting Sunday (34:49

Utah Avalanche Center forecast, Utah Olympic Legacy Foundation CEO Colin Hilton calls in from Italy with his impression of the Milan-Cortina games, Heber City watches tax bills under consideration in 2026 legislative session, Snow Survey Supervisor Jordan Clayton has an outlook of the state's water supply with the new snow and Peruvian Filmmaker Augusto Zegarra shares details on his film "Runa Simi" which premiered at Tribeca and screens Feb. 19 at the Jim Santy Auditorium.

As snow comes down in buckets, the Utah Avalanche Center updates the backcountry forecast, University of Utah atmospheric sciences professor Dr. Kevin Perry discusses a new study of dust control options for the drying Great Salt Lake, Heber City Mayor Heidi Franco talks about early plans for the 2034 Winter Games and the Newcomers Club of Greater Park City leaders share their plans for the club's 30th anniversary party.

Get the latest from the Utah Avalanche Center on backcountry warnings now that there's fresh snow, then Wasatch County Manager Dustin Grabau previews this week's council meeting, including more on the Heber Valley bypass EIS and a $45 million lease revenue bond to pay for courthouse renovation debt, an update from KUER government reporter Sean Higgins on bills progressing on Capitol Hall and Recycle Utah's Executive Director Andy Hecht and Director of Education Chelsea Hafer have the latest on plans for a new center.

the latest on backcountry conditions and a warning head of an expected snow storm, a previews of plans for a news Kimball Arts Center from Executive Director Aldy Milliken and Youth Sports Alliance Executive Director Emily Fisher talks about current winter programs and the 41 Olympic athletes competing under the Park City Nation banner. Finally, Park City Recreation's Ken Fisher and Jessica Moran provide a progress report on construction projects, including the Mine building and the $10 million pool renovations and preview key registration dates for summer day camps.

First up is a backcountry forecast from the Utah Avalanche Center, then Park City councilmember and Bill Ciraco talks about his self-funded trip to Italy to get ideas for Park City's 2034 Olympic planning efforts. Then KPCW's own Connor Thomas talks about jury selection in the Kouri Richins trial and what to expect once the proceedings get underway Feb. 23. The hour wraps with the Byrne Family Foundation's Trust director Heather Koopman and PC Gardens/EATS Executive Director Helen Nadel with a discussion how the garden's use its foundation Fast Track grants.

First we get the latest from the Utah Avalanche Center on backcountry conditions, then the Park City Museum Director Morgan Pierce has details on a new Smithsonian affiliation and the perks museum members. That's followed by Park City Film Executive Director Katy Wang's reflections on the end of the Sundance Film Festival and plans to add 70 screenings at the Jim Santy and Tom Kelly, the 2034 Olympics spokesman, has an update on what Utah's delegation of state and local leaders are learning from their trip to the 2026 Milan Cortina Games in Italy.

We begin with the Utah Avalanche Center forecast as snow falls in the Wasatch Back and then hear from Capt. Nicholas Fricchione about the 2026's 90-pound Rucksack Challenge's debut at Park City Mountain. The event honors the U.S. Army's 10th Mountain Division. That's followed by Alf Engen Ski Museum Director Annie Bommer and Swaner EcoCenter & Preserve's Director of Visitor Experience & Exhibits Hunter Klingensmith preview of the upcoming "Ski with a Scientist" event, well has a preview of the upcoming Ski-a-Thon fundraiser from the National Ability Center CEO Willie Ford and Park City Mountain's VP of Mountain Operations Chris Ingham and finish out the hour Heber Valley Chamber Public Relations Manager Jessica Turner who previews a full slate of February events, from truffle-making and wine trains to cross country competitions at Soldier Hollow.

First we get the latest on the backcountry from the Utah Avalanche Center, then Summit County Manager Shayne Scott talks about his upcoming trip to Italy to learn about the operational aspects of the 2026 Olympics. Then KUER Hugo Rikard-Bell gives and update on the bills moving through the legislative session, including a new Constitutional Court and juvenile justice sentencing reforms. That's followed by Christian Center of Park City Executive Director Steve Richardson and his wife Emily Richardson, a counselor at the Wellness center with an update on programs and marriage counseling options.

The show begins with an update from Summit County Health Department Director Phil Bondurant on an immigration-related health care bill proposal from lawmakers, a rise in measles vaccinations and the good news in the SHARP survey results. Then, Park City Sister City Association board members Tina Quayle and Karri Walzer,, along with student Maizy Binger talk about the upcoming student cultural exchange in Courchevel, France, and finally, Park City Education Foundation leaders discuss preschool openings, $175K in student scholarships and the streamlining of its key initiatives.

Friday Local News Hour Host Roger Goldman speaks to Summit County Democratic Party chair Anne Kirvan about the 2026 legislative session, the party's lack of statewide representation and previews the upcoming March caucus meetings. Then Summit County Republican Leader Ari Ioannides promotes the annual Lincoln Day luncheon and previews the March 17 caucus meetings, where delegates to the annual GOP conventions are picked. The hour wraps with, Jewish Family Service Executive Director Melissa Zimmerman who discusses expanding its services to Medicaid clients

The latest Utah Avalanche Center forecast, Summit County Council Member Roger Armstrong recaps Wednesday night's council meeting, Wasatch details plans for new emergency services grant and 2026 legislative proposals that could impact the county, an overview of Tourism Day on Capitol Hill with Natalie Randall from the Utah Office of Tourism and Film and an update on the Utah Olympic Park's plans for opening ceremony watch party and other events during the 2026 Winter Games.

The latest Utah Avalanche Center forecast, Summit County Community Development Director Peter Barnes has an update on development projects throughout the county, Park City Councilmember Tana Toly recaps Tuesday's council meeting and founder of Roots Transition Kami Black shares details on a February 9 presentation at the Park City Library about teens and mental health.

The latest Utah Avalanche Center forecast, Dakota Pacific development makes room for gondola in Kimball Junction, Lindsey Vonn injury update, Wasatch County Manager Dustin Grabau previews this week's county council meeting, KUER government reporter Sean Higgins shares an update on key issues during this year's legislative session and CEO of Summit Land Conservancy Cheryl Fox discusses open space issues.

The latest Utah Avalanche Center forecast, Amy Redford shares father's story in stand against Trump immigration policies at Sundance, acting City Manager Jodi Emery and Deputy City Manager Heather Sneddon preview this week's city council meeting, Heber City Public Information Officer Ryan Bunnell previews Tuesday's city council meeting and a winter sports update with Beyond the Podium's Chris Needham and Olympian Hunter Hess.

Utah Avalanche Center forecast, Wasatch County residents pack public hearing to comment on bypass, Park City Police Chief Wade Carpenter and Captain Rob McKinney talk about the challenges of policing during the Sundance Film Festival, Nordic Combined USA Developmental Coach Michael Ward and board member and Olympian Taylor Fletcher talk about efforts to make women's Nordic combined an Olympic sport and Summit County Deputy Manager Janna Young and Solid Waste Superintendent Tim Loveday discuss changes to Summit County's solid waste master plan.

Utah Avalanche Center forecast, Park City skier qualifies for 2026 Olympics after year-long recovery, Summit County Councilmember Chris Robinson recaps Wednesday's meeting, Utah governor calls on residents to pray for snow amid dry winter, Utah Geological Survey geologist Adam Hiscock on fault lines and earthquakes in the Wasatch Back and PC/SC Arts Council Executive Director Jocelyn Scudder discusses a new county-wide arts plan and previews this month's gallery stroll on Friday night.

Utah Avalanche Center forecast, Park City Mountain seeks to upgrade two chairlifts for second time, Utah 2034 spokesman Tom Kelly with a preview of his trip to the 2026 Winter Games, Ivory Homes looks to form new town in Browns Canyon area, UDOT begins work in Wasatch County to improve rural internet, Deputy Director of the Alliance for a Better Utah Chase Thomas on the organization's mission and their role at during the legislative session, "Cookie Queens" premiere highlights cutthroat world of Girl Scout cookie sales and the power of Redford's legacy, Park City Senior Center Executive Director Trason Dixon and board member Craig Weakley share the latest plans for the new center, US sending ICE unit to Winter Olympics for security prompting concern and confusion in Italy and Longtime festivalgoers say final Utah Sundance may also be their last.

Utah Avalanche Center Report, Utah governor vows to defy the environmental odds at "The Lake" screening, Summit County Manager Shayne Scott previews the agenda for Wednesday's county council meeting, KUER government reporter Hugo Rikard- Bell discusses several key legislative issues, Founder of TEDxPark City Women Teri Orr and co-director Bari Nan Rothchild share details on this year's event happening Feb. 10. and Parkites protest after 2nd Minneapolis resident killed by federal agents.

Utah Avalanche Center report, Mountain Mediation Center Executive Director Gretchen Lee and Associate Director Nicole Droitsch share details on their $100K grant, Park City Chamber Bureau CEO Jennifer Wesselhoff discusses this year's challenging winter tourism season, US Ski & Snowboard's Chief of Sport Anouk Patty discusses preparations for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy and athletes to watch for and Park City School District says it's following state regulations after illegal water dumping.

Utah Avalanche Center forecast, UDOT's bypass choice offers glimpse of Heber Main Street's future potential, Utah DNR Division of Law Enforcement Sgt. Ethan Justinger and UT Snowmobile Association President Cody Sargent on cars driving on snowmobile trails, Park City police investigate Main Street jewelry smash-and-grab, Jeremy Ranch golf course closing for renovations this summer, eight Sundance films nominated in 98th Academy Awards, Park City Fashion Week founder Kim Kienow previews this year's event and Heber Valley Chamber Executive Director Dallin Koecher with an update on upcoming events.

Utah Avalanche Center forecast, Utah Representative Mike Kohler on this year's legislative session, Park City School District Superintendent Lyndsay Huntsman and school board member Nick Hill share an update, Habitat for Humanity Executive Director Shellie Barrus and Administrative Services Director Meagan Nielsen share details on Silver Creek Village homeownership and Sundance Film Festival leaders reflect, look forward as last Park City event begins.

Utah Avalanche Center forecast, Park City Council selects bus lanes as preferred option to reduce SR-248 traffic, Snyderville Basin Water Reclamation Executive Director Mike Luers with a monthly update, New Executive Director of Hive Family Collective Kayla Kantor has details on the Hive Membership Program, new leadership and expanded board of directors, Lawmakers flock back to Capitol Hill: What to expect from the 2026 Utah Legislature, Recycle Utah's new home may cost up to $7M to build and Heber City Councilmember Aaron Cheatwood with an update.

Utah Avalanche Center forecast, Hideout's Richardson Flat plans could include a gondola, Wasatch County Manager Dustin Grabau provides a preview of the upcoming county council meeting, KUER government reporter Sean Higgins previews this year's legislative session and Recycle Utah's new Executive Director Andy Hecht and board member Heleena Sideris share updates on the organization's progress and future plans.