KPCW Local News Hour

The U.S. Forest Service's Heber-Kamas Ranger District chemist and spokesperson Brenda Bushell talks about summer recreation in the Kamas National Forest, Utah House Rep. Tiara Auxier, (R-Morgan), discussion taxes, land use and bringing the Bible into public school civics classrooms and local resident Don Brown previews the 2nd annual Summit and Wasatch counties Wildfire Preparedness Fair on April 25

Summit County Council Chair Canice Harte recaps Wednesday's meeting, including the approval of the Utah Olympic Park development plan, Park City Mayor Ryan Dickey talks about his first 100 days in office and Heber Valley Chamber Public Relations Manager Jessica Turner previews the annual Wasatch Back Economic Forum in May and other coming events.

Summit County Transportation Director Carl Miller provides an update on road construction across the county, including bus rapid transit lanes, bridges and the launch of the summer bike-share program, Heber City Councilmember Sid Ostergaard recaps the Tuesday vote to extend the city manager's contract and Helen Nadal, executive director of Summit Community Gardens and EATS Helen Nadel previews the summer growing season and garden events.

Summit County Manager Shayne Scott previews the agenda for Wednesday's county council meeting, including the appointment of Malena Stevens and interim clerk and the drop in sales tax revenues, South Summit Superintendent of Schools Greg Maughan recaps Monday's board meeting, including the impact of the 20206 legislature and construction updates, and Executive Director of Christian Center of Park City Steve Richardson and Programs Director Eli Shackleford discuss an increased need for food and mental health support, as well as a new program for mothers.

Summit County Health Department Director Phil Bondurant provides an update on measles, flu and RSV, Summit County Clubhouse Executive Director Jen O'Brien talks about the organizations growth — now serving 90 members and the co-writer and emcee of the Park City Follies Tom Clyde and Director Paul Tan provide a sneak peek at the Hallmark movie-style production that debuts at the Egyptian Friday.

Summit County Councilmember Roger Armstrong recaps Wednesday's meeting, Tracy Harden with the Wasatch Back Citizens Climate Lobby has details on the upcoming conservative climate conference and how the PROVE IT Act could impact Utah and Co-Founder and Program Director of the Lectura Lounge Maritza Roño has details about some of the programming happening.

Wasatch Mountain State Park Ranger Kathy Donnell details Dark Sky Month activities at the state parks, Park City Councilmember Ed Parigian recaps Thursday meeting, including early budget talks and Hideout Mayor Ralph Severini has news on the newest councilmember and the Military Installation Development Authority's relationship with city leaders.

Summit County Councilmember Tonja Hanson recaps Wednesday's meeting, including the appointment of Malena Stevens as the new county clerk to replace the retiring Eve Furse, Park City School District Superintendent Lyndsay Huntsman and school board Vice President Nick Hill have an update on sports fields construction and high school graduation plans and Park City Film Executive Director Katy Wang has a preview of upcoming screenings, including a film about the challenges of anxiety.

Ski Utah CEO Nathan Rafferty recaps a 'better than expected, but challenging' ski season, New Park City Manager Adam Lenhard, Deputy City Manager Heather Sneddon, Senior Data & Financial Analyst Robbie Smoot preview this week's city council meeting and Mountain Trails Foundation Executive Director Lora Anthony and new Trails Director Connor Maher have details on this summer's trail projects.

Wasatch County Manager Dustin Grabau previews this week's county council meeting, including a look at the annual health report, Leadership Park City Director Scott Van Hartesvelt and Class 32 members Anna Nizhoni and Bailey Quinn have the details on its Summit County Mural Project and CEO of Summit Land Conservancy Cheryl Fox discusses a $1,000 match for each planned giving commitment it receives.

Summit County Sheriff spokesperson Skyler Talbot has an update on the Brown Canyon death investigation, Heber City Manager Matt Brower previews Tuesday's packed council agenda, including a discussion of his contract renewal and Courtney Harkins, senior director of marketing and communications for U.S. Ski & Snowboard recaps an award-winning season for the team, from world cups to the 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Aspen Public Radio Executive Director Breeze Richardson and KPCW General Manager Juliana Allely discuss the court ruling that overturns the Trump ban on public media funding, Temple Har Shalom Rabbi Jeff Dreifus talks about the meaning and significance of Passover and Park City Municipal engineer John Robertson has the details on area summer construction projects for construction including changes to state Route 248.

Summit County Community Development Director Peter Barnes has an update on major development projects pending before the county council, including zoning in Browns Canyon and a Jordan Commons housing proposals, Historic Park City Alliance President and Main St. business owner Monty Coates recaps of an unpredictable winter season for Main Street, and Park City filmmaker Matias Alvarez and co-writer/producer Britt Sady of the film "Noah's Big Adventure" talk about their collaboration to compete in the annual Easterseals Disability Film Challenge.

Summit County Manager Shayne Scott previews Wednesday's county council meeting, including Utah Olympic Park and Junction Commons development proposals and bus rapid transit construction, Park City Municipal Public Utilities Director Clint McAffee provides an outlook for this summer's water flows and possible conservation measures and Swaner Preserve & EcoCenter Director of Visitor Experience & Exhibits Hunter Klingensmith talks about upcoming spring programs and the return of the live sandhill crane cam. (40:45)

A special report from the Utah Avalanche Center Special Project Lead Chad Brackelsberg and Vice President of Enablement for Rise 8 Adam Furtado on their collaboration which aims to use artificial intelligence to improve hazard forecasting in the backcountry, Park City Golf Manager Vaughn Robinson previews the 2026 golf season and plans for a new irrigation systems, and Wasatch Trails Foundation Executive Director Mia Yue has details on the current state of trails, the trail work schedule for the season and plans to add more trails to the area.

The Utah Avalanche Center forecast assess backcountry risk, Andrew Brady an engineer at OpenSnow discusses the newest AI advancements in hazard and weather forecasting, the Salt Lake City airport's spokesperson, Nancy Volmer, on how airport operations and TSA agents are weathering the partial government shutdown, and a preview of the University of Utah's symposium on the impact the "Real Housewives of Salt Lake City" has on culture, religion, lifestyles and more.

The spring snow risk forecast from the Utah Avalanche Center forecast, Summit County Councilmember Megan McKenna recaps Wednesday's meeting including the sheriff's office expansion and Cline Dahle development's zoning issues, Weilenmann School of Discovery Principal Elizabeth Phillips details the new PEAK program designed to help young athletes balance school and training and the Arts Council of Park City and Summit County's Jocelyn Scudder and Mountain Town Music's Brian Richards talk about this month's musical gallery stroll.

A spring snow Utah Avalanche Center forecast , the Alliance for a Better Utah's Senior Policy advisory Chase Thomas recap the 2026 legislative session, the Utah Symphony Utah Opera Vice President of Marketing and Communications Meredith Kimball Laing previews the summer's annual Deer Valley Music Festival and Olympian and child leukemia survivor Bryan Fletcher and Dr. Robert Winn, co-founder of Shred for Red preview this weekend's event which raises money for blood cancers.

Today's Utah Avalanche Center forecast for the backcountry, Summit County Manager Shayne Scott previews the agenda for Wednesday's council meeting Senior Vice President Marketing Office of Majestic Realty Collective Tiffany Blake Fox details the 2026 Resort Report and Park City Planning Director Rebecca Ward talks about the upcoming discussion of chair lift upgrades at Park City Mountain.

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.