KPCW Local News Hour

Filing period nears for municipal election bids in Summit and Wasatch counties, Why are public radio stations suing the president?, Park City Hospital CEO Lori Weston shares details on their new expansion, Silly Market opens for 19th season with new and returning artists, HBO film "Mountainhead" shot in Park City area now streaming, Heber City Manager Matt Brower previews Tuesday's city council meeting and Leadership Park City Class 31 members recap this year's city tour.

Ian Hartley announces Park City Council campaign, Professor Scott Ballenger discusses the NPR lawsuit brought against the Trump administration, HBO executive Janet Graham Borba talks about filming the HBO movie "Mountainhead" in Park City, International peace builder speaks in Park City on resolving conflict, Book of Mormon sculpture garden breaks ground in Heber City, Rocky Mountain Power requests rehearing on partial electricity rate hike, Francis stands by Best Western approval as residents appeal decision and Park Silly Sunday Market Executive Director Kate McChesney provides details on this year's market which begins this Sunday.

Trails report with Mountain Trails Foundation, Summit County Health Educator Paige Mitchell shares details about staying safe this summer, Park City School District releases former COO investigation findings, Part-time Park City resident and author David Jacinto talks about his new book "Where Eagles Fly Free," Latino Arts Festival Director Andrea Zavala and Marketing and Community Manager Kendall Kelley provide details about this year's festival, Deer Valley won't break ground on Snow Park Village this summer and Wasatch Education Foundation awards graduates during their annual Scholarship Night.

Snyderville Basin Water Reclamation Executive Director Mike Luers shares key wastewater issues, US 40 crash kills one near Heber where UDOT plans safety improvements, Summit Pride members Virginia Solomon and Rebecca Brenner share details on the "Raise the Flag" initiative and June Pride Month programming, Mediator and author Chad Ford and Mountain Mediation Programs Director Kris Campbell detail Ford's visit focused on understanding conflict and how to turn it into meaningful connection, Ecker Hill Middle School PTO President Brittany Bailey and parent organizer Kouy Kolar share details on year-end community events, Wasatch County rodeo and derby thwart scalpers with in-person only presale, Utah's newest state park opens near Moab with biking, offroading and fossils, UDOT warns drivers after increase in scam texts, calls and Summit County deputies issue reminder on e-bike safety.

Heber tweaks affordable housing rules despite county housing board's concerns, Park City Stormwater Manager Kelsey Christiansen and Summit County Deputy Manager Jana Young share details on the annual "Trails, Trash and Tunes" event, Park City Treble Makers Renee Hall and Jenny Floor share details about their annual Spring concert and Park City Chamber Bureau CEO Jennifer Wesselhoff provides a monthly update on lodging and tourism numbers.

Park City officials finalize golf course fees and add 5-play punch pass, Summit Community Gardens readies as growing season approaches, Park City School District athletics master plan faces layout and turf setbacks, Utah Olympic Park's Kole Nordmann shares details on summer season activities, Karl Hunt from the Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands discusses the state's wildfire season preparations, Park City Mayor Nann Worel recaps Thursday's council meeting, Lawyer Janet Conway explains West Hills incorporation lawsuit and Recycle Utah's future remains uncertain after September 2026 eviction date.

Trails report with Wasatch Trails Foundation, Summit County Councilmember Chris Robinson recaps Wednesday's council meeting, Park City Board of Education President Meredith Reed and Superintendent of Schools Lyndsay Huntsman share updates and Director of Exhibits and Visitor Experience at the Swaner Preserve and EcoCenter Hunter Klingensmith shares details on upcoming events and exhibits.

West Hills supporters threaten to sue Summit County and Kamas, Summit County Sustainability Director Emily Quinton provides an update on the status of the Utah Renewable Communities program, Park City Manager Matt Dias previews this week's city council meeting and Executive Director of Summit Community Gardens/EATS Helen Nadel shares an update on summer programs.

Summit County grant committee recommends not funding organizations late on reporting, Wasatch County Manager Dustin Grabau previews this week's county council meeting, PCHS engineering teacher Brad Gannon and PCCAPS student Jackson Carlson talk about building a road-worthy electric vehicle from the ground up, Recycle Utah General Manager Jim Bedell and Community Outreach Manager Chelsea Hafer share the latest on a location for a new center, appeals court affirms decision in Vail Resorts $2 million bowling injury case and Summer road projects to affect Thaynes Canyon and Bonanza Park traffic.

Matthew Prince buys Town Lift Plaza; sets sights on Park City Mountain ownership, Ballerina Farm lifestyle arrives in Midway with new store, Park City Engineer John Robertson details upcoming road projects and Parking Manager Johnny Wasden explains the new Bonanza Flat paid parking program, Youth Sports Alliance Executive Director Emily Fisher and Programs Director Heather Sims discuss The Circle of Excellence Awards and Snyderville Basin Recreation Director Dana Jones talks about upcoming projects and renovations.

Developers unveil plans for Bonanza Park 5-acre site, infrastructure spending slows for MIDA mountain development, Doctors Colton Miller and Shawn Miller preview the free Mental Health Awareness Night at Intermountain Health Park City Hospital, Coalville councilmembers reverse course on city attorney employment policy, Park City Councilmember Jeremy Rubell recaps Thursday's council meeting and Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation Boating Program Manager Ty Hunter talks about boating safety.

Offset Bier plans to move to Quinn's Junction, Park City Library opens new telehealth room with inaugural health fair, Summit County Council Member Megan McKenna recaps Wednesday's council meeting, Coalville mayor honored for pedestrian safety efforts, FiReFilms CEO Sharon Anderson Morris shares details about a free screening of the film "The Inn Between," Executive Director of Bridge 21 Stephanie Poulkoff and house resident Ava Jennings share details on the opening of their first neurodivergent housing, Park City Yarrow redevelopment discussion delayed, tattoo shops one step from approval in downtown Heber, director of CCPC's Counseling and Wellness Center steps down after 13 years and Bonanza Flat paid parking starts June 2 with free permits for Parkites.

"Tragic incident" claims life of contractor working at Victory Ranch, Park City Library Director Adriane Herrick Juarez and Angela Dohanos preview the upcoming health fair, Parkite raising money to fund burn and reconstructive surgeries in Nepal, Park City Manager Matt Dias previews this week's city council meeting and Heber Valley Chamber Executive Director Dallin Koecher highlights topics from the Wasatch Back Economic Summit.

Future of the "Bright Futures" program draws concerns, Summit County Manager Shayne Scott discusses the agenda for Wednesday's county council meeting, repeat Salt Lake hit-and-run suspect charged in Park City incident, second best skier visitation record set this past winter, 2034 Olympics officials launch listening tour for venue community residents, CEO of People's Health Clinic Mairi Leining shares funding and immigration concerns and new interim Hideout mayor Ralph Severini talks about the job going forward and what's new in Hideout.

Snyderville Basin cemetery hits public opposition in final stretch, Summit County Health Department Director Phil Bondurant discusses tick an sun safety, Co-Founder of The Lincoln Project Reed Galen explores what it means to stand up for democratic values and rebuild trust in our institutions, Summit County Behavioral Health Director Aaron Newman and new Mental Wellness Alliance Director Anna Frachou share details on events planned for Mental Health Awareness Month.

Wasatch County road rage incident draws felony charge after driver punched and left unconscious, Park City preservation board delays decision on Centennial House renovation, Pete Stoughton of the PCHS Mountain Bike Team shares details on this weekend's bike swap, Park City considers request to display Main Street Pride banners as state's flag ban kicks in, the spring projects open house offers project updates, Trudy Brereton with Wasatch Behavioral Health and Wasatch CAPS student Carla Nava talk about their new mural addressing underage drinking, Summit County declines to fund Sundance marketing for 2026 festival and UDOT to restripe roads in Summit and Wasatch counties this summer.

Wasatch County teacher can hang prayer flyer at school the district decides, Guardsman Pass expected to open this month, arrest warrant issued for Wyoming man accused of harassing Park City police, Summit County Councilmember Tonja Hanson recaps Wednesday's council meeting, Tommy Tanzer, one of the founders of the Bright Futures program, expresses his concerns about changes to the program and Park City Film Executive Director Katy Wang previews upcoming screenings.

Mayors call for "immediate" Summit County Council special election, Summit County Community Development Director Peter Barnes has an update on development projects throughout the county, founder and executive director of the Nepal Cleft and Burn Center Jim Webber shares details on their annual fundraiser and Park City Education Foundation President and CEO Ingrid Whitley and Vice President of Advancement Jen Billow share an update on their "Running With Ed" event.

Heber looks for new tools to meet demand for affordable housing, Wasatch County Manager Dustin Grabau previews this week's county council meeting, Park City Board of Realtors President Maverick Boger and MLS President Todd Anderson share details on the 1st quarter report, Summit Land Conservancy Vice President of Communications Caitlin Willard discusses open space issues and Deputies search for suspect in similar Jeremy Store burglaries.

Park City invites UDOT involvement in bus rapid transit project, Summit County Sheriff Frank Smith and Senior Public Relations Liaison Skyler Talbot discuss updates on law enforcement issues, Heber City Manager Matt Brower previews topics for Tuesday's city council meeting and Utah Film Director Robin Hauser and COO of SheMoney Madison Limansky discuss the new documentary "Thaw" which explores the societal and personal challenges of infertility and features women who froze their eggs for non-medical reasons.

Summit County Democratic Party Chair Rory Swenson discusses the party's future, Park City Councilmember Ryan Dickey recaps Thursday's council meeting and Justin Hibbard with St. Mary's Catholic Church talks about the role and impact of the pope.

Park City dance coach on administrative leave ahead of potential license suspension, Summit County Council Member Roger Armstrong recaps Wednesday's meeting, TRAILS Program Director and Paralympian Tanja Kari has details about their partnership with the National Ability Center and Park City Museum Education Director Diane Knispel and Darren Parry, former Chair of the Northwestern Band of the Shoshone Nation, have details about the May Lecture series.

Prayer flyer in Wasatch County school sparks legal controversy, Newly named Park City Fire Chief Pete Emery and district spokesperson Mike Owens with an update from the district, Park City Manager Matt Dias previews this week's city council meeting, PCSD parents Sylvia Hebert, Meg Marsland, Kim Abbett, and Tara Stocker have details about this year's PCHS graduation night and Women's Inspired Network's upcoming events.

Park City reverses decision, scraps ranked choice voting for 2025 election, Summit County Manager Shayne Scott previews Wednesday's council meeting and Transportation Planning Director Carl Miller has details about the opening of this season's Summit Bike Share, Executive Director of Women Inspired Network Kirsten Gunnerud has details about their May meetup and update on graduate scholarships, Board member with the Village Bicycle Project James May and Executive Director Josh Poppel have details on the upcoming Park City Bike Drive, Referendum to repeal anti-union law meets threshold to qualify for 2026 ballot, High Valley Transit to host SR224 Bus Rapid Transit open houses, Summit County Council considering larger housing authority board and Heber City Council special budget meeting details.

High Valley Transit Executive Director Caroline Rodriguez and Chief Development Officer Gabe Shields share updates on new facilities and the summer bus schedule, Figure Skating Club of Park City skaters Dash Williams and Sosie Sheffert along with co-chair of the production Emily Boyd have preview this year's spring show "Under the Sea on Ice," Park City Council to revisit ranked choice voting decision and Park City Chamber Bureau CEO Jennifer Wesselhoff recaps a strong 2024-2025 ski season.

Wakara developer describes Kamas gun club road negotiations, Wasatch County Health Department health educator Lana McNaughtan and nursing director Gina Tuttle discuss measles cases and the drug take back event on Saturday, Park City Councilmember Tana Toly provides a recap of Thursday's council meeting and Ari Ioannides, newly elected chair of the Summit County Republican Party, talks about the future of the GOP in the county.

Local GOP formally supports bill to district Summit County Council, Summit County Council Member Canice Harte recaps Wednesday's council meeting, Habitat for Humanity Administrative Director Meagan Nielsen shares details about their financial education course for women and the Arts Council highlights Miners 9 series and upcoming art exhibits.

Mayoral misinformation and threats of litigation define Heber ranked choice voting debate, Utah Water Ways' Cynthia Bee discusses the results of a new study that shows many Utahns don't think we'll a have enough water in 20 years, Park City Councilmember Ryan Dickey announces run for mayor, Park City to review changes to land use appeal process, Park City Manager Matt Dias previews this week's city council meeting and founder of the Little p Project Heather Mansson shares details on their upcoming fundraiser.

Summit County Manager Shayne Scott previews the agenda for Wednesday's county council meeting, actress Abbie Scott from Timpanogos Valley Theater talks about the production of "Little Women: A Broadway Musical," six arrested in Wasatch Back drug and grand theft crime ring, Live Like Sam Programs Director Jessica Parker shares details on their Leading with Kindness event, Dr. Elizabeth Ritter provides details about a free head and neck cancer screening in Heber, Park City resident facing felony charges for child pornography, Heber driver charged for hitting biker in alleged road rage incident, quiet day wraps up Park City Mountain's 2024-2025 ski season and Park City explores sites for Deer Valley, Main Street gondola proposal.

Wasatch Back residents join national 50501 demonstration against Trump administration, Park City author Ron Schwarz talks about his father's Holocaust survival story, Summit Community Gardens prepares for the upcoming growing season, Youth Sports Alliance's Ashley Laakso provides an update on youth sports programs, air quality can be a tool for tracking pollen as seasonal allergies reawaken, fireworks restrictions announced for Wasatch County this summer, Coalville political "feud" has residents questioning separation of powers and Park City Golf Director Vaughn Robinson shares details on the the golf course's condition and future developments.

Summit County planner to direct new housing authority, Utah Forestry warns Wasatch Back of earlier wildfire season and burn scar flooding, South Summit School District Superintendent Greg Maughan provides an update on a feasibility study for new schools, Mont-Orford Ski Area Event Director Noah Hogg talks about their event that broke Park City's shot ski record, Gov. Cox: Dozens jockeying to fill Sundance void, Eastern Summit County supports districting county council, Wasatch Mountain State Park Ranger Kathy Donnell previews their upcoming Dark Sky Celebration, Park City Mountain closes uphill access early due to spring conditions, Heber adds e-bike rules but no speed limit, Park City's Matthew Prince 1 of 8 Utah billionaires on Forbes list, Park City evaluates proposals for Bonanza Park 5-acre property and Wasatch County spring TAP grants will fund theater performances, murals and more.

Hideout mayor resigns due to health issues, no ranked choice voting for Heber in 2025 election, Utah Fire Info talks about preparing for wildfire season, Yarrow owner appeals denial of redevelopment project, Park City Song Summit's 2025 festival will feature Goose and Greensky Bluegrass, Park City hires two new deputy city managers, Wasatch Back has positive water outlook after another above normal snowpack year, Union workers submit more than 320,000 signatures for HB267 referendum, UDOT's 2025 projects include work in Summit, Wasatch counties, GOP Gov. Cox instructs Utah agencies to make plans for a possible recession, Summit County sheriff opens citizen academy applications, EU ambassador warns Utah leaders that the state will feel economic impact of tariffs, Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest talks about responsible recreation in the Uintas, Dodger Stadium and Universal Studios among LA28 Olympic venues, NPS celebrates National Park Week with free entry, Park City Transit riders log 350,000 miles in winter ‘Ride On' challenge and 2026 Olympic torches to honor bond between man and nature.

Park City Mountain and Park City government debate lift project at Court of Appeals, National Weather Service Senior Hydrologist Glen Merrill shares Utah's 2025 spring runoff outlook, Song Summit co-founder Ben Anderson announces this year's line up, Franco and Phillips announce bids for Heber mayor, Executive Director of Summit Community Gardens/EATS Helen Nadel previews the upcoming growing season and police and sheriff's deputies arrest suspected car thief in Park Meadows.

Park City Mountain lift lawsuit moves to Utah Court of Appeals, Francis residents appeal one hotel as city approves another, Utahns prepare to "drop, cover and hold" in statewide earthquake drill, Summit County soon to break ground on landfill expansion, former Park City School District COO receives $176K severance package, Christian Center of Park City shares Holy Week activities, Wasatch County Manager Dustin Grabau previews this week's county council meeting and Recycle Utah General Manager Jim Bedell with the latest on a location for a new center.

Heber Valley residents connect with businesses and nonprofits at community expo, Summit County Health Department Director Phil Bondurant provides a monthly update, Wasatch County cost of living high for Utah but below U.S. average, Be Ready Utah expert Bryan Stinson talks about earthquake safety and The Great Utah ShakeOut, Park City Municipal's Rhoda Stauffer and Meagan Nielsen of Habitat for Humanity discuss their affordable housing workshop and Arches National Park's Fiery Furnace reopens permit applications.

Latest Utah Avalanche Center forecast, Summit County adopts temporary zoning to comply with Dakota Pacific mandate, Kem C. Gardner Chief Economist Phil Dean talks about Utah's high median household income, Park City Councilmember Bill Ciraco recaps Thursday's council meeting, Image Reborn Foundation Executive Director Bobbi Lord talks about an upcoming event at the Park City Hospital, Park City School District sports complex approved with pickleball prohibition and Wasatch County governments coordinate e-bike rules as weather warms.

Latest Utah Avalanche Center forecast, Summit County Councilmember Chris Robinson recaps Wednesday's council meeting, Park City Board of Education members Meredith Reed and Nick Hill discuss school district issues and Park City Film Executive Director Katy Wang previews upcoming screenings.

Latest Utah Avalanche Center forecast, explosion at Oakley well's pump house injures one with no water service interruption, Snowsports Industries America President Nick Sargent discusses the impact of import tariffs on the snowsports industry, Park City Manager Matt Dias previews this week's city council meeting and U.S. Ski and Snowboard CEO Sophie Goldschmidt highlights their historic season.

Utah Avalanche Center forecast, Kouri Richins murder trial delayed indefinitely, Summit County Manager Shayne Scott discusses the agenda for Wednesday's county council meeting, Heber Valley Chamber Executive Director Dallin Koecher and Park City School District whistleblower Ned Reilly and freelance reporter Michelle Deininger discuss last week's news that the district's Chief Operating Officer Mike Tanner's position is being eliminated.

Latest Utah Avalanche Center forecast, hundreds protest Trump and Musk on Heber's Main Street, Summit County Chief Deputy Kacey Bates and PIO Skylar Talbot share updates on law enforcement issues, Heber City Manager Matt Brower previews Tuesday's city council meeting, PCSD eliminates COO position as Mike Tanner is no longer with district, Holy Cross Ministries Executive Director Emmie Gardner shares updates on programs and services and Ikon Pass adds new eastern Canada resort for 2025-2026 season.

Latest Utah Avalanche Center forecast, Park City Institute founder and former director Teri Orr joins the show to share more on the history of the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Park City Community Foundation Climate Fund Manager Andy Hecht discusses the foundations new Zero Food Waste Restaurant Cohort pilot program, Summit County wants three changes to HB356 in special session, Preservation Utah Executive Director Brandy Strand on nomination call for 2025 Most Endangered Historic Places list, Wasatch Immigration Project adds first full-time attorney after increase in deportations and Deputy Park City fire chief to replace retiring Chief Bob Zanetti.

Latest Utah Avalanche Center forecast, local nonprofit developer optimistic about funding for Park City affordable housing project, Summit County Councilmember Megan McKenna recaps Wednesday's council meeting, local author Carly Bennett Stenmark chronicles the challenges of caregiving following her husband's unexpected Alzheimer's diagnosis and Kimball Art Center Executive Director Aldy Milliken has an update on the current exhibit and plans for new art center.

Latest Utah Avalanche Center forecast, Summit County Community Development Director Peter Barnes has an update on development projects throughout the county, Park City Chamber Bureau Sustainability Director Morgan Mingle shares details on this year's sustainability grants and executive director of Mountainlands Community Housing Trust Jason Glidden provides an update on the HOPA rebuild and other affordable housing issues.

Latest Utah Avalanche Center forecast, Wasatch County Manager Dustin Grabau previews this week's county council meeting, Provo man arrested for repeat Deer Valley ski thefts, Wasatch Immigration Project's newest attorney Laura Rojas and board member Enrique Sanchez discuss their work in the community and CEO of Summit Land Conservancy Cheryl Fox discusses open space issues.

'‘Enemy' or ‘partner''? Wasatch County leaders discuss future of East Village, Wasatch Back Citizens Climate Lobby co-leader Tracy Harden focuses on clean energy in Utah, Park City Recreation Program Supervisor Megan Levin shares details on the opening of summer camp registration and the upcoming classes and Mia Yue with the Wasatch Trails Foundation talks about trail conditions and upcoming projects.