KPCW Local News Hour

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Trails report from Mountain Trails Foundation, Summit County wastewater shows no detection of measles and low levels of COVID-19, Midway construction to close Center Street, Summit County Councilmember Tonja Hanson recaps Wednesday's council meeting, Local MIDA board adds $60M bond for East Village infrastructure, PCSD Superintendent Lyndsay Huntsman and board member Meredith Reed discuss the district's strategic goals, Miners end regular season with a blowout win and Wasps lose, Park City High School Mountain Bike Team prepares for state champs, Mountain Mediation Center board member and attorney Anne Cameron and Executive Director Gretchen Lee share details on the upcoming divorce options workshop, Recycle Utah will move to Silver Summit after summer 2026, Park City Council still formulating Bonanza Park plans and smoke from prescribed burn to drift into Summit County.

Church appeals judge's decision to block Heber Valley temple construction, Snyderville Basin Water Reclamation Executive Director Mike Luers provides a monthly update on water and sewer related issues, court blocks vote on new Kamas Valley town West Hills, Wasatch County revisits policies after sheriff's office investigation, acting Park City Manager Jodi Emery and Economic Development Director Chris Eggleton share updates on the latest city council meeting including the Bonanza Park 5 acre project, stay safe this winter with a free avalanche safety course, Coalville, Kamas DMVs set for October closures as Summit County looks to fill vacancy, delays expected as UDOT widens US-189 near Deer Creek, fall construction ends for two Summit County road projects, community gets first look at completed Park City High School expansion, Park City High School Mountain Bike Coach Pete Stoughton talks about their upcoming event in Cedar City, Summit County begins budgeting for 2026, future facilities and Old Town Park City chapel for sale.

Fall construction ends for two Summit County road projects, Park City's lodging tax revenue sees second straight month of decline, how Park City residents can learn more about ongoing transportation projects, Heber selects firm to redesign City Park and promises community input, Summit County Manager Shayne Scott discusses the agenda for Wednesday's county council meeting, COVID vaccines available in Wasatch Back without a prescription or underlying condition, South Summit Superintendent of Schools Greg Maughan shares details on district related topics, the Christian Center of Park City discusses the upcoming "Healthy Minds, Healthy Lives" event which focuses on brain health and UDOT adds traffic light to Heber's Coyote Ridge intersection.

Attorney: GOP's partisan bias standards don't work for Utah congressional map, Summit County Health Department Director Phil Bondurant shares a monthly update on health topics, Park City locals and visitors reclaim shot ski world record — for now, Heber City Council recap with councilmember Sid Ostergaard, UDOT Region Three spokesperson Wyatt Woolley discusses projects around Wasatch County and how Park City residents can learn more about ongoing transportation projects.

Park City skiers showcase films on 30-stop Girl Winter Film Tour, Summit County Council split into five districts, David Reymann, who represented the League of Women Voters in the state anti-gerrymandering case, discusses what's next in Utah's redistricting, Park City Transportation Director Tim Sanderson and Senior Transportation Planner Conor Campobasso preview their upcoming open house and share updates on projects, Park City Fire District to celebrate its history with 50 years of stories, Utah Olympic Park General Manager Jamie Kimball provides an update on winter events and uphill season passes, Tribute screenings to honor Robert Redford's filmmaking legacy, Summit County officials appoint Kacey Bates as sheriff and UDOT to announce Heber bypass route in December.

Trails report with Mountain Trails Foundation, U.S. Ski and Snowboard prepares to make 2026 Olympic and Paralympic team picks, Summit County Councilmember Tonja Hanson recaps Wednesday's council meeting, Park City Fire District Battalion Chief Max Dosher and Assistant Battalion Chief Sean Briley share details on the district's 50th anniversary and open house, Park City Film Executive Director Katy Wang provides a preview of upcoming screenings and Megan McJames shares details about her new short film, "Trails Still Blazing: Motherhood in the Mountains" and Summit County officials appoint Kacey Bates as sheriff.

Kimball Junction crash causes gridlock during morning commute, UDOT to share Heber Valley bypass update with local leaders, U.S. Ski and Snowboarding Chief of Sport Anouk Patty has details on the upcoming season, Peace House Ex. Director Kendra Wyckoff with more on how Domestic Violence Awareness month is being recognized and Park City Board of Realtors President Maverick Bolger introduces the association's new CEO Jennifer Armandi.

Wasatch County granted exception while Summit County divides council into districts, Wasatch County Manager Dustin Grabau has a preview of this week's county council meeting, SB Dance Curbside Theatre Artistic Director Stephen Brown on season end performance at The Shop, Summit Land Conservancy VP of Conservation and Counsel Kate Sattelmeier and VP of Communications Caitlin Williard open space issues and flu, COVID-19 vaccines offered at Wasatch Back clinics this month

Summit County Interim Sheriff Kacey Bates and PIO Skyler Talbot share updates on local law enforcement issues, Heber City Manager Matt Brower previews Tuesday's city council meeting, and national literacy expert Nancy Redding discusses how educators can support struggling readers.

Shane Shieffer talks with Grace Doerfler about swimming across Lake Powell), Kouri Richins makes third request for bail, citing new evidence, Science and Operations Officer and Meteorologist at National Weather Service Salt Lake office David Church has Utah's snow outlook for the season, Wasatch County plans to raise 2026 taxes for parks and recreation, Wasatch Back girls help kick off Utah's first flag football league, Wasatch County Health Department Immunization Coordinator at Brenda Scobee and Nursing Director Gina Tuttle on upcoming drive thru-flu clinic, Wasatch County judge weighs whether to send DeBoer obstruction case to trial and Park City affordable housing program seeks landlords for winter season.

Trails report with Mountain Trails Foundation, Wasatch County judge weighs whether to send DeBoer obstruction case to trial, Summit County Councilmember Chris Robinson recaps Wednesday's meeting, Executive Director of Mountainlands Community Housing Trust Jason Glidden on the WE RIP program and other housing updates and Park City Museum Executive Director Morgan Pierce and Education Director Diane Knispel have details on the upcoming Glenwood Cemetery tribute and current exhibitions.

GOP poised to gain two seats on Summit County Council, Summit County Community Development Director Peter Barnes shares an update on development projects throughout the county, Executive Director of Park Silly Sunday Market Kate McChesney recaps this year's market, Pete Olson, owner of PJ Builders, talks about the challenges of renovating The Centennial — a 100-year old building in Old Town, Park City Film screens ‘Girl Climber' record-setting El Capitan ascent and Epic Pass sales down heading into 2025-2026 season.

Park City Mountain official reflects on impact of ski patrol strike, Summit County Manager Shayne Scott previews this week's county council meeting, PCMC Economic Development Director Chris Eggleton provides an update on the Main Street Area Plan, Park City Library Head of Events & Publicity Becca Lael and Friends of the Park City Library board member Cathy Lanigan talk about the upcoming book festival.

Utah's Olympic advisors dream big ahead of the 2034 Games, Engine House project manager Rory Murphy provides an update on the affordable housing project that is set to open this fall, Park City Council looks to balance density and parking in 5-acre project, Youth Sports Alliance Executive Director Emily Fisher and Ski Utah President and CEO Nathan Rafferty share details on a new partnership between the two organizations, Wasatch County School District will set new boundaries in October and Park City Mountain COO Deirdra Walsh talks about how the resort is moving forward after last season's challenging start.

Investigation reveals concerns in Jordanelle road rage shooting case 1 year later, Wasatch County School District Business Administrator Dr. Jason Watt and Director of Secondary Education Stephanie Discher discuss key school topics, Park City Councilmember Jeremy Rubell recaps Thursday's council meeting and rock climber Emily Harrington talks about her new film "Girl Climber."

Trails report with Mountain Trails Foundation, Summit County Councilmember Megan McKenna recaps Wednesday's council meeting, Kimball Art Center Executive Director Aldy Milliken and Carly Fischer, Deputy Director of the Center for Art and Advocacy, share an update on the new "Gaze into These Eyes" exhibition and PCMC consultant and founding principal of Brinshore Development David Brint and PCMC Resident Advocate Michelle Downard provide an update on the process for developing the Bonanza 5-acre site.

Founder of the Utah Film Center Geralyn Dreyfous shares details on the grand opening of the Geralyn White Dreyfous building and the state of independent film along with V who discusses their play "Dear Everything," Deputy City Managers Jodi Emery and Heather Sneddon preview this week's city council meeting, missing kayaker from Salt Lake County found in Echo Reservoir and Park City Summit County Arts Council Executive Director Jocelyn Scudder and Brian Richards of Mountain Town Music share details about their collaboration on this month's gallery and music stroll.

Park City Chamber optimistic about winter visitation after "relatively flat" summer, Summit County Manager Shayne Scott previews the agenda for Wednesday's county council meeting, Leadership Park City Alumni Association President Frank Lynch shares details on an upcoming tour to Nevada, UDOT invites feedback on plans to widen south U.S. 40, Joe Wrona arrested after alleged probation violation, Timpanogos Valley Theater co-director David Thorpe shares details about the upcoming production of "The Addams Family," Park City Council to review design elements of bus rapid transit project and Utah Mammoth Sled Team coach Dave Nicholls shares details about the second annual Utah sled hockey tournament.

Investigation into Wasatch County Sheriff's Office finds allegations of absenteeism, retaliation and misuse of funds, High Valley Transit Executive Director Caroline Rodriguez shares an update on bus routes and BRT construction, Park City Chamber Bureau CEO Jennifer Wesselhoff provides an update on summer lodging numbers and Summit County Clubhouse Executive Director Jen O'Brien and Program Director Luisa Katoa share an update on recent renovations.

Bedell resigns from Recycle Utah general manager post, Park City to begin installing driving range net in October, Teighlor Kodel from the Utah Department of Health and Human Services shares tips for reacting to and processing traumatic events, Basin Rec looks at tax increase for ongoing costs and new positions, Wasatch County updates emergency response plan, the Friday Film Review of "Sorry, Baby," Heber warns residents about door-to-door water testing scam, Utah State University Extension Professor Katie Wagner shares want to know about what fall colors we will see this year, Kenworthy withdraws from Park City Council race and New Rabbi Jeff Dreifus joins the show to discuss his new position at Temple Har Shalom.

Trails report with Mountain Trails Foundation, Summit County Council Member Roger Armstrong recaps Wednesday's meeting, Park City School District Superintendent Lyndsay Huntsman and board member Nick Hill provide an update on the start of the new school year, Heather Koopman, Director of the Byrne Family Foundation Trust, shares details on their "Fast Track" grants with the next granting cycle beginning Sept. 22-26, J.R. Smith Elementary celebrates bike-to-school day Friday, Sundance Resort to remember Robert Redford with chairlift vigil and US 40 construction to reduce lanes near Quinn's Junction Thursday.

Judge won't rule on new Summit County town's constitutionality until after incorporation vote, Utah Congressman Mike Kennedy talks about his first year on the job and legislation he's working on, Park City superintendent invites residents to talks with district leaders, Park City man launches nonprofit to provide safe drinking water worldwide, Heber City Councilmember Mike Johnston recaps this week's meeting, Summit Community Gardens/EATS Executive Director Helen Nadel has an update and Park City remembers Robert Redford for bringing the arts to a ski town.

Park City Mountain summer workers vote to unionize, Wasatch County Manager Dustin Grabau with a preview of this week's county council meeting, Park City Education Foundation President and CEO Ingrid Whitley, Vice President of Advancement Jen Billow, and Park City High School Bright Futures Counselor Pepper Elliott share an update on programs offered by the foundation, stolen sign from historic Park City building returns to owners and Recycle Utah General Manager Jim Bedell with the latest on a location for a new center.

Park City Fire District Marshal Mike Owens provides an update on the 2025 fire season, Hydrologica CEOs Michael Montgomery and Brandon Stone share details on their upcoming Vision Night, founder of Live Like Sam Ron Jackenthal and parent advocate Holland Lincoln share details on the upcoming gala and screening of the film "Can't Look Away" and Snyderville Basin Recreation Director Dana Jones provides an update.

Heber Valley temple lawsuit heads to Utah Supreme Court, sign stolen from historic Centennial building on Park City's Main Street, Wohali needs $6M to successfully restructure during bankruptcy, Park City High School's Joanna Andres wins 2026 Utah Teacher of the Year, Beulah Fire update with Forest Service spokesperson Brenda Bushell, local artists to participate in annual drawing competition this weekend, Wasatch Community Foundation's Bruce Wardle previews the organization's 25th anniversary celebration and KPCW's Sarah Ervin wraps up the summer pledge drive as the station continues raising funds through weekend.

Trails report with Mountain Trails Foundation, Swaner Preserve and EcoCenter's Hunter Klingensmith previews their Every Kid Outdoors event in October and an open house September 17th and Heber Valley Chamber Executive Director Dallin Koecher highlights upcoming events

Heber City Manager Matt Brower previews Tuesday's city council meeting and Mountain Mediation Center Executive Director Gretchen Lee with details on their 20th anniversary fundraiser.

Summit County Communications Director Derek Siddoway provides some updates on the county's emergency policies and South Summit Superintendent of Schools Greg Maughan shares updates after the first month of the new school year.

Summit County Health Department Director Phil Bondurant provides a monthly update and previews upcoming events and Holy Cross Ministries Communications and Marketing Director Andy Cier shares details on Fiesta 150, their special fundraiser which takes place on Oct. 4.

UDOT finalizes Kimball Junction traffic improvement plan, Serve Park City's Karen Marriott and Danny Glasser talk about the upcoming 9/11 Day of Service, Park City Councilmember Ed Parigian recaps Thursday's council meeting, local film producer Jackie Nico talks about her new project, "The Ballad of the Bushmere," and the submission process for the Sundance Film Festival and Park City Singers scale up ranks ahead of December concert.

Appeals court upholds resident challenge of Park City Mountain lifts (02:50), Sheriff investigation! Wasatch County Manager Dustin Grabau has a preview of this week's county council meeting (07:25), Park City Ski and Snowboard Development Director Heidi Voelker and Nordic Coach Adam Loomis have details on the Moose on the Loose finale (Sept 6) and Freedog concert (Sept 12) (25:03), Executive Director Utah Open Lands Wendy Fisher discusses open space issues. (32:43)

Trails report with Mountain Trails Foundation, Jodi Emery named interim Park City Manager, Summit County Councilmember Canice Harte recaps Wednesday's meeting, Park City Singers Mary Gootjes and new Artistic Director Darla Cardwell on the new season, Park City Film Executive Director Katy Wang has a preview of upcoming screenings, Edward Wald talks about his upcoming event at the Park City Library titled "Living Paintings: A Night of Music and Moving Art," Third roundabout planned in Silver Summit, Promontory area, Park City Council to discuss Clark Ranch housing project and police give ‘all clear' after report of armed person at Park City High School

Summit County Community Development Director Peter Barnes provides an update on development projects throughout the county, Park City Manager Matt Dias and Deputy City Manager Jodi Emery preview this week's city council meeting, RISE Boxing Founder Maryguenn Vellinga and participant Neve Stein share details about this weekends Mountain Mettle Boxing and Charity event.

Interested Wohali buyer and 'Mountainhead' House developer Doug Bergeron, Park City Ski and Snowboard Director steps down, Promontory Foundation awards $330K in grants to local nonprofits, Better Boundaries new Executive Director Elizabeth Rasmussen, Dakota Pacific referendum group considers appeal of mootness ruling, Wasatch councilmember Luke Searle and Rotary member on Miners Day events.

Trails report with Mountain Trails Foundation, Park City Councilmember Jeremy Rubell recaps the council's two meetings this week, Protect Summit County representative Angela Moschetta discusses what's next now that a court ruling this week rendered the Dakota Pacific referendum moot, Paralympian and founder of Sisters in Sports Foundation Danelle Umstead and athlete Miranda Ritter have details on an upcoming fundraiser September 4, Park City Council approves agreement to build indoor pickleball facility and Park City to open new Historic Mine Route trail in 2026.

Major Summit County composting facility's permits revoked, Summit County Lands and Natural Resources Director Jess Kirby shares an update on the purchase of the 910 Cattle Ranch and newly approved conservation easement, Executive Director of the Utah Rivers Council Zach Frankel discusses their concern with approval of bill that could reduce 40% of the surface area of the Great Salt Lake and Leadership Class 31 class members Susan Odell and Polly Choque-Mendoza provide a project update on their "belonging benches."

Francis code changes ban future hotels and limit short-term rentals, new townhome proposals head to Heber planning commission, Ember Conley previews the Park City Performing Arts Foundation Main Stage schedule, Wasatch Back municipalities to certify primary election results, residents asked to name High Valley's bus rapid transit system, Lauren Lockey with Sage Mountain shares details about the organization and their upcoming annual fundraiser, Heber Valley temple construction begins in Wasatch County, intergenerational Sages & Seekers returns to Wasatch County Library, Historic Echo Church board member Sandra Morrison and Brian Craig provide details on the next lecture this Saturday and Summit County Council delays repeal of original Dakota Pacific approval.

Man in custody after SWAT standoff near Trailside Park, Summit County creates new agricultural tourism permitting process, Miners fall hard as Wasps and Wildcats notch first wins, Heber leaders discuss latest iteration of downtown rezone plans, Wasatch Immigration Project featured speaker Ketzel Morales previews her presentation on how to be an "undocu-ally," Parkite shares his journey from U.S. Ski Team to singer-songwriter, Park City Chamber Bureau CEO Jennifer Wesselhoff provides a monthly update on tourism trends, an 11-acre fire near Echo is contained after weekend lightning and Park City Manager Matt Dias and Deputy City Manager Heather Sneddon preview this week's city council meeting.

Back Alley Bash to mark start of KPCW summer pledge drive, Summit County disbands Basin open space board, for now, Gov. Cox says Utah would welcome another X Games, former Summit County planning commissioner joins state liquor board, Art on the Trails brings performers and painters to McLeod Creek trail, Beulah Fire update with fire spokesperson Erin Hanczyk, Heber leaders discuss latest iteration of downtown rezone plans, Park City Municipal golf director Vaughn Robinson discusses the end of the season and reactions to higher prices, Summit County Council delays repeal of original Dakota Pacific approval and Park City native Bryon Friedman talks about life as a US Ski Team member-turned full-time touring musician and Sarah Ervin previews the Back Alley Bash and upcoming KPCW Pledge Drive.