KPCW Local News Hour

Oakley residents voice opposition to proposed city center development, Summit County fire in Uinta Mountains forces evacuations, road closures, Park City Community Engagement Manager Linda Jager and Communications Manager Clayton Scrivner discuss the city's new podcast, applications open for Heber Leadership Academy, medical duties and dangerous conditions drive summer unionization push at Park City Mountain, the science of snowmaking with ski resort planner Chris Cushing, Scott Stewart, middle school dean of the Weilenmann School of Discovery, talks about the new school year and affordable housing advocates are optimistic about federal tax credit changes.

Trails report with Mountain Trails Foundation, North Summit Fire District to issue ballistic vests for firefighters, Summit County Councilmember Tonja Hanson recaps Wednesday's council meeting,Ryan Bunnell discusses the Heber Leadership Academy and how to apply and Park City Film Executive Director Katy Wang previews upcoming screenings.

Summit County clerk defends decision to reject referendum, Summit County Community Development Director Peter Barnes provides an update on development projects throughout the county, Chabad of Park City Director, Yudi Steiger, on Utah's first-ever Jewish Festival in Park City, most Wasatch County drivers have close calls on north US 40 and Park City Opera Artistic Director Ben Beckman and Baritone Jake Stamatis share details on their first main stage production, "The Barber of Seville."

Prospector Park meeting to focus on future of state Route 248, Park City couple share turbulent Delta flight experience, Wasatch County Manager Dustin Grabau has a preview of this week's county council meeting, Heber poised to add safety bonus for city employees, Utah Outliers Game Operations Manager and Housing Coordinator Bill McCloud on Park City's newest hockey team and CEO Summit Lands Conservancy Cheryl Fox discusses open space issues.

Annual Kimball Arts Festival a success for artists and art center (01:53), Summit County Chief Deputy Kacey Bates and PIO Skylar Talbot have an update on from law enforcement (04:54), Heber City Manager Matt Brower previews Tuesday's city council meeting (18:25), Historic Park City Association Executive Director Ginger Wicks has details on this year's Mountain Mixer and a look at the summer season (32:02), Diversified Bars & Restaurants Marketing Director Matt Sullivan and owner Jesse Shelter have details on the 25th anniversary celebration of the No Name Saloon (41:13)

Park City Mountain bike patrol, trail crew move to unionize, lawsuit alleges Kilby Road Powderwood crosswalk is unsafe, Park City mayoral and council candidates to speak at forum, Park City Special Events Manager Chris Phinney shares details on the Kimball Arts Festival parking and road closures, Midway could become first town in Wasatch County to offer curbside recycling, BYU Plant and Wildlife Sciences professor Phil Allen explains how wildflowers can prevent wildfires, suicide prevention foundation offers Park City mental health course in Spanish, Parkite nears completion of his "40 after 80" retirement goal and Nim Shapira, director of the film "Torn," and Park City resident Harry Kantor talk about the film and preview an upcoming screening about the Israel-Palestine conflict.

Trails report with Mountain Trails Foundation, Coalville says new investor in Wohali to restructure resort's finances, debt, Summit County Councilmember Roger Armstrong recaps Wednesday's council meeting, Park City resident Dave Hanscom shares his goal of climbing a number of the country's tallest peaks, President of the Wasatch Back League of Women Voters Monica Schaffer and Anne Kirvan from the Pro-Active Alliance share details on Monday's candidate forum, Mirror Lake Highway brush fire contained by helicopter and ground crew and Old Town roads close Friday for Kimball Arts Festival.

Music teacher, OB-GYN named Park City Rotary 2025 citizens of the year, Kimball Art Center Director Aldy Milliken and board member Stefani Kimche have details about the Dakota Pacific location for the new art center, Park City Schools Mountain Bike Team to increase access and financial aid, Heber City Council candidate Jami Hewlett charged with alleged child abuse, Developer cites interest in bringing memory care, assisted living back to Summit County, Serve Park City Founder Karen Marriott has details about registering for the 2nd annual 9/11 Day of Service, Park City Ski & Snowboard Executive Director Christie Hind and Development Director Heidi Voelker have details about their upcoming fundraiser, POWDR CEO shares national park, ski resort aspirations and Local dyslexia foundation to transfer program to Montana school.

Summit County approves Dakota Pacific development for second time, Park City hotel occupancy up 3% through first half of 2025, water district urges Heber locals to be "waterwise" as reservoir levels sink, residents to appeal Heber Valley temple decision to Utah Supreme Court, Coalville luxury golf community saddled with debt and layoffs, lawsuits say, POWDR CEO Justin Sibley discusses his leadership role in the adventure lifestyle company and the complex portfolio of ski resorts under POWDR, Cult + King wraps up annual education week, and Dr. Barbara Wirotsko, founder of the Joseph James Morelli Legacy Foundation, and Dr. Carina Beck, Vice Provos of Montana State University, have details on the transition to MSU.

Candidates differ on past Park City Council mistakes, Summit County Fair Manager Tyler Orgill has details about this year's county fair that gets underway this week, Quinn's Junction dog park renamed in late Parkite's honor, Park City Chamber Bureau CEO Jennifer Wesselhoff has a monthly update and Park City Senior Center President Liz Novack and new Executive Director Trason Dixon.

Snyderville Basin planners consider exception for Silver Creek mixed-use project, Coalville City implements odd-even watering restrictions, Planned Parenthood discusses injunction blocking cuts to funding, neighbors express worries about Heber food truck court idea, Wasatch County Parks and Recreation Marketing Coordinator Jennifer Bowman previews the Wasatch County Fair, Park City Council candidates show interest in flex lanes and KPCW Development Director Sarah Ervin has an update on emergency fundraising efforts.

Trails report with Mountain Trails Foundation (2:34), What is open, closed in the Wasatch Back on Pioneer Day (5:12), Where can fireworks be set off in the Wasatch Back on Pioneer Day (5:57), Judge's ruling clears way for Heber Valley temple (6:52), Rocky Mountain Power spokespeople David Eskelsen and Jona Whitesides on recent outages in South Summit (9:53), Park City Planning Director Rebecca Ward has a general plan update (25:47), and PC/SC Arts Council Marketing and Community Relations Manager Kendall Kelley and Park City Gallery owner Maren Mullen talk about Plein Air in the Gardens and other upcoming events (38:51)

Coalville rejects 300-acre neighborhood annexation (3:24), KPCW GM Juliana Allely and Development Director Sarah Ervin discuss the need for public funding (5:25), Founder of Kept Current Caren Bell and Kris Campbell with Mountain Mediation Center have details on the first Kept Kind project this weekend (24:53), Executive Director of Hope Alliance Diane Bernhardt has details on next month's fundraiser (34:12), Recycle Utah considers 4-acre parcel for facility relocation (44:41), and Summit County joins Park City Community Foundation's zero waste campaign (46:34)

Utah voters must mail in ballots earlier this year, Summit County Housing Authority Director Maddie McDonough with details on housing in the county, Summit County Manager Shayne Scott with updates on issues facing the county, Park City Community Foundation Executive Director Joel Zarrow and board member Eyee Hsu with details on the food waste collection program, Recycle Utah General Manager Jim Bedell and Carolynn Wawra with the latest on a location for a new center, Kimball Arts Fest to bring local, national artists to Park City, Two stabbed at Heber birthday party; police seek suspects and Basin Rec urges Willow Creek visitors to respect pond closure.

Report: Price of Summit County homes drops slightly, still most expensive in Utah (3:52) Wasatch Back watches helicopter install Deer Valley East Village gondola towers (6:06) Park City Soccer Club Executive Director Shelley Gillwald and Park City Extreme Cup Tournament Director Cora Reddan have details on the tournament happening July 24 - 26 (8:47) Youth Sports Alliance Executive Director Emily Fisher has an update on the youth sports programs (21:27) Snyderville Basin Recreation Director Dana Jones has an update (33:24) Juliana Allely, President of KPCW, and Sarah Ervin, Director of Development at KPCW, discusses the impact of President Trump's proposed rescission of funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) (44:11)

U.S. Olympic leaders see "hotbeds of opportunity" in Utah Winter Games venues, League of Women Voters Monica Schaffer discusses starting a new chapter in the Wasatch Back, Kem C. Gardner housing expert Dejan Eskic details Utah housing costs, Summit County Mosquito Abatement District Manager Bryan Stephens shares how the district is keeping the bugs at bay this summer and KPCW General Manager Juliana Allely discusses the potential impact of President Trump's proposed rescission of funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) and what that means for KPCW.

The latest trails report from Mountain Trails Foundation, UDOT to discuss US 40 safety barriers at Heber open house, Wasatch Immigration Project receives $90K grant to help local women and children, Summit County Councilmember Chris Robinson recaps Wednesday's council meeting, Heber, county housing board disagree how to spend developer fees, Kimball Arts Festival Director Hillary Gilson and Marketing & PR Director Alexandra Regenold share details on this year's festival, Summit County Clerk Eve Furse explains upcoming election issues, Leadership Park City is looking for "invested" community members, West Hills town sponsor says he followed Utah law and denies wrongdoing alleged in lawsuit, fire weather conditions continue as dry winds and thunderstorms roll through Utah and Kamas' DeJoria Center under contract, could become hotel.

Gondola proposed in place of Cabriolet keeps same route and adds midstation, Executive Director of Wasatch Immigration Project Maggie AbuHaidar, winner of the 2025 Women's Giving Fund large grant, along with Park City Community Foundation Member Services Manager Rebecca Blanchette discuss operations made possible by the grant, Heber City Councilmember Aaron Cheatwood provides an update on Tuesday's council meeting and Executive Director of Summit Community Gardens/EATS Helen Nadel shares their recent harvest and upcoming events.

Park City's Egyptian Theatre will not host Sundance screenings in final Utah festival, Wasatch County Manager Dustin Grabau previews this week's county council meeting, Two of the petitioners who are taking Summit County clerk to court over rejected petition signatures Angela Moschetta and Reed Galen discuss their next steps, event organizers Charlotte Backus and Matthew Turner share details about the Uinta bikepacking trip - a 300+ mile adventure.

Wasatch County seeks to capture changing community's values in general plan, Summit County Health Department Director Phil Bondurant provides a monthly update, Swaner Preserve and EcoCenter's Lewis Kogan shares details on a community survey and upcoming events, Leadership Park City Executive Director Scott Van Hartesvelt shares details on applying for Leadership Class 32 and the Leadership Alumni picnic, and Summit County clerk to tally rejected signatures pending ruling on Dakota Pacific referendum.

Local historians explore century of Park City, Echo railroad to Rail Trail, Basin Recreation Chief Ranger Aaron Williams on dog owner responsibilities in and out of dog parks, Park City Film to add 70 annual screenings, Park City Councilmember Bill Ciraco has a recap of last night's meeting and Park City Performing Arts Executive Director Ember Conley on the first concert of the season and transportation, parking information.

The latest trails report with Mountain Trails Foundation, Summit County Council Member Megan McKenna recaps Wednesday's council meeting, local Historians and train enthusiast Dave Nicholas and Sandra Morrison share details on their lecture "End of the Line" and Park City Film Executive Director Katy Wang takes a look at some of their upcoming screenings.

Did Summit County shrink or grow last year? It depends who you ask, CEO of National Ability Center Willie Ford shares details about their 40th anniversary gala this weekend, Park City Board of Realtors CEO steps down to join NY luxury firm, Park City Manager Matt Dias previews this week's city council meeting and Heber Valley Chamber Executive Director Dallin Koecher recaps Heber's successful July 4th events and plans for a new heritage event in September.

Lower Pinebrook residents report 4 car break-ins in one night, Utah checks 10,000 boats for "STD of the sea" over Independence Day weekend, General Manager of Mountain Regional Water District Andy Garland and Assistant General Manager Lisa Hoffman talk about the proposed expansion plans, bonding and upcoming public hearing, former Park City Councilmember Dick Peek and his wife Laura Ritter share details on their world tour on a sailboat and People's Health Clinic Behavioral Health Program Director Linsey Broadbent provides details about the services they offer.

Residents take Summit County clerk to court over rejected petition signatures, Summit County Chief Deputy Kacey Bates and Public Information Officer Skylar Talbot provide an update on law enforcement issues, Heber City spokesperson Ryan Bunnell shares a preview of this week's city council meeting and other city updates and musician and founder Ryan Shupe has details on this year's TedFest.

The latest trails report from Mountain Trails Foundation, KPCW's Connor Thomas reports from Canyons Village on the installation of the Sunrise Gondola towers, new Wasatch County School District Superintendent Garrick Peterson shares his vision for the district, Oakley Rodeo Commission Chair Wade Woolstenhulme and committee member Sam Aplanalp share details on the rodeo's 90th year, Park City Special Events Manager Chris Phinney and Park City Police Lieutenant Vaifoa Lealaitafea provide details on Park City Fourth of July celebrations and Hill Air Force Base to celebrate Fourth of July with statewide flyover.

Motion to reject 75-unit Coalville annexation proposal fails, Utahns rounding up their liquor store purchases have raised $1.5M for homelessness, Summit County Community Development Director Peter Barnes provides an update on development projects throughout the county, North Summit Fire Chief Ben Nielson talks about July 4th fireworks safety and restrictions in the county, current and former KPCW program directors John Burdick and Jan Williams reflect on the history of the radio station as KPCW celebrates its 45th Birthday and Caren Bell, founder of Kept Current & Kept Kind and a KPCW DJ, shares details on her weekend-long celebration of kindness, community and connection.

Heber locals, leaders ask UDOT to consider lower speeds on US 40, Wasatch County Manager Dustin Grabau has a preview of this week's county council meeting, Missing rifles found in ReStore donations, shipping error suspected, Park City Heights neighbors worry about impacts of new housing project, Mike Lee pulls federal public land sale from ‘Big Beautiful Bill,' Canyons Village Management Association Director of Marketing and Public Relations Debbie LaBelle has details on this week's three-day Forum Fest and Director of Parking/Operations John Simmons with details on parking garage, Second lawsuit filed over odorous Midway wastewater treatment ponds, CEO of Summit Land Conservancy Cheryl Fox discusses open space issues and Music for the Mines fundraiser hits the right note for Ski Mountain Mining History

Park City to explore Deer Valley-Richardson Flat aerial connection, Summit County Clubhouse members share details on the 3-day Utah State Clubhouse Coalition Conference, Stage 1 fire restrictions enforced across Utah, Friends of the Park City Library share details on the upcoming used book sale, candidates for Heber City mayor and council embroiled in legal trouble, South Summit Superintendent of Schools Greg Maughan shares an update on the district's budget and planned capital projects.

Dozier Field upgrades approved by Park City planning panel, Utah Women and Leadership Project study co-author Kolene Anderson discusses the state of female voters in Utah, Park City Councilmember Tana Toly has a recap of last night's meeting, Midway Art Association President Jerry Watterworth discusses this year's Wasatch Plein Air Paradise painting competition, Top athletes to compete at X Games Salt Lake City this week and Create PC opens new exhibit and designs new interactive Pride project.

Trails report with Mountain Trails Foundation, Rare bird finds a home in Park City local's front yard, Summit County Council Member Canice Harte recaps Wednesday's meeting, Utah Symphony/Utah Opera Communications Manager Julia Lyon has details about this summer's Deer Valley Music Festival, Park City Toastmasters President Karen Stone and Vice President of Education Gregg Davison have details on the 25-year celebration of the club, Arts Council of Park City and Summit County Marketing and Community Relations Manager Kendall Kelley and interns Grace Gladson and Liv Skylling talk about this month's gallery stroll on Friday night and Park City Council to consider potential aerial connections to Deer Valley.

Woodward Park City General Manager Gar Traynor shares details about the past winter season, their summer camp and X Games partnership, Park City Manager Matt Dias previews this week's city council meeting, Prospector Square Property Owners Association Executive Director Craig Dennis provides an update on construction in the Prospector area and Park City Ski and Snowboard Executive Director Christie Hind and Cole Sport buyer Kathy Burke share details on the annual 5K fun run on July 4th.

Summit County formally declares Dakota Pacific referendum petition "insufficient," Summit County Manager Shayne Scott previews the agenda for Wednesday's county council meeting, founder of Wild Heart Sanctuary Sonya Richins shares details on their annual benefit concert, Park City Community Foundation announces grant finalists, Don Roll and Colleen Logan provide details on the Friends of Ski Mountain Mining History fundraiser and PC Tots, Park City's early childhood education program, is celebrating a decade of service to Summit County families next month.

Park City Transit ridership up 4% in 2024-2025 winter season, Alf Engen Ski Museum Executive Director Annie Bommer and ski historian Tom Kelly provide details on the three new exhibits, Park City Chamber Bureau reports strong spring visitation numbers, Families delight in Heber's new Coyote Springs Park, PC Tots Executive Director Sue Banerjee Banerjee and board member Anne Sinnott share details on their Birthday Bash fundraiser and family and friends celebrate life of Park City's "Silver Fox" Rolf Sandberg.

Utah marathoners now have to run faster to qualify for Boston, Midway City Council support would help preserve 37 acres of open space, Salt Lake Tribune's Robert Gehrke examines Senator Mike Lee's controversial tweets about the Minnesota shootings, Karen Lock, senior program director at the National Ability Center (NAC) in Moab, discusses the center's expansion and operations, Angie Kell with Glenwild HOA discusses the joint HOA Wildfire Preparedness Fair, Deer Valley to host second summer pride event, Summit County creates WhatsApp safety and health resource for Spanish-speakers, Park City roads close for construction and Savor the Summit, Lawnmower racing debuts this summer at Kamas Fiesta Days and Trailside Elementary's new official mascot is an elk.

Trails report with Mountain Trails Foundation, Basin Rec in holding pattern on cemetery question, Utah Rep. Sandra Hollins talks about her work to pass a bill that removes slavery from Utah's constitution, Park City School District talks about their recently passed budget and Park City Sailing Association shares details on the annual Summer Sailstice this weekend.

Summit County draws five new voter districts for county council elections, Snyderville Basin Water Reclamation Executive Director Mike Luers shares a monthly update on wastewater issues, Park City to allow dogs on buses with new pilot program, Heber City Councilmember Yvonne Barney recaps key issues from Tuesday's council meeting and Summit Community Gardens/EATS Executive Director Helen Nadel shares an update on upcoming events and summer programs.

Garrick Peterson named Wasatch County School District's next superintendent, Wasatch County Manager Dustin Grabau previews this week's county council meeting, Summit County historian Sandra Morrison and Sonja Nordstrom share details on a lecture about locating historic unmarked graves and Recycle Utah General Manager Jim Bedell shares the latest on the search for a location for a new center.

Kouri Richins murder trial reset for 2026 and extended to 5 weeks, Park City exploring seasonal parking pass for Bonanza Flat, Summit County Housing Authority goals include housing vouchers and partnerships, Habitat for Humanity's 30th annual Overall Ball set for June 27, a 2-year-old dies in "tragic accident" near Uinta Mountains' Manor Lands, wildlife expert says Utah lacks habitat to support return of grizzly bears, Youth Sports Alliance Executive Director Emily Fisher shares an update on their summer clinics, Ski Utah Director of Communications Alison Palmintere provides details on this past season's skier days and Park City Recreation Director Ken Fisher provides updates on the new pool construction and parking limitations.

Intermountain Park City Hospital breaks ground on cancer center, ER expansions, Game Mammals Coordinator Darren DeBloois talks about what would happen if grizzly bears returned to Utah, Columbus Pacific awarded Cline Dahle development bid, Park City Councilmember Jeremy Rubell recaps Thursday's council meeting and Wasatch Fire Chief Eric Hales details federal funding cuts and summer fire restrictions.

The latest trails report with Mountain Trails Foundation, Summit County Councilmember Tonja Hanson recaps Wednesday's council meeting, Park City Elks Club members Cheryl Soshnik and Michael DeJarnette provide details on this year's Flag Day ceremony and Habitat for Humanity previews the upcoming Overall Ball Gala and auction.

Park City mountaineer Jenn Drummond shares the summits she's conquered, Park City's Main Street reopens after gas leak evacuation, Park City Manager Matt Dias previews this week's city council meeting and Heber Valley Chamber spokesperson Jessica Turner previews upcoming summer events.

Summit County to choose Columbus Pacific to develop Cline Dahle property, Summit County Manager Shayne Scott discusses the agenda for Wednesday's county council meeting, Mountain Town Music Executive Director Brian Richards shares details on next weekend's fundraiser and previews the free music throughout Summit County this summer and Christian Center of Park City Executive Director Steve Richardson previews upcoming events including the "Hike for Hunger."

Here's what changed in Dakota Pacific's new draft development agreement, Summit County Health Department Director Phil Bondurant shares an update on key health issues, Park City Fire District Chief Pete Emery and Fire Marshal Mike Owens discuss the upcoming wildfire season and Summit County fire restrictions, representatives with the Sunset Over Sunrise chairlift fundraiser preview the event which features 12 transformed two-seater chairs auctioned to benefit 12 nonprofits.

Parkites Jack Rubin and Beth Armstrong enter Park City municipal races, Park City School District staff and students honored for fostering a culture of kindness, UHP Sergeant Curtis Blair cautions drivers amidst rise in road rage incidents, Heber duckling adopted after losing family in storm drain, Park City Councilmember Ed Parigian recaps Thursday's council meeting, Park City Ski & Snowboard Cross Country Director Emma Garrard provides details on the annual Moose on the Loose trail running series, University of Utah professor Jake Nelson and KPCW Director of Development Sarah Ervin discuss the importance of free speech and Vail Resorts CEO Rob Katz says Park City Mountain not for sale.