KPCW Local News Hour

Utah Department of Alcoholic Beverage Services spokesperson Michelle Schmidt, Wasatch County School District's David Johnson and Amanda Edwards discuss the district's GED program and renowned ski resort map artist Rad Smith join Roger Goldman on the Local News Hour.

Utah Highway Patrol spokesperson Sgt. Mike Alexander, Recycle Utah spokesperson Chelsea Hafer and Hideout sailor and Olympian Francesca Clapcich join Connor Thomas on The Local News Hour.

Summit County Deputy Manager Janna Young, former Kamas land owner David Ure, and Arts Council of Park City and Summit County Arts Community Inclusion and Engagement Coordinator Andrea Zavala and Marketing and Community Relations Manager Kendall Kelley join Leslie Thatcher on the Local News Hour.

Park City Councilmember-elect Tana Toly looks back at her time in office, Park City Chamber Bureau CEO Jennifer Wesselhoff has an update on tourism and Vice President of The Utah Nordic Alliance (TUNA) Richard Hodges join Leslie Thatcher on the Local News Hour.

Utah Avalanche Center forecast, UDOT to announce Heber Valley bypass route Jan. 7, Park City Rabbi Yudi Steiger discusses Park City Hanukkah parade and concerns after terror attack at Australia's Bondi Beach, Park City Mayor Nann Worel shares an end-of-year recap, National Weather Service Meteorologist Brittany Whitlam discusses unusually warm and dry start to winter, Summit County Council denies Canyons Village tool to finance development, Summit County health and schools partnership vaccinates 300 ahead of flu season, State releases map of high-risk wildfire areas assessed new fee and Wasatch County passes 2026 budget as sheriff commits to more transparency.

Utah Avalanche Center forecast, Park City School District addresses Treasure Mountain construction concerns, Summit County Councilmember Roger Armstrong recaps Wednesday's council meeting, PCSD Superintendent Lyndsay Huntsman and board member Meredith Reed provide an update on school-related issues and Park City Film Executive Director Katy Wang previews upcoming screenings including two films that are on the shortlist for the Academy Awards.

Utah Avalanche Center forecast, Holy Cross Ministries highlights its work ahead of International Migrants Day, Sundance announces 54 short films for final Utah festival, Snyderville Basin Water Reclamation District Executive Director Mike Luers discusses local water topics including monitoring wastewater, Acting City Manager Jodi Emery and Deputy City Manager Heather Sneddon preview this week's city council meeting and Heber City Councilmember Yvonne Barney provides a recap of the latest council meeting.

Utah Avalanche Center forecast, Summit County closes 834-acre Ure Ranch purchase near Kamas, Wasatch County Manager Dustin Grabau provides a preview of this week's county council meeting, Park City resident Elizabeth Smart discusses her new book "Detours," which explores personal growth and resilience after trauma, Wasatch County opens first phase of $23M courthouse renovation, Telluride ski patrol may strike during holiday season, Bryon Friedman, singer-songwriter and founder of Freedog, shares details on the upcoming Winter Solstice Experience and warm weather allows construction to continue on Park City recreation projects.

Utah Avalanche Center forecast, Oakley, land trust ink Uinta foothills conservation agreement, Park City Fire District Marshal Mike Owens shares holiday fire safety tips, Youth Sports Alliance Executive Director Emily Fisher and Lily Cozad, Kodiak senior partnerships manager share updates on youth sports programs and continuing their partnership of YSA's after-school programs, proposed Kearns office redevelopment returns to Park City Planning Commission, Park City swears in first K9: Bruno the chocolate lab, Park City Council finalizes 2026 Sundance Film Festival plans, Park City Recreation Director Ken Fisher provides updates on recreation projects including the new community center dubbed "The Mine" and warm temperatures stymy snow sports across Wasatch Back.

Utah Avalanche Center forecast, Summit County Council approves 5% Basin Rec tax increase, Park Silly Holiday Bazaar to feature local vendors, Sundance Film Festival Senior Programmer John Nein talks about the movies to keep an eye on during the last festival in Park City, Mayor-Elect Ryan Dickey recap's the latest council meeting and USA Luge Director of Marketing and Sponsorship Gordy Sheer discusses the Eberspacher World Cup at the Utah Olympic Park and luge athletes to watch.

Utah Avalanche Center forecast, Summit County Councilmember Chris Robinson recaps Wednesday's council meeting, Park Silly Sunday Executive Director Kate McChesney shares details about the annual Park City winter holiday bazaar, Park City Singers Artistic Director Darla Cardwell and singer Mary Gootjes share details about this year's concerts Dec. 12 - 13, Hotel Thaynes General Manager Tom Underwood details the grand opening of the renovated hotel, Timpanogos Valley Theater board member and actor Gary Harter discusses their production of "Miracle on 34th Street," Park City Transit celebrates 50 years of free rides and access for all, Park City to begin Bonanza Flat shuttle amid winter schedule changes, Sundance releases film slate for 2026 festival which is the last in Utah and Canyons master developer eyeing land above golf course and village.

Utah Avalanche Center forecast, Utah State Representative Mike Kohler talks about the special legislative session, Utah State Senator Nate Blouin a candidate running for the 1st District seat in congress provides a democrat's response to the special legislative session, Park City Interim City Manager Jodi Emery and Deputy City Managers Heather Sneddon preview this week's city council meeting and Heber Valley Chamber Public Relations Manager Jessica Turner discusses upcoming holiday activities.

Utah Avalanche Center forecast, Summit County Manager Shayne Scott discusses the agenda for Wednesday's county council meeting including plans to adopt a new budget, South Summit Superintendent of Schools Greg Maughan discusses their 20-year facilities master plan, Director of the Swiss handbells team Cari Knapp provides details on their seasonal holiday concert and the Christian Center of Park City Executive Director Steve Richardson and Director of Operations Brach Pulver share details about holiday happenings at the center.

Utah Avalanche Center forecast, Summit County Health Department Director Phil Bondurant has a monthly update, US Ski and Snowboard's Courtney Harkins has an update on winter sports, Ballet West Academy Park City Campus Principal Allison DeBona has details on the annual Nutcracker performances at the PC Eccles Theater, Swaner Preserve & EcoCenter's Hunter Klingensmith on the Wild Winter Market and Wetland Supermarket and current exhibit, Summit County to eliminate road tax on north Chalk Creek residents and Park City to open applications for vacant council seat.

Utah Avalanche Center forecast, KPCW's Connor Thomas and Park City Mountain's Senior Manager of Communications John Kanaly join from the Sunrise Gondola at the Canyons for opening day, Park City History Museum's Dalton Gackle on ski resort opening day history, Rocky Mountain Power's Bianca Velasquez talks about how to recognize and deal with phone scams, Committee: No wrongdoing in Wasatch County treatment of Hayes family, Deadlocked Summit County Council delays Basin Rec tax vote, Park City historic Centennial House renovations underway, traffic impacts expected, Keith Lilley previews the 9th Christmas Concert in the Mountains at Shepherd of the Mountain Church on Dec. 6 and KPCW's Grace Doerfler and Deer Valley's Director of Communications Emily Summers join from the resort's opening day.

The latest Utah Avalanche Center Report, Heber City approves contract for next phase of downtown park transformation, Summit County Councilmember Tonja Hanson recaps the latest council meeting, Canyons Village parking garage coming mid-December after opening day, Leadership Park City Director Scott van Hartesvelt discusses the upcoming 2026 city tour to Vail and Breckenridge, State department investigates allegations regarding Treasure Mountain Junior High demolition and renowned ski resort map painter Rad Smith talks about creating Deer Valley's new map featuring the resorts expanded terrain.

Utah Avalanche Center Report, Summit County Community Development Director Peter Barnes has an update on development projects throughout the county, Deer Valley President and COO Todd Bennett has a preview of this year's historic season and Park City Treble Makers Renee Hall and Jen Floor have details about this year's lineup of community holiday concerts.

Utah Avalanche Center report, Foreign creditors proposing to sell bankrupt Wohali accused of ‘careless' lending, Wasatch County Manager Dustin Grabau has a preview of this week's county council meeting, Executive Director of Holy Cross Ministries Emmie Gardner and Director of Development and Communications Andy Cier have details on Giving Tuesday, the upcoming International Migrants Day, and a review of immigration this year in America and Executive Director Utah Open Lands Wendy Fisher discusses open space issues.

Summit County Sheriff PIO Skyler Talbot has an update on our law enforcement during the holidays, Heber City Manager Matt Brower previews Tuesday's city council meeting and Tommy Eckfeldt and Hatch Haslock from Park City Ski and Snowboard join the show to discuss the start of the winter season.

Heber leaders narrowly support Station Seven redevelopment plans, Mayor-elect Ryan Dickey reflects on the campaign and takes a look ahead to what's next, University of Utah Business professor Alisa Wu discusses holiday spending trends and Black Friday, Park City MARC Recreation Division Manager Jessica Moran previews their December programs and the Holiday Fitness Challenge and Avalanche experts warn about dangers of early season slides.

Measles cases at Wasatch High rise to 8, Park City School District urges MMR vaccination amid Wasatch County measles outbreak, Christian Center of Park City Executive Director Steve Richardson and Rob Paul on Thanksgiving food drive, Republic Services' Ashlee Cawley on winter trash pickup, plans for new recycling bins in Summit County, Judge dismisses fraud allegation in DeBoer wrongful death lawsuit, Jeremiah Lafranca, Executive Director of the American Red Cross Greater Salt Lake Chapter on holiday cooking and general safety, SLC airport braces for 120K travelers over Thanksgiving holiday, No Name Saloon celebrates 25 years with annual Thanksgiving ‘Freebird' dinner, Park City seeks local input on Gordo property environmental plan and UTA ski bus starts service to Cottonwood canyons, Ogden, Provo.

Developer suggests housing changes and new zone for Cline Dahle, Salt Lake City International Airport Director of Communication and Marketing Nancy Volmer talks about holiday travel and any lingering federal shutdown effects, Salt Lake City 2034 committee unveils new name and logo for Olympic Games, Avalanche Awareness Manager Liam McDonald and Executive Director Caroline Miller with the Utah Avalanche Center discuss avalanche safety ahead of ski season, Park City Mountain shares science of snowmaking as weather delays opening day, Wasatch County Health Department's Jonelle Fitzgerald and Erick Christensen discuss the current measles outbreak at Wasatch High School and Guardsman Pass closes for winter Wednesday while Mirror Lake Highway remains open.

Park City mayor race results will be made official Monday, Local runner Keira D'Amato explains the benefits of training in Park City, Park City Chamber Bureau CEO Jennifer Wesselhoff discusses the latest tourism trends, Western National Parks Association President and CEO Marie Buck explains the organization's role in supporting national parks during the recent federal shutdown, and Recycle Utah names Andy Hecht as new executive director.

Park City School District to add program for students with autism, Wasatch Community Foundation Board Chair Si Hutt and Vice Chair Kathy Carr discuss the foundation's 25-year history, Summit County approves conservation easements on Ure Ranch, Mallory Bateman from the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute discusses Utah's population projections, Heber Valley Hospital earns leadership award for rural healthcare, Heber to adopt city communications policy and invites more resident feedback and Ski Utah President and CEO Nathan Rafferty discusses the state's ski industry and recent resort upgrades.

Summit County Councilmember Megan McKenna recaps Wednesday's council meeting, Park City School District Superintendent Lyndsay Huntsman and board member Nick Hill recap district-related issues and Park City Summit County Arts Council Executive Director Jocelyn Scudder previews the CREATE PC Holiday Makers Market.

Dickey wins Park City mayor race but Rubin may still request recount, Park City Mountain Resort COO Deidre Walsh looks ahead at the upcoming ski season, Park City Councilmember Bill Ciraco recaps the latest council meeting, Heber City Councilmember Scott Phillips reflects on his time as a councilmember and some of his achievements.

Updated numbers put Park City mayoral race within recount margin, Wasatch County Manager Dustin Grabau previews this week's county council meeting, Park City Board of Realtors Philanthropy Foundation's JanaLee Jacobson and Graham Harter talk about the Park City Turkey Drive, Park City Mountain delays opening day for lack of snow, Park City Council and Deer Valley revisit partnership to fund offsite parking, Basin Recreation welcomes new district director, Recycle Utah Director of Operations Troy Holding and Director of Education Chelsea Hafer share the latest on the search for a new director and Deer Valley targets mid-December to open East Village terrain.

Sparsely attended Dakota Pacific town hearing checks a box, acting Deputy City Manager Jodi Emery and City Attorney Margaret Plane preview this week's city council meeting, Back the Team program connects Olympic and Paralympic athletes, Youth Sports Alliance Executive Director Emily Fisher and Programs Director Heather Sims share updates on winter youth sports programs and Snyderville Basin Recreation Director Dana Jones introduces her replacement Robert Parrish.

Summit County is handing out recreation grants. What did your community get?, North Summit School District plans to build a new high school through lease revenue bonds, Brighton council draws the line on Solitude resort boundaries, stalling parking lot plan, PC Tots has openings for local families looking for childcare, Space Weather Prediction Center Service Coordinator Shawn Dahl talks about the northern lights, Attorney Ben Phillips breaks down the Utah congressional map ruling this week and Park City Photography Club members David Winegar, David Breslauer, Bill Tafuri and Howard Meltzer share their recent awards.

Public hearing over Dakota Pacific's Kimball Junction town scheduled, Summit County Friends of the Library host final used book sale before moving to Skullcandy building, Summit County Councilmember Roger Armstrong recaps Wednesday's council meeting, Jason Stinsmen shares details about Revolution Ski and Blade — a local ski and rollerblade team and Executive Director of PC Tots Sue Banerjee shares details on some new openings and how city and county public funding applies for working families.

Park City Film Executive Director Katy Wang has a preview of upcoming screenings. Then Park City Transportation Director Tim Sanderson has details on this winter's bus routes changes and new technology. Utah Outliers Head of Hockey Operations Kevin McCloskey and Team Captain Jesse Ivanovic share details on the team and their new training rink. Closing the hour is Heber Valley Chamber Executive Director Dallin Koecher who has an update on upcoming events.

What's open, closed in the Wasatch Back for Veterans Day, Summit County Manager Shayne Scott discusses the agenda for Wednesday's county council meeting, South Summit Superintendent of Schools Greg Maughan has details on last night's board meeting, People's Health Clinic CEO Mairi Leining with an update on the clinic and Democrats warn Utahns could pay thousands more for health coverage if ACA subsidies end.

Summit County Deputy Health Director Kendra Babitz provides a monthly update, Summit County Library Director Dan Compton and Sue Niblock provide details on the upcoming used book sale and plans for a new basin library, Alex Schlopy and Elizabeth Spratley of Talisker Club with Park City Community Foundation CEO Joel Zarrow recap this year's Live PC Give PC community fundraising event, Park City Education Foundation President and CEO Ingrid Whitley and Vice President of Advancement Jen Billow share updates on programs offered by the foundation, Parkite reminds locals about importance of radon testing in homes and Park City senior center options range from $18M to $27M.

Father Arokia Dass David, pastor of St. Mary of the Assumption Parish in Park City and St. Lawrence Mission in Heber City discusses his new position, Park City Councilmember Tana Toly recaps Thursday's council meeting and Brandi Connolly, PCCF board member and Live PC Give PC Task Force co-chair, Deirdre Walsh, Chief Operating Officer of Park City Mountain, and Rebecca Blanchette, PCCF Member Services Manager, discuss Live PC Give PC.

Dickey widens lead to 11 votes in Park City mayor race, Josh McCraine, a University of Utah political science professor, talks about the recent elections, Park City set to vote on Clark Ranch conservation guidelines, DeBoer pleads not guilty to obstruction in fatal Jordanelle road rage shooting, U.S. Speedskating Executive Director Ted Morris previews the Salt Lake City World Cup event this month leading up to the Milan-Cortina Games, one vote divides small Wasatch County town's mayoral race and Rick Brough and Destiny Grose share the rundown of this season's "Sundance Gem" series featuring films from across the decades recommended by members of the community.

Summit County election results: Two-vote margin in Park City mayoral race on election night, Franco leads Phillips in Heber mayor race, Severini wins Hideout, Summit County Community Development Director Peter Barnes provides an update on development projects throughout the county, Park City Deputy City Manager Heather Sneddon and Sustainability Manager Luke Cartin preview this week's city council meeting and CEO of Vail Resorts Rob Katz talks about his new/old role with the company, the fall out of last year's strike, and a look ahead to resort improvements ahead of the Olympics.

Park City-area bus drivers may lose jobs after feds change CDL rules, Wasatch County Manager Dustin Grabau previews this week's county council meeting, Bill Johnson shares details about radon testing as part of National Lung Cancer Awareness Month, Summit County Republican Party disputes what they are calling an “unauthorized” text message and Summit Land Conservancy CEO Cheryl Fox discusses open space issues.

Wasatch County School District board delays boundary decision, early giving open for Live PC Give PC, Summit County Clerk Eve Furse shares the latest on tomorrow's elections, Heber City Manager Matt Brower previews Tuesday's city council meeting and C. J. Robb, director of business and operations for Adopt a Native Elder, talks about the upcoming Navajo Rug Show and Sale.

Colleen McGinn shares Park City ghost stories, UDOT unveils vision for statewide paved trail network, Park City High School Football Coach Josh Montzingo prepares for the Miner's first post season game Friday night, early giving open for Live PC Give PC, Park City Special Events Manager Chris Phinney explains the fun and logistics of Howl-a-ween on Main Street event, Summit County residents band together to organize food drives ahead of SNAP cuts and Wasatch County School District board schedules boundary approval meeting.

Wasatch County School District board delays boundary decision, UDOT Trails Division Director Stephanie Tomlin talks about the new Utah Trails Network master plan, Park City candidates share final spending update before election, one week from Election Day and Heber City candidates report spending, Park City Community Foundation's Christine Coleman and High West's Steve Walton discuss the community fundraising initiative "Live PC, Give PC," Park City and Summit County Arts Council's Andrea Zavala and Kendall Kelley talk about their upcoming Dia de los Muertos event and Utah Olympic Legacy Foundation CEO is honored for work preserving Utah Olympic spirit.

Park City leaders say its last call for public feedback on Bonanza Park site plan, Chair of the Ski and Snow Sports Archives Board Barbara Yamada and the recipient of this year's Quinney Award Colin Hilton, Co-authors Ethan Scott and Tal Hughes share details about their production of the original play, "The Girl in the Yellow Dress" and Park City Senior Center Executive Director Trason Dixon and Board President Liz Novack discuss the center's annual report.

Summit County Manager Shayne Scott previews the agenda for Wednesday's county council meeting, Tracy Harden and Susan Odell with Citizens Climate Lobby share details about their Park City candidate forum and Teri Orr and Bari Nan Rothchild share details on this year's TEDxPark City on Thursday, Oct. 30.

Heber food pantry braces for increased demand after SNAP payment disruptions, Park City Senior Youth Services Librarian Katrina Kmak shares details on their upcoming Haunted House which provides community resources and tools, Park City Chamber Bureau Senior Director of Partner Services Scott House provides a monthly update on lodging and occupancy numbers and Meals on Wheels board members Claudia McMullin, Eileen Mullane and Deputy Director Jimmy Goulding share details on the nonprofit's funding crisis.

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.