KPCW Local News Hour

Salt Lake airport to get family TSA lanes by 2028, Heber City residents asked to conserve water amid ongoing drought, Wasatch County Manager Dustin Grabau with a preview of this week's county council meeting, Park City High School has a new head baseball coach, Park City Manager Adam Lenhard and Deputy City Manager Jodi Emery preview this week's city council meeting, and Heber City Councilmember Morgan Murdock has a recap of yesterday's city council meeting

Park City firefighters offer wood chipping, home assessments to offset wildfire risks, Snyderville Basin Water Reclamation Executive Director Mike Luers with a monthly update, Park City MARC pools to open in June with ribbon-cutting ceremony, Song Summit Founder Ben Anderson with the reveal of this year's lineup, Recycle Utah Executive Director Andy Hecht and Director of Education Chelsea Hafer have the latest from the recycling center

Sun Peak residents ask court to overturn Utah Olympic Park development deal, Park City Fire District Marshal Mike Owens and Assistant Chief Ashley Lewis have a monthly update, Utah officers to increase seatbelt enforcement in May, Park City Treble Makers Renee Mox Hall and Lori Kun have details about their two spring concerts this month, Youth Sports Alliance Executive Director Emily Fisher and Programs Director Heather Sims have an update on the youth sports programs, Park City Recreation Director Ken Fisher and Recreation Division Manager Heather Todd have an update on construction and recreation programs, Heber City celebrates Public Works Week with annual Backhoe Rodeo.

Utah Division of Wildlife Resources Sportfish Coordinator Trina Hedrick discusses the state of fishing in the Wasatch Back, Intermountain Health Chief Medical Officer Dr. Wing Province has tips for summer skin protection and Olympic figure skaters Isabeau Levito and Andrew Torgashev talk about the Stars on Ice tour and the road to the 2034 Olympics.

Kouri Richins sentenced to life in prison for husband's murder after emotional hearing, Summit County Councilmember Roger Armstrong recaps Wednesday's meeting, Summit County Economic Development and Housing Director Jeff Jones with an economic update, Park City Film Executive Director Katy Wang has a preview of upcoming screenings, and Heber City planning commission suggests cell tower master plan amid community concerns

Park City Senior Center Director Trason Dixon and Park City High School student Rachel Riff discuss the May 26 launch of an intergenerational book club, Deer Valley Resort Lift Operations Field Manager Jeff Marzka previews the Rocky Mountain Lift Operators conference coming to Utah Heber Valley Chamber Executive Director Dallin Koecher recaps the Wasatch Back Economic Summit and previews upcoming events (36:33)

Summit County Manager Shayne Scott discusses the agenda for Wednesday's county council meeting, Park City prepares for long wildfire season following warm winter, South Summit Superintendent of Schools Greg Maughan has details on last night's board meeting, People's Health Clinic Chief Executive Officer Dr. Mairi Leining and Pediatrics Medical Director Dr. Zainab Kagen with an update, Expert: ‘New Utah' remains prosperous amid U.S. economic downturn, Summit County health officials prepare for hantavirus response

Conspiracy lawsuit against Kamas dismissed by federal judge, Summit County Health Department Director Phil Bondurant has a monthly update, Heber Police Chief Parker Sever on AI cams, e-bikes, Park City Education Foundation's CEO Ingrid Whitley and Jen Billow with an update on programs offered by the foundation, SLC airport roadwork to cause delays for drivers through May

Conspiracy lawsuit against Kamas dismissed by federal judge, Gene Shawcroft on drought and the Colorado River, Park City Councilmember Diego Zegarra has a recap of last night's meeting, and KUER reporter Hugo Rikard-Bell and KPCW's Grace Doerfler on the Box Elder County Commission vote to invite MIDA in to develop data center campus

More trees, less retail: Heber City reviews downtown park survey results, Historic Park City mine restoration project receives preservation award, celebrated with public event, Summit County Councilmember Tonja Hanson recaps Wednesday's meeting, Maggie AbuHaidar, Executive Director Wasatch Immigration Project, discusses immigration issues in the Wasatch Back, and Summit County Library Director Dan Compton has details on this year's One Book One Community read.

Founder of Nepal Cleft and Burn Center and owner of Foothill Oriental Rugs, Jim Weber, details his annual fundraiser and hopes of opening a second hospital in Nepal. Then, the CEO of Summit Land Conservancy, Cheryl Fox, discusses open space issues, initiatives and upcoming fundraisers. Park City Manager Adam Lenhard and Deputy City Manager Heather Sneddon preview this week's city council meeting. And Sally Elliott and Brian Buck, with Friends of Ski Mountain Mining History, talk about winning a Historic Preservation award.

Summit County Community Development Director Peter Barnes has an update on development projects throughout the county, including Dakota Pacific's application to subdivide its Kimball Junction property for future housing and (06:12), Summit County Behavioral Health Director Aaron Newman and Mental Wellness Alliance Director, Summit County Health Department Anna Frachou discuss Mental Health Awareness month and the rise in anxiety seen across the county in recent years.

Summit County Sheriff spokesperson Skyler Talbot has an update on law enforcement issues, including ICE operations, the Summit County Attorney's Office investigation into the Wasatch County sheriff and how drones are being used in crime-fighting, Heber City Manager Matt Brower previews Tuesday's city council meeting, which includes at look at the budget for fiscal year 2027 and YMCA Director of Day Camps Ashley Ballew and Director of Overnight Camps Cali Gurnicki have details on this summer's day and overnight camp programs in Park City and Summit County.

Cox: ‘We have an obligation' to support data center development, Utah's first brewpub will close after 37 years in Park City, Salt Lake Tribune Executive Editor Lauren Gustus on the organization's nonprofit status and effort to bring free news to Utah, Park City Councilmember Tana Toly has a recap of the April 30 meeting, Wasatch CAPS and CTE Director Weston Broadbent has an update on the school's home building program

Jessica Chang, CEO and co-founder of Upwards, discusses the significant economic returns of public support for childcare, Interim Summit County Clerk Malena Stevens has details on the coming change in voter registration records and how they are classified and Kendall Kelley and Andrea Zavala from the Park City/Summit County Arts Council discuss coming events and opportunities for local artists, including the annual Latino Arts Festival in June.

Summit County Lands & Natural Resources Director Jess Kirby discusses the progress toward a resource management plan for the 910 Cattle Ranch, Park City Manager Adam Lenhard and Deputy City Manager Jodi Emery preview Thursday's meeting, which includes discussion on the Little Kate Road pathway, impact fees and a new lease for Recycle Utah, and Park City teen Maverick McKenna and his mom Joana talk about competing in the French Formula 4 championship and his goal of becoming a Formula One driver.

Summit County Manager Shayne Scott and Executive Director of Utah Association of Counties Brandy Grace detail the group's annual statewide which includes conversations on affordable housing, energy development and taxes, Tim Kowalkchik, research director of the Utah Office of Energy Development discusses the future of nuclear energy and safety in the state and Cortney Johanson of Figure Skating Club of Park City and three young performers preview the club's annual spring show, "A Frozen Adventure."

Mountainlands Community Housing Executive Director Jason Glidden has an update on the HOPA project, Park City Chamber Bureau CEO Jennifer Wesselhoff shares winter visitor numbers, Park City Adult Services Librarian Rylee Broach and Head of Events and Publicity Becca Lael join Women's Giving Fund manager Rebecca Blanchette have an update on this year's Women's Giving Fund author event at Park City Library May 5 and MIDA, ‘Shark Tank' Kevin O'Leary announce new data center project area.

Peace House leaders and their partners highlight National Sexual Assault Awareness Month and discuss details of a new federal grant that aims to fill gaps in services and develop protocols to support survivors more effectively, and Patrick Elliott, the legal director for the Freedom From Religion Foundation discusses the state's HB312, which mandates teaching religious texts referenced in U.S. historical documents in Utah public schools.

Summit County Councilmember Megan McKenna recaps Wednesday's meeting including early plans for the 910 Cattle Ranch recreation management plan, Woodward Park City General Manager Gar Trayner discusses the impacts of this winter's low snowfall and warm temperatures, and Joshua Popple, executive director of the Village Bicycle Project talks about Saturday's annual bike collection event to support West Africans.

Snyderville Basin Water Reclamation Executive Director Mike Luers and Summit County Epidemiologist Nancy Porter discuss the district first-in-Utah metagenomics study of pathogens, President and COO of Deer Valley Resort Todd Bennett recaps an historic ski season, with seven new chairs and 100 new ski runs and Wasatch Community Foundation Board Chair Si Hutt provides an update on the organizations work, including events that promote youth health and safety.

Wasatch County Manager Dustin Grabau previews of this week's council meeting, including the appointment of Michael Murphy to fill a seat vacated by Carl McMillan, Admissions Deputy Counsel for the Utah State Bar Association Emily Lee talks about an alternative pathway to practicing law without passing the bar exam and Recycle Utah Executive Director Andy Hecht and Director of Education Chelsea Hafer shares the detail of the organization's celebration of the 56th anniversary of Earth Day.

Executive Director of Utah Housing Coalition Project Manager Zoe Newmann previews its annual awards, including two Summit County winners, Youth Sports Alliance Executive Director Emily Fisher and Programs Director Heather Sims recap the successful Olympic Parade with 80 local athletes and Snyderville Basin Recreation District Director Robert Parrish had details on a community meeting to give locals a look at designs for future recreation facilities.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Salt Lake City-based, Attorney Adam Crayk talks about the state of immigration in Utah and the proposed ICE detention facility, the Park City Chamber Bureau CEO Jennifer Wesselhoff has a monthly update on tourism data and Best Friends Animal Society Chief Mission Officer Holly Sizemore talks about National Puppy Day, pet adoption the no-kill shelter movement and recent legislation passed to help animals in shelter.

Utah Avalanche Center forecasters weigh in on backcountry safety, Wasatch County Emergency Manager Jeremy Hales previews the the county's sixth self-reliance and preparedness fair Saturday, Park City Councilmember Molly Miller recaps Thursday's council meeting, including a vote to move the Bonanza Park project forward and longtime U.S. Speedskating Executive Director Ted Morris reflects on his career as he prepares to step down.

The Utah Avalanche Center's newest backcountry forecast, Summit County Councilmember Canice Harte recaps Wednesday's meeting, Early Childhood Alliance Director Kristen Schulz talks about new state, federal child care tax credits, and Rich Wyman and Mike Rogers on dueling pianos in Park City.