KPCW Local News Hour

Park City Chamber Bureau CEO Jennifer Wesselhoff discusses the June occupancy and room rates and says double-digit increases are expected in June and September, Kimball Arts Center Executive Director Aldy Milliken previews this year's Kimball Arts Festival, which runs Aug. 7-9 and and Snyderville Basin Recreation Director Robert Parrish talks about the need for a $150,000 general obligation bond to fund new recreation and activities facilities as Summit County grows.

U.S. Forest Service Spokesperson Brenda Bushell has an update on the Buck Basin Fire in Wasatch County, which is now 64% contained, Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance Executive Director Scott Braden discusses the 90% reduction of Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante national monuments by President Donald Trump and Charleston Community Heritage Foundation's Jana Brown and Jessica Shepherd preview the town's annual July 24 Pioneer Day festivities.

Summit County Councilmember Canice Harte recaps Wednesday's meeting, including more discussion on adding a $150 million bond for two new fieldhouses on the November ballot, Park City Planning Director Rebecca Ward and Commission Chair Christin Van Dine discuss the status of the Bonanza Park mixed-use development, and local singer-songwriter Harry Lawson — aka Peech. — previews his Thursday night Canyons Village concert featuring some 30 original songs.

Snyderville Basin Water Reclamation Executive Director Mike Luers discusses the June flush index which shows a 7% drop in visitors over 2025, Heber City Councilmember Aaron Cheatwood recaps Tuesday's council meeting and the possibility of shifting parking rules for the Celebration housing project and Executive Director of Summit Community Gardens and EATS Helen Nadel has an update on summer programs and tips for using up a bounty of zucchini.

Summit County Manager Shayne Scott previews the agenda for Wednesday's council meeting, including consideration of a $150 million bond for Basin Recreation facilities, Ballet West principal faculty member Allison DeBona discusses about the inaugural Summit Festival happening this week which marries dance, film and food, and Christian Center of Park City Executive Director Steve Richardson introduces the new counseling center director, Scott McConnell.

Summit County Health Department Director Phil Bondurant discusses the impact of wildfires on air quality and West Nile virus in the county, Summit County Sheriff Kacey Bates and Chief Deputy Jon Evans talk about the success of the July Fourth fireworks ban and Park City Opera's Soprano Rachel Kobernick and Executive Director Lena Goldstein discuss their upcoming roles in "The Tender Land" production.

PLACE-PC representatives Tom Seitz and Kelly Pfaff talk about the grassroots group's objections to the Bonanza Park development plans, Park City Councilmember Tana Toly recaps Thursday's meeting, including an update on the senior center project and Watch Duty app co-founder and CEO John Mills explains how his nonprofit keeps residents informed about fires and floods using information from official public sources.

Summit County Councilmember Tonja Hanson recaps Wednesday's meeting, director of TedFest Ryan Shupe has details about this year's three-day music festival in Wallsburg and Park City Film Executive Director Katy Wang has a preview of upcoming Sundance film screenings.

Swaner Preserve and EcoCenter Director of Visitor Experience and Exhibits Hunter Klingensmith has an update on upcoming events, Egyptian Theater Director Randy Barton has details about the theater being hacked out of tens of thousands of dollars, Park City Manager Adam Lenhard and Deputy City Manager Jodi Emery preview this week's city council meeting and Heber Valley Chamber Public Relations Manager Jessica Turner has an update on upcoming events.

Summit County Community Development Director Peter Barnes has an update on development projects throughout the county, Wasatch County Manager Dustin Grabau previews Wednesday's county council meeting and CEO of Summit Land Conservancy Cheryl Fox discusses open space issues.

Parkite Rob Lea discusses his new world record: the completion of the "Double Seven" challenge by scaling the seven highest peaks and swimming the seven most iconic open water channels, Heber City Manager Matt Brower previews Tuesday's council meeting, including a discussion of a 148-unit workforce housing project and Jayne Guyse and Pat Ronneburg from High County Fly Fishers talks about the group's Soapstone Creek restoration project at the headwaters of the Provo River.

Park City Fire District Marshal Mike Owens discusses the extreme fire dangers due to early-season conditions and has tips for protecting local home, Cathy Lanigan and Rachel Sahlman with Park City Friends of the Library preview this weekend's annual used book sale, and Hope Alliance Executive Director Diane Bernhardt and International Coordinator Lisa Mosher talk about the decision to cancel this fall's vision care trip to Uganda due to the Ebola outbreak.

Oakley Rodeo Committee Chair Wade Woolstenhulme previews the rodeo's 91st installment and talks about its history in the Wasatch Back. Park City Fire Marshal Cherie Wellmon and Steve McBride of Visual Max Landscape Design explain the new Wildland Urban Interface ordinance and how it will impact our community and John Simmons, director of planning & operations and Debbie LaBelle, marketing director Canyons Village Management Association have an overview of the holiday weekend's Forum Festival.

Summit County Emergency Manager Kathryn McMullin talks about Utah's fire season and explains how the county prepares for large-scale incidents, Park City Special Events Coordinator Chris Phinney previews the city's Fourth of July celebrations and the annual parade, which is expected to draw 50,000 people and Utah Talons Softball Head Coach Cindy Ball-Malone and shortstop Hannah Flippen talk about the state's newest professional sports team, which is in the hunt for the 2026 Athletes Unlimited Softball League championship title.

Wasatch County Fire Chief Eric Hales & Fire Warden Troy Morgan discuss the statewide fireworks ban and the penalties for breaking the rules, Recycle Utah's Chelsea Hafer and Kim Flores, owner of the eco-company fulFilled, discuss ways to reduce waste during Plastic Free July and and Marge Bowen, co-president of Midway Art Association, previews the annual Plein Air Paradise competition that ends July 30

National Weather Service Meteorologist Darren Van Chase from the Salt Lake City offices discusses fire season weather and its role in wildfire risks. Park City Councilmember Ed Parigian recaps of Thursday's meeting, where a $240 million FY2027 budget passed and Park City Ski and Snowboard Ski Jumping & Ski Mountaineering Director Adam Loomis previews the 27th Springer Tournee, an annual summer ski jumping and Nordic combined competition at the Utah Olympic Park.

Summit County Council Member Roger Armstrong recaps Wednesday's meeting including the housing authority's developing strategic plan, Utah Olympic Legacy Foundation Soldier Hollow Nordic Center General Manager Luke Bodensteiner discusses the annual bike fest weekend and on bike fest, and the Park City/Summit County Arts Council Marketing and Community Relations Manager Kendall Kelley and intern Grace Gladson talk about Friday night gallery stroll and a community mosaic project.

Park City Manager Adam Lenhard and deputy Park City City Manager Heather Sneddon preview this week's council meeting, including the final passage of a fiscal year 2027 budget, Park City Community Foundation CEO Joel Zarrow and Development Manager Rebecca Blanchette announce the three finalists competing for the annual $150,000 grant from the Women's Giving Fund and Tim Glenn, director of the new Museum of Utah previews this Saturday's opening of the state history museum at the state capitol.

Summit County Manager Shayne Scott previews the agenda for Wednesday's county council meeting, Ski Mountain Mining History board members Alicia O'Meara and Don Roll have details about the Music for the Mines fundraiser and Park City Golf Director Vaughn Robinson has details on an upcoming open house to look at the the course's proposed new master plan.

Utah Olympic Park General Manager Jamie Kimball provides and overview of constructions plans for the site, including a 208-room hotel that will break ground in 2028, athlete and workforce housing, Park City Chamber Bureau Communications Director Dan Howard discusses recent tourism data and summer-to-winter hotel reservations that forecast a visitor rebound after a dismal winter and Kristin Martino and Lindsay Marshall of Event Yoga preview Park City's first Yoga Festival happening June 27 at City Park.

Justin Jones, executive director of Utah Valley University's Gary Herbert Public Policy Institute discusses Utah's vote-by-mail system and voter security measures, University of Utah Professor Paul Reeve shares the history of Juneteenth and discusses the history of enslaved persons in the Utah territory from the 1840s to the 1860s and Timpanogos Valley Theatre board member Gary Harter previews the "1776 The Musical," which chronicles the struggles of the Founding Fathers in the days before the Declaration of Independence was signed.

Summit County Councilmember Chris Robinson recaps Wednesday's meeting, including the $3.5 million purchase of land from the Catholic Diocese of Salt Lake City, Park City School District Superintendent Lyndsay Huntsman and school board Vice President Nick Hill discuss the plan to remove polluted soils from the Treasure Mountain Junior High grounds, and Park City Sailing's Scott VerMerris and Rosie Chapman detail summer's sailing season offerings, including racing events and lessons for sailors of all ages.

Snyderville Basin Water Reclamation Executive Director Mike Luers discusses the low rate of COVID in wastewater and a 2.5% drop in May visitor drops, Heber City Councilmember Yvonne Barney recaps Tuesday's council meeting, including a proposed tax hike of up to 5.2% in the FY2027 budget and and Executive Director of Summit Community Gardens and EATS Helen Nadel has an update on summer programs and events.

Wasatch County Manager Dustin Grabau discusses the county's Utah Court of Appeals challenge of mining operations in Daniels Canyon, Summit Support founder talks about the need for mental health awareness ahead of June 18 event honoring volunteers who support mental health care providers and Recycle Utah Executive Director Andy Hecht and Board Member Scott Beck discuss the findings of a community survey as well as plans to begin construction on a new temporary facility in August.

Park City Ski & Snowboard Director Ehlias Louis, Development Director Heidi Voelker and Adam Cole of Cole Sports preview the 42nd annual Fourth of July 5K, Park City Tots Executive Director Sue Banerjee details on its programs and openings at the childcare facilities and Park City Recreation Assistant Director Tate Shaw provides an update on summer recreation programs and construction progress on the new facility in City Park.

Summit Mosquito Abatement District's Brentz Staples discusses persistent mosquito risks despite a dry winter that should cut the pest's population numbers, Park City Councilmember Bill Ciraco recaps Thursday's meeting, including a reconsideration of a proposed raise for the council and mayor and Park City Toastmasters members Karen Stone and Kandi Kutkas preview a special three-month speaking program focused on TED-x style presentations.

Summit County Councilmember Megan McKenna recaps Wednesday's meeting, including the first emergency sales tax grant awards, Park City Elks Club members Lisa Schneider and Craig Cooper preview Saturday's community Flag Day ceremony at the Senior Center, and Park City Film Executive Director Katy Wang preview of upcoming screenings and announces a new post-Sundance summer film program.

Park City Manager Adam Lenhard and Deputy City Manager Heather Sneddon preview this week's City Council meeting, including a reconsideration of raises for the council and the resident appeal of the chairlift upgrades at Park City Mountain, film director Abby Ellis of "The Lake" has details on a June 22 screening at the Eccles Center to support Utah's Grow the Flow, and Heber Valley Chamber Public Relations Manager Jessica Turner has a preview of summer events.

Summit County Manager Shayne Scott previews Wednesday's council agenda, including a review of health department facilities at Quinn's Junction, South Summit Superintendent of Schools Greg Maughan recaps Monday's Board of Education meeting, including a vote to give teachers and administrators a 4% raise and Summit County Clubhouse Co-Founder Rick Killpack and Executive Director Jen O'Brien discuss the organization's programs and its milestone service record of 103 members in 2026.

Summit County Health Department Director Phil Bondurant discusses Utah's high rate of suicide among males ages 10 to 40, Deer Valley Recruiting Manager/Ski & Bike School Programs Manager Doug Gormley and Rob Sogard, Vice President of Skier Services preview the resorts summer activities offerings and Park City Education Foundation CEO Ingrid Whitley, Vice President of Advancement Jen Billow and and Bright Futures Counselor Pepper Elliott tout the growth of the program for first-generation, college-bound students.

Midway City Councilmember Andy Garland discusses the councils ongoing budget talks and previews upcoming summer events, Park City Councilmember Molly Miller recaps Thursday's meeting discussions on water rates and pay raises and the Wasatch Parent Network's Amy Taylor and high school senior Kaia Ulvi detail the Emergence Art program and this year's patriotic-themed contest for student artists.

On today's Local News Hour, Summit County Council Chair Canice Harte recaps discussions about possible short-term rental restrictions in the area (9:44). Then, Kate Wynn previews the Gateway to Summer event in Kamas on June 12 and 13 (26:37), and Jack Campbell with the High Country Fly Fishing Club details a free fly fishing event at Deer Valley Ponds on Saturday (35:38).

Park City-area water providers unaffected by EPA's PFAS switch-up, Executive Director of Park Silly Sunday Market Kate McChesney previews this year's market that opens Sunday, Rental ‘compound' wins partial legal victory against Summit County, Park City Manager Adam Lenhard and Deputy City Manager Heather Sneddon preview this week's city council meeting, Summit County Stormwater Manager Kelsey Christensen has details on Saturday's Trails, Trash and Tunes event (38:29), New website sheds light on MIDA amid data center controversy, and Park City Ski and Snowboard taps longtime local as new director

Appeals court sides with Heber City in North Village referendum lawsuit, Summit County Community Development Director Peter Barnes has an update on development projects throughout the county, Wasatch County Manager Dustin Grabau previews Wednesday's county council meeting, Utah Open Lands Executive Director Wendy Fisher discusses open space issues

Passenger killed in rollover crash near Coalville, In Wasatch Back, state audit finds 2 ‘likely noncitizen' voter registrations, Summit County Sheriff Public Information Officer Skyler Talbot has an update on law enforcement issues (05:48), Assistant City Manager and Heber City's full-time legal counsel, Mark Smedley, previews Tuesday's City Council meeting, Leadership Park City class members Alec Lubwohl, Pam Ross and Scott Greenberg recap this year's City Tour to Vail and Breckenridge

Wasatch County sheriff candidates talk transparency, diversity at forum, Wasatch County Clerk/Auditor Joey Granger has details on what voters need to know prior to primary ballots being mailed out next week, Coalville says no to Utah's renewable energy program, Park City students and seniors meet for first intergenerational book club, Utah Department of Transportation spokesperson Nic Naylor gives an update on construction projects throughout the Wasatch Back, Katrina Kmak and Rylee Broach from the Park City Library discuss summer reading, and Park City Mountain lift upgrades get go-ahead from planning board.

Summit County tax policy leaves some in affordable housing behind (3:34), Summit County Clerk Malena Stevens discusses what voters need to know prior to primary election ballots going out next week (7:05), Ballet West Artistic Director Adam Sklute has announced that the upcoming season that starts in October will be his final season at Ballet West (24:35), PC/SC Arts Council Latino Arts Festival Manager Andrea Zavala and Julieta Gesualdo a member of the advisory committee have details on this year's Latino Arts Fest (38:27), and Park City woman one climb away from world record (48:17)

Park City Farmers Market celebrates 25 years this summer (3:25), Park City Council approves waste requirements for local businesses (3:35), Vice President of Summit Pride Foundation Kris Campbell has details on this year's Pride activities (5:56), Community gardeners can start planting in Summit County (18:07), Park City Chamber Bureau Senior Director of Partner Services Scott House has a monthly update and recap of the Wasatch Back Economic Summit (19:38), and Park City resident Jenn Drummond and her sons Joe and Jacob talk about climbing Mont Blanc as their mom attempts to become the first woman to climb all 7 Summits and all 2nd 7 Summits (37:31)

Faster project approval is focus at Operation Gigawatt nuclear power summit (02:42), Summit County Sustainability Director Emily Quinton (06:42), Max Doilney and Lauren Angerosa on new podcast (25:02), Executive Director of Summit Community Gardens and EATS Helen Nadel and Garden Director Jess Collette (38:22)

On today's local news hour, the Park City Council more than doubled councilor and mayor salaries for FY27. Wasatch County health officials warn of potential high tick season after a mild winter. Liberty Sanctuary Founder and Executive Director Debra West discusses why it's so important to save the horses and upcoming adoption events. Wasatch Trails Foundation Board Treasurer Mike Rossberg on WOW trail grand opening and the pump track ribbon cutting. Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation boating program manager Ty Hunter on life jacket boater safety.

Coalville, Oakley to vote on renewable energy program, Wasatch County Health Department's Jonelle Fitzgerald on recent measles exposure in the county and a warning ahead of tick season, Summit County prepares for active fire season with siren, alerts, Park City Mayor Ryan Dickey has a recap of last night's meeting, Park City Opera's Lisl Wangermann previews the nonprofit's summer concerts, UDOT shares 3 potential revisions to Heber Valley bypass route, Park City High School memorial run honors 5 graduates who died in 2008, and LDS Church makes $25 million contribution matched by Bezos family.

Summit County Councilmember Chris Robinson recaps Wednesday's meeting, including the 910 Cattle Ranch recreation plan proposal, Park City School District Superintendent Lyndsay Huntsman and school board President Meredith Reed discuss a new first of school plan for high school freshmen and Utah Highway Safety Office Deputy Director Keri Fuhr discusses Memorial Day weekend traffic and the start of the annual 100 deadliest days on Utah roads.

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.