KPCW Local News Hour

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.

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.