Local News Hour

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.