Local News Hour

Summit County officials court Utah’s housing czar, new Park City manager won’t be appointed until next year, mayor says, To advance nuclear plans, MIDA seeks $5M loan for Camp Williams project,En Garde! Olympic skiers take a turn at fencing to help grow the sport, Mitch Dumke with 3 Springs Ranch shares an update on the Oakley ranch and recaps last week's workshops hosted with Summit Land Conservancy, Youth Sports Alliance Executive Director Emily Fisher and Programs Director Heather Sims provide an update on their fall youth sports programs, Park City Recreation Director Ken Fisher shares an update on the new community center and closure of the pools at PC MARC and international mediator Chad Ford to lead conflict transformation workshop in Park City.

Lightning sparks additional small fire in Uinta Mountains, MIDA adds Deer Crest land to Wasatch County projects, PCHS Football Coach Josh Montzingo talks about the first game of the season, Oakley City Council approves small property tax increase, Park City Mayor Nann Worel recaps Thursday night's council meeting, bankruptcy Lawyer Tom Beckett with Parsons Behle & Latimer discusses the Wohali bankruptcy filing and Toly leads most neighborhoods in Park City Council primary results.

Trails report with Mountain Trails Foundation, Park City Council to talk state Route 248 study and park and ride options, Summit County Councilmember Megan McKenna recaps Wednesday's council meeting, this Utah ski resort is making a bold prediction for its 2025-2026 starting date, adventure challenge encourages kids to soak up the final days of summer, Mountain Mediation Center Program Director Kris Campbell and Conflict Mediator Chad Ford share details on an upcoming conflict transformation workshop, Song Summit Foundation Co- Creator Paige Anderson and Executive Director Meredith Lavitt highlight the free music happening on the Songwriter Porch and share an update on the Summit Rising program, Kenworthy holds on to final spot in Park City Council primary and early results show incumbents dominate Heber City primary races.

Toly, Zegarra lead Park City Council primary race, preliminary results show eastern Summit County primary leaders, Franco, Phillips lead 2025 Heber mayoral primary race, Intermountain Ski Hall of Fame Inductee Steven Nyman and Museum Manager Maddie Nunez share details on this year's Intermountain Ski Hall of Fame induction ceremony, Park City Manager Matt Dias previews this week's city council meeting and Heber Valley Chamber Public Relations Manager Jessica Turner provides updates on upcoming events.

Ballots due Tuesday for Wasatch Back primary elections, freelance journalist asks for dismissal of defamation lawsuit from Park City schools ex-COO, Summit County Manager Shayne Scott discusses the agenda for Wednesday's county council meeting, South Summit Superintendent of Schools Greg Maughan provides details on the new school year, Executive Director of Christian Center of Park City Steve Richardson and Director of Programs Eli Shackelford share program updates and Park City to begin construction on new City Park building.

Mayoral candidates Dickey, Rubin say Park City needs new direction at city hall, Summit County Health Department Director Phil Bondurant provides a monthly update, event organizer Nancy Major shares details about The V Foundation for cancer research and their upcoming fundraiser and Peace House executive director Kendra Wyckoff shares details about the organization's brand refresh to mark their 30th anniversary.

Oakley residents voice opposition to proposed city center development, Summit County fire in Uinta Mountains forces evacuations, road closures, Park City Community Engagement Manager Linda Jager and Communications Manager Clayton Scrivner discuss the city's new podcast, applications open for Heber Leadership Academy, medical duties and dangerous conditions drive summer unionization push at Park City Mountain, the science of snowmaking with ski resort planner Chris Cushing, Scott Stewart, middle school dean of the Weilenmann School of Discovery, talks about the new school year and affordable housing advocates are optimistic about federal tax credit changes.

Trails report with Mountain Trails Foundation, North Summit Fire District to issue ballistic vests for firefighters, Summit County Councilmember Tonja Hanson recaps Wednesday's council meeting,Ryan Bunnell discusses the Heber Leadership Academy and how to apply and Park City Film Executive Director Katy Wang previews upcoming screenings.

Summit County clerk defends decision to reject referendum, Summit County Community Development Director Peter Barnes provides an update on development projects throughout the county, Chabad of Park City Director, Yudi Steiger, on Utah's first-ever Jewish Festival in Park City, most Wasatch County drivers have close calls on north US 40 and Park City Opera Artistic Director Ben Beckman and Baritone Jake Stamatis share details on their first main stage production, "The Barber of Seville."

Prospector Park meeting to focus on future of state Route 248, Park City couple share turbulent Delta flight experience, Wasatch County Manager Dustin Grabau has a preview of this week's county council meeting, Heber poised to add safety bonus for city employees, Utah Outliers Game Operations Manager and Housing Coordinator Bill McCloud on Park City's newest hockey team and CEO Summit Lands Conservancy Cheryl Fox discusses open space issues.

Annual Kimball Arts Festival a success for artists and art center (01:53), Summit County Chief Deputy Kacey Bates and PIO Skylar Talbot have an update on from law enforcement (04:54), Heber City Manager Matt Brower previews Tuesday's city council meeting (18:25), Historic Park City Association Executive Director Ginger Wicks has details on this year's Mountain Mixer and a look at the summer season (32:02), Diversified Bars & Restaurants Marketing Director Matt Sullivan and owner Jesse Shelter have details on the 25th anniversary celebration of the No Name Saloon (41:13)

Park City Mountain bike patrol, trail crew move to unionize, lawsuit alleges Kilby Road Powderwood crosswalk is unsafe, Park City mayoral and council candidates to speak at forum, Park City Special Events Manager Chris Phinney shares details on the Kimball Arts Festival parking and road closures, Midway could become first town in Wasatch County to offer curbside recycling, BYU Plant and Wildlife Sciences professor Phil Allen explains how wildflowers can prevent wildfires, suicide prevention foundation offers Park City mental health course in Spanish, Parkite nears completion of his "40 after 80" retirement goal and Nim Shapira, director of the film "Torn," and Park City resident Harry Kantor talk about the film and preview an upcoming screening about the Israel-Palestine conflict.

Trails report with Mountain Trails Foundation, Coalville says new investor in Wohali to restructure resort’s finances, debt, Summit County Councilmember Roger Armstrong recaps Wednesday's council meeting, Park City resident Dave Hanscom shares his goal of climbing a number of the country's tallest peaks, President of the Wasatch Back League of Women Voters Monica Schaffer and Anne Kirvan from the Pro-Active Alliance share details on Monday's candidate forum, Mirror Lake Highway brush fire contained by helicopter and ground crew and Old Town roads close Friday for Kimball Arts Festival.

Music teacher, OB-GYN named Park City Rotary 2025 citizens of the year, Kimball Art Center Director Aldy Milliken and board member Stefani Kimche have details about the Dakota Pacific location for the new art center, Park City Schools Mountain Bike Team to increase access and financial aid, Heber City Council candidate Jami Hewlett charged with alleged child abuse, Developer cites interest in bringing memory care, assisted living back to Summit County, Serve Park City Founder Karen Marriott has details about registering for the 2nd annual 9/11 Day of Service, Park City Ski & Snowboard Executive Director Christie Hind and Development Director Heidi Voelker have details about their upcoming fundraiser, POWDR CEO shares national park, ski resort aspirations and Local dyslexia foundation to transfer program to Montana school.

Summit County approves Dakota Pacific development for second time, Park City hotel occupancy up 3% through first half of 2025, water district urges Heber locals to be "waterwise" as reservoir levels sink, residents to appeal Heber Valley temple decision to Utah Supreme Court, Coalville luxury golf community saddled with debt and layoffs, lawsuits say, POWDR CEO Justin Sibley discusses his leadership role in the adventure lifestyle company and the complex portfolio of ski resorts under POWDR, Cult + King wraps up annual education week, and Dr. Barbara Wirotsko, founder of the Joseph James Morelli Legacy Foundation, and Dr. Carina Beck, Vice Provos of Montana State University, have details on the transition to MSU.

Candidates differ on past Park City Council mistakes, Summit County Fair Manager Tyler Orgill has details about this year's county fair that gets underway this week, Quinn’s Junction dog park renamed in late Parkite’s honor, Park City Chamber Bureau CEO Jennifer Wesselhoff has a monthly update and Park City Senior Center President Liz Novack and new Executive Director Trason Dixon.

Snyderville Basin planners consider exception for Silver Creek mixed-use project, Coalville City implements odd-even watering restrictions, Planned Parenthood discusses injunction blocking cuts to funding, neighbors express worries about Heber food truck court idea, Wasatch County Parks and Recreation Marketing Coordinator Jennifer Bowman previews the Wasatch County Fair, Park City Council candidates show interest in flex lanes and KPCW Development Director Sarah Ervin has an update on emergency fundraising efforts.

Trails report with Mountain Trails Foundation (2:34), What is open, closed in the Wasatch Back on Pioneer Day (5:12), Where can fireworks be set off in the Wasatch Back on Pioneer Day (5:57), Judge’s ruling clears way for Heber Valley temple (6:52), Rocky Mountain Power spokespeople David Eskelsen and Jona Whitesides on recent outages in South Summit (9:53), Park City Planning Director Rebecca Ward has a general plan update (25:47), and PC/SC Arts Council Marketing and Community Relations Manager Kendall Kelley and Park City Gallery owner Maren Mullen talk about Plein Air in the Gardens and other upcoming events (38:51)

Coalville rejects 300-acre neighborhood annexation (3:24), KPCW GM Juliana Allely and Development Director Sarah Ervin discuss the need for public funding (5:25), Founder of Kept Current Caren Bell and Kris Campbell with Mountain Mediation Center have details on the first Kept Kind project this weekend (24:53), Executive Director of Hope Alliance Diane Bernhardt has details on next month's fundraiser (34:12), Recycle Utah considers 4-acre parcel for facility relocation (44:41), and Summit County joins Park City Community Foundation’s zero waste campaign (46:34)

Utah voters must mail in ballots earlier this year, Summit County Housing Authority Director Maddie McDonough with details on housing in the county, Summit County Manager Shayne Scott with updates on issues facing the county, Park City Community Foundation Executive Director Joel Zarrow and board member Eyee Hsu with details on the food waste collection program, Recycle Utah General Manager Jim Bedell and Carolynn Wawra with the latest on a location for a new center, Kimball Arts Fest to bring local, national artists to Park City, Two stabbed at Heber birthday party; police seek suspects and Basin Rec urges Willow Creek visitors to respect pond closure.