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Local News Hour

Leslie Thatcher, Roger Goldman·Hosted by Leslie Thatcher and Roger Goldman·20 episodes

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KPCW’s flagship news program, Local News Hour, follows NPR’s Morning edition from 8 to 9 a.m. KPCW Senior News Director Leslie Thatcher hosts Monday through Thursday and Roger Goldman hosts Fridays. Get information directly from the people making news in the Wasatch Back with live interviews every weekday.

Why listen

Local News Hour is for listeners who want Park City, Summit County, Heber Valley, and the wider Wasatch Back explained by the people directly involved. Hosted by Leslie Thatcher Monday through Thursday and Roger Goldman on Fridays, it mixes local reporting with live interviews from city officials, school leaders, health experts, arts organizers, and community groups. It is especially useful if you live in or care about Utah mountain communities and want context beyond headlines.

Episodes

48 min
Jun 3, 2026
Local News Hour | June 3, 2026

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

47 min
Jun 2, 2026
Local News Hour | June 2, 2026

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

51 min
Jun 1, 2026
Local News Hour | June 1, 2026

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

49 min
May 29, 2026
Local News Hour | May 29, 2026

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.

50 min
May 28, 2026
Local News Hour | May 28, 2026

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)

50 min
May 27, 2026
Local News Hour | May 27, 2026

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)

50 min
May 26, 2026
Local News Hour | May 26, 2026

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)

51 min
May 25, 2026
Local News Hour | May 25, 2026

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.

49 min
May 22, 2026
Local News Hour | May 22, 2026

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.

50 min
May 21, 2026
Local News Hour | May 21, 2026

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.

50 min
May 20, 2026
Local News Hour | May 20, 2026

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

49 min
May 19, 2026
Local News Hour | May 19, 2026

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

49 min
May 18, 2026
Local News Hour | May 18, 2026

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.

49 min
May 15, 2026
Local News Hour | May 15, 2026

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.

50 min
May 14, 2026
Local News Hour | May 14, 2026

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

48 min
May 13, 2026
Local News Hour | May 13, 2026

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)

49 min
May 12, 2026
Local News Hour | May 12, 2026

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

48 min
May 11, 2026
Local News Hour | May 11, 2026

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

51 min
May 8, 2026
Local News Hour | May 8, 2026

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

49 min
May 7, 2026
Local News Hour | May 7, 2026

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.

51 min
May 6, 2026
Local News Hour | May 6, 2026

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.