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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.

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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 dire... more

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... more

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, t... more

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 war... more

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 histori... more

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 a... more

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 Ol... more

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... more

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Episode: Local News Hour | October 21, 2025
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Episode: Local News Hour | October 21, 2025
Ashley Laakso
Development Director at the Youth Sports Alliance, assists with event updates.
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Episode: Local News Hour | October 20, 2025
Tate Shaw
Park City Recreation Assistant Director, discusses community projects and programs.
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Episode: Local News Hour | October 20, 2025
David Reymann
Attorney representing the plaintiffs in the litigation regarding congressional redistricting
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Episode: Local News Hour | October 10, 2025
Jamie Kimball
General Manager of Utah Olympic Park
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Episode: Local News Hour | October 10, 2025
Tim Sanderson
Transportation Director of Park City
Park City
Episode: Local News Hour | October 10, 2025
Rob Parrish
New director of Basin Recreation with extensive public service leadership experience
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Episode: Local News Hour | October 9, 2025

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Leslie Thatcher
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Local News Hour | October 23, 2025
Q: What are some of the key challenges today's parents are facing?
Social media is impacting adolescent mental health significantly, making resilience skills important for parents to learn and support their children effectively.
Local News Hour | October 23, 2025
Q: How do you define resilience?
At its simplest form, it's the ability to cope when something goes wrong.
Local News Hour | October 14, 2025
Q: Are there other areas where you expect there to be some changes?
Shayne Scott mentions ramping up short-term rental conversations and finishing the Sheriff's Office and Attorney's Office expansion as potential areas for changes in the upcoming budget.
Local News Hour | October 14, 2025
Q: Could you give a broad overview of what your focus in the proposed budget is this year?
Shayne Scott discusses that the proposed budget of nearly $100 million reflects a balance of revenue and expenses, primarily driven by the emergency services sales tax, and emphasizes the need to catch up on previously delayed needs.
Local News Hour | October 1, 2025
Q: How are those that do get selected, selected?
Kate explained that they essentially judge applications based on uniqueness and relevance, striving for variety among vendors.

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The content primarily focuses on local news and weather updates specific to the Wasatch Back region. Episodes feature interviews with local officials, community leaders, and experts who discuss pressing issues, such as environmental concerns, local governance, infrastructure developments, and significant community events. The program is recognized for its timely coverage of local events, including updates from county officials, weather forecasts from meteorologists, and discussions about important community services and initiatives. Unique aspects include the engagement with various sectors, from environmental sustainability to local sports, providing a comprehensive overview of what matters to the community.

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7. Jamie Kimball
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