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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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National Weather Service Meteorologist Darren Van Chase from the Salt Lake City offices discusses fire season weather and its role in wildfire risks. Park City Councilmember Ed Parigian recaps of Thursday's meeting, where a $240 million FY2027 budget... more

Summit County Council Member Roger Armstrong recaps Wednesday's meeting including the housing authority's developing strategic plan, Utah Olympic Legacy Foundation Soldier Hollow Nordic Center General Manager Luke Bodensteiner discusses the annual bi... more

Park City Manager Adam Lenhard and deputy Park City City Manager Heather Sneddon preview this week's council meeting, including the final passage of a fiscal year 2027 budget, Park City Community Foundation CEO Joel Zarrow and Development Manager Reb... more

Summit County Manager Shayne Scott previews the agenda for Wednesday's county council meeting, Ski Mountain Mining History board members Alicia O'Meara and Don Roll have details about the Music for the Mines fundraiser and Park City Golf Director Vau... more

Utah Olympic Park General Manager Jamie Kimball provides and overview of constructions plans for the site, including a 208-room hotel that will break ground in 2028, athlete and workforce housing, Park City Chamber Bureau Communications Director Dan ... more

Justin Jones, executive director of Utah Valley University's Gary Herbert Public Policy Institute discusses Utah's vote-by-mail system and voter security measures, University of Utah Professor Paul Reeve shares the history of Juneteenth and discusses... more

Summit County Councilmember Chris Robinson recaps Wednesday's meeting, including the $3.5 million purchase of land from the Catholic Diocese of Salt Lake City, Park City School District Superintendent Lyndsay Huntsman and school board Vice President ... more

Snyderville Basin Water Reclamation Executive Director Mike Luers discusses the low rate of COVID in wastewater and a 2.5% drop in May visitor drops, Heber City Councilmember Yvonne Barney recaps Tuesday's council meeting, including a proposed tax hi... more

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Recent Guests

Brentz Staples
Summit Mosquito Abatement District representative
Summit Mosquito Abatement District
Episode: Local News Hour | June 12, 2026
Kandi Kutkas
Toastmasters member
Park City Toastmasters
Episode: Local News Hour | June 12, 2026
John Bates
Toastmasters coach / speaker
Park City Toastmasters
Episode: Local News Hour | June 12, 2026
Rick Killpack
Founding Clubhouse member
Summit County Clubhouse
Episode: Local News Hour | June 9, 2026
Scott Van Harisveld
Leadership Park City Director
Leadership Park City
Episode: Local News Hour | June 9, 2026
Doug Gormley
Ski and Bike School Programs Manager
Deer Valley Resort
Episode: Local News Hour | June 8, 2026
Rob Sogard
Vice President of Skier Services
Deer Valley Resort
Episode: Local News Hour | June 8, 2026
Ingrid Whitley
CEO
Park City Education Foundation
Episode: Local News Hour | June 8, 2026
Jen Billow
Vice President of Advancement
Park City Education Foundation
Episode: Local News Hour | June 8, 2026

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Leslie Thatcher
Senior News Director and host of Local News Hour; regular anchor with extensive coverage of Wasatch Back local news.

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Local News Hour | April 14, 2026
Q: What are the biggest needs currently being seen by the Christian Center?
Steve Richardson and Eli Shackleford describe high demand across basic needs, food, clothing, and mental health, with emphasis on wraparound services and strong community partnerships to address root causes rather than just immediate relief.
Local News Hour | June 9, 2026
Q: What impact has the Clubhouse had on housing and employment for its members?
Rick discusses becoming employed, housing stability through master leasing, and how community support helps members reintegrate into work, with several members now employed after receiving housing assistance.
Local News Hour | June 9, 2026
Q: What is the Clubhouse and what does it do?
Jen explains that the Clubhouse model focuses on strengths through a work-based approach to recovery, housing, and employment support, rather than clinical services, functioning as a launch pad for members to re-enter work and community life.
Local News Hour | May 26, 2026
Q: Real quick, the Utah Renewable Community faced opposition in Kerns just last week. Does that threaten the program or is it just feedback from a local council?
The update explained that 13 of the 19 communities have voted to adopt the ordinance, with some like Kerns and Cottonwood Heights reconsidering or delaying their votes after seeking further input; the speaker stressed that adoption is ultimately a choice of each local government and Summit County represents the coalition in good faith.
Local News Hour | April 27, 2026
Q: How would you describe the current state of affordable and workforce housing here in the Wasatch Back?
Glidden describes tight vacancy, deliberate qualification processes, and the need to adjust AMI targets while increasing density and keeping displacement to a minimum, noting nine key properties and a generally high demand.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Local News Hour

What is Local News Hour about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This program delivers in-depth local news coverage for the Wasatch Back region, with daily weather updates and live interviews from newsmakers, officials, and community leaders. Episodes typically blend meteorology, public safety, governance, transportation, and community events, often featuring discussions with city and county officials, nonprofit leaders, and local organizations about ongoing projects, budgets, and public initiatives. A notable strength is its strong emphasis on accessibility to local audiences through firsthand accounts and practical details—such as upcoming elections, infrastructure plans, and funding initiatives—making it useful for listeners who want a reliable pulse on regional happenings. The show's recurring format... more

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