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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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Wasatch County Manager Dustin Grabau previews this week's county council meeting, including a look at the annual health report, Leadership Park City Director Scott Van Hartesvelt and Class 32 members Anna Nizhoni and Bailey Quinn have the details on ... more

Summit County Sheriff spokesperson Skyler Talbot has an update on the Brown Canyon death investigation, Heber City Manager Matt Brower previews Tuesday's packed council agenda, including a discussion of his contract renewal and Courtney Harkins, seni... more

Aspen Public Radio Executive Director Breeze Richardson and KPCW General Manager Juliana Allely discuss the court ruling that overturns the Trump ban on public media funding, Temple Har Shalom Rabbi Jeff Dreifus talks about the meaning and significan... more

Summit County Community Development Director Peter Barnes has an update on major development projects pending before the county council, including zoning in Browns Canyon and a Jordan Commons housing proposals, Historic Park City Alliance President a... more

Summit County Manager Shayne Scott previews Wednesday's county council meeting, including Utah Olympic Park and Junction Commons development proposals and bus rapid transit construction, Park City Municipal Public Utilities Director Clint McAffee pro... more

A special report from the Utah Avalanche Center Special Project Lead Chad Brackelsberg and Vice President of Enablement for Rise 8 Adam Furtado on their collaboration which aims to use artificial intelligence to improve hazard forecasting in the back... more

The Utah Avalanche Center forecast assess backcountry risk, Andrew Brady an engineer at OpenSnow discusses the newest AI advancements in hazard and weather forecasting, the Salt Lake City airport's spokesperson, Nancy Volmer, on how airport operation... more

The spring snow risk forecast from the Utah Avalanche Center forecast, Summit County Councilmember Megan McKenna recaps Wednesday's meeting including the sheriff’s office expansion and Cline Dahle development's zoning issues, Weilenmann School of Dis... more

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Dr. Scott Adelman
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Episode: Local News Hour | October 24, 2025
Linda George
Local writer and researcher focused on Park City's trail history project.
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Episode: Local News Hour | October 21, 2025
Russ Downard
Filmmaker involved in documenting the story of Park City's trail system.
Filmmaker
Episode: Local News Hour | October 21, 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
Par G Law Firm
Episode: Local News Hour | October 10, 2025
Tim Sanderson
Transportation Director of Park City
Park City
Episode: Local News Hour | October 10, 2025
Jamie Kimball
General Manager of Utah Olympic Park
Utah Olympic Park
Episode: Local News Hour | October 10, 2025
Rob Parrish
New director of Basin Recreation with extensive public service leadership experience
Basin Recreation
Episode: Local News Hour | October 9, 2025
Anouk Patti
Chief of Sport managing athletic performance for national teams
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Episode: Local News Hour | October 9, 2025

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Leslie Thatcher
Senior News Director and host of KPCW's Local News Hour
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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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