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.
Morning Edition & The Local News Hour with Leslie Thatcher
NPR's national show Morning Edition is interspersed with the Wasatch Back's only daily local news source, live every weekday morning from 6 to 8 a.m. Whether recapping the previous night's school board meeting, informing listeners about a recent development on a government project or a feature story on a piece of local color, veteran news anchor Leslie Thatcher delivers the news that makes the Wasatch Back a community.
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Summit County Manager Shayne Scott discusses key issues such as an upcoming budget meeting which will address cost of living adjustments and a $99M bond for transportation infrastructure improvements. -
South Summit Superintendent of Schools Greg Maughan shares details on key updates including the addition of a new bus for the transportation department, the development of a district-wide AI policy and the approval of a 20-year feasibility study. -
People's Health Clinic CEO Mairi Leining discusses the clinic's preparations for an anticipated surge in patients due to the expiration of ACA tax credits, which could increase premiums significantly. -
Summit County Deputy Health Director Kendra Babitz provides an update on local health programs like WIC and vaccination efforts. -
Summit County Library Director Dan Compton and Sue Niblock provide details on the upcoming used book sale and plans for a new basin library. -
Alex Schlopy and Elizabeth Spratley of Talisker Club with Park City Community Foundation CEO Joel Zarrow recap this year's Live PC Give PC community fundraising event.
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What’s open, closed in the Wasatch Back for Veterans Day, Summit County Manager Shayne Scott discusses the agenda for Wednesday's county council meeting, South Summit Superintendent of Schools Greg Maughan has details on last night's board meeting, People's Health Clinic CEO Mairi Leining with an update on the clinic and Democrats warn Utahns could pay thousands more for health coverage if ACA subsidies end. -
Summit County Deputy Health Director Kendra Babitz provides a monthly update, Summit County Library Director Dan Compton and Sue Niblock provide details on the upcoming used book sale and plans for a new basin library, Alex Schlopy and Elizabeth Spratley of Talisker Club with Park City Community Foundation CEO Joel Zarrow recap this year's Live PC Give PC community fundraising event, Park City Education Foundation President and CEO Ingrid Whitley and Vice President of Advancement Jen Billow share updates on programs offered by the foundation, Parkite reminds locals about importance of radon testing in homes and Park City senior center options range from $18M to $27M.
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Father Arokia Dass David, pastor of St. Mary of the Assumption Parish in Park City and St. Lawrence Mission in Heber City discusses his new position, Park City Councilmember Tana Toly recaps Thursday's council meeting and Brandi Connolly, PCCF board member and Live PC Give PC Task Force co-chair, Deirdre Walsh, Chief Operating Officer of Park City Mountain, and Rebecca Blanchette, PCCF Member Services Manager, discuss Live PC Give PC.
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Dickey widens lead to 11 votes in Park City mayor race, Josh McCraine, a University of Utah political science professor, talks about the recent elections, Park City set to vote on Clark Ranch conservation guidelines, DeBoer pleads not guilty to obstruction in fatal Jordanelle road rage shooting, U.S. Speedskating Executive Director Ted Morris previews the Salt Lake City World Cup event this month leading up to the Milan-Cortina Games, one vote divides small Wasatch County town's mayoral race and Rick Brough and Destiny Grose share the rundown of this season's "Sundance Gem" series featuring films from across the decades recommended by members of the community.
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Summit County election results: Two-vote margin in Park City mayoral race on election night, Franco leads Phillips in Heber mayor race, Severini wins Hideout, Summit County Community Development Director Peter Barnes provides an update on development projects throughout the county, Park City Deputy City Manager Heather Sneddon and Sustainability Manager Luke Cartin preview this week's city council meeting and CEO of Vail Resorts Rob Katz talks about his new/old role with the company, the fall out of last year's strike, and a look ahead to resort improvements ahead of the Olympics.
