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Local News Hour
Weekdays 8 a.m. - 9 a.m.

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.

Weather with the ABC Forecast Center, at 8:09 a.m. every weekday is sponsored by Deer Valley.

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To inquire about appearing on the show, or for more information contact localnewshour@kpcw.org.

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  • Trails report with Mountain Trails Foundation, Basin Rec in holding pattern on cemetery question, Utah Rep. Sandra Hollins talks about her work to pass a bill that removes slavery from Utah's constitution, Park City School District talks about their recently passed budget and Park City Sailing Association shares details on the annual Summer Sailstice this weekend.
  • Summit County draws five new voter districts for county council elections, Snyderville Basin Water Reclamation Executive Director Mike Luers shares a monthly update on wastewater issues, Park City to allow dogs on buses with new pilot program, Heber City Councilmember Yvonne Barney recaps key issues from Tuesday's council meeting and Summit Community Gardens/EATS Executive Director Helen Nadel shares an update on upcoming events and summer programs.
  • Garrick Peterson named Wasatch County School District’s next superintendent, Wasatch County Manager Dustin Grabau previews this week's county council meeting, Summit County historian Sandra Morrison and Sonja Nordstrom share details on a lecture about locating historic unmarked graves and Recycle Utah General Manager Jim Bedell shares the latest on the search for a location for a new center.
  • Kouri Richins murder trial reset for 2026 and extended to 5 weeks, Park City exploring seasonal parking pass for Bonanza Flat, Summit County Housing Authority goals include housing vouchers and partnerships, Habitat for Humanity’s 30th annual Overall Ball set for June 27, a 2-year-old dies in "tragic accident" near Uinta Mountains' Manor Lands, wildlife expert says Utah lacks habitat to support return of grizzly bears, Youth Sports Alliance Executive Director Emily Fisher shares an update on their summer clinics, Ski Utah Director of Communications Alison Palmintere provides details on this past season's skier days and Park City Recreation Director Ken Fisher provides updates on the new pool construction and parking limitations.
  • Intermountain Park City Hospital breaks ground on cancer center, ER expansions, Game Mammals Coordinator Darren DeBloois talks about what would happen if grizzly bears returned to Utah, Columbus Pacific awarded Cline Dahle development bid, Park City Councilmember Jeremy Rubell recaps Thursday's council meeting and Wasatch Fire Chief Eric Hales details federal funding cuts and summer fire restrictions.