KPCW’s flagship news program, Local News Hour, follows NPR’s Morning edition. KPCW Senior News Director Leslie Thatcher hosts Monday to Thursday and Roger Goldman hosts Fridays. Get the 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 Park City's only daily local news source, live every weekday morning from 5 a.m. 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 Summit and Wasatch counties a community.
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South Summit School District Superintendent Greg Maughan has an update from this month's board meeting including discussions on college preparedness and graduation.
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William Perry, co-founder of nonprofit This Must Be the Place, talks about educating music festival goers about the dangers of Fentanyl.
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Baseball and sports Agent Tommy Tanzer discusses challenges Utah faces when rounding the bases to bring home a Major League Baseball team.
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CEO and President of Alzheimer's Foundation of America Charles Fuschillo discusses the importance of early detection and the upcoming conference.
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Vice President and Director for Utah Stream Access Coalition Bert Lay discusses access to the Lower Provo River and its riverbeds.
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Thousands of pounds of toxic waste saved from landfills on free hazardous waste collection day, Park City Winter Sports School Head of School Tess Miner-Farra has details about the opening of the school last week, UDOT resumes I-80 restriping this summer, plans new wildlife crossings, Families invited to annual Día de los Niños event in Heber, Utah Republicans, Democrats conventions set the tone for June primary, November general election, Heber Valley strategizes how to welcome international tourists, Timpanogos Valley Theatre opened "The Nerd," a comedy by Larry Shue. Director has details, Musician Josh Kelley and Actor Scott Wolf are joined by board members with Friends of Summit County Search and Rescue Michelle Eastman and Bret Mickelson who have details on the upcoming fundraiser.
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Summit County convening subcommittee to negotiate with Kimball Junction developer (4:02), Wasatch County skate park closed ‘indefinitely’ after repeated vandalism (6:03), Park City planners delay vote on new Deer Valley lift (8:29), UDOT Public Information Officer John Gleason & Natural Resource Manager Matt Howard on wildlife safety efforts after Save People Save Wildlife voiced concerns (10:05), Park City Councilmember Bill Ciraco has a recap of last night's meeting (21:51), and Salt Lake Tribune's Lauren Gustus discusses some of their top stories (37:50)
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Trails report with Mountain Trails Foundation (4:15), Summit County Councilmember Tonja Hanson recaps Wednesday's meeting (6:40), Park City developer Rory Murphy has an update on the Engine House development underway (21:04), and PC/SC Arts Council Executive Director Jocelyn Scudder has details about this month's gallery stroll on Friday night (39:50)
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Park City School District to adopt new literacy program for K-3 students, Park City Ski & Snowboard Ski Jumping/Nordic Combined and Skimo Program Director Adam Loomis recounts his win in the 100 km Gorge Waterfalls running race, Park City Institute adds more shows to its summer lineup, Kaibrienne reaches 'American Idol' top 10, will sing again Sunday, Deer Valley expansion lift up for final approval, Wasatch County residents invited to road safety open house, Park City Manager Matt Dias previews this week's city council meeting, Park City Film Executive Director Katy Wang has a preview of upcoming screenings and the annual PCHS bike swap returns, proceeds support mountain bike team.
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Park City Wine Festival returns to Canyons Village this fall, Summit Bike Share rolls back in May with new locations, Summit County Manager Shayne Scott discusses the agenda for Wednesday's county council meeting, Man arrested after filming in women’s restroom at No Name Saloon, Park City High School mountain bike coach Pete Stoughten has details on the upcoming Bike Swap, Park City Mountain’s 2024 closing day was ‘straight mashed potatoes', Founder of Rescue Ranchito Erin Brown and Lizzy Lynch have details about the new organization and Elite runner Lauren Fleshman talks empowering girls in sports in Park City.