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 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 Park City a community.
The Local News Hour follows Morning Edition and is KPCW's flagship news program, also hosted by KPCW News Director Leslie Thatcher, every weekday from 8 to 9 a.m. Get the information directly from the people who are making the news with live interviews.
Weather with the ABC Forecast Center, at 8:09 a.m. every week day 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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Park City Museum Director Morgan Pierce has details on their new Smithsonian affiliation and the new perks it brings for museum members. -
Park City Film Executive Director Katy Wang talks about the emotional end to the Sundance Film Festival and previews the 70 planned screenings at the Jim Santy Auditorium. -
Tom Kelly, spokesman for the 2034 Olympics, reports on what Utah leaders are learning from the 2026 Games, from organizing to venue prep and the role of local governments. -
Heber Valley Chamber Public Relations Manager Jessica Turner previews a full slate of upcoming events, including truffle-making, dairy farm tours and wine trains. -
National Ability Center CEO Willie Ford and Park City Mountain's Vice President of Mountain Operations Chris Ingham will preview he upcoming Ski-A Thon event which raises funds to support military programs. -
Alf Engen Ski Museum Director Annie Bommer and Swaner Preserve & EcoCenter's Director of Visitor Experience & Exhibits Hunter Klingensmith have details on Olympic watch parties and their joint "Ski with a Scientist" event. -
Capt. Nicholas Fricchione details the 2026 90-pound Rucksack Challenge, a ski mountaineering event making its Park City debut and honors the U.S. Army's 10th Mountain Division. -
Summit County Manager Shayne Scott discuss an upcoming visit to the 2026 Olympics and bills the county is watching on Capitol Hill. -
Executive Director of Christian Center of Park City Steve Richardson and Emily Richardson, a Wellness center counselor discuss efforts to end food insecurity, rental assistance and mental health support for clients. -
KUER government reporter Hugo Rikard-Bell discusses the bills advancing at the Utah Legislature, including proposals to establish a Constitutional Court, reform of sentencing for some juvenile offenders and enhance efforts to save the Great Salt Lake.
