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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Park City School Board President Meredith Reed and Vice President Nick Hill provide an update on the district's Treasure Athletic Complex progress, and the expected completion of Dozier Field. -
Adriane Juarez and Becca Lail from the Park City Library discuss the 2026 Utah Humanities Book Festival, highlighting its regional impact and diverse programming. A family-friendly day is set for Oct. 4. -
Summit County Councilmember Chris Robinson recaps Wednesday's meeting, including a public hearing on the $71 million bond Basin Recreation is asking voters to pass and a decision to delay a resolution opposing the state's preliminary municipality law, which lets small groups of developers form their own towns. -
Michelle McAnaney from The College Spy and PC READS Executive Director Elissa Aten preview a college planning presentation and workshop Sept. 27-29 to help families navigate the complexities of the application process. -
Park City/Summit County Arts Council Executive Director Jocelyn Scudder and Jen Schumacher, owner of Trove Gallery and the co-president of the Gallery Association preview Friday's musical gallery stroll and other coming art events. -
Equality Utah Board Chair Eli McCann and Trustee of the John C. Kish Foundation Melina Nicolatus discuss the organization's mission, leadership transition. and the 25th anniversary "Allies Gala." -
Abode Luxury Rentals Sustainability Manager Julie Finnegan has details on how the company's efforts to reduce waste by using recyclable products and gathering food waste earned it a 2026 Green Business Award. -
Robert Foley, the new executive director of Alterra Mountain Co. Community Foundation talks about his goals for building the organization into a supportive funder of community needs. -
Summit County Manager Shayne Scott previews the agenda for Wednesday's council meeting, including the annual comprehensive financial report and the likely passage of a resolution asking the state to repeal the law that allows for developer-led towns. -
David Tellian, owner of Alpine Forestry, and Low Stump Tree Service's Patty Xavier talk about how the merger of the two businesses will help with wildfire mitigation efforts in the Wasatch Back.
