Local News Hour

Wasatch County teacher can hang prayer flyer at school the district decides, Guardsman Pass expected to open this month, arrest warrant issued for Wyoming man accused of harassing Park City police, Summit County Councilmember Tonja Hanson recaps Wednesday's council meeting, Tommy Tanzer, one of the founders of the Bright Futures program, expresses his concerns about changes to the program and Park City Film Executive Director Katy Wang previews upcoming screenings.

Summit County Councilmember Tonja Hanson recaps Wednesday's council meeting including topics like the political divide over HB 356 which could affect districting, behavioral health funding and the Canyons parking garage project.

Tommy Tanzer, one of the founders of the Bright Futures program, expresses his concerns about changes to the program. The program, which helps first-generation students, currently supports 170 students, with a 85% college graduation rate.

Park City Film Executive Director Katy Wang discusses the successful premiere of the film "THAW" and upcoming events.

Mayors call for "immediate" Summit County Council special election, Summit County Community Development Director Peter Barnes has an update on development projects throughout the county, founder and executive director of the Nepal Cleft and Burn Center Jim Webber shares details on their annual fundraiser and Park City Education Foundation President and CEO Ingrid Whitley and Vice President of Advancement Jen Billow share an update on their "Running With Ed" event.

Summit County Community Development Director Peter Barnes has an update on development projects throughout the county including the 31-unit Blue Sky Farms project, the Cedar Crest development and the Canyons parking garage project.

Jim Weber, owner of Foothill Oriental Rugs and founder of the Nepal Cleft and Burn Center, discusses the center's establishment and impact. The center, which opened in 2014, serves both cleft palate and burn victims, addressing Nepal's high incidence of these conditions.

Park City Education Foundation President and CEO Ingrid Whitley and Vice President of Advancement Jen Billow share updates on their Running With Ed event which hopes to raise $325,000 for classroom funding.

Heber looks for new tools to meet demand for affordable housing, Wasatch County Manager Dustin Grabau previews this week's county council meeting, Park City Board of Realtors President Maverick Boger and MLS President Todd Anderson share details on the 1st quarter report, Summit Land Conservancy Vice President of Communications Caitlin Willard discusses open space issues and Deputies search for suspect in similar Jeremy Store burglaries.

Wasatch County Manager Dustin Grabau previews this week's county council meeting including topics like an ongoing investigation into the sheriff's office, the health department's annual report and annexation issues.