Local News Hour

As snow comes down in buckets, the Utah Avalanche Center updates the backcountry forecast, University of Utah atmospheric sciences professor Dr. Kevin Perry discusses a new study of dust control options for the drying Great Salt Lake, Heber City Mayor Heidi Franco talks about early plans for the 2034 Winter Games and the Newcomers Club of Greater Park City leaders share their plans for the club's 30th anniversary party.

Get the latest from the Utah Avalanche Center on backcountry warnings now that there's fresh snow, then Wasatch County Manager Dustin Grabau previews this week's council meeting, including more on the Heber Valley bypass EIS and a $45 million lease revenue bond to pay for courthouse renovation debt, an update from KUER government reporter Sean Higgins on bills progressing on Capitol Hall and Recycle Utah's Executive Director Andy Hecht and Director of Education Chelsea Hafer have the latest on plans for a new center.

the latest on backcountry conditions and a warning head of an expected snow storm, a previews of plans for a news Kimball Arts Center from Executive Director Aldy Milliken and Youth Sports Alliance Executive Director Emily Fisher talks about current winter programs and the 41 Olympic athletes competing under the Park City Nation banner. Finally, Park City Recreation's Ken Fisher and Jessica Moran provide a progress report on construction projects, including the Mine building and the $10 million pool renovations and preview key registration dates for summer day camps.

First up is a backcountry forecast from the Utah Avalanche Center, then Park City councilmember and Bill Ciraco talks about his self-funded trip to Italy to get ideas for Park City's 2034 Olympic planning efforts. Then KPCW's own Connor Thomas talks about jury selection in the Kouri Richins trial and what to expect once the proceedings get underway Feb. 23. The hour wraps with the Byrne Family Foundation's Trust director Heather Koopman and PC Gardens/EATS Executive Director Helen Nadel with a discussion how the garden's use its foundation Fast Track grants.

First we get the latest from the Utah Avalanche Center on backcountry conditions, then the Park City Museum Director Morgan Pierce has details on a new Smithsonian affiliation and the perks museum members. That's followed by Park City Film Executive Director Katy Wang's reflections on the end of the Sundance Film Festival and plans to add 70 screenings at the Jim Santy and Tom Kelly, the 2034 Olympics spokesman, has an update on what Utah's delegation of state and local leaders are learning from their trip to the 2026 Milan Cortina Games in Italy.

We begin with the Utah Avalanche Center forecast as snow falls in the Wasatch Back and then hear from Capt. Nicholas Fricchione about the 2026's 90-pound Rucksack Challenge's debut at Park City Mountain. The event honors the U.S. Army's 10th Mountain Division. That's followed by Alf Engen Ski Museum Director Annie Bommer and Swaner EcoCenter & Preserve's Director of Visitor Experience & Exhibits Hunter Klingensmith preview of the upcoming "Ski with a Scientist" event, well has a preview of the upcoming Ski-a-Thon fundraiser from the National Ability Center CEO Willie Ford and Park City Mountain's VP of Mountain Operations Chris Ingham and finish out the hour Heber Valley Chamber Public Relations Manager Jessica Turner who previews a full slate of February events, from truffle-making and wine trains to cross country competitions at Soldier Hollow.

First we get the latest on the backcountry from the Utah Avalanche Center, then Summit County Manager Shayne Scott talks about his upcoming trip to Italy to learn about the operational aspects of the 2026 Olympics. Then KUER Hugo Rikard-Bell gives and update on the bills moving through the legislative session, including a new Constitutional Court and juvenile justice sentencing reforms. That's followed by Christian Center of Park City Executive Director Steve Richardson and his wife Emily Richardson, a counselor at the Wellness center with an update on programs and marriage counseling options.

The show begins with an update from Summit County Health Department Director Phil Bondurant on an immigration-related health care bill proposal from lawmakers, a rise in measles vaccinations and the good news in the SHARP survey results. Then, Park City Sister City Association board members Tina Quayle and Carrie Walzer,, along with student Maizy Binger talk about the upcoming student cultural exchange in Courchevel, France, and finally, Park City Education Foundation leaders discuss preschool openings, $175K in student scholarships and the streamlining of its key initiatives.

Friday Local News Hour Host Roger Goldman speaks to Summit County Democratic Party chair Anne Kirvan about the 2026 legislative session, the party's lack of statewide representation and previews the upcoming March caucus meetings. Then Summit County Republican Leader Ari Ioannides promotes the annual Lincoln Day luncheon and previews the March 17 caucus meetings, where delegates to the annual GOP conventions are picked. The hour wraps with, Jewish Family Service Executive Director Melissa Zimmerman who discusses expanding its services to Medicaid clients

The latest news on backcountry conditions from the Utah Avalanche Center forecast, Summit County Councilmember Roger Wasatch details plans for new emergency services grant and 2026 legislative proposals that could impact the county, an overview of Tourism Day on Capitol Hill with Natalie Randall from the Utah Office of Tourism and Film, and an update on the Utah Olympic Park's plans for opening ceremony watch party and other events during the 2026 Winter Games, as well as the pride the training center has for local athletes competing in Italy.

The latest Utah Avalanche Center forecast, Summit County Community Development Director Peter Barnes has an update on development projects throughout the county, Park City Councilmember Tana Toly recaps Tuesday's council meeting and founder of Roots Transition Kami Black shares details on a February 9 presentation at the Park City Library about teens and mental health.

The latest Utah Avalanche Center forecast, Dakota Pacific development makes room for gondola in Kimball Junction, Lindsey Vonn injury update, Wasatch County Manager Dustin Grabau previews this week's county council meeting, KUER government reporter Sean Higgins shares an update on key issues during this year's legislative session and CEO of Summit Land Conservancy Cheryl Fox discusses open space issues.

The latest Utah Avalanche Center forecast, Amy Redford shares father’s story in stand against Trump immigration policies at Sundance, acting City Manager Jodi Emery and Deputy City Manager Heather Sneddon preview this week's city council meeting, Heber City Public Information Officer Ryan Bunnell previews Tuesday's city council meeting and a winter sports update with Beyond the Podium's Chris Needham and Olympian Hunter Hess.

Utah Avalanche Center forecast, Wasatch County residents pack public hearing to comment on bypass, Park City Police Chief Wade Carpenter and Captain Rob McKinney talk about the challenges of policing during the Sundance Film Festival, Nordic Combined USA Developmental Coach Michael Ward and board member and Olympian Taylor Fletcher talk about efforts to make women’s Nordic combined an Olympic sport and Summit County Deputy Manager Janna Young and Solid Waste Superintendent Tim Loveday discuss changes to Summit County's solid waste master plan.

Utah Avalanche Center forecast, Park City skier qualifies for 2026 Olympics after year-long recovery, Summit County Councilmember Chris Robinson recaps Wednesday's meeting, Utah governor calls on residents to pray for snow amid dry winter, Utah Geological Survey geologist Adam Hiscock on fault lines and earthquakes in the Wasatch Back and PC/SC Arts Council Executive Director Jocelyn Scudder discusses a new county-wide arts plan and previews this month's gallery stroll on Friday night.

Utah Avalanche Center forecast, Park City Mountain seeks to upgrade two chairlifts for second time, Utah 2034 spokesman Tom Kelly with a preview of his trip to the 2026 Winter Games, Ivory Homes looks to form new town in Browns Canyon area, UDOT begins work in Wasatch County to improve rural internet, Deputy Director of the Alliance for a Better Utah Chase Thomas on the organization's mission and their role at during the legislative session, "Cookie Queens" premiere highlights cutthroat world of Girl Scout cookie sales and the power of Redford's legacy, Park City Senior Center Executive Director Trason Dixon and board member Craig Weakley share the latest plans for the new center, US sending ICE unit to Winter Olympics for security prompting concern and confusion in Italy and Longtime festivalgoers say final Utah Sundance may also be their last.

Utah Avalanche Center Report, Utah governor vows to defy the environmental odds at "The Lake" screening, Summit County Manager Shayne Scott previews the agenda for Wednesday's county council meeting, KUER government reporter Hugo Rikard- Bell discusses several key legislative issues, Founder of TEDxPark City Women Teri Orr and co-director Bari Nan Rothchild share details on this year's event happening Feb. 10. and Parkites protest after 2nd Minneapolis resident killed by federal agents.

Utah Avalanche Center report, Mountain Mediation Center Executive Director Gretchen Lee and Associate Director Nicole Droitsch share details on their $100K grant, Park City Chamber Bureau CEO Jennifer Wesselhoff discusses this year's challenging winter tourism season, US Ski & Snowboard's Chief of Sport Anouk Patty discusses preparations for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy and athletes to watch for and Park City School District says it’s following state regulations after illegal water dumping.

Utah Avalanche Center forecast, UDOT’s bypass choice offers glimpse of Heber Main Street’s future potential, Utah DNR Division of Law Enforcement Sgt. Ethan Justinger and UT Snowmobile Association President Cody Sargent on cars driving on snowmobile trails, Park City police investigate Main Street jewelry smash-and-grab, Jeremy Ranch golf course closing for renovations this summer, eight Sundance films nominated in 98th Academy Awards, Park City Fashion Week founder Kim Kienow previews this year's event and Heber Valley Chamber Executive Director Dallin Koecher with an update on upcoming events.

Utah Avalanche Center forecast, Utah Representative Mike Kohler on this year's legislative session, Park City School District Superintendent Lyndsay Huntsman and school board member Nick Hill share an update, Habitat for Humanity Executive Director Shellie Barrus and Administrative Services Director Meagan Nielsen share details on Silver Creek Village homeownership and Sundance Film Festival leaders reflect, look forward as last Park City event begins.