Local News Hour

Utah Avalanche Center forecast, Summit County Health Department Director Phil Bondurant discusses the first reported case of measles in Summit County, Park City Mayor Ryan Dickey discusses plans for his first 100 days, following state trend, nicotine pouch use rising among Summit County students and a winter sports update with Tommy Eckfeldt, athletic director with Park City Ski & Snowboard.

Utah Avalanche Center forecast, Heber City leaders take oaths of office, ACLU of Utah attorney Tom Ford discusses the lawsuit against the state's book ban law, Park City Councilmember Ed Parigian recaps the latest council meeting and Dr. Leisha Nolen, Utah State Epidemiologist with the Utah Department of Health and Human Services, talks about statewide flu cases.

Utah Avalanche Center forecast, UDOT will build bypass through Wasatch County’s North Fields, Summit County Councilmember Chris Robinson recaps Wednesday's council meeting, Egyptian Theater Director Randy Barton shares details on the theater's 100th anniversary and Park City Film Executive Director Katy Wang discusses upcoming screenings and events as well as the impact of the Sundance Film Festival's departure.

Summit County Community Development Director Peter Barnes provides an update on development projects throughout the county, acting City Manager Jodi Emery and Deputy City Manager Heather Sneddon preview the Park City Council's first meeting of the year and Brian Gardner with PRO Skijor shares details on the skijoring competition on Jan. 16-17 in Heber City.

Utah Avalanche Center forecast, warm start to winter a glimpse into Utah's future, scientists say, Wasatch County Manager Dustin Grabau previews this week's county council meeting, new Park City Councilmember Diego Zegarra highlights goals for 2026, CEO of Summit Land Conservancy Cheryl Fox discusses open space issues and new Park City mayor, councilmembers take oath of office.

Utah Avalanche Center forecast, Summit County Sheriff Kacey Bate, spokesperson Skyler Talbot and newly appointed Chief Deputy John Evans provide updates on law enforcement issues, Heber City Manager Matt Brower previews Tuesday's city council meeting and US Ski and Snowboard's Courtney Harkins shares an update on winter sports and Winter Games preparations.

Wohali investors fend off challenges in Utah bankruptcy court, Wasatch County School District offers path to diploma for students in jail, Jonelle Fitzgerald from the Wasatch County Health Department discusses the current high levels of influenza, COVID-19 and RSV, Spencer Donovan, a hydrologist with the Utah Snow Survey Program, discusses the current winter season's moisture situation, Park City Library celebrates "Noon Year's Eve" with local families, Prop 4 repeal signatures are rolling in, Park City Mountain reopens uphilling on Homerun and Peace House Executive Director Kendra Wyckoff discusses the upcoming legislative session and the impact of state and federal funding changes on their operations.

Utah Avalanche Center forecast, Wasatch County’s Luke Searle to seek Utah statehouse seat, Point-in-Time Count leaders Heather Hogue and Amanda Christensen share how residents can get involved in the annual homelessness count, Wasatch Back state parks host "first-day" New Year’s hikes, Utah Olympic Park General Manager Jamie Kimball shares an update on the park's facilities and upcoming events, Utah Avalanche Center warns skiers and riders of backcountry dangers after slides, Austin Smith from Bogus Basin ski resort in Boise talks about using snow storage as an unconventional early season snow solution, Utahns will be banned from using SNAP to buy soda starting Jan. 1 and Utah public safety offering Lyft gift cards for sober rides.

Woodward Park City's marketing director Jay Burke talks about the park's snow status and upcoming events, Wyatt Woolley, UDOT's region three spokesperson, discusses the Heber Valley Bypass decision and Utah State Parks spokesperson Ally O'Rullian highlights winter activities at the state parks.

Director of Utah Forestry, Fire and State Lands Jamie Barnes talks about House Bill 48 and how it will mitigate fire risk and insurance issues, Midway Mayor Celeste Johnson reflects on her time in office and DWR Conservation Outreach Manager Tonya Kieffer-Selby discusses the Christmas bird count in Heber.

Utah Department of Alcoholic Beverage Services spokesperson Michelle Schmidt, Wasatch County School District's David Johnson and Amanda Edwards discuss the district's GED program and renowned ski resort map artist Rad Smith join Roger Goldman on the Local News Hour.

Utah Highway Patrol spokesperson Sgt. Mike Alexander, Recycle Utah spokesperson Chelsea Hafer and Hideout sailor and Olympian Francesca Clapcich join Connor Thomas on The Local News Hour.

Summit County Deputy Manager Janna Young, former Kamas land owner David Ure, and Arts Council of Park City and Summit County Arts Community Inclusion and Engagement Coordinator Andrea Zavala and Marketing and Community Relations Manager Kendall Kelley join Leslie Thatcher on the Local News Hour.

Park City Councilmember-elect Tana Toly looks back at her time in office, Park City Chamber Bureau CEO Jennifer Wesselhoff has an update on tourism and Vice President of The Utah Nordic Alliance (TUNA) Richard Hodges join Leslie Thatcher on the Local News Hour.

Utah Avalanche Center forecast, UDOT to announce Heber Valley bypass route Jan. 7, Park City Rabbi Yudi Steiger discusses Park City Hanukkah parade and concerns after terror attack at Australia's Bondi Beach, Park City Mayor Nann Worel shares an end-of-year recap, National Weather Service Meteorologist Brittany Whitlam discusses unusually warm and dry start to winter, Summit County Council denies Canyons Village tool to finance development, Summit County health and schools partnership vaccinates 300 ahead of flu season, State releases map of high-risk wildfire areas assessed new fee and Wasatch County passes 2026 budget as sheriff commits to more transparency.

Utah Avalanche Center forecast, Park City School District addresses Treasure Mountain construction concerns, Summit County Councilmember Roger Armstrong recaps Wednesday's council meeting, PCSD Superintendent Lyndsay Huntsman and board member Meredith Reed provide an update on school-related issues and Park City Film Executive Director Katy Wang previews upcoming screenings including two films that are on the shortlist for the Academy Awards.

Utah Avalanche Center forecast, Holy Cross Ministries highlights its work ahead of International Migrants Day, Sundance announces 54 short films for final Utah festival, Snyderville Basin Water Reclamation District Executive Director Mike Luers discusses local water topics including monitoring wastewater, Acting City Manager Jodi Emery and Deputy City Manager Heather Sneddon preview this week's city council meeting and Heber City Councilmember Yvonne Barney provides a recap of the latest council meeting.

Utah Avalanche Center forecast, Summit County closes 834-acre Ure Ranch purchase near Kamas, Wasatch County Manager Dustin Grabau provides a preview of this week's county council meeting, Park City resident Elizabeth Smart discusses her new book "Detours," which explores personal growth and resilience after trauma, Wasatch County opens first phase of $23M courthouse renovation, Telluride ski patrol may strike during holiday season, Bryon Friedman, singer-songwriter and founder of Freedog, shares details on the upcoming Winter Solstice Experience and warm weather allows construction to continue on Park City recreation projects.

Utah Avalanche Center forecast, Oakley, land trust ink Uinta foothills conservation agreement, Park City Fire District Marshal Mike Owens shares holiday fire safety tips, Youth Sports Alliance Executive Director Emily Fisher and Lily Cozad, Kodiak senior partnerships manager share updates on youth sports programs and continuing their partnership of YSA's after-school programs, proposed Kearns office redevelopment returns to Park City Planning Commission, Park City swears in first K9: Bruno the chocolate lab, Park City Council finalizes 2026 Sundance Film Festival plans, Park City Recreation Director Ken Fisher provides updates on recreation projects including the new community center dubbed "The Mine" and warm temperatures stymy snow sports across Wasatch Back.

Utah Avalanche Center forecast, Summit County Council approves 5% Basin Rec tax increase, Park Silly Holiday Bazaar to feature local vendors, Sundance Film Festival Senior Programmer John Nein talks about the movies to keep an eye on during the last festival in Park City, Mayor-Elect Ryan Dickey recap's the latest council meeting and USA Luge Director of Marketing and Sponsorship Gordy Sheer discusses the Eberspacher World Cup at the Utah Olympic Park and luge athletes to watch.