Local News Hour

Faster project approval is focus at Operation Gigawatt nuclear power summit (02:42), Summit County Sustainability Director Emily Quinton (06:42), Max Doilney and Lauren Angerosa on new podcast (25:02), Executive Director of Summit Community Gardens and EATS Helen Nadel and Garden Director Jess Collette (38:22)

On today's local news hour, the Park City Council more than doubled councilor and mayor salaries for FY27. Wasatch County health officials warn of potential high tick season after a mild winter. Liberty Sanctuary Founder and Executive Director Debra West discusses why it’s so important to save the horses and upcoming adoption events. Wasatch Trails Foundation Board Treasurer Mike Rossberg on WOW trail grand opening and the pump track ribbon cutting. Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation boating program manager Ty Hunter on life jacket boater safety.

Coalville, Oakley to vote on renewable energy program, Wasatch County Health Department's Jonelle Fitzgerald on recent measles exposure in the county and a warning ahead of tick season, Summit County prepares for active fire season with siren, alerts, Park City Mayor Ryan Dickey has a recap of last night's meeting, Park City Opera's Lisl Wangermann previews the nonprofit's summer concerts, UDOT shares 3 potential revisions to Heber Valley bypass route, Park City High School memorial run honors 5 graduates who died in 2008, and LDS Church makes $25 million contribution matched by Bezos family.

Summit County Councilmember Chris Robinson recaps Wednesday's meeting, including the 910 Cattle Ranch recreation plan proposal, Park City School District Superintendent Lyndsay Huntsman and school board President Meredith Reed discuss a new first of school plan for high school freshmen and Utah Highway Safety Office Deputy Director Keri Fuhr discusses Memorial Day weekend traffic and the start of the annual 100 deadliest days on Utah roads.

Salt Lake airport to get family TSA lanes by 2028, Heber City residents asked to conserve water amid ongoing drought, Wasatch County Manager Dustin Grabau with a preview of this week's county council meeting, Park City High School has a new head baseball coach, Park City Manager Adam Lenhard and Deputy City Manager Jodi Emery preview this week's city council meeting, and Heber City Councilmember Morgan Murdock has a recap of yesterday's city council meeting

Park City firefighters offer wood chipping, home assessments to offset wildfire risks, Snyderville Basin Water Reclamation Executive Director Mike Luers with a monthly update, Park City MARC pools to open in June with ribbon-cutting ceremony, Song Summit Founder Ben Anderson with the reveal of this year's lineup, Recycle Utah Executive Director Andy Hecht and Director of Education Chelsea Hafer have the latest from the recycling center

Sun Peak residents ask court to overturn Utah Olympic Park development deal, Park City Fire District Marshal Mike Owens and Assistant Chief Ashley Lewis have a monthly update, Utah officers to increase seatbelt enforcement in May, Park City Treble Makers Renee Mox Hall and Lori Kun have details about their two spring concerts this month, Youth Sports Alliance Executive Director Emily Fisher and Programs Director Heather Sims have an update on the youth sports programs, Park City Recreation Director Ken Fisher and Recreation Division Manager Heather Todd have an update on construction and recreation programs, Heber City celebrates Public Works Week with annual Backhoe Rodeo.

In Utah measles cases hit 663, remains national hotspot (3:58), ‘It is the lifeblood’: State leaders celebrate end of Deer Creek Dam upgrades (4:45), Utah Division of Wildlife Resources Sportfish Coordinator Trina Hedrick on the state of fishing in Wasatch Back (8:02), Intermountain Health Chief Medical Officer Dr. Wing Province on summer skin and health safety (24:31), Incomes in Summit County drop for first time in 10 years (36:30), Olympic figure skaters Isabeau Levito and Andrew Torgashev talk about the Stars on Ice tour and the road to the 2034 Olympics (39:39), and Heber City surveys historic buildings for future preservation efforts (49:00)

Kouri Richins sentenced to life in prison for husband’s murder after emotional hearing, Summit County Councilmember Roger Armstrong recaps Wednesday's meeting, Summit County Economic Development and Housing Director Jeff Jones with an economic update, Park City Film Executive Director Katy Wang has a preview of upcoming screenings, and Heber City planning commission suggests cell tower master plan amid community concerns

Park City Senior Center Director Trason Dixon and Park City High School student Rachel Riff discuss the May 26 launch of an intergenerational book club, Deer Valley Resort Lift Operations Field Manager Jeff Marzka previews the Rocky Mountain Lift Operators conference coming to Utah Heber Valley Chamber Executive Director Dallin Koecher recaps the Wasatch Back Economic Summit and previews upcoming events (36:33)

Summit County Manager Shayne Scott discusses the agenda for Wednesday's county council meeting, Park City prepares for long wildfire season following warm winter, South Summit Superintendent of Schools Greg Maughan has details on last night's board meeting, People's Health Clinic Chief Executive Officer Dr. Mairi Leining and Pediatrics Medical Director Dr. Zainab Kagen with an update, Expert: ‘New Utah’ remains prosperous amid U.S. economic downturn, Summit County health officials prepare for hantavirus response

Conspiracy lawsuit against Kamas dismissed by federal judge, Summit County Health Department Director Phil Bondurant has a monthly update, Heber Police Chief Parker Sever on AI cams, e-bikes, Park City Education Foundation's CEO Ingrid Whitley and Jen Billow with an update on programs offered by the foundation, SLC airport roadwork to cause delays for drivers through May

Conspiracy lawsuit against Kamas dismissed by federal judge, Gene Shawcroft on drought and the Colorado River, Park City Councilmember Diego Zegarra has a recap of last night's meeting, and KUER reporter Hugo Rikard-Bell and KPCW's Grace Doerfler on the Box Elder County Commission vote to invite MIDA in to develop data center campus

More trees, less retail: Heber City reviews downtown park survey results, Historic Park City mine restoration project receives preservation award, celebrated with public event, Summit County Councilmember Tonja Hanson recaps Wednesday's meeting, Maggie AbuHaidar, Executive Director Wasatch Immigration Project, discusses immigration issues in the Wasatch Back, and Summit County Library Director Dan Compton has details on this year's One Book One Community read.

Founder of Nepal Cleft and Burn Center and owner of Foothill Oriental Rugs, Jim Weber, details his annual fundraiser and hopes of opening a second hospital in Nepal. Then, the CEO of Summit Land Conservancy, Cheryl Fox, discusses open space issues, initiatives and upcoming fundraisers. Park City Manager Adam Lenhard and Deputy City Manager Heather Sneddon preview this week's city council meeting. And Sally Elliott and Brian Buck, with Friends of Ski Mountain Mining History, talk about winning a Historic Preservation award.

Summit County Community Development Director Peter Barnes has an update on development projects throughout the county, including Dakota Pacific's application to subdivide its Kimball Junction property for future housing and (06:12), Summit County Behavioral Health Director Aaron Newman and Mental Wellness Alliance Director, Summit County Health Department Anna Frachou discuss Mental Health Awareness month and the rise in anxiety seen across the county in recent years.

Summit County Sheriff spokesperson Skyler Talbot has an update on law enforcement issues, including ICE operations, the Summit County Attorney's Office investigation into the Wasatch County sheriff and how drones are being used in crime-fighting, Heber City Manager Matt Brower previews Tuesday's city council meeting, which includes at look at the budget for fiscal year 2027 and YMCA Director of Day Camps Ashley Ballew and Director of Overnight Camps Cali Gurnicki have details on this summer's day and overnight camp programs in Park City and Summit County.

Cox: ‘We have an obligation’ to support data center development, Utah’s first brewpub will close after 37 years in Park City, Salt Lake Tribune Executive Editor Lauren Gustus on the organization's nonprofit status and effort to bring free news to Utah, Park City Councilmember Tana Toly has a recap of the April 30 meeting, Wasatch CAPS and CTE Director Weston Broadbent has an update on the school's home building program

Jessica Chang, CEO and co-founder of Upwards, discusses the significant economic returns of public support for childcare, Interim Summit County Clerk Malena Stevens has details on the coming change in voter registration records and how they are classified and Kendall Kelley and Andrea Zavala from the Park City/Summit County Arts Council discuss coming events and opportunities for local artists, including the annual Latino Arts Festival in June.

Summit County Lands & Natural Resources Director Jess Kirby discusses the progress toward a resource management plan for the 910 Cattle Ranch, Park City Manager Adam Lenhard and Deputy City Manager Jodi Emery preview Thursday's meeting, which includes discussion on the Little Kate Road pathway, impact fees and a new lease for Recycle Utah, and Park City teen Maverick McKenna and his mom Joana talk about competing in the French Formula 4 championship and his goal of becoming a Formula One driver.