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Local News Hour | September 28, 2026 Sep 28, 2026

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MIDA’s East Village-area bonds total over $1B, Park City Chamber Bureau CEO Jennifer Wesselhoff has a monthly update, Park City MOFO bike ride raises $700,000 for National Ability Center, Executive Director Jacky's Recovery Support Services Javier Alegre and Mountain Trails Foundation Executive Director Lora Anthony and Trails Director Connor Maher have a preview of their autumn trails update.

Local News Hour | September 25, 2026 Sep 28, 2026

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Private partners would operate Basin Rec climbing, mini golf facilities, Park City Planning Commission mulls Clark Ranch building height, parking, Park City School Board President Meredith Reed and Vice President Nick Hill, Summit County treads lightly on preliminary municipality issue, LDS Temple update with Brent Maxfield and Analie Samasei'a, Utah Olympic leader Colin Hilton remembered as visionary leader, friend and Adriane Juarez and Becca Lael from the Park City Library discuss the 2026 Utah Humanities Book Festival.

Local News Hour | September 24, 2026 Sep 24, 2026

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Summit County Councilmember Chris Robinson recaps Wednesday's meeting, including a public hearing on the $71 million Basin Recreation bond and a delay in adopting a resolution opposing a state development tool, Michelle McAnaney from The College Spy and PC READS Executive Director Elissa Aten preview a college planning presentation and workshop Sept. 27-29 and Park City/Summit County Arts Council Executive Director Jocelyn Scudder and Trove gallery owner Jen Schumacher preview Friday's musical gallery stroll.

Local News Hour | September 23, 2026 Sep 23, 2026

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Equality Utah Board Chair Eli McCann and Trustee of the John C. Kish Foundation Melina Nicolatus, discuss the organization's new director and the upcoming 25th anniversary "Allies Gala," new Executive Director of Alterra Mountain Co. Community Foundation Robert Foley talks about the organization's efforts to support mountain town needs and Abode Luxury Rentals Sustainability Manager Julie Finnegan talks about the company's initiatives that earned it a 2026 Green Business Award.

Local News Hour | September 22, 2026 Sep 22, 2026

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Summit County Manager Shayne Scott previews Wednesday's council meeting, including an annual financial report and a resolution seeking the repeal of the law that allows for developer-led town, Kimball Art Center Communications Director Alex Regenold and Development Specialist Jaimie Mitchell with details on the opening of the "Between the Lines'" exhibit and the status of the new art center at Kimball Junction and David Tellian, owner of Alpine Forestry, and Low Stump Tree Service's Patty Xavier talk about the merger of the two businesses is expanding fire mitigation services and tree health in the Wasatch Back.

Local News Hour | September 21, 2026 Sep 21, 2026

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Park City Fire District Marshal Mike Owens previews 2026's Fire Prevention Week and its focus on lithium-ion battery use and safety, Live Like Sam co-founder Ron Jackenthal and Program Director Jessica Parker on the upcoming Oct. 10 gala to benefit youth mental health programs and Snyderville Basin Recreation Director Robert Parrish shares information about the $71 million bond is asking voters to pass Nov. 3.

Local News Hour | September 18, 2026 Sep 18, 2026

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Winter Sports School Head of School Tess Miner-Farra and Assistant Head of School Megan Altman discuss the school's unique academic calendar year and an upcoming open enrollment event, Park City Councilmember Ed Parisian recaps of last night's meeting, KPCW's CEO Juliana Allely and development director Sarah Ervin give an update on the station's 2026 Summer Pledge Drive, and Wasatch Community Foundation's Kathy Carr and Tori Broughton talk about the foundation's various community initiatives and a new$10K scholarship it donated to MTECH for students in the Women Rising program.

Local News Hour | September 17, 2026 Sep 17, 2026

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Summit County Councilmember Roger Armstrong recaps Wednesday's meeting, including a discussion of a significant water deficit on the horizon from development annexations and Executive Director of Summit Community Gardens and EATS Helen Nadel and Operations and Education Manager Gabriela Chaney talk about the success of the annual Farm to Fork.

Local News Hour | September 16, 2026 Sep 16, 2026

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Park City Manager Adam Lenhard previews this week's council meeting, including a conversation about a study on the status of the affordable housing in town and its progress toward housing 15% of the city's workforce, Heber City Council Member Mike Johnston recaps Tuesday's meeting, including an update on the plans for the reimagined downtown park.

Local News Hour | September 15, 2026 Sep 16, 2026

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Wasatch County Manager Dustin Grabau previews Wednesday's meeting, including a review of its base budget and a five-year financial forecast. That's followed by Recycle Utah Executive Director Andy Hecht and Education Director Chelsea Hafer with an update on the organization's efforts to secure a temporary location as it builds a new home.

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