Morning Edition & The Local News Hour with Leslie Thatcher
NPR's national show Morning Edition is interspersed with Park City's only daily local news source, live every weekday morning from 6 to 8 a.m. Whether recapping the previous night's school board meeting, informing listeners about a recent development on a government project or a feature story on a piece of local color, veteran news anchor Leslie Thatcher delivers the news that makes Park City a community.
The Local News Hour follows Morning Edition and is KPCW's flagship news program, also hosted by KPCW News Director Leslie Thatcher, every weekday from 8 to 9 a.m. Get the information directly from the people who are making the news with live interviews.
Weather with the ABC Forecast Center, at 8:09 a.m. every week day is sponsored by Deer Valley.
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Adam Crayk, an immigration attorney with 21 years of experience, discusses the impact of recent immigration policies in Utah. He highlighted the unprecedented enforcement tactics, including targeted arrests and quotas, and the backlog of 48,000 civil immigration cases. -
Jennifer Wesselhoff, President and CEO of the Park City Chamber of Commerce, discusses the impact of the recent tourism season, including drops in occupancy over the past three months. -
Best Friends Animal Society Chief Mission Officer Holly Sizemore on National Puppy Day, pet adoption and recent legislation passed to help animals -
Wasatch County Emergency Manager Jeremy Hales previews the county's self reliance and preparedness fair Saturday at Wasatch High. -
Park City Councilmember Molly Miller recaps the council's Thursday meeting, including a long public hearing and discussion of the Bonanza Park project. -
Longtime US Speed Skating Executive Director Ted Morris recounts his time in the sport as he prepares to step down in August. -
Summit County Councilmember Canice Harte recaps Wednesday's council meeting, including a discussion of the Junction Commons redevelopment proposal, High Valley Transit's bus rapid transit and public comments on the proposed Snyderville Basin cemetery location. -
Kristen Schultz, director of the Early Childhood Alliance, discusses the organization's role in improving early childhood outcomes in Summit County. Schultz highlights improvements in local childcare, with scholarships and full-day preschool options, but noted affordability challenges. -
Rich Wyman and Mike Rogers, known as the Tipsy Ivories, preview their Sunday dueling pianos show at the Velvet Room in Park City. The show is interactive, with audience requests driving the setlist. -
He emphasizes the long-term sustainability of this route over the shorter alternative and talks about downtown redevelopment plans, plans for a reimagined downtown, including City Park, and discussions on a plan to allow dogs in parks.
