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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.

Utah Avalanche Center forecast, Park City Council selects bus lanes as preferred option to reduce SR-248 traffic, Snyderville Basin Water Reclamation Executive Director Mike Luers with a monthly update, New Executive Director of Hive Family Collective Kayla Kantor has details on the Hive Membership Program, new leadership and expanded board of directors, Lawmakers flock back to Capitol Hill: What to expect from the 2026 Utah Legislature, Recycle Utah’s new home may cost up to $7M to build and Heber City Councilmember Aaron Cheatwood with an update.

Utah Avalanche Center forecast, Hideout’s Richardson Flat plans could include a gondola, Wasatch County Manager Dustin Grabau provides a preview of the upcoming county council meeting, KUER government reporter Sean Higgins previews this year's legislative session and Recycle Utah's new Executive Director Andy Hecht and board member Heleena Sideris share updates on the organization's progress and future plans.

Utah Avalanche Center forecast, Deputy Summit County Manager Janna Young previews this year's legislative session, Youth Sports Alliance Executive Director Emily Fisher and Programs Director Heather Sims share updates on youth sports programs and Robert Parish, the new executive director of the Snyderville Basin Recreation District, provides an update on programs.

Utah Avalanche Center forecast, Park City Council approves agreement to settle disputes over billionaire’s Treasure Hill home, New Hideout Mayor Ralph Severini discusses the Silver Meadows development in Hideout, Park City Councilmember Bill Ciraco recaps Thursday's council meeting, U.S. Biathlon CEO Jack Gierhart talks about the sport's unique combination of cross-country skiing and marksmanship and the Sundance Institute names new chief executive ahead of 2026 festival.

Utah Avalanche Center forecast, developer applies for new town in Summit County's Browns Canyon, Summit County Council Member Megan McKenna recaps Wednesday's council meeting, Utah Democratic Party Director Brian King shares a preview of this year's legislative session and Film Producer Lance Kramer talks about his film "Holding Liat," which is short-listed for an Academy Award for Best Documentary.

Park City Council may settle disputes over billionaire’s Treasure Hill home, State Senator for District 20 Ron Winterton shares a preview of what to expect during this year's legislative session, Park City City Attorney Margaret Plane and Deputy City Manager Heather Sneddon preview this week's city council meeting, Park City Council interviews potential candidates for open seat, how the South Summit School District planned ahead for measles and Sundance Film Festival 2026 individual tickets go on sale.