Shows
The Community CampfireThe Community Campfire | July 25, 2025This week, bucking bulls, championship dreams, and family grit collide in Daniel, UT for a rough-and-rowdy rodeo story with heart. Then, go behind the mic and meet KPCW Wednesday morning DJ Rudy Tessnow – better known as Rudy on the Radio. The Campfire Music Sesh features local artist Wyatt Pike who previews his latest release. Plus, Coach Skinner has the skinny on sports and the Campfire Kids entertain as always.2025-07-2548 min
Local News HourLocal News Hour | July 25, 2025Snyderville Basin planners consider exception for Silver Creek mixed-use project, Coalville City implements odd-even watering restrictions, Planned Parenthood discusses injunction blocking cuts to funding, neighbors express worries about Heber food truck court idea, Wasatch County Parks and Recreation Marketing Coordinator Jennifer Bowman previews the Wasatch County Fair, Park City Council candidates show interest in flex lanes and KPCW Development Director Sarah Ervin has an update on emergency fundraising efforts.2025-07-2550 minLocal News HourLocal News Hour | July 23, 2025Coalville rejects 300-acre neighborhood annexation (3:24), KPCW GM Juliana Allely and Development Director Sarah Ervin discuss the need for public funding (5:25), Founder of Kept Current Caren Bell and Kris Campbell with Mountain Mediation Center have details on the first Kept Kind project this weekend (24:53), Executive Director of Hope Alliance Diane Bernhardt has details on next month's fundraiser (34:12), Recycle Utah considers 4-acre parcel for facility relocation (44:41), and Summit County joins Park City Community Foundation’s zero waste campaign (46:34)2025-07-2348 minLocal News HourLocal News Hour | July 21, 2025Report: Price of Summit County homes drops slightly, still most expensive in Utah (3:52) Wasatch Back watches helicopter install Deer Valley East Village gondola towers (6:06) Park City Soccer Club Executive Director Shelley Gillwald and Park City Extreme Cup Tournament Director Cora Reddan have details on the tournament happening July 24 - 26 (8:47) Youth Sports Alliance Executive Director Emily Fisher has an update on the youth sports programs (21:27) Snyderville Basin Recreation Director Dana Jones has an update (33:24) Juliana Allely, President of KPCW, and Sarah Ervin, Director of Development at KPCW, discusses the impact of President Trump's proposed rescission of funding for the Corporation for...2025-07-2151 minThe Community CampfireThe Community Campfire | July 18, 2025On this week's The Community Campfire, Amber Johnson visits with a Wallsburg couple keeping print alive through their charming newspaper, "The Little Valley Dispatch." Andrea Buchanan chats with our multi-talented DJ Caren Bell. You know her from Wednesday afternoons, but her playlist is just the beginning. Plus, Claire Wiley’s interview with musician Dan Tyminski, Coach Skinner’s Skinny on Sports, fun facts, trivia and the Campfire Kids chime in with their trademark chaos and unexpected wisdom.2025-07-1848 minThe Community CampfireThe Community Campfire | July 11, 2025This week on The Community Campfire, celebrate 7/11 Day with Slurpee nostalgia and a sunny weekend forecast. Then, we dive into a story from Park City's own Brian Ward, a retired geneticist, who shares how he’s helping fight poverty in rural Kenya through the Kenya Uriti Education Fund. The fund supports local schools, scholarships and feeding programs that impact thousands. Later in the show, local indie-folk duo Iron Canyon Echoes brings their cello-fueled mountain sound to the studio with two live performances. Plus, prankster kids, the latest on local sports, and weekend music events from Park City to Salt Lake.2025-07-1147 minThe Community CampfireThe Community Campfire | June 27, 2025This week, we take a trip down memory lane ahead of KPCW’s 45th birthday. This station was born on July 2, 1980, and we are celebrating this momentous occasion! World-renowned ukulele player Jake Shimabukuro drops by for the in-studio Campfire Music Sesh. Plus, we have community events, fun facts, sports, and the campfire kids.2025-06-2846 minThe Community CampfireThe Community Campfire | June 20, 2025This week on The Community Campfire, discover Sycamore Swing — a teen-led, all-ages dance night in Heber Valley that mixes country charm, beginner swing lessons and community connection. In our Campfire Music Sesh, rising indie rock band Krooked Kings brings their emotionally charged sound straight from Salt Lake City. Plus, Coach Skinner has the latest scoop on local sports, we’ll preview the weekend’s top community events, drop some unexpected fun facts and of course — anything goes when the Campfire Kids take the mic.2025-06-2047 minThe Community CampfireThe Community Campfire | June 13, 2025Go behind the scenes of The Antique Power Show in Wallsburg, Utah, a once-a-year celebration of history, ingenuity and resilience, featuring thousands of vintage vehicles, live demonstrations, and hands-on heritage experiences. Then the Campfire Music Sesh features American Idol alum and former KPCW DJ Wyatt Pike who performs two original songs in studio. Plus, we have the skinny on local sports, community happenings, fun facts, and entertaining Campfire Kids.2025-06-1338 minThe Community CampfireThe Community Campfire | June 6, 2025This week, Andrea Buchanan takes a 100-pound Great Dane puppy from Nuzzles on a field trip and Amber Johnson shares her hilarious personal Rom-Com-gone-wrong story. Coach Skinner has the latest on local sports and our Campfire Kids say the darndest things. And stay tuned for an in-studio performance by Provo-based band Lantern By Sea.2025-06-0648 minThe Community CampfireThe Community Campfire | May 30, 2025Meet the compassionate senior behind the Instagram account “Wasatch Kindness," which quietly encouraged and uplifted the spirits of students at Wasatch High School. Then, hit the trails with local legend Charlie Sturgis, who paved the way for many of us to enjoy Park City’s vast trail network.And musical guest Brian Neff gives a fiery in-studio performance on the Spanish guitar! Plus, Coach Skinner has the latest in local sports, the Campfire Kids share their wisdom and learn more fun facts to impress your friends.2025-05-3049 minThe Community CampfireThe Community Campfire | May 23, 2025This week on The Community Campfire, we honor Memorial Day with powerful local stories and live music. Andrea Buchanan introduces us to the Treblemakers, an all-women’s a cappella group bringing harmony and heart to the Park City Cemetery celebration. Amber Johnson explores the deep roots of Midway’s Memorial Hill and the community spirit that shaped it into a tribute to veterans. We get a soulful, in-studio performance and stories from singer-songwriter Rick Gerber, plus Coach Skinner's local sports, quirky fun-facts and the ever-unpredictable adventures of our Campfire Kids.2025-05-2347 minThe Community CampfireThe Community Campfire | May 16, 2025This week on The Community Campfire, we celebrate the extraordinary career of Park City High School music teacher Chris Taylor with a moving tribute from former students, colleagues and the man himself. We hear how his early morning jazz rehearsals, tough love and dedication helped shape professional musicians and passionate music lovers alike. Plus, Coach Skinner gives us the skinny on spring sports playoffs, and we close the hour with an interview with Nick Talbott from Americana duo The Talbott Brothers, whose new album "Borderlands" drops today.2025-05-1642 minThe Community CampfireThe Community Campfire | May 9, 2025This Mother’s Day, The Community Campfire gathers around the stories of six remarkable women from Utah’s Wasatch Back. Each one offers a powerful glimpse into motherhood — not as a perfect ideal, but as a living, breathing journey of resilience, hope and heart. Plus, Coach Skinner's skinny on sports, Friday fun facts, Mother's Day dedications, and the campfire kids.2025-05-0938 minThe Community CampfireThe Community Campfire | May 2, 2025Meet Doug Coleman, a stuntman and magician whose wild ride from hitchhiking to Hollywood turned into a career crashing cars, leaping off buildings, and chasing adventure — all with heart, humor, and a little fake blood. We introduce Jonas Wright, our new KPCW Bilingual Reporter, and hear stories from his time as the BYU mascot. Mary Beth Maziarz stops by to talk about her Park City Song Camps for young musicians and plays a set for The Campfire Music Sesh. And as always, fun facts, local sports, and fresh takes from our campfire kids.2025-05-0249 minThe Community CampfireThe Community Campfire | April 25, 2025This week on The Community Campfire, meet Ken McCarthy, the driving force behind the beloved trail network in Heber Valley, whose passion for the outdoors has inspired a community. Hear the story of Matt Lindon, a true Summit County original who’s called Park City home since the ’70s and played a key role in building Deer Valley Resort. Gather around for a soulful music session with Salt Lake City artist Spencer Paul, blending psych-folk vibes and heartfelt lyrics. Plus, get your local sports fix and enjoy some laughs with the always-entertaining Campfire Kids.2025-04-2548 minThe Community CampfireThe Community Campfire | April 18, 2025Take a fun and colorful dive into two of Midway Elementary’s most beloved icons: Miss Sally… and the legendary two-headed calf. The Campfire Music Sesh features indie-pop artist Aspen Anonda, serving up soulful songs and heartfelt stories. Plus, the campfire kids, Friday fun facts, Coach Skinner's skinny on sports, and a spark or two of surprise.2025-04-1847 minThe Community CampfireThe Community Campfire | April 11, 2025This week, we pull back the curtain on the “Park City Follies,” the 25-year theater tradition that lovingly roasts all things Park City. Coach Skinner is back with the skinny on sports, and our campfire kids are always full of surprises. Plus, the Campfire Music Sesh features singer-songwriter Travis Van Hoff.2025-04-1146 minThe Community CampfireThe Community Campfire | April 4, 2025This week, a liver transplant highlights the healing power of community. Madeline Jaquet has the skinny on sports, and laugh along with our campfire kids. Plus, local musician Bryon Friedman drops by the studio for this week’s musical performance.2025-04-0447 minThe Community CampfireThe Community Campfire | March 28, 2025The Community Campfire visits with a group of 5th graders takes composting to the next level. Then, lace up for a wild ride with a story on roller skating fitness that’ll have you gliding into good vibes. Then it's time for Coach Skinner’s Skinny on Sports, plus heartwarming and hilarious tales from our very own Campfire Kids. And special guest Kris Lager stops by for our Campfire Music Sesh and performs an exclusive, never-before-recorded song: "Sweet Melody."2025-03-2848 minThe Community CampfireThe Community Campfire | March 21, 2025This week, explore the world of competitive puzzling (yes, that's a thing!) and hear an amazing story about a chance encounter with a young woman and her NAC Instructor. Coach Skinner talks sports and the campfire kids impart their wisdom. And a eight-piece band called Slow Potion dazzles in the KPCW studio.2025-03-2147 minThe Community CampfireThe Community Campfire | March 14, 2025The Community Campfire goes behind the scenes with the folks who groom our local ski runs. Then, Coach Skinner has the latest on local sports and the campfire kids share their views on the world. Local musician Bruce Music wraps up the hour with an in-studio performance.2025-03-1448 minThe Community CampfireThe Community Campfire | March 7, 2025The Community Campfire gathers around for a deep dive into the local Elks Lodge, located in a historic building on Main Street. Musical guest Hana Kamler amazes with a live performance in our KPCW Studio. The campfire kids provide the laughs and Coach Skinner has the skinny on sports.2025-03-0748 min