Local News Hour | October 19, 2026
Local News Hour

Local News Hour | October 19, 2026

B2Upper-intermediateOctober 19, 202649 min
  • Politics

Utah Judicial Performance Evaluation Commission Executive Director Mary-Margaret Pingree discusses the 2026 election guide to help voters decide which judgies should stay on the bench, Youth Sports Alliance Development Director Ashley Laakso and Youth Programs Director Heather Sims talk about coming deadlines for winter sports programs and Park City Recreation Director Ken Fisher has details on the new MINE community center opening, and a spooky pickleball contest.

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I'm Christine Weller filling in for Leslie Thatcher on KPCW's local news hour this morning.

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Good morning, it's 8.06 on this Monday, October 19th. I'm Christine Weller filling in for Leslie Thatcher on KPCW's local news hour this morning. We've got 38 degrees in Park City at the moment. The high today is 63 degrees.

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In the Hebrew area it's 38 with a high of 68. It's going to be a 20% chance of rain throughout the day today. And with a more in-depth weather update, we've got ABC4 meteorologist Cedric Haynes. Happy Monday, KPCW listeners.

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It's time for your forecast for the WSSash back as we go throughout your Monday. Look for a mixture of clouds and some sunshine as we go throughout the day as a week low pressure

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