The Community Campfire

The Park City Miners are a team of 12-year-old baseball players dreaming of a trip to Cooperstown, New York, in 2027. But getting there takes more than a good swing, so they’re kicking off their fundraising efforts with a Christmas wreath sale and hoping the community will help them hit a home run.

Lectura Lounge opened with a reading program and a room full of books. What walked through the door taught Maritza Roño something she never planned to learn.

Stevie Stewart, bassist and vocalist for the rock band Sweet, explores their enduring appeal, glam-rock history, and previews their upcoming Park City performances.

Through the voices of members Annie and Christine and Program Director Luisa, this story explores how the Summit Clubhouse offers a lifeline of belonging, meaningful work, and renewed hope for individuals navigating mental illness.

Coach Skinner and KPCW sports intern Matthew Traub hit the ice with the Wasatch Railers, a new co-ed high school hockey club bringing players from Wasatch, Deer Creek and South Summit together for its inaugural season.

The young cast of Egyptian Youth Theatre’s "Finding Nemo Jr." shares what it takes to bring the beloved underwater story to the stage.

Kate Chanson, Shannon Runyon, and Rylee McDonald preview Mountain Town Music’s Celebration of Southern Rock, featuring an all-star lineup of Utah musicians at The Marquis Park City.

Park City High junior Cadan Flynn plays water polo and leaves grown adults speechless with a deck of cards. Find out how a chance encounter led this rising magician to the Magic Castle's Junior Society in Hollywood.

What would the Heber Valley lose if the North Fields disappeared? Join Amber Johnson for a walk through this working landscape and a closer look at the land, the people who care about it and the future they hope to protect.

Andrea Buchanan talks with Vicki Plum about her volunteer work at the Summit County Jail and the lessons she’s learned about family, forgiveness and the power of a second chance.

Park City High School Volleyball coach Bethany Byers and senior captains Olivia Taberacci and Genevieve Louis talk about the their end of season push to make the playoffs, the importance of volleyball in their growth, being a leader, and invite everyone to next week's Senior Night.

Coach Brandon Heaney discusses the rapid growth of Park City’s girls' flag football program, and players Brighton Heaney and Ellie Crutchfield share their experiences.

Park City boasts a long list of winter sports icons but 16-year-old Maverick McKenna is making his mark in Utah's sports history.

Wasatch Back Devastation Relief can’t undo tragedy, but it can help people through what comes next. Amber Johnson joins its annual Light the Night UTV Excursion and meets some of the people who make that help possible.

Coach Bill Skinner and KPCW high school sports intern Matthew Traub cover the latest Wasatch Back sports, including the Park City-Wasatch football rivalry, Park City’s new athletic facilities and the Outliers’ home opener, before catching up on college and professional sports.

Local artist and KPCW volunteer DJ Anna Nizhoni shares how art, music and community have shaped her journey, from leading a project that created eight murals across Summit County to finding her voice behind the microphone at KPCW.

Tonight, classic rock takes over The Marquis on Main Street — and it’s all for a good cause. The Classic Rock All Stars are bringing the music of Led Zeppelin, Queen, Pink Floyd, The Who, the Rolling Stones and more to Park City for a one-night-only benefit concert.

Park City Outliers hockey team General Manager Kevin McCloskey and team captain Erick Bachtle get set to drop the puck on a new season.

In this moving episode, Heather Mansson brings her daughter Parker's love and light into the room as she shares her personal journey through loss, offering candid insights on navigating grief, finding light in the darkest moments, and learning to hold space for healing.

After heart surgery, a lifelong techie woke up with a song in her head she couldn’t turn off, launching an unexpected second act as a songwriter.

Ian Karr has worked in radio since college years. From New Orleans to New York City he has tons of fun stories and a wealth of experience running his own production company for forty years. He loves working on the DJ Air Force at KPCW and says the DJ booth inspires him and surprises his DJ friends because it’s so nice! Look at that view!

When 9/11 happened, Shane and Caitlin Bognaski were cadets at West Point and Wake Forest — and that single morning set the course for their lives. Andrea Buchanan sits down with the couple to talk about that day through their years of military service, marriage, and leadership, now settled in Park City. Their story is a bridge for a generation with no living memory of 9/11 — a reminder of what ser...

For years, Britt Blomquist watched her daughters’ childhoods through a windshield, until an affordable home in Park City gave her something she never thought she could buy: time.

Andy Hecht shares his transition from 17 years in Sundance operations to leading Recycle Utah, guided by his Rotary essay on how empathy and service build real community. He also highlights Recycle Utah's move to a larger Paintbrush Way facility, designed to quadruple its processing capacity for Summit County.

New Park City High School boys lacrosse head coach Kyle Hartzel talks about taking over the defending 5A state champions, his professional playing and coaching career, and his plans to build on the Miners’ winning culture.