The Community Campfire

Behind Utah’s avalanche forecasts is a community bound by a love of the mountains and a commitment to getting each other home.

Singer-songwriter Wakely talks about his album “Kind Eyes,” studying at Berklee, making music in Los Angeles and what’s coming next, plus live performances of his original songs “Don’t Forget I Love You” and “Melted Away” in the KPCW studios.

Andrea Buchanan goes Behind the Voices with Sally Tauber of Peace House to learn how the organization has grown from a small, undisclosed shelter into a comprehensive campus providing safety, housing and support for survivors and their families.

For new and expecting mothers, finding support can feel overwhelming. At the free Motherhood Circle, the Christian Center of Park City and Hive Family Collective bring together the resources and connections that can help a village take shape.

Andrea Buchanan goes Behind the Voices with KPCW’s Jolene Croasmun to hear about her path into radio, eight years behind the mic at KPCW, and why she sees community radio as a public service.

For this week's Skinny on Sports, Coach Skinner sits down with KPCW announcer Matt Strater to highlight the Park City Miner's upcoming 2026 season.

For Heather Sims, sports have never been just about competition—they are a launchpad for confidence, connection, and character. As Programs Director at the Youth Sports Alliance (YSA), Heather channels a lifelong passion for athletics into meaningful action, breaking down barriers so every young person, regardless of background, has the opportunity to play, grow, and thrive. Through her leadership...

Local pianist and songwriter Rich Wyman joins the Community Campfire to talk about his 35-year career in Park City, his collaborations with legends like Eddie Van Halen, and the evolution of the town’s music scene. He also opens up about the deeply personal and political inspirations behind his upcoming 13th album.

For this week's Campfire Music Sesh, singer-songwriter Tony Oros visits in the KPCW studio. He shares stories behind his music, his creative process and performs live, giving listeners an intimate look at the artist behind the songs.

Andrea Buchanan sits down with Natalie Hall and Alex Regnald of the Kimball Art Center, along with KPCW Office Manager and Kimball Arts Festival volunteer Jo Horlick, for a behind-the-scenes look at the 57th Kimball Arts Festival. They explore how a small gathering of artists on Main Street grew into one of the nation's premier juried art festivals, welcoming nearly 200 artists selected from more...

Utah indie band Rally is making waves with its surf-rock-inspired sound, and lead singer Alec Whitaker joins The Community Campfire to talk about the band's journey, Salt Lake's thriving music scene, and performs a pair of original songs.

For fifty years, William Nixon helped shape the words of presidents, senators and global leaders. But in his Midway home, he tells a different story about a wake-up call that changed everything and how he returned to who he has always been.

Utah-based indie rock duo of Liam Given and Beckham White, Far From It, performs songs from their debut album "The Contender" and share how a friendship sparked at music camp grew into a band with a fresh, high-energy sound and a busy summer tour.

Brett Thorpe, lead singer of the Boise-based band Sunsmith, shares how reggae, hip-hop, ska, and punk came together to shape the band's signature sound, along with the story behind their uplifting music. They will be performing in Park City and Snowbasin during the July 4th weekend.

In celebration of America’s 250th birthday, Park City Museum curator Courtney Titus highlights how our mountain community comes together on Main Street to celebrate, mourn, or even protest.

In the dark, something small is blinking. Find out what it takes to keep it alive in the Wasatch Back.

Before Park City became a world-renowned mountain destination, Miles Rademan helped chart its future. He shares the story behind preserving open space, revitalizing Main Street, and building the community generations have come to love.

Billboard Top-15 songwriter Susie Brown joins us for an intimate Campfire Music Sesh, sharing stories from her remarkable career and performing live in the KPCW studio.

After 22 years battling an eating disorder fueled by perfectionism, Rachelle Chase is finding freedom beyond perfect. Along the way, she’s learned six words that are transforming how she connects with others.

Local musician Bryon Friedman of Freedog previews this weekend's annual Summer Solstice celebration on the Weber River.

As a teenager searching for a way to process life's challenges, musician Dominic Antonelli discovered alternate guitar tunings and found not only a unique musical voice, but a path that now connects instrumental music, healing, and hope as he tours in support of his new album, "The Only Road Home."

Eighty-nine-year-old John Besendorfer is the Heber Valley’s keeper of stories, preserving a living museum hidden in plain sight.

Discover how Save People Save Wildlife is bridging the gap between human progress and nature, proving that protecting local drivers and preserving majestic wildlife go hand in hand.

After realizing acting wasn't her true path, Sadie Mortensen, better known as Saemore, followed her passion for music, creating her debut album "Lucky Woman" in just nine months while developing a distinctive indie-Western sound influenced by everyone from Johnny Cash to spaghetti-Western film scores. She joins the Campfire Music Sesh and performs two songs in the KPCW studio, including “Small Tow...

From uncooperative hot-air balloons to broken-down trucks, the “Silly Girls” somehow keep the Wasatch Back’s biggest events running with humor and heart.