Local News Hour | April 22, 2026

Local News Hour | April 22, 2026

From Local News Hour by Leslie Thatcher, Roger Goldman

April 22, 2026 · 51 min

About this episode

The episode features discussions on a groundbreaking metagenomics study, a recap of a historic ski season, and updates on youth health initiatives.

Snyderville Basin Water Reclamation Executive Director Mike Luers and Summit County Epidemiologist Nancy Porter discuss the district first-in-Utah metagenomics study of pathogens, President and COO of Deer Valley Resort Todd Bennett recaps an historic ski season, with seven new chairs and 100 new ski runs and Wasatch Community Foundation Board Chair Si Hutt provides an update on the organizations work, including events that promote youth health and safety.

People in this episode

Guests: Mike Luers, Nancy Porter, Todd Bennett, Si Hutt

Topics covered

  • metagenomics
  • pathogens
  • ski season
  • youth health
  • safety

Keywords

  • Snyderville Basin Water Reclamation
  • Summit County
  • Deer Valley Resort
  • Wasatch Community Foundation

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Deer Valley Resort

Books & works: Local News Hour

Places: Summit County, Utah

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