Leslie Thatcher
Senior News DirectorTough but fair, Leslie is the woman most of Park City wakes up with every weekday morning. Leslie has been at KPCW since 1990 and her years at KPCW have given her depth and insight, guiding her as she asks local leaders and citizens the questions on everyone’s minds during the live interviews of the Local News Hour.
As KPCW's Senior News Director, she has the pulse of the community and an unmatched range of contacts that allows the station to cover everything going on in town, from increased school taxes and water rates to personal achievements and community-wide victories. When she's not sussing out the next story, you'll see her face at many Park City events, as well as on the ski hill and mountain trails.
In 2016, Leslie was honored as the Park City Rotary Club's Professional Citizen of the Year and served as Grand Marshall of the Miner Day parade.
The Park City Board of Realtors also honored Leslie with its 2018 Community Service Award for "asking the questions on everyone's mind."
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Utah Avalanche Center forecast, Park City School District addresses Treasure Mountain construction concerns, Summit County Councilmember Roger Armstrong recaps Wednesday's council meeting, PCSD Superintendent Lyndsay Huntsman and board member Meredith Reed provide an update on school-related issues and Park City Film Executive Director Katy Wang previews upcoming screenings including two films that are on the shortlist for the Academy Awards. -
Summit County Councilmember Roger Armstrong recaps Wednesday's council meeting including topics like the Utah renewable communities project, Basin Recreation's budget and finalization of the Ure Ranch conservation easement. -
Park City School District Superintendent Lyndsay Huntsman and board member Meredith Reed provide an update on Treasure Mountain Junior High School demolition environmental concerns, the removal of trees at Dozier Field and various student achievements. -
Park City Film Executive Director Katy Wang previews upcoming screenings including two films that are on the shortlist for the Academy Awards. -
Elizabeth Smart is known worldwide for her resilience and advocacy following her abduction as a teenager. In her new memoir “Detours,” she turns the focus inward that shares the unexpected paths her life has taken since her rescue. -
Utah Avalanche Center forecast, Summit County closes 834-acre Ure Ranch purchase near Kamas, Wasatch County Manager Dustin Grabau provides a preview of this week's county council meeting, Park City resident Elizabeth Smart discusses her new book "Detours," which explores personal growth and resilience after trauma, Wasatch County opens first phase of $23M courthouse renovation, Telluride ski patrol may strike during holiday season, Bryon Friedman, singer-songwriter and founder of Freedog, shares details on the upcoming Winter Solstice Experience and warm weather allows construction to continue on Park City recreation projects.
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Wasatch County Manager Dustin Grabau discusses the upcoming council meeting where the final budget will be approved, including adjustments to contribute more funds to Parks and Recreation without a tax increase. -
Park City resident Elizabeth Smart discusses her new book "Detours," which explores personal growth and resilience after trauma. -
Bryon Friedman, singer-songwriter and founder of Freedog, shares details on the upcoming Winter Solstice Experience. -
While fall-like temperatures aren’t ideal for snow sports, they’ve been good news for contractors working on two major municipal recreation projects.
