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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Mountain Mediation Center's outgoing director Gretchen Lee introduces the organization's new leader, Nicole "Ned" Droitsch, Ski Utah CEO Nathan Rafferty previews the 2026-27 season, Park City Film Executive Director Katy Wang talks about upcoming screenings and the retun of ski films, and Summit County Library Director Dan Compton talks about the new Kimball Junction branch opening at the PEAK Center. -
Gretchen Lee, the outgoing executive director of Mountain Mediation Center discusses her decision to step down after 11 years and introduces the organization’s new leader, Nicole "Ned" Droitsch. -
Ski Utah CEO Nathan Rafferty previews the 2026-2027 ski season with a look at the health of the industry and new offerings at the state’s resorts, including expanded terrain, new amenities and pass options for adults and kids. -
Park City Film Executive Director Katy Wang previews the annual pre-ski season film weekend sponsored by Cole Sports. The marquee screening from Matchstick Productions is “The Way Out,” which celebrates ski culture, deep-mountain lifestyle, and the connection to nature. -
Summit County Library Director Dan Compton talks about the opening of the new Kimball Junction branch in the PEAK Center. -
Park City Board of Realtors Executive Director Jennifer Armandi and board president Gretchen Hudgens talks about the third quarter report, which shows nearly $6.1 billion in sales, Summit County Transportation Planner Carl Miller and Active Transportation Planning Manager Senta Beyer recap of this year's successful Summit Bike Share program, and Heber Valley Chamber Public Relations Manager Jessica Turner discusses the organization's plan to split from the Wasatch County Tourism and Economic Development Office in 2027.
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Summit County Councilmember Roger Armstrong recaps Monday's special meeting, Kelly Pfaff and Tom Seitz with Place PC discuss their ideas for the Bonanza Park 5 acre parcel development ahead of a special Park City Council meeting on Friday, and acres, South Summit Superintendent of Schools Greg Maughan has details on Monday's board meeting and People's Health Clinic's new VP of Development and External Relations Laura Cushman and CEO Mairi Leining on plans to expand the space Quinn’s Junction and we hear the results of a the 2026 Live PC Give PC 24-hour fundraiser.
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Park City Board of Realtors Executive Director Jennifer Armanci and board president Gretchen Hudgens have details on the third quarter report, which included almost $1.6 billion in sales. -
Summit County Transportation Planner Carl Miller and Active Transportation Planning Manager Senta Beyer recap this year's successful Summit Bike Share program and discuss plans for 2027. -
Heber Valley Chamber Public relations manager Jessica Turner discusses the group's transition to an independent business-led organization in 2027. The chamber will separate from Wasatch County's Tourism and Economic Development office after being a joint operation for many years.
