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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The Utah Avalanche Center's newest backcountry forecast, Summit County Councilmember Canice Harte recaps Wednesday's meeting, Early Childhood Alliance Director Kristen Schulz talks about new state, federal child care tax credits, and Rich Wyman and Mike Rogers on dueling pianos in Park City. -
Summit County Councilmember Canice Harte recaps Wednesday's council meeting, including a discussion of the Junction Commons redevelopment proposal, High Valley Transit's bus rapid transit and public comments on the proposed Snyderville Basin cemetery location. -
Kristen Schultz, director of the Early Childhood Alliance, discusses the organization's role in improving early childhood outcomes in Summit County. Schultz highlights improvements in local childcare, with scholarships and full-day preschool options, but noted affordability challenges. -
Rich Wyman and Mike Rogers, known as the Tipsy Ivories, preview their Sunday dueling pianos show at the Velvet Room in Park City. The show is interactive, with audience requests driving the setlist. -
Timpanogos Valley Theater’s upcoming production of “Sister Act. Jr.” opens Friday and will run through March 28. It features several local youth in leading roles. -
An updated forecast from the Utah Avalanche Center forecast, Heber City Councilmember Mike Johnston recaps this week's council meeting, including more on the UDOT bypass and plans for dog in parks, Park City's Acting City Manager Jodi Emery and Deputy City Manager Heather Sneddon preview Thursday's council meeting, including proposed salary bumps for staff and the Bonanza 5-acre project and , Timpanogos Valley Theater Director Sarah Ray talks about the play, "Sister Act, Jr. ," which opens March 2 and the theater's weekly improv sessions.
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He emphasizes the long-term sustainability of this route over the shorter alternative and talks about downtown redevelopment plans, plans for a reimagined downtown, including City Park, and discussions on a plan to allow dogs in parks. -
Park City's Acting City Manager Jodi Emery and Deputy City Manager Heather Sneddon preview this week's council meeting, including a proposed raise for city workers and next steps for the Bonanza 5-acre project. -
Timpanogos Valley Theater Director Sarah Ray previews the upcoming production of "Sister Act, Jr." Based on the film starring Whoopi Goldberg, the play features a cast of 12-18-year-olds, including many first-time performers. -
Nearly 30 local artists will be selling their work at an annual art show happening this weekend.
