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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Construction on two new pools at the PC MARC is moving along, and while the leisure pool is still open, some swim programs have been paused until 2026 when the upgraded aquatic facility will reopen. -
Kouri Richins murder trial reset for 2026 and extended to 5 weeks, Park City exploring seasonal parking pass for Bonanza Flat, Summit County Housing Authority goals include housing vouchers and partnerships, Habitat for Humanity’s 30th annual Overall Ball set for June 27, a 2-year-old dies in "tragic accident" near Uinta Mountains' Manor Lands, wildlife expert says Utah lacks habitat to support return of grizzly bears, Youth Sports Alliance Executive Director Emily Fisher shares an update on their summer clinics, Ski Utah Director of Communications Alison Palmintere provides details on this past season's skier days and Park City Recreation Director Ken Fisher provides updates on the new pool construction and parking limitations. -
Youth Sports Alliance Executive Director Emily Fisher provides an update on summer clinics, including a successful fly fishing clinic on the Provo River and a sold-out mountain bike class at Deer Valley. -
Ski Utah Director of Communications Alison Palmintere shares details on this past season's skier days — coming in at the third highest number of skier visits. -
Park City Recreation Director Ken Fisher discusses ongoing construction at the recreation center, including the demolition of the lap pool and infrastructure work. -
The annual fundraiser to support the work of Habitat for Humanity of Summit and Wasatch counties is set for June 27 and tickets are on sale now. The affordable housing nonprofit organization in now in its third decade. -
The community is invited to join the Elks Club for their Flag Day ceremony Saturday. -
The latest trails report with Mountain Trails Foundation, Summit County Councilmember Tonja Hanson recaps Wednesday's council meeting, Park City Elks Club members Cheryl Soshnik and Michael DeJarnette provide details on this year's Flag Day ceremony and Habitat for Humanity previews the upcoming Overall Ball Gala and auction.
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Summit County Councilmember Tonja Hanson recaps Wednesday's council meeting including key issues like potential property tax reductions, redistricting to comply with HB 356 and development of the Cline Dahle property. -
Park City Elks Club members Cheryl Soshnik and Michael DeJarnette share details on this year's Flag Day ceremony on Saturday, June 14.
