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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Appeals court upholds resident challenge of Park City Mountain lifts (02:50), Sheriff investigation! Wasatch County Manager Dustin Grabau has a preview of this week's county council meeting (07:25), Park City Ski and Snowboard Development Director Heidi Voelker and Nordic Coach Adam Loomis have details on the Moose on the Loose finale (Sept 6) and Freedog concert (Sept 12) (25:03), Executive Director Utah Open Lands Wendy Fisher discusses open space issues. (32:43) -
Trails report with Mountain Trails Foundation, Jodi Emery named interim Park City Manager, Summit County Councilmember Canice Harte recaps Wednesday's meeting, Park City Singers Mary Gootjes and new Artistic Director Darla Cardwell on the new season, Park City Film Executive Director Katy Wang has a preview of upcoming screenings, Edward Wald talks about his upcoming event at the Park City Library titled "Living Paintings: A Night of Music and Moving Art," Third roundabout planned in Silver Summit, Promontory area, Park City Council to discuss Clark Ranch housing project and police give ‘all clear’ after report of armed person at Park City High School
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Summit County Councilmember Canice Harte recaps Wednesday's meeting including discussions on the Dakota Pacific development. -
Park City Film Executive Director Katy Wang has a preview of upcoming screenings and shares her experience at the Toronto International Film Festival. -
Author, poet, music composer and multi-instrumentalist Edward Wald talks about the "Living Paintings: A Night of Music and Moving Art" event at the Park City Library. -
Park City Singers Mary Gootjes and new Artistic Director Darla Cardwell on the upcoming season and new shows. -
The third annual “Mountain Mettle” boxing competition returns to The Corner Store this weekend, featuring 20 amateur bouts and athletes from across the region. -
Summit County Community Development Director Peter Barnes provides an update on development projects throughout the county, Park City Manager Matt Dias and Deputy City Manager Jodi Emery preview this week's city council meeting, RISE Boxing Founder Maryguenn Vellinga and participant Neve Stein share details about this weekends Mountain Mettle Boxing and Charity event.
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Summit County Community Development Director Peter Barnes provides an update on development projects throughout the county. -
Park City Manager Matt Dias and Deputy City Manager Jodi Emery preview this week's city council meeting including topics like changes to the resident parking program, child care scholarship program expansions and the Bonanza five-acre site redevelopment.
