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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Trails report with Mountain Trails Foundation, U.S. Ski and Snowboard prepares to make 2026 Olympic and Paralympic team picks, Summit County Councilmember Tonja Hanson recaps Wednesday's council meeting, Park City Fire District Battalion Chief Max Dosher and Assistant Battalion Chief Sean Briley share details on the district's 50th anniversary and open house, Park City Film Executive Director Katy Wang provides a preview of upcoming screenings and Megan McJames shares details about her new short film, "Trails Still Blazing: Motherhood in the Mountains" and Summit County officials appoint Kacey Bates as sheriff. -
Summit County Councilmember Tonja Hanson recaps Wednesday's council meeting including topics like the appointment of Kacey Bates as sheriff and the hiring of Robert Parrish as the new director of basin recreation. -
Park City Fire District Battalion Chief Max Dosher and Assistant Battalion Chief Sean Briley share details on the district's 50th anniversary and open house. -
Park City Film Executive Director Katy Wang provides a preview of upcoming screenings and Megan McJames shares details about her new short film, "Trails Still Blazing: Motherhood in the Mountains." -
A former Park City School District teacher turned literacy expert returns to town this week to lead a free community discussion on how to help children become successful readers. -
From a college dance class to founding his own company, Stephen Brown is bringing SB Dance to Park City this week for the final performance of the season. -
Kimball Junction crash causes gridlock during morning commute, UDOT to share Heber Valley bypass update with local leaders, U.S. Ski and Snowboarding Chief of Sport Anouk Patty has details on the upcoming season, Peace House Ex. Director Kendra Wyckoff with more on how Domestic Violence Awareness month is being recognized and Park City Board of Realtors President Maverick Bolger introduces the association's new CEO Jennifer Armandi.
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U.S. Ski and Snowboarding Chief of Sport Anouk Patty has details on the upcoming season and highlights some of the athletes preparing for the 2026 Games in Milan-Cortina, Italy. -
Peace House Ex. Director Kendra Wyckoff with more on how Domestic Violence Awareness month is being recognized. -
Park City Board of Realtors President Maverick Bolger introduces the association's new CEO Jennifer Armandi.
