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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Longtime Park City resident Dave Hanscom is nearly done with his “40 after 80” challenge: get to the high points of 40 states after turning 80, and identify 50 bird species in each of the 50 states. -
Trails report with Mountain Trails Foundation, Coalville says new investor in Wohali to restructure resort’s finances, debt, Summit County Councilmember Roger Armstrong recaps Wednesday's council meeting, Park City resident Dave Hanscom shares his goal of climbing a number of the country's tallest peaks, President of the Wasatch Back League of Women Voters Monica Schaffer and Anne Kirvan from the Pro-Active Alliance share details on Monday's candidate forum, Mirror Lake Highway brush fire contained by helicopter and ground crew and Old Town roads close Friday for Kimball Arts Festival. -
Summit County Councilmember Roger Armstrong recaps Wednesday's council meeting including topics like the controversial amended agreement with Dakota Pacific and the role SB 26 plays in the progress of the development. Other topics included the financial struggles of the Willow Creek project, and the adoption of new policies for the North Summit Fire District, including providing firefighters with concealable body armor. -
Park City resident Dave Hanscom shares his goal of climbing a number of the country's tallest peaks — "40 peaks after turning 80-years-old" — while documenting the bird species he encounters along the way. -
President of the Wasatch Back League of Women Voters Monica Schaffer and Anne Kirvan from the Pro-Active Alliance share details on Monday's candidate forum. -
A backyard bash will bring back some of a beloved Park City chef's popular fare and raise money for the local ski and snowboard team. -
Music teacher, OB-GYN named Park City Rotary 2025 citizens of the year, Kimball Art Center Director Aldy Milliken and board member Stefani Kimche have details about the Dakota Pacific location for the new art center, Park City Schools Mountain Bike Team to increase access and financial aid, Heber City Council candidate Jami Hewlett charged with alleged child abuse, Developer cites interest in bringing memory care, assisted living back to Summit County, Serve Park City Founder Karen Marriott has details about registering for the 2nd annual 9/11 Day of Service, Park City Ski & Snowboard Executive Director Christie Hind and Development Director Heidi Voelker have details about their upcoming fundraiser, POWDR CEO shares national park, ski resort aspirations and Local dyslexia foundation to transfer program to Montana school.
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Kimball Art Center Director Aldy Milliken and board member Stefani Kimche share details about the new art center which will be part of the Dakota Pacific development. -
Karen Marriott, founder of Serve Park City, discusses the second annual 9/11 Day of Service and Remembrance on September 13. -
Park City Ski & Snowboard Executive Director Christie Hind and Development Director Heidi Voelker have details about a backyard bash on August 8 to raise funds for their programs.
