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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If you’re thinking about getting a new bike this year – or already have – the annual Park City Bike Swap is an option to sell your old bike.
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Park City Wine Festival returns to Canyons Village this fall, Summit Bike Share rolls back in May with new locations, Summit County Manager Shayne Scott discusses the agenda for Wednesday's county council meeting, Man arrested after filming in women’s restroom at No Name Saloon, Park City High School mountain bike coach Pete Stoughten has details on the upcoming Bike Swap, Park City Mountain’s 2024 closing day was ‘straight mashed potatoes', Founder of Rescue Ranchito Erin Brown and Lizzy Lynch have details about the new organization and Elite runner Lauren Fleshman talks empowering girls in sports in Park City.
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Summit County Manager Shayne Scott discusses the agenda for Wednesday's county council meeting including transportation plans state Route 32 in Eastern Summit County, grant money and an up date on the Jeremy Ranch and Pinebrook roundabout artwork.
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Founder of Rescue Ranchito Erin Brown and Lizzy Lynch have details about the new organization and its mission.
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Park City High School mountain bike coach Pete Stoughten has details on the upcoming Bike Swap.
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Active listening to build common ground and engage in meaningful conversations is the goal behind a training program developed by Park City Leadership Class 29.
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The 7th annual statewide Invest Nest competition is in its final stages. The winner of Park City High School’s this week will go on to the state finals April 29.
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‘This is Sundance’s home’: Park City braces for potential departure of iconic indie fest, Utah Symphony and Opera Marketing Director Meredith Laing has details on this summer's Deer Valley Music Festival, Elite runner, women’s sports advocate, and author Lauren Fleshman, Women's Giving Fund member Rebecca Blanchette and Adult Services Librarian Kate Mapp talk about next Monday's presentation at PC Library, Park City Chamber Bureau Sustainability Director Morgan Mingle and VP of Marketing and Communications Dan Howard have an update on the sustainability grants and winter lodging numbers and KB Richins makes it to American Idol top 12.
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Utah Symphony and Opera Marketing Director Meredith Laing has details on the symphony's 20th anniversary Deer Valley Music Festival.
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Elite runner, women’s sports advocate, and author Lauren Fleshman, Women's Giving Fund member Rebecca Blanchette and Adult Services Librarian Kate Mapp talk about next Monday's presentation at PC Library.