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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A 13-year-old boy was struck by a box truck late Friday night after he and a friend crashed their electric motorcycles on Kilby Road near Powderwood Drive. -
The latest Utah Avalanche Center forecast, Summit County Councilmember Canice Harte recaps Wednesday's meeting, including a delayed voted on development plan at the Utah Olympic Park, Park City Board of Realtors President Gretchen Hudgens, CEO Jennifer Armandi, and Park City MLS President Grady Kohler details on the year-end report for 2025, with $5.7 billion in sales and Park City Film Executive Director Katy Wang previews upcoming screenings at the Jim Santy Auditorium, including a three-day showcase of Oscar-nominated short films. -
Summit County Councilmember Canice Harte discusses the council's Wednesday meeting, including a decision to delay a vote on development at the Utah Olympic Park so concerns over short term rental, traffic and growth could be addressed. -
Park City Board of Realtors President Gretchen Hudgens, CEO Jennifer Armandi, and Park City MLS President Grady Kohler talk about the 2025 year-end real estate data with $5.75 billion in sales —- the second highest in history. -
Katy Wang, executive director of Park City Film, discusses their upcoming events and programs, including a three-day showcase of Oscar nominated short films that begins March 13 at 7 p.m. and a collection of Spanish short films that screen at 4 p.m. March 14. -
In 2025, the People’s Health Clinic – which provides free health care to uninsured residents in Summit and Wasatch counties – conducted about 600 pediatric visits, with some children seen more than once. To expand access, the clinic is hiring a dedicated pediatrician. -
En 2025, la People’s Health Clinic —que brinda atención médica gratuita a residentes sin seguro en los condados de Summit y Wasatch— realizó aproximadamente 600 visitas pediátricas, en las que algunos niños fueron atendidos en más de una ocasión. Para ampliar el acceso, la clínica está contratando a un pediatra dedicado.
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Utah Avalanche Center forecast, Neighbors ask Summit County Council to delay vote on proposed UOP changes, Park City Institute Ex. Director Ember Conley with details on this weekend's fundraiser and a look ahead at the rest of the Main Stage series, Summit County Housing Authority Director Madlyn McDonough and county transportation director Carl Miller with details on the first of four housing and transportation community events March 12 , Heber Valley Chamber Executive Director Dallin Koecher has an update on upcoming events .
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Heber Valley Chamber Executive Director Dallin Koecher has an update on upcoming events in the valley. -
Summit County Housing Authority Director Madlyn McDonough and county transportation director Carl Miller with details on the first of four housing and transportation speaker events March 12.
