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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Utah Avalanche Center forecast, Summit County Council approves 5% Basin Rec tax increase, Park Silly Holiday Bazaar to feature local vendors, Sundance Film Festival Senior Programmer John Nein talks about the movies to keep an eye on during the last festival in Park City, Mayor-Elect Ryan Dickey recap's the latest council meeting and USA Luge Director of Marketing and Sponsorship Gordy Sheer discusses the Eberspacher World Cup at the Utah Olympic Park and luge athletes to watch. -
Sundance Film Festival Senior Programmer John Nein talks about the movies to keep an eye on during the last festival in Park City. -
Utah Avalanche Center forecast, Summit County Councilmember Chris Robinson recaps Wednesday's council meeting, Park Silly Sunday Executive Director Kate McChesney shares details about the annual Park City winter holiday bazaar, Park City Singers Artistic Director Darla Cardwell and singer Mary Gootjes share details about this year's concerts Dec. 12 - 13, Hotel Thaynes General Manager Tom Underwood details the grand opening of the renovated hotel, Timpanogos Valley Theater board member and actor Gary Harter discusses their production of "Miracle on 34th Street," Park City Transit celebrates 50 years of free rides and access for all, Park City to begin Bonanza Flat shuttle amid winter schedule changes, Sundance releases film slate for 2026 festival which is the last in Utah and Canyons master developer eyeing land above golf course and village.
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Summit County Councilmember Chris Robinson recaps Wednesday's council meeting including approval of the 2026 budget which includes a 5% tax increase for Basin Recreation. -
Hotel Thaynes General Manager Tom Underwood talks about the grand opening of the newly renovated and rebranded Park City hotel. -
Timpanogos Valley Theater board member and actor Gary Harter discusses their production of "Miracle on 34th Street." -
The 2026 Sundance Fim Festival has unveiled its curated film lineup for what will be the final year of the festival in Park City. The festival’s traditional sections remain intact, and a special focus will highlight founder Robert Redford’s legacy.
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Utah Avalanche Center forecast, Utah State Representative Mike Kohler talks about the special legislative session, Utah State Senator Nate Blouin a candidate running for the 1st District seat in congress provides a democrat's response to the special legislative session, Park City Interim City Manager Jodi Emery and Deputy City Managers Heather Sneddon preview this week's city council meeting and Heber Valley Chamber Public Relations Manager Jessica Turner discusses upcoming holiday activities.
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Acting City Manager Jodi Emery and Deputy City Manager Heather Sneddon preview this week's city council meeting including golf course capital improvements, the upcoming Sundance Film Festival and construction on the Snow Creek tunnel. -
Heber Valley Chamber Public Relations Manager Jessica Turner discusses upcoming holiday activities.
