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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Summit County Councilmember Tonja Hanson recaps Wednesday's meeting, director of TedFest Ryan Shupe has details about this year's three-day music festival in Wallsburg and Park City Film Executive Director Katy Wang has a preview of upcoming Sundance film screenings. -
Summit County councilmember Tonya Hansen recaps Wednesday's meeting, including a discussion of the the slow progress on policies for the 910 Ranch, with a public hearing held on June 24. -
Ryan Shupe, director of the annual TedFest Music Festival previews the 2026 installment of the Wallsburg event which begins July 17. Shupe says the festival will honor his father, Ted Shupe, the original founder of the three-day event. -
Park City Film Executive Director Katy Wang previews of upcoming screenings at the Library's Jim Santy Auditorium, including "Power Ballad" from July 10-12. -
The Swaner Preserve and EcoCenter has a busy lineup of summer programs and free events. -
Swaner Preserve and EcoCenter Director of Visitor Experience and Exhibits Hunter Klingensmith has an update on upcoming events, Egyptian Theater Director Randy Barton has details about the theater being hacked out of tens of thousands of dollars, Park City Manager Adam Lenhard and Deputy City Manager Jodi Emery preview this week's city council meeting and Heber Valley Chamber Public Relations Manager Jessica Turner has an update on upcoming events.
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Heber Valley Chamber Public Relations Manager Jessica Turner shares record-breaking participation in the Fourth of July 5k and 10k races and what other summer events are coming up in the area. -
Park City Manager Adam Lenhard and Deputy City Manager Jodi Emery preview this week's city council meeting and share updates on the senior center project and public feedback on the Little Kate Road project. -
Park City's Egyptian Theatre Director Randy Barton has details about the theater being hacked out of tens of thousands of dollars and the venue's 100th year on Main Street. -
Swaner Preserve and EcoCenter Director of Visitor Experience and Exhibits Hunter Klingensmith has an update on upcoming free events including the "Be Nice to Bugs Day" on July 12 and "Bike and Botany" on July 16.
