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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First we get the latest from the Utah Avalanche Center on backcountry conditions, then the Park City Museum Director Morgan Pierce has details on a new Smithsonian affiliation and the perks museum members. That's followed by Park City Film Executive Director Katy Wang's reflections on the end of the Sundance Film Festival and plans to add 70 screenings at the Jim Santy and Tom Kelly, the 2034 Olympics spokesman, has an update on what Utah's delegation of state and local leaders are learning from their trip to the 2026 Milan Cortina Games in Italy. -
Park City Museum Director Morgan Pierce has details on their new Smithsonian affiliation and the new perks it brings for museum members. -
Park City Film Executive Director Katy Wang talks about the emotional end to the Sundance Film Festival and previews the 70 planned screenings at the Jim Santy Auditorium. -
Tom Kelly, spokesman for the 2034 Olympics, reports on what Utah leaders are learning from the 2026 Games, from organizing to venue prep and the role of local governments. -
A bill moving through Utah’s 2026 legislative session would require proof of citizenship to receive certain public benefits. House Bill 88 has Summit County’s health department director and anti-hunger advocates concerned. -
We begin with the Utah Avalanche Center forecast as snow falls in the Wasatch Back and then hear from Capt. Nicholas Fricchione about the 2026's 90-pound Rucksack Challenge's debut at Park City Mountain. The event honors the U.S. Army's 10th Mountain Division. That's followed by Alf Engen Ski Museum Director Annie Bommer and Swaner EcoCenter & Preserve's Director of Visitor Experience & Exhibits Hunter Klingensmith preview of the upcoming "Ski with a Scientist" event, well has a preview of the upcoming Ski-a-Thon fundraiser from the National Ability Center CEO Willie Ford and Park City Mountain's VP of Mountain Operations Chris Ingham and finish out the hour Heber Valley Chamber Public Relations Manager Jessica Turner who previews a full slate of February events, from truffle-making and wine trains to cross country competitions at Soldier Hollow.
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Heber Valley Chamber Public Relations Manager Jessica Turner previews a full slate of upcoming events, including truffle-making, dairy farm tours and wine trains. -
National Ability Center CEO Willie Ford and Park City Mountain's Vice President of Mountain Operations Chris Ingham will preview he upcoming Ski-A Thon event which raises funds to support military programs. -
Alf Engen Ski Museum Director Annie Bommer and Swaner Preserve & EcoCenter's Director of Visitor Experience & Exhibits Hunter Klingensmith have details on Olympic watch parties and their joint "Ski with a Scientist" event. -
Capt. Nicholas Fricchione details the 2026 90-pound Rucksack Challenge, a ski mountaineering event making its Park City debut and honors the U.S. Army's 10th Mountain Division.
