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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Columbus Pacific’s vision for the nearly 30-acre Cline Dahle parcel will require action by the Summit County Council to overcome key challenges. -
Today's Utah Avalanche Center forecast for the backcountry, Summit County Manager Shayne Scott previews the agenda for Wednesday's council meeting Senior Vice President Marketing Office of Majestic Realty Collective Tiffany Blake Fox details the 2026 Resort Report and Park City Planning Director Rebecca Ward talks about the upcoming discussion of chair lift upgrades at Park City Mountain. -
Summit County Manager Shayne Scott previews Wednesday's council meeting, including the completion of the justice center expansion and a remodel of the older portion. He also discusses plans for the county's move into the Skullcandy building, -
Senior Vice President Marketing Office of Majestic Realty Collective Tiffany Blake Fox discusses the 2026 Resort Report, which analyzed $24 billion in home sales across 19 ski destinations and highlights trends in luxury and everyday markets. -
Park City Planning Director Rebecca Ward discusses the review underway of Park City Mountain's proposed upgrades for the Eagle and Silverlode chairlifts. -
The Utah Avalanche Center's newest backcountry forecast, Summit County Councilmember Canice Harte recaps Wednesday's meeting, Early Childhood Alliance Director Kristen Schulz talks about new state, federal child care tax credits, and Rich Wyman and Mike Rogers on dueling pianos in Park City.
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Summit County Councilmember Canice Harte recaps Wednesday's council meeting, including a discussion of the Junction Commons redevelopment proposal, High Valley Transit's bus rapid transit and public comments on the proposed Snyderville Basin cemetery location. -
Kristen Schultz, director of the Early Childhood Alliance, discusses the organization's role in improving early childhood outcomes in Summit County. Schultz highlights improvements in local childcare, with scholarships and full-day preschool options, but noted affordability challenges. -
Rich Wyman and Mike Rogers, known as the Tipsy Ivories, preview their Sunday dueling pianos show at the Velvet Room in Park City. The show is interactive, with audience requests driving the setlist. -
Timpanogos Valley Theater’s upcoming production of “Sister Act. Jr.” opens Friday and will run through March 28. It features several local youth in leading roles.
