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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In an ongoing effort to reduce single-occupancy vehicle travel, a new vanpool pilot program is being developed to bring workers into Park City and Summit County and it could be up and running by ski season. -
En un esfuerzo continuo por reducir los viajes en vehículos de ocupación individual, se está desarrollando un nuevo programa piloto de vehículos compartidos para transportar trabajadores a Park City y al Condado de Summit, y podría estar en funcionamiento para la temporada de esquí.
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Summit County hopes to pave more bike and pedestrian paths on its east side, Summit County Councilmember Roger Armstrong recaps Wednesday's council meeting, Summit Community Gardens/EATS Executive Director Helen Nadel recaps the end of the summer season, North Summit School District seeks resident support of bond to fund new high school and pool, November opening set for affordable housing at Quinn’s Junction and Live Like Sam Executive Director Ron Jackenthal and founder of We Be Well Alex Becraft share details on a resilience program for parents. -
Summit County Councilmember Roger Armstrong recaps Wednesday's council meeting including topics like a proposal to adopt a new sales tax and a potential bond to fund transit projects. -
Summit Community Gardens/EATS Executive Director Helen Nadel discusses the garden's successful summer season, highlighting 22% scholarship campers, free yoga and meditation sessions and 350 volunteers. -
Live Like Sam Executive Director Ron Jackenthal and founder of We Be Well Alex Becraft share details on a resilience program for parents. -
A local writer and filmmaker have teamed up to create a guidebook and short film documenting the rich history of Park City’s trail system and the people who made it possible. -
Wasatch County talks ideas to strengthen Jordanelle Ridge open space plan, developer Gary Crandall shares details on the opening of Studio Crossing, Interim Park City Manager Jodi Emery and Transportation Director Tim Sanderson preview this week's city council meeting and Summit County Active Transportation Planner Senta Beyer and Deputy Director Eva De Laurentiis discuss the Active Transportation Plan and van pool project.
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Developer Gary Crandall shares details on the opening of Studio Crossing which will host various businesses, including restaurants, small markets and medical services. -
Interim Park City Manager Jodi Emery and Transportation Director Tim Sanderson preview this week's city council meeting including topics like the search for a new city manager, the Bonanza five-acre development and plans for a new senior center.
