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 Roger Armstrong recaps Wednesday's meeting, including a discussion of a significant water deficit on the horizon from development annexations and Executive Director of Summit Community Gardens and EATS Helen Nadel and Operations and Education Manager Gabriela Chaney talk about the success of the annual Farm to Fork. -
Summit County Councilmember Roger Armstrong recaps Wednesday's meeting, including a discussion of critical water management issues that need to be addressedMountain Regional Water predicts a potential 800 gallon per minute deficit if new developments are annexed. -
Executive Director of Summit Community Gardens and EATS Helen Nadel and Operations and Education Manager Gabriela Chaney preview upcoming events and discussed the success of its annual Farm to Fork fundraiser. The nonprofit provides locals with garden plots and grows and distributes fresh fruits and vegetable to address food insecurity. -
The Park City Council will discuss the scope of proposed golf course improvements during a work session Thursday. The city plans to replace a 34-year-old irrigation system, and council members will consider what other improvements could be included in the project. -
Park City Manager Adam Lenhard previews this week's council meeting, including a conversation about a study on the status of the affordable housing in town and its progress toward housing 15% of the city's workforce, Heber City Council Member Mike Johnston recaps Tuesday's meeting, including an update on the plans for the reimagined downtown park.
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Park City Manager Adam Lenhard previews this week's council meeting, including a study session on a proposed study to evaluate current affordable housing conditions and progress toward meeting its goal of housing 15% of the city's workforce in town by 2032. -
Heber City Council Member Mike Johnston recaps Tuesday's meeting, including a review of designs for a reimagined City Park. Johnston says the council agrees the plans should include a splash pad, enhanced playgrounds, more trees and a public market event barn. -
Wasatch County Manager Dustin Grabau previews Wednesday's meeting, including a review of its base budget and a five-year financial forecast. That's followed by Recycle Utah Executive Director Andy Hecht and Education Director Chelsea Hafer with an update on the organization's efforts to secure a temporary location as it builds a new home.
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Wasatch County Manager Dustin Grabau previews Wednesday's meeting, including a review of its base budget and a five-year financial forecast. He says its unlikely the county will raise taxes in the foreseeable future. -
Recycle Utah Executive Director Andy Hecht and Education Director Chelsea Hafer provide an update on the recycling center's progress to secure a temporary location as it waits to build a new permanent home.
