Leslie Thatcher

Park City

Senior News Director at KPCW-FM (Salt Lake City, UT)

Host at Local News Hour

Early Riser who likes to ask a lot of questions. Send news tips to [email protected]. DMs off the record.

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Articles

Create PC opens new exhibit and designs new interactive Pride project

1 day ago | kpcw.org | Leslie Thatcher

The opening reception for the new summer-fall exhibit at the local artist collective gallery on Kearns Blvd. takes place Friday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.Park City Summit County Arts Council Communications Manager Kendall Kelley says the event will be held in conjunction with the monthly gallery stroll along Main St. and in the Prospector area.
Create PC celebrates summer at monthly gallery stroll

2 days ago | kpcw.org | Leslie Thatcher

Arts Council of Park City and Summit County Marketing and Community Relations Manager Kendall Kelley and interns Grace Gladson and Liv Skylling talk about this month's gallery stroll on Friday night including a celebration at Create PC.
Park City Toastmasters celebrate 25 years

2 days ago | kpcw.org | Leslie Thatcher

Park City Toastmasters President Karen Stone and Vice President of Education Gregg Davison have details on the 25-year celebration of the club.
Deer Valley brings the symphony to the mountains at summer festival

2 days ago | kpcw.org | Leslie Thatcher

Utah Symphony, Utah Opera Communications Manager Julia Lyon has details about this summer's Deer Valley Music Festival.
Summit County Council discusses new trails, Park City Hospital

2 days ago | kpcw.org | Leslie Thatcher

Summit County Council Member Canice Harte recaps Wednesday's meeting including discussions on a new connector trail to Mid Mountain and Park City Hospital property taxes.
Rare bird finds a home in Park City local’s front yard

2 days ago | kpcw.org | Leslie Thatcher

In early spring, Carolyn Murray was sitting in her yard when she caught sight of something she hadn’t seen before. "I see this very odd-looking mutation of a magpie,” Murray said. “And it was really obvious it was a magpie because of just the shape and the size, but the colors were just so interesting. Apparently, they're called ghost birds.”Angie Trumbo is the conservation director for the Tracy Aviary in Salt Lake City. She said this genetic mutation isn’t seen very often.
A preview of Park City Ski and Snowboard's 5K fun run

3 days ago | kpcw.org | Leslie Thatcher

Park City Ski and Snowboard Executive Director Christie Hind and Cole Sport buyer Kathy Burke share details on the annual 5K fun run on July 4th. The annual 5k fun run is scheduled for July 4, with a cap of 1000 participants. Registration costs $50 for adults and $30 for kids under 11, with pre-registration closing on July 3. The event aims to raise $25,000 net, with all proceeds going to Park City Ski and Snowboard.
Woodward Park City reflects on winter season, highlights summer activities and X Games partnership

3 days ago | kpcw.org | Leslie Thatcher

Woodward Park City General Manager Gar Trayner shares details about the past winter season, their summer camp and X Games partnership. The successful winter season experienced challenges with weather but overall good visitation. Local numbers are growing, while destination numbers are stable. The summer season has opened with five mountain biking trails and various camps, including a growing mountain bike summer camp.
Park City to review Main Street gondola plans, allowing dogs on buses

3 days ago | kpcw.org | Leslie Thatcher

Park City Manager Matt Dias previews this week's city council meeting including key issues like financial assistance for affordable homeowner associations, a gondola aerial transit study between Main Street and Deer Valley and a pilot program allowing dogs on buses.
Prospector Square area construction updates

3 days ago | kpcw.org | Leslie Thatcher

Prospector Square Property Owners Association Executive Director Craig Dennis provides an update on construction in the Prospector area. This is the third year of a multi-year construction project. The project, initially budgeted at $1.6 million, is now expected to cost $2.4 million due to unforeseen issues like soil removal and utility line complications. A sewer line replacement project is ongoing, with a section expected to be completed by mid-July.