Duck Thurgood
Reporter | EditorDuck is a general reporter and weekend announcer at UPR, and is studying broadcast journalism and disability studies at USU. They grew up in northern Colorado before moving to Logan in 2018, so the Rocky Mountain life is all they know. Free time is generally spent with their dog, Monty, listening to podcasts, reading, or wishing they could be outside more.
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In other news, Salt Lake City is entering a mild water shortage advisory — and other cities could follow in the coming months, with heat worsening Utah's already poor snowpack. -
In other news, fish are being stocked in Utah's reservoirs early ahead of near-record heat this week. And, another Utah lawmaker has decided not to run for reelection.
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According to a new poll, 81% of Utahns are concerned about the struggling lake, but there's more division when it comes to solutions. And, Tuesday is caucus night for Utah's political parties.
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In other news, an aquarium and a gymnastics meet are two of the latest measles exposure sites in Utah. And, northern Utah travelers will see delays and closures this weekend.
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In other news, three Utah cities were named some of the nation's "allergy capitals." And, former Utah congressman Merrill Cook died this week at age 79.
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In other news, the Provo City Council unanimously voted against a rezoning request for an AI data center. And, harmful algal blooms were found in Lake Powell.
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In other news, the family of Afa Ah Loo, the bystander killed at a No Kings rally in Salt Lake City last year, is suing protest organizers and the man who shot him.
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Attackers usually do not want to fight. They are looking for an easy target. These tips can help you be a harder target and increase your safety. -
In other news, gas prices are up in the wake of U.S. attacks against Iran, but Utahns will likely get a reprieve this summer thanks to a temporary gas tax cut.
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In other news, a fatal disease that affects hooved animals was found in Carbon County. And, the world's largest acidic geyser started erupting again for the first time in over five years.
