Duck Thurgood
Reporter | EditorAll my life, I have loved writing and sharing stories. Since I joined UPR in 2022, those stories have had a lot more fact-checking and a lot fewer magical animals, but they've brought me just as much joy. I've also found a secret love for announcing on-air, which my family would probably tell you is no surprise considering how many hours they've listened to me ramble.
Outside of work, you can probably find me either listening to podcasts and music or sitting on walks with my dog, preferably in the shade.
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The former US Magnesium site will be used by Mariana Minerals, but overseen by the state. In other news, state officials are investigating feed cubes after several horses died in southern Utah. -
Repeated flooding has damaged homes, roads, and utility infrastructure. The state of emergency will provide local recovery efforts with state and possibly federal resources. -
The Utah Department of Transportation warned of especially long delays for Lehi in Utah County. In other news, there's a harmful algal bloom in Panguitch Lake.
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The federal funds were first earmarked last year. In other news, even with recent snowfall, Brian Head Resort delayed its opening date for the 2026-27 ski season.
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An independent investigation into state Sen. Kathleen Riebe concluded on Monday. The next day, Senate Democrats voted to remove her from the caucus, calling the findings "deeply unsettling." -
Patrick Belmont is challenging incumbent Republican Jason Thompson for State House District 3, which covers Cache County. As of late Tuesday night, Belmont was leading with about 59% of the vote compared to Thompson’s 41%. -
In other news, FanX is bringing back a spring comic con, but with limited tickets. And, the Humane Society warns pet owners of the health and legal risks of AI-generated vaccination records.
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Ongoing flooding has made traveling to the rural county's polling stations sometimes dangerous, if not impossible. Like other ballots, electronic ones must be received by 8 p.m. Tuesday.
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The Cache County Sheriff's Office said they'll be used for serious criminal activity. In other news, the number of Hispanic students in Utah’s public schools fell for the first time in over a decade.
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The Four Corners region has been hit with floods for weeks, and it's not done yet — a flood warning is in place through Thursday evening for part of southeast Utah.
