Duck Thurgood
ReporterDuck 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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While Turning Point USA held an event on the Utah State University campus, several groups throughout Logan gathered to encourage peace and joy in their communities. -
Charlie Kirk was shot and killed while at an event in Utah earlier this month. His tour is still continuing, including a stop at Utah State University, sparking questions about safety and security. -
Tyler Robinson was charged on Tuesday with multiple felonies, including the aggravated murder of Charlie Kirk, a conservative influencer and activist. -
In other news, the University of Utah may soon cut over 80 programs as part of budget cuts from the state legislature. And, a fast-moving fire in Summit County has forced camping evacuations. -
The Institute for Disability Research, Policy & Practice could lose its core grant starting next year — funds that allow the institute to gain access to a much larger portion of its budget. -
In other news, the Deer Creek Fire is now over 17,000 acres, after fire officials discovered a new burned area they previously thought to be untouched.
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Some species of bats roost in the cracks and crevices of homes during the summer months while raising their young. While they can be a minor nuisance, it's not time to kick them out quite yet. -
In other news, a new fire in southern Utah has burned 4,000 acres in a day, prompting evacuation orders for 250 people.
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The ruling allows churches to become more politically involved without losing their tax-exempt status. In other news, USU Athletics Director Diana Sabau is leaving her position this month.
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In other news, firefighters continue to make progress on containing the season's largest wildfires, with the France Canyon Fire now 84% contained.
