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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In other news, $18 million is going to recovery efforts for the area impacted by the Cottonwood Fire. And, the neonatal intensive care unit is getting an upgrade at Ogden Regional Medical Center. -
In other news, some Riverton residents oppose the city's agreement with federal immigration enforcement. And, some evacuation orders were lifted for the Widemouth 2 Fire.
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In other news, a new Utah music festival featuring Benson Boone and Sombr was canceled without explanation. And, public comment is open for higher Utah Transit Authority fares.
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In other news, tablets with unlabeled kratom alkaloids are linked to a death in Utah. And, Eagle Point Resort canceled its upcoming season because of extensive wildfire damage.
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In other news, Carol Lynn Pearson, a prominent LDS author, died this week. And, Utah health officials confirmed this year's second human case of West Nile virus.
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In other news, Junction has lifted its boil order after passing water quality tests. Its water supply was contaminated by flooding last week.
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In other news, biologists are removing non-native fish from the High Uintas to make room for native cutthroat trout. And, a new head of the Utah Department of Natural Resources starts next month.
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In other news, an off-ramp to the Salt Lake City International Airport is closing for a month. And, Junction's water supply in Piute County tested positive for E. coli after flooding last week.
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In other news, Utah has the highest rate of melanoma in the country — and it keeps rising. And, search and rescue saved a missing 83-year-old hiker in Grand Canyon National Park.
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In other news, Gov. Spencer Cox has named the new Great Salt Lake Commissioner. And, three counties are under a state of emergency because of flash flooding.
