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, Utah's utility regulator is considering a settlement from Rocky Mountain Power over a possible rate increase. And, the massive Babylon Fire is almost completely contained. -
In other news, Utah submitted more evidence to dismiss a lawsuit from the Justice Department over private voter information. And, Utah Valley University chose its new president.
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In other news, Sen. Todd Weiler has been named the new CEO of a conservative think tank and lobbying group. Critics argue it's a conflict of interest.
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In other news, residents near Vernon have been preparing for a possible fire evacuation. And, the Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation wants to know how much Utahns know about life jacket safety.
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In other news, swimming is prohibited in parts of Utah Lake because of harmful algal blooms. And, a new fire in Tooele County grew to 4,000 acres over the weekend.
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In other news, two new fires sparked in Utah County on Thursday. One in American Fork Canyon required nearby campers to evacuate.
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In other news, Mantua Reservoir is under a danger advisory for a harmful algae bloom. And, Republican lawmakers paused an effort to get more legislative influence over ballot initiatives.
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In other news, Utah Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson says the Justice Department threatened her over voter information. And, Scipio residents are no longer under evacuation status for the Wild Goose Fire.
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In other news, Utah revoked the license for a "troubled teen" boarding school that Paris Hilton claims abused her as a teen. And, the Babylon Fire is the biggest in Utah and the nation.
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In other news, state officials inspected almost 10,000 boats for invasive species over the weekend. And, illegal fireworks sparked fires across the state.
