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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Provo, Lehi, and Ogden are the latest to prohibit fireworks in certain areas. In other news, a Target is opening in Logan next month, and three more northern Utah stores are on their way. -
In other news, Utah's current measles outbreak started one year ago, and while the spread has slowed, the fight is ongoing. And, a Nebo resident was crowned the 100th Miss Utah this weekend.
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The sale to Utah Division of Wildlife Resources used money from a "rainy day" fund intended for public education. In other news, Apple Valley's aquifer was drained by an agricultural well.
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The agency's plans for a detention center in Utah, like other plans across the nation, was met with pushback, protests, and lawsuits. Now, most of those warehouses will likely be sold. -
Due to freezing temperatures at a critical time for fruit trees, Utah is experiencing a statewide fruit famine this year. Here's a few tips on how you can protect your crops. -
In other news, the Utah County Clerk's Office revised the role of a new staffer after backlash for his sexist comments. And, Sundance is offering free screenings in northern Utah next month.
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In other news, enrollment fraud cost Utah's higher education institutions over $800,000 last year. And, six cabins in Iron County were evacuated because of a new fire.
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In other news, women leaders opposed Utah County's new deputy elections clerk for sexist comments. And, two nominees for Utah's expanded Supreme Court are one step closer to confirmation.
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In other news, a world-renowed BASE jumper was one of two people killed in an accident near Moab. And, Utah Senate President Stuart Adams has two primary challengers for his District 7 seat.
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In other news, almost half of Utah's counties are under stage one fire restrictions. And, Gov. Cox declared Friday, June 12 as Karen Huntsman Day after the longtime Utah philanthropist.
