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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In other news, the likely source of a recent E. Coli outbreak across five states has been identified. And, "The Princess Bride" star Cary Elwes is coming to Salt Lake City in May for two screenings of the movie.
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In other news: The Red Mesa Tapaha Solar Farm is receiving $76.5 million from the United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development for expansion.
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In other news: Rainn Wilson, famous for his role as Dwight Schrute in "The Office," will be speaking at Weber State University's 2024 commencement ceremony, and MountainStar Healthcare has appointed a new president.
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In other news: Washington County has approved population control for ravens in the Red Cliffs Desert Reserve to protect the desert tortoise population.
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In other news: Gov. Spencer Cox signed 74 bills on Tuesday from Utah's 2024 Legislative Session, and the Utah Supreme Court rules businesses cannot claim COVID-19 as a "disruptive event."
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In other news, the UTA is seeking public comment for proposed changes, including ending free fare for Utah Valley Express routes in Provo and Orem.
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In other news: The Utah group, Save People Save Wildlife is advocating for a wildlife crossing to be built in Park City.
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In other news: A new tunnel is coming to SLC International Airport this October to cut down on walking time, and there will be closures in part of eastbound I-215 in Salt Lake City this weekend.
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In other news: A new Salt Lake City ordinance was met with protest from the public, and Delta has silently increased their checked bag fees.
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In other news: Utah cuts funding for a road from Navajo Mountain to Blanding for the third year in a row. And 300 homes in the Navajo Nation and Hopi Reservation are in line for off-grid solar energy through federal funding.