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Duck Thurgood

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  1. Article · Oct 1, 2026 · Duck Thurgood

    Daily news: After over 100 years, the historic San Juan Record is going digital-only (opens the original)

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    This is your daily news rundown for Thursday, Oct. 1. In this edition: A rockfall closed part of a major roadway through Zion National Park Wednesday afternoon. Park officials said Zion-Mount Carmel Highway is closed in both directions from Canyon Junction to the East Entrance until further notice. Zion Canyon Scenic Drive is still open to shuttles and lodge guests. Officials haven’t released information on any possible injuries or damage. There is no estimate yet on when the highway will reopen

  2. Article · Sep 29, 2026 · Duck Thurgood

    Daily news: Rep. Trevor Lee resigns after being charged with fraud and forgery (opens the original)

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    This is your daily news rundown for Tuesday, Sept. 29. In this edition: Rep. Trevor Lee resigned from the Utah House of Representatives on Monday, hours after being charged with multiple counts of fraud and forgery. The charges claim Lee tried to illegally obtain a loan by lying about his income and employment contracts. He also allegedly used fraudulent documents with forged signatures. Scrutiny was first put on Lee’s finances in April, when a Utah CEO claimed Lee asked for a cash advance in re

  3. Article · Sep 18, 2026 · Duck Thurgood

    Daily news: Iron County is making new rules while data center development is paused (opens the original)

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    The Navajo Nation is under a state of emergency this week due to severe, deadly flash flooding. Days of monsoon storms have collapsed roads and forced evacuations. On Wednesday, three people were also killed after being swept away by floodwaters near Newcomb in northwestern New Mexico. The emergency declaration, signed by Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren, is helping get more transportation resources where conditions allow. Community health representatives and the American Red Cross are also ai

  4. Article · Sep 17, 2026 · Duck Thurgood

    Daily news: Harmful algal blooms can last even after monitoring stops, officials warn (opens the original)

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    This is your daily news rundown for Thursday, Sept. 17. In this edition: State officials will stop monitoring for harmful algal blooms by the end of next month — but that doesn’t necessarily mean the risk will go away. The Utah Division of Water Quality said these blooms can continue in colder weather. When in doubt, the agency said to keep pets and hunting dogs out of the water. Harmful algal blooms can look like a mat of something green in the water or just water with a greenish tint. The toxi

  5. Article · Sep 16, 2026 · Duck Thurgood

    Daily news: A Utah teacher died unexpectedly after being named Teacher of the Year (opens the original)

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    This is your daily news rundown for Wednesday, Sept. 16. In this edition: Even though it’s feeling more like fall, the fire season isn’t over yet — a new fire sparked on Fremont Island on Great Salt Lake. As of about 2 p.m. on Wednesday, the fire was estimated at 60 acres. It was initially active, but rainfall helped slow forward progress. According to Utah Fire Info, air resources are on scene and state crews were able to access the island by airboat, with more ground crews en route. The fire w

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