Thursday, January 8th, 2026
Good morning, Logan. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 8th of January.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ State lawmakers proposed tighter restrictions on cell phones in public schools on Wednesday at the state Capitol; Cache County student Avery Gonzalez joined the discussion. The Herald Journal
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A magnitude 3.0 earthquake struck Logan Canyon on Wednesday afternoon at 3:25 p.m. near Temple Fork Road (less than a mile from U.S. Highway 89), shaking parts of Cache Valley and Bear Lake; no injuries or damage were reported, and the event followed an earlier 3.3 quake in Weber and Davis counties. Cache Valley Daily
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Logan City Police Chief Jeff Simmons and Lt. Bret Randall presented recognition plaques at the Logan City Council meeting on Jan. 6 to honor local partners (including Watkins Printing and USU staff) for their help with memorial services for Officers Eric Estrada and Sgt. Lee Sorensen. Cache Valley Daily
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Public Domain Day Celebration
1-2 p.m. — Merrill-Cazier Library — Free entry — Explore the significance of public domain works and create unique buttons inspired by iconic designs.
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Nevada Wolf Pack vs. Utah State Aggies Basketball
1-11 p.m. — Dee Glen Smith Spectrum — Purchase required — Catch the exciting matchup between Nevada and Utah State in college basketball.
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Rastelli Circus
4:00 – 5:30 p.m. — Cache County Fairgrounds — Tickets available — Experience jaw-dropping acts and thrilling performances from a renowned family circus hailing from Italy.
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Logan DPA Seminar
7:30 – 10:10 a.m. — Riverwoods Conference Center — Free entry — Gain insights on protecting buried utility lines while enjoying a complimentary breakfast.
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Live Model Drawing Class
6:30-8:30 p.m. — The Logan Gallery — Free to attend — Intermediate artists refine skills with a live model in a community-driven environment.
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Focaccia Bread Art Class
6-7 p.m. — Kneaders Bakery & Cafe — Includes sandwich or salad and drink — Create artistic focaccia bread designs using fresh vegetables.
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Gallery Art Class
6:30-8:30 p.m. — The Logan Gallery — $10 pass or $15 drop-in — Explore new art mediums weekly in a supportive and creative environment.
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Live Model Drawing Class
6:30-8:30 p.m. — The Logan Gallery — Free to attend — A community-driven class to refine your artistic technique with a professional model.
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Daddy-Daughter Dance
5:30-7:30 p.m. — Box Elder County Fairgrounds — Ticket info not provided — Celebrate a special evening for fathers and daughters with music and dance.
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