Logan
Morning News
Wednesday, January 14th, 2026
Good morning, Logan. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 14th of January.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Sawyer Hemsley, head of Hemsley Ventures, purchased Pop’N Pins Lanes at 411 U.S. 91 in Preston from the Talbots to keep the bowling alley open for family fun — a site once featured in Napoleon Dynamite; Tana Checketts now manages daily operations. KVNU
- ➤ Sawyer Hemsley of Hemsley Ventures purchased Pop'N Pins Lanes in Preston to keep the family entertainment venue running; Tana Checketts and her husband will manage the bowling alley (411 U.S. 91) that gained fame in the movie Napoleon Dynamite and has been a local staple since 1960. Cache Valley Daily
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival returns to Cache Valley (Feb. 5-6) to celebrate 50 years of adventure filmmaking. The event will feature films that highlight exploration and local culture. The Herald Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ USU Extension expert Brad Washa said that 2025 wildfire losses showed Firewise practices helped save homes and reduce damage. HB48 (effective Jan. 1) maps high-risk wildland areas and requires property assessments to cut future risks. Cache Valley Daily
- ➤ City officials warn residents that air quality in Cache Valley will worsen over the next week due to atmospheric inversions trapping pollutants (raising health risks for sensitive groups). They advise limiting outdoor exercise and using public transit or carpooling to reduce exposure. Cache Valley Daily
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ City officials in Logan warn that atmospheric inversions will cause deteriorating air quality in Cache Valley over the next week. They advise residents to limit outdoor exercise and check daily air quality forecasts (especially if sensitive to pollution). KVNU
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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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Speed-Dating in Logan
7-9 p.m. — Home Range Brewing — Ticket required — Connect with genuine people in a casual setting at this almost-Valentine’s event.
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