Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 4th of February.
Good morning, Logan.
A recent nationwide study by Muse shows Utah ranks fourth among love-struck states based on online searches from January to December 2025, with locals exploring romance-themed books (such as Pride and Prejudice) and films ahead of St. Valentine’s Day.
A Muse study using Google searches from 2025 ranked Utah as the fourth most love-struck state for romance books and movies.
Utahns often searched for titles like It Ends With Us (and classics like Pride and Prejudice) while states such as California and Massachusetts scored higher.
The Utah State Board of Education released the School Report Card for the 2024-25 school year, showing that Logan High and other local schools in Cache, Box Elder and Rich counties meet state standards while differences reflect enrollment and local factors.
Utah State University earned recertification under the Carnegie Community Engagement Classification today (its highest national honor for community engagement) from the American Council on Education and the Carnegie Foundation.
The milestone follows expanded community outreach, teaching, and research since its first recognition in 2020.
Jason Walker and Eric Frandsen examine the Mountain West men's basketball standings and bracketology while noting Utah State's expected NCAA seeding and recent football transfer portal additions — they also highlight high school RPI results, the spring commencement featuring Bobby Wagner, and Pick Six winner details.
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.
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.
A Celtic Celebration Concert
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Daines Concert Hall — Tickets available — Experience the charm and mysticism of Celtic music with AFCO, soprano Alex Sharpe, and violinist Máiréad Nesbitt.
Weekly Gallery Art Class in Logan
6:30-8:30 p.m. — The Logan Gallery — $10 with a pass, $15 drop-in — Explore new art mediums and styles in a welcoming environment.
HackUSU 2026
3-7 p.m. — Huntsman Hall — $15 — Experience 24 hours of creativity and competition with industry professionals in a fun and inclusive hackathon.
Free Zoo Day at Zootah
11 AM – 4 PM — Zootah — Free entry — Meet the critters and feed your feathered friends in style.
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