Logan
Morning News
Thursday, February 26th, 2026
Good morning, Logan. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 26th of February.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Union Pacific’s Big Boy No. 4014, the largest operating steam locomotive, will be on display in Ogden on April 18-19 for America’s 250th birthday. It departs Cheyenne on March 29 + visits Utah cities like Morgan and Salt Lake City during its coast-to-coast tour. Cache Valley Daily
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Mountain Crest High School sophomore Lance Puertas is honing his barber skills in his father's home office (formerly a garage) in HYRUM as he practices free haircuts and receives advice from a local barber relative, paving the way for a future business. Cache Valley Daily
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Providence City mailed a survey Monday afternoon asking residents for input on the Cache County Library's future as its funding will be cut in July; officials expect the feedback may shape similar efforts in other local communities. The Herald Journal
- ➤ Officials in Providence City launched an online survey asking residents if the city should take over operations at Cache County Library (15 North Main Street) after Cache County may cut funding after June, with survey responses guiding future budget talks by the city council. KVNU
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Baby Myla, who spent nine months in the hospital NICU—where her mother was also treated for prematurity—goes home today, marking a hopeful milestone for her family. KVNU
- ➤ Utah legislators are proposing tighter restrictions on kratom products, and Ashley Yaugher (a USU Extension health faculty member) explained that consumers may need clearer guidance. Lawmakers are expected to offer more details soon. The Herald Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The FCC began reviewing sports broadcasting practices on Feb. 25 to explore how the shift from free over-the-air TV to streaming affects local fans, especially as Utah State Aggies move to the Pac-12 and teams like the Jazz and Mammoth offer a mix of free and subscription options. KVNU
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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.
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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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Live Model Drawing Class
6:30-8:30 p.m. — The Logan Gallery — Free to attend, participants split model cost — A community-driven session for intermediate artists to sharpen their drawing skills with a live model.
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RJ Homes Construction Easter Egg Hunt
9:30-11:30 a.m. — Hansen Family Sports Complex — Free entry — A festive Easter egg hunt for families with local business participation.
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