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Friday, May 2nd, 2025
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Good morning, Logan. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 2nd of May.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 61-year-old transient man with a lengthy record was arrested on Thursday for allegedly stealing a $21,000 motorized wheelchair from USU after business hours—law enforcement later found drugs on him and he is held without bail pending arraignment. KVNU
- ➤ Former USU student Joshua Peter Jager, 20, admitted to mixing chemicals in his dorm room that caused two evacuations at Mountain View Tower and pleaded guilty to recklessly causing a catastrophe—a class A misdemeanor; he is scheduled to be sentenced on June 9 and may face up to one year in jail. Cache Valley Daily
- ➤ A Providence man, 37-year-old Preston Leigh Gauruder, pleaded guilty in Logan for attempted forcible sexual abuse and related charges from November 30, 2021, and he accepted a plea deal that holds the felony charge in abeyance pending his probation—he is set to be sentenced on July 7 and could face up to one year in jail. Cache Valley Daily
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Utah State University held its 138th graduation ceremony on April 30 where graduates officially received their degrees and speaker Willy Lensch urged them to help others—college convocations and hooding ceremonies began May 1 and finish today with awards for 4,651 bachelor's, 1,287 master's and 162 doctorate degrees. KVNU
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ A new study by the Utah State University Utah Women & Leadership Project found that Utah women are joining the workforce more, facing tougher challenges with student debt and financial literacy, and planning families later than before. The report shows that these shifts lead to long-term financial gaps—calling for more education on finances and pay equity. Cache Valley Daily
- ➤ USU UWLP released a report showing that Utah women are having children later, are more likely to be single, and are working more, which changes their money needs. The report points out a gap in money skills, higher student debt, and retirement risks — and it urges earlier money talks to help close these gaps. KVNU
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Altabank is partnering with the American Red Cross to host blood drives — with events at branches in north Logan, Riverton, St. George and Pleasant Grove on May 5 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. — and donors will receive a $20 e-gift card plus a sweepstakes entry. Cache Valley Daily
SPORTS NEWS
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Canyon Road 10K & 5K Race
8-10 a.m. — Merlin Olsen Central Park — Race entry fee applies — A multi-surface challenge for trail and road runners amid stunning scenery.
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Ranch Management Seminar Series
1 PM - 12 PM — USU Agricultural Sciences Building — Free entry — Explore ongoing ranch management strategies tailored for the Intermountain West.
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Cache Rock & Gem Show
10 AM – 6 PM — Cache County Fairgrounds — Adults $3, Family $10, 12 and under free — Discover the wonders of rocks, minerals, and fossils with activities for all ages.
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Bear River Chapter Banquet
5:30-9:30 p.m. — Riverwoods Conference Center — Cost varies — Enjoy games, auctions, and a feast while supporting mule deer conservation.
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Arrival From Sweden: The Music of ABBA
5:00 – 6:30 PM — Ellen Eccles Theatre — Cheap tickets available — Experience the vibrant music of ABBA live in concert.
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Comedy Night Featuring Aaron Woodall and Spence Roper
7-9 p.m. — LionHeart Hall — Tickets available — Big laughs are coming to Logan with headliner Aaron Woodall and host Spence Roper.
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