Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 14th of May.
Good morning, Logan.
Local parents, child care providers, and advocates from Cache, Box Elder, and Davis counties gathered at the Historic Cache County Courthouse lawn on Monday to demand more funding for child care, Head Start, Medicaid—and SNAP benefits.
The event featured a stroller rally down Main Street and ended with a picnic provided by The Factory Pizzeria.
Cache Community Food Pantry in Logan had a successful spring, collecting 82,000 pounds of food and over $12,000 in donations through food drives and support from local sponsors—such as Lee’s and Macey’s grocery stores—with letter carriers dropping off food on May 12.
The pantry, which helps nearly 1,000 people monthly along with 25 local organizations, now welcomes additional donations at its bin on South Main St.
A 35-year-old Brigham City man was arrested at a Hyrum gas station for allegedly threatening a driver with a knife after a loud truck disrupted an outdoor conversation—triggering a temporary lockdown at nearby South Cache Middle School.
USU assistant professor Stefan Espinosa will lead Lyric Rep’s production of Sherlock Holmes: The Final Adventure—set to debut this summer at the Morgan Theatre on the USU campus—with direction by Utah State University professor Paul Mitri and a cast of local and imported talent.
Evening shows will occur on June 20 and 21, with matinees on June 21 and July 19 and additional performances in July scheduled for 7:30 p.m.
Motorists in Logan Canyon face 20-minute delays, one-way traffic and uneven road surfaces on Highway 89 as UDOT installs fiber optic cable beginning May 5 to improve broadband access for Logan City, Garden City and Beaver Mountain Resort — the work will last 18 months.
Motorists in Logan Canyon on Highway 89 face 20-minute delays, one-way traffic and temporary signals because the Utah Department of Transportation is installing a fiber optic cable to improve broadband access for Logan City, Garden City and Beaver Mountain Resort — work began May 5. The project will continue for 18 months with work done on weekdays and occasional weekends before pausing in winter and finishing in spring.
Jerrod Calhoun spoke on Monday with local media about Utah State men's basketball offseason plans.
Jason Walker & Eric Frandsen reviewed clips from his discussion to detail offseason improvements, player developments and transfer additions.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Summer Camps Week 1 at Stokes Nature Center
8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. — Stokes Nature Center — Check website for registration costs — Explore nature daily with engaging activities for campers of all ages.
The Shoreline 10K & 5K Trail Run
8 AM — Canyon Entrance Park — Race entry fee varies — Experience a scenic dirt trail run along the stunning Bonneville Shoreline to Green Canyon and back.
Family History Assistance Night
6-7:30 p.m. — Logan Utah FamilySearch Center — Free entry — Seek guidance from family history consultants to uncover your ancestors' stories.
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