Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 25th of June.
Good morning, Logan.
Fire crews fought a wildfire Tuesday evening near Collinston as it threatened homes on the border of Cache County — Box Elder County.
Investigators in Jefferson County have narrowed the timeline for missing teens 13-year-old Allen Larand Fischer and 15-year-old Rachelle Leray Fischer who left their home in Monteview, Idaho on Sunday June 22nd between 6 and 8 p.m.—they may be headed toward Cache Valley or returning to Trenton due to religious beliefs as search efforts continue and a vehicle with a Utah license plate was ruled out.
USU Interim President Alan L.
Smith gave a campus update Monday on plans to meet mandated budget cuts by cutting academic programs and merging colleges — a move following a $60.5 million state funding cut. Smith said the new merger and a $5 million gift for the agriculture college will start on July 1 — changes aimed at reassigning funds.
Sen. Mike Lee revised his plan to sell federal lands after facing sharp criticism by removing U.S. Forest Service lands and limiting Bureau of Land Management property sales to areas within 5 miles of towns, promising to protect farmers, ranchers and recreationists.
The Senate parliamentarian ruled his mandatory disposal provision did not meet reconciliation rules, and critics say the changes may not ease environmental concerns.
Workers at Hyrum Dam began building a new spillway Tuesday as they lowered the west hill by 35 feet and filled it with rocks—this nearly $116 million project is funded 85 percent by taxpayers and 15 percent by the South Cache Water Users Association—and is set to take 3 to 4 years to complete the replacement of a 90-year-old spillway.
11-year-old Porter Mann from Heritage Elementary ran in area races using a Frame Runner that helped him run faster and finish in first place in the adaptive category; his mother said the device cut his time by 30 minutes and that he will join the Youth Cross Country Running Program in July — the tool gives him extra stability and speed.
Cache AirFest 2025
9 AM – 3 PM — Logan-Cache Airport — Free entry — Experience an aviation celebration with historic bombers, aerial performances, and a hands-on STEM fair.
Utah State University Alumni Band
7-8 p.m. — Daines Concert Hall — Free entry — Enjoy a delightful evening with one of Cache Valley's greatest summer traditions featuring the talented alumni band.
Sherlock Holmes: The Final Adventure
7:30 p.m. — Daryl Chase Fine Arts Center — $20-$53 — Witness Sherlock Holmes battle Professor Moriarty in a thrilling showdown of wits and adventure.
Cache Valley Cruise-In Day 2
9:00 AM – 4:30 PM — Cache County Fairgrounds — Event details not specified — Enjoy a day showcasing classic and custom cars from the community.
Cache Valley Cruise-In Day 3
9:00 AM – 4:30 PM — Cache County Fairgrounds — $10 for attendees, free for those 17 and younger — A delightful day filled with classic cars and community fun.
Family History Assistance at Lions Park Ward
6-7:30 p.m. — Logan Utah FamilySearch Center — Free entry — Get help with your family history work from knowledgeable consultants at this welcoming monthly event.
Lavender Festival 2025
Time tbc — Millville South Park — Check event page for cost — Celebrate the harvest among the fragrant lavender fields with delightful treats and live music.
Sherlock Holmes: The Final Adventure
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Daryl Chase Fine Arts Center — $20-$53 — Watch Sherlock Holmes face his arch-nemesis in a thrilling battle of wits that reintroduces a mysterious figure from his past.
Logan River Trail 10K & 5K
8-10 a.m. — Logan River Golf Course — Price increases soon — Experience a scenic run on a flat, shaded course alongside the beautiful Logan River.
The Importance of Being Earnest
Evening performance — Daryl Chase Fine Arts Center — Tickets available — Experience Oscar Wilde's comedic genius with mistaken identities and clever satire.
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