Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 6th of August.
Good morning, Logan.
Local merchants and businesses will host the free Center Street Art-Beat on Saturday, Aug.
30 from noon to 10 p.m. when Center Street closes to traffic to welcome community members with local bands, artisans, food trucks, and roughly 55 vendors to raise funds for Cache Valley for Hope.
Deputies were called early Tuesday morning to 14200 Stink Creek Road near the Logan City Landfill where they found a crashed vehicle that ejected a male and a female—both of whom were pronounced dead at the scene—and investigators suspect excessive speed, lack of seatbelt use, and open alcohol containers contributed to the crash.
On Tuesday morning, a vehicle crashed on Stink Creek Road near the Logan City Landfill — killing two people — as confirmed by the Cache County Sheriff's Office.
Smithfield man and former officer Robert Donald Levan, 66, was arrested after a Ukrainian 15-year-old boy reported that he secretly filmed the boy using the bathroom and now faces charges of four counts of sexual exploitation of a minor, 15 counts of voyeurism and one count of stalking — police have recovered multiple long video recordings from July.
Workers in Utah face a large pay gap as a study by Artios found that the state’s minimum wage of $7.25 is much lower than the approximately $23.91 needed to cover basic costs—placing Utah fourth in the nation for wage gaps; many low-wage workers, including single parents, must work extra jobs to make ends meet—adding strain to local families.
Bear Lake Valley Convention and Visitor Bureau received $62,157 in state funds—part of a record $10.8 million grant program announced last week in Hailey—to boost marketing for the area’s scenic trails, turquoise waters and family-friendly recreation, and the funds will help draw visitors from Cache Valley and the Wasatch Front.
Canyon Jams 2025: Kate MacLeod Concert
7:00-9:30 p.m. — Von Baer Park — Members get 20% off tickets — Enjoy a captivating performance by Kate MacLeod and her full band under the stars.
Three Dams 10 Miler
7:30-11:00 a.m. — First Dam — Check website for registration fees — Enjoy a scenic out-and-back run through beautiful Logan Canyon along the Logan River.
Healing Through Workshop
1-5 p.m. — Logan Library — Free entry — Engage in healing discussions and creative expressions to support trauma recovery.
Family History Help at Lions Park Ward
6-7:30 p.m. — Logan Utah FamilySearch Center — Free entry — Get expert assistance with your family history research in a supportive setting.
Aikido Seminar with Nakayama Sensei
7-9 p.m. — USU Health Phys Ed & Recreation Building (HPER) — Cost info not provided — Dive into Aikido training with a renowned instructor and enhance your martial arts skills.
White Pine 50 Backcountry Run
Event Time TBA — Beaver Mountain Ski Area — Registration required — Experience an adventurous 50-mile trail run through the scenic Upper Logan Canyon.
Canyon Jams 2025: The Swinging Lights
7-9:30 p.m. — Von Baer Park — Ticket pricing for attendees — Enjoy Americana and bluegrass tunes with Lucky Slice pizza available.
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