Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 14th of August.
Good morning, Logan.
A 53-year-old Wellsville man named Thomas Ray Richards was arrested after a deputy stopped him near Sherwood Hills on August 9 for a suspected DUI, during which a search of his vehicle and home uncovered a box from Oregon containing materials to make explosives—he was booked into Cache County Jail and now faces felony and misdemeanor charges.
The widows of hockey players Matthew and Johnny Gaudreau spoke out nearly one year after their husbands were killed by an alleged drunk driver—sharing their deep grief and urging caution on our roads.
Utah State University will begin the 16th season of Science Unwrapped, a free public STEM outreach program in Logan, on Friday, Sept.
19 at 7 p.m.—featuring a Mummy Mystery session where anthropologists Molly Cannon and Sascha Baldauf will use scanning technology to study ancient remains.
USU will host its 10th annual Connections Luminary for first-year Aggies on Friday, Aug.22 — the Logan event features a procession from the Dee Glen Smith Spectrum to the Quad where students carry lanterns shaped like the Old Main tower.
The program includes a live welcome address by Interim President Alan Smith — and the Old Main tower will be lit blue at about 9:35 p.m.
UDOT held an open house Tuesday in Logan to discuss the upcoming construction on the south Main Street pedestrian undercrossing—set to begin in less than a month—and its potential impact on residents and business owners.
Attendees received details on planned improvements and shared their concerns during the meeting.
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.
Family History Help at Lions Park Ward
6-7:30 p.m. — Logan Utah FamilySearch Center — No cost — Local consultants offer assistance with family history work every second Wednesday of the month.
The Wailin' Jennys Concert
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Ellen Eccles Theatre — Cost info not provided — Experience the harmonious blend of three distinct voices in a night of enchanting folk music.
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