Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 2nd of September.
Good morning, Logan.
On Labor Day evening, about 150 people gathered at the Cache County Historic Courthouse lawn in Logan for the 'Workers Over Billionaires' rally to protest income inequality—marking a break from typical holiday barbecues.
Logan will host its first Creative Aging Festival at the Bullen Center on Saturday, Sept.
6 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.—a free event by AmeriCorps Seniors and CacheARTS that will offer workshops in ceramics, singing, ballet, music and dance for adults 55 and older. The festival will help improve brain health and mood and kick off new art programs such as the New Horizons Orchestra starting Sept. 22.
Utah State University's Carolyn & Kem Gardner Learning & Leadership Building opened Friday to the public during an open house.
The new facility, called the Center of Centers, will serve as a hub for learning and leadership on campus.
The Utah Department of Public Safety is urging drivers to sleep well and be alert as more than 520 drowsy driving crashes have occurred this year and 30 lives were lost over the last five years—officials say teens and males under 29 are most at risk and advise taking frequent breaks on long trips.
The Utah Department of Public Safety is urging drivers to sleep smart because drowsy driving has claimed 30 lives and caused nearly 1,000 crashes per year over the last five years—more than 520 such crashes have already been reported in 2025.
Officials advise teens, men under 29, and long-trip drivers to rest well and plan frequent breaks to help keep roads safe.
Former Cache County Policy Analyst Micah Safsten is one of five candidates running in the special election for Cache County executive, scheduled for Sept.
11 at 5:30 p.m.—voters will soon choose their new leader. This election will determine the next executive for Cache County.
UDOT officials say construction on the 600 South Underpass Project starts today, and motorists should expect lane, shoulder, and sidewalk closures through December as work continues until summer when 600 South will permanently close at Main Street.
Motorists are advised to use alternate routes during peak hours — further details on night and weekend closures will be provided in updates.
Utah State offensive lineman Jake Eichorn met with media on Monday, Sept.
1—he held a press conference to share his views.
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.
Saranoni Annual Logan Warehouse Sale
Saranoni Logan Warehouse Sale. We’ve been proud to call Logan home since 2006, and we love being part of this wonderful community. Come shop Saranoni Luxury Blankets annual Warehouse Sale. Find blankets for the whole family at discounts up to 70% off. There will be everything from cozy baby blankets, to adult blankets, robes, bedding, and more! Dates & Times: Friday September 19th: 10 AM – 6 PM, Saturday September 20th: 10 AM – 2 PM. Address: 1616 South 1000 West #120 Logan, Utah 84321 (Just south of iFit!).
DIY Pressed Wildflower Frames Workshop
2-3:30 p.m. — Prodigy Brewing — Ticketed event — Create beautiful pressed wildflower lanterns in a relaxing, hands-on workshop.
Community Craft Beer Fest
12:00–5:00 p.m. — Mt Naomi Farms & Vineyards — Cost info not provided — Celebrate local craft beers and ciders at the second annual festival.
Odyssey Dance Theatre: Thriller
7:30-9 p.m. — Ellen Eccles Theatre — Tickets from $76 — Experience an unforgettable evening of dance with Odyssey Dance Theatre's thrilling performance.
Bear 100 Mile
Sep 26-27 — Hyrum Gibbons Mount Logan Park — Entry fee required — Experience a stunning 100-mile race through the fall foliage of the Wasatch-Cache National Forest.
Grinds and Gears
8-10 a.m. — Young Powersports Logan — Free entry — Kick off your weekend with car limbo, prizes, and a community vibe at this monthly meet-up for wheels enthusiasts.
Red Hot Chilli Pipers
7:30-9 p.m. — Ellen Eccles Theatre — Cost Info — Experience the high-energy fusion of bagpipes and rock music that'll set your heart ablaze.
3rd Annual NUME Conference and Networking
8 AM - 3 PM & 9 AM - 12 PM — Cache County Event Center — Registration required — Northern Utah's premier manufacturing event featuring sessions, workshops, and facility tours.
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