Good morning, Logan.

Cache County School District finalized six Teachers and Staff of the Year awards on Tuesday via Facebook — the selection process included input from colleagues.

The Utah Women & Leadership Project at Utah State University has launched an online study to learn Utahns’ views on the challenges facing girls and women as part of the A Bolder Way Forward initiative—participants aged 18 and older can complete the anonymous survey in 10—20 minutes to help shape future support for women and girls in the state.

Utah was named one of the nation’s most energy-efficient states when WalletHub’s report ranked it 7th overall, 5th for home energy use, 9th for vehicle-fuel efficiency, and 23rd for transportation efficiency—local efforts in Cache Valley and statewide programs helped boost its ranking. The report compared 48 states on home and vehicle energy consumption measures.

On October 21, Logan Municipal Council approved a 25-year power purchase deal with UAMPS to buy power from the proposed Fremont Solar Plant project in Iron County—projected to be a 99-megawatt solar array with 49.5 megawatts of battery storage coming online in December and supplying 10 megawatts of solar power with 5 megawatts of battery backup to the city—at a fixed rate of $35.45 per megawatt hour.

Local schools announced the high school playoff schedule as a proposal to raise County Council salaries was submitted today.

Diane Weese and Cecelia Benson will speak at the 2025 American Mother's Conference — a meeting that will focus on local issues — as part of the upcoming event.

Utah families who depend on food programs face shortages as SNAP benefits will not be paid in November due to a government shutdown—WIC offices remain open with USDA-supported funds.

Officials warn rural areas like Cache Valley may be hit hardest since many households rely on both programs for nutrition.

Sports analyst Jason Walker released his power rankings for Mountain West football—covering all 12 teams—while EvanMiya analytics ranked Tai Wesley 14th among best individual seasons since 2009 and examined Utah State basketball seasons along with the volleyball and soccer teams' paths to Mountain West championships this fall.

Eric Frandsen and Ajay Salvesen discussed Utah State men's basketball's nonconference schedule while New Mexico's head coach Jason Eck previewed the upcoming football game—USU position coaches Jan Jorgensen and Nick Garner provided post-practice insights.

Zombie 3K Fun Run

10 AM – 12 PM — Glen L. Taggart Student Center — All profits benefit the Little Lambs Foundation — Run for your life while dodging zombies in this thrilling fun run.

Saranoni Holiday Sale

Saranoni's Early Black Friday Sale is Here: From November 1st–8th, wrap your holidays in comfort with 30% off site-wide, over 50% off doorbusters, and new holiday releases. Shop online or visit 1616 South 1000 West #120, Logan, Utah 84321 for the coziest savings of the season!

Hotel California Tribute Concert

7:30-9 p.m. — Ellen Eccles Theatre — Tickets available — Experience an exceptional tribute to the iconic music of The Eagles with precision and talent.

Logan Home Show

12-6 p.m. — Cache County Event Center — Free entry — Explore extensive home improvement options and connect with local vendors.

Veterans Day Tribute

11:30 AM – 12:45 PM — Valley Realty — Light lunch provided — Honor local veterans with a tribute ceremony and a complimentary meal.

Family History Assistance Night

6-7:30 p.m. — Logan Utah FamilySearch Center — Free entry — Get personalized help with your family history research from knowledgeable consultants.