Thursday, December 18th, 2025
Good morning, Logan. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 18th of December.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Pizza Plus Logan and Pollo Azteca have opened new locations this week, while Vessel Kitchen — set to open in January — and a national breakfast chain will soon serve Logan. The Herald Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A report from USU UWLP shows homelessness in Utah increased by 18% in 2025 with 4,584 individuals counted on a single night and 41.9% of those using services being women — the study highlights shelter shortages and rising costs as the legislature allocates $11.4 million for winter response. Cache Valley Daily
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The American Red Cross urges Utah residents to donate blood and platelets to help nearly 45 hospitals. Donations made from Dec. 8 to 18 get a $15 Amazon gift card and those from Dec. 19 to Jan. 4 earn a promotional shirt, with O negative and B negative types needed. Cache Valley Daily
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Danielle Brazil of the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl joined Full Court Press to discuss Utah State’s matchup with Washington State, a possible early-season shift for bowl games, and final collegiate games for quarterback Bryson Barnes and defensive tackle Gabriel Iniguez while Jason Walker offered his power rankings (award picks pending). Cache Valley Daily
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Colorado State Rams at Utah State Aggies Basketball
5:00 AM – 1:30 PM — Dee Glen Smith Spectrum — Tickets available — Catch the excitement as the Rams take on the Aggies in a thrilling college basketball matchup.
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Speed-Dating Night in Logan
7-8:30 p.m. — Home Range Brewing — Limited tickets available — Meet new people face-to-face and ignite potential sparks at this fun, low-pressure speed-dating event.
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Public Domain Day Celebration
1-2 p.m. — Merrill-Cazier Library — Free entry — Explore the significance of public domain works and create unique buttons inspired by iconic designs.
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Nevada Wolf Pack vs. Utah State Aggies Basketball
1-11 p.m. — Dee Glen Smith Spectrum — Purchase required — Catch the exciting matchup between Nevada and Utah State in college basketball.
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Rastelli Circus
4:00 – 5:30 p.m. — Cache County Fairgrounds — Tickets available — Experience jaw-dropping acts and thrilling performances from a renowned family circus hailing from Italy.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Freedom is what you do with what's been done to you.
~ Jean-Paul Sartre
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