New York musician charged with sexual extortion in Logan after social media scheme
LOGAN — A New York man facing felony sexual extortion charges in Logan appeared in court as attorneys work on a possible plea deal. Frank T. Guillot, 54, is accused…
Hyde Park man charged with fraud after allegedly selling RVs held as loan collateral
LOGAN — A 50-year-old Hyde Park man faces multiple felony fraud charges after authorities say he illegally sold recreational vehicles that were being held as collateral for a $225,000 loan.…
New Temple Square Visitors' Center set to open in May ahead of Salt Lake Temple reopening
SALT LAKE CITY — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints unveiled its new 39,800-square-foot Temple Square Visitors’ Center to the media Monday, offering an immersive, preview of the…
Public invited to Chapter 1 of Climate Future Film Festival at Logan Library on April 22
LOGAN – The Logan Library will partner with the Climate Future Film Festival to present an evening of short films about climate change on Wednesday, April 22. Source link
U.S. Rep. Blake Moore touts tax cuts, Trump savings accounts for kids to local GOP delegates
LOGAN – U.S. Rep. Blake Moore (R-UT) made a brief appearance at the Cache County Republican Nominating Convention held April 11 at Ridgeline High School in Millville. In his remarks…
USU Extension sponsors Baby Animal Adventures at Bastian Agricultural Center
Utah State University Extension sponsors Baby Animal Adventures on Friday, April 24, and Saturday, April 25, at the USU Bastian Agricultural Center (BAC) in South Jordan. The event provides visitors…
Mormon crickets and grasshoppers a concern for UDAF
LOGAN – If the agricultural community hasn’t had enough to worry about this year, the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF) is adding to the mountain of ag-related issues.…
Local Republicans send two surviving candidates to upcoming GOP Primary in June
LOGAN – County Republican delegates failed to resolve the issue of who will permanently replace former Cache County Attorney Taylor Sorensen at the 2026 Nominating Convention on Saturday, April 11.…
Local Republicans sent two surviving candidates to upcoming GOP Primary in June
LOGAN – County Republican delegates failed to resolve the issue of who will permanently replace former Cache County Attorney Taylor Sorensen at the 2026 Nominating Convention on Saturday, April 11.…
State Rep. Casey Snider (R-Paradise) earns overwhelming support at local GOP convention
LOGAN – State Rep. Casey Snider (R-Paradise) dominated the Cache County Republican Nominating Convention on April 11, delivering a stemwinder of a speech that captured 153 of 218 ballots cast…
Multiple bridge projects will impact travel across Box Elder County
BRIGHAM CITY — Drivers in northern Utah should prepare for delays as Box Elder County officials announced a full road closure near Portage beginning Monday, April 13, for a bridge…
Ask an Expert – April is Stress Awareness Month: press pause with these eight stress-relieving activities
April is National Stress Awareness Month, dedicated to increasing awareness about the causes, effects, and management of stress. Regular negative stress can keep us from feeling and performing our best,…
Mormon crickets and grasshoppers a concer for UDAF
LOGAN – If the agricultural community hasn’t had enough to worry about this year, the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF) is adding to the mountain of ag-related issues.…
Box Elder School District names new superintendent
BRIGHAM CITY – Keith Mecham was named the new Superintendent of Box Elder School District at a special meeting Thursday night. He was the assistant superintendent of the district over…
Dementia caregivers across six Utah counties to receive support through ADRC-funded project
An estimated 110,000 Utahns provide informal care for a loved one with dementia, and the ongoing stress and uncertainty can often feel overwhelming, especially as caregivers navigate complex financial situations…
Legislative proposal would re-name Tremonton Post Office honor fallen police officers
TREMONTON – To salute a pair of fallen local law enforcement heroes, U.S. Rep. Blake Moore (R-UT) has proposed legislation to rename the Tremonton Post Office in honor of the…
Traffic delays expected in Logan Canyon as fiber optic project reaches halfway point
LOGAN — Drivers traveling through Logan Canyon should prepare for daytime delays as the Utah Department of Transportation nears the halfway point of a major fiber optic installation project. Motorists…
Fifth Annual Cache Valley Cheese & Dairy Festival slated to be held Saturday, April 18
CACHE COUNTY – It’s time once again to celebrate Cache Valley’s agricultural and dairy heritage. Source link
Man with extensive criminal record charged in Salt Lake Valley check-forging scheme
LOGAN — A 46-year-old Taylorsville man with a lengthy history of fraud faces new felony charges after allegedly passing counterfeit checks at multiple Salt Lake Valley retailers in January. Jason…
Former Box Elder judge pleads guilty in child exploitation case linked to ex-fire chief
OGDEN — Kevin Robert Christensen, a former First District Court judge in Box Elder County, has pleaded guilty to multiple felony charges stemming from a sweeping child sexual exploitation investigation…
Box Elder School District to announce new superintendent
BRIGHAM CITY – A special Board of Education session will be held Thursday, April 9 at 6:30 p.m. to officially announce the new superintendent of Box Elder School District. The…
Interim County Attorney Dane Murray denies any wrongdoing in dismissal of inmate lawsuit
LOGAN – Interim County Attorney Dane Murray has denied any wrongdoing in a recent dismissal of a lawsuit that challenged Cache County’s legal authority to prosecute criminal cases. In an…
Logan hotel supervisor arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a female employee
LOGAN — A 35-year-old hotel supervisor made an initial appearance before a judge after being arrested for allegedly fondling an employee while they were cleaning a room late last year.…
Early morning sewer and storm drain maintenance to begin in Logan on April 12
LOGAN – City officials here are advising residents that the Logan Wastewater and Stormwater crews will be performing early morning maintenance on the sewer system in Logan during the months…
County attorney candidates spar over conflicting interpretations of Cache County Code
LOGAN – Just days prior to the Nominating Convention of the Cache County Republicans, candidate Chris Daines has accused Interim County Attorney Dane Murray of providing ‘hallucinated citations” to the…
County attorney candidates spar over conflicting interpretations of Cache Couty Code
LOGAN – Just days prior to the Nominating Convention of the Cache County Republicans, candidate Chris Daines has accused Interim County Attorney Dane Murray of providing ‘hallucinated citations” to the…
Utah Rep. Casey Snider defends legislative record against looming primary opposition
PARADISE – State Rep. Casey Snider (R-Paradise) is facing determined opposition from within his own party in the upcoming race for this District 5 seat in the Utah Legislature. Given…
Logan to host week-long Spring Paddle Battle competition at Bridger Park on April 20 to 24
LOGAN – Officials of the Logan Parks & Recreation Department are inviting local pickleball players to participate in tournament play from April 20 to 24. The week-long Spring Paddle Battle…
Logan man accepts plea agreement for reportedly trying to meet up to have sex with 2 undercover officers, posing as young girls
LOGAN — A 37-year-old Logan man accused of sexting with two undercover officers, posing as teenage girls, has accepted a plea deal that will spare him any prison time. David…
2 injured after pickup truck rear-ends semi on Interstate 15
RIVERSIDE, Utah — Two people were injured after a pickup truck rear-ended a semi-truck at a high rate of speed on Interstate 15 in Box Elder County, authorities said. According…
Leadership change announced at Logan’s iFIT
LOGAN — Logan-based iFIT Inc. has appointed veteran wellness executive Marc Washington as its new president and chief financial officer, the company announced. Washington brings more than two decades of…
DWR seeking input on big game permit numbers
SALT LAKE CITY – The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is seeking the public’s input on proposed big game hunting permit numbers for 2026. DWR Big Game Coordinator Mike Wardle…
Logan man faces felony sexual abuse and assault charges following domestic dispute
LOGAN — A 33-year-old Logan man was arrested Thursday following a domestic dis-pute near Utah State University. Michael Yoeseph Shorman was booked into the Cache County Jail on suspected charges…
Cache County Republicans to gather at Ridgeline High for 2026 Nominating Convention
LOGAN – The Cache County Republican Party will hold its 2026 Nominating Convention on Saturday, April 11. That gathering of GOP precinct leaders and county delegates will take place at…
New study shows Utah among least-stressed states; Idaho also ranks high
LOGAN — Utah ranks as the second least-stressed state in the nation, according to a new analysis from WalletHub, highlighting a broader trend of lower stress levels across the Intermountain…
A new kind of solar is taking off — with Utah leading the way
Note to readers• This story is made possible through a partnership between The Salt Lake Tribune and Grist, a nonprofit environmental media organization. Affordable, portable clean energy is on the…
U.S. Rep. Blake Moore to hold Telephone Town Hall just hours before income tax deadline
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Blake Moore (R-UT) will observe the dubious occasion of Tax Day 2026 by hosting a Telephone Town Hall for his constituents on Wednesday, April 15.…
Utah ranked best state in U.S. for working from home
SALT LAKE CITY — Utah ranks as the best state in the nation for working from home, according to a new report from personal finance website WalletHub, highlighting the state’s…
Darkhorse candidate Jim Atkinson challenges Rep. Casey Snider in House District 5
HYRUM – Utah legislative candidate Jim Atkinson will meet with local residents on Monday, April 6. That meet and greet event will take place from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in…
3 dead, including suspect, in southeastern Idaho shooting
POCATELLO, Idaho — Three people, including a suspect, are dead and two others were injured following a shooting and subsequent police standoff in southeastern Idaho on Friday afternoon. Dispatchers received…
State officials announce temporary alternative auto route at Bear River Migratory Bird refuge
BRIGHAM CITY – State officials here have announced that starting on Saturday, April 4 the regular auto-tour route at the Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge (BRMBR) will close temporarily for…
Ask an Expert – Is it Spring or Winter? April tips for guessing gardeners
Temperatures are warming, then cooling, then warming again, leaving gardeners guessing and second-guessing. To help gardeners through the uncertainty, virtual classes will be held on the first Tuesday of each…
New report highlights growing health care affordability concerns across Utah
SALT LAKE CITY — A new report from the Utah Foundation finds that a majority of Utahns are struggling with the cost of health care, even as most remain insured.…
USU UWLP releases research on Utah women and skilled trades
As Utah’s population and economy grow, workforce shortages in key industries are becoming urgent, particularly in the skilled trades, where demand is outpacing supply. Despite strong wages and advancement opportunities,…
Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge is home to 250 bird species during migrations
BRIGHAM CITY – The Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge (BRMBR) was in the news lately when the U.S government spent $60 million to acquire land essential to some 250 bird…
Bring Them Home Exhibit coming to Hyrum City Musemn
HYRUM – Bringing War Home Project will be on display at the Hyrum City Museum starting April 10. Dr. Molly Cannon and Dr. Susan Grayzel, from the Anthropology and History…
Logan Library to host five writers in a salute to local authors, literature on April 11
LOGAN – The staff of the Logan Library is inviting community members to join them in celebrating local literature and its authors on Saturday, April 11. The “Local Authors in…
'Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' cast aren't the only influencers sowing curiosity about the church
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Until quite recently, the prevailing image to outsiders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has been male missionaries wearing white shirts and name…
Rep. Casey Snider reassures Republicans that Utah redistricting fight is far from over
MILLVILLE – While the shouting over the Republican effort to repeal Proposition 4 is now over, the war of words over the now-defeated voter initiative continues. The same day that…
Easter egg hunts in Cache Valley and beyond set for Saturday morning
LOGAN – In Cache Valley and surrounding communities, Easter Egg hunts have become a popular tradition for children and their parents. Here are some Easter egg hunts in and around…
Utah Labor Commission warns of workers’ compensation scam targeting injured employees
SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah Labor Commission is warning workers across the state about a nationwide scam targeting individuals who have filed workers’ compensation claims or experienced workplace injuries.…
Logan City School District announces leadership changes, names new business administrator
LOGAN — The Logan City School District has announced a series of leadership changes, including the retirement of its longtime business administrator and the appointment of new administrative leaders ahead…
Logan man charged with stealing over $35,000 from mother's trust
LOGAN — A 66-year-old Logan man is facing seven second-degree felony charges for allegedly mishandling his mother’s trust and withholding more than $35,000 from his seven siblings. According to charging…
Providence man sentenced to jail and probation for stealing thousands of dollars from youth football team
LOGAN — A 53-year-old Providence man has been sentenced to jail, home confinement and probation for stealing nearly $40,000 from a youth football team. Cody Roy Lofthouse used the money…
Richmond man arrested on kidnapping, aggravated assault charges in domestic violence case
LOGAN — A 36-year-old Richmond man was arrested on felony kidnapping and assault charges stemming from multiple domestic violence incidents, including allegations of severe strangulation, according to court documents. Anthony…
Democrats try a new tactic to win a House seat in Utah — running as progressives in a red state
TAYLORSVILLE, Utah (AP) — For decades, Democrats’ only chance of getting elected to Congress from the conservative state of Utah was by convincing voters that they were sensible moderates, not…
Trump plans to move Forest Service headquarters to Utah and shutter research sites
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — President Donald Trump’s administration will move the U.S. Forest Service headquarters out of the nation’s capital to Salt Lake City as part of an organizational…
Logan man sentenced to jail for downloading child sexual abuse material and exposing himself to a toddler
LOGAN — A 22-year-old Logan man has been sentenced to jail and probation for downloading child sexual abuse material (CSAM) and exposing himself to a young child in two separate…
Judge dismisses 'frivolous' lawsuit challenging Cache County's authority to prosecute crimes
LOGAN — A First District Court judge dismissed a lawsuit Tuesday against Cache County Sheriff Chad Jensen that sought the release of an inmate and challenged the county’s legal authority…
Utah among 11 states where mental health support is shrinking for students of color
SALT LAKE CITY – Utah has been cited as one of 11 U.S. states where mental health support of African-American and Hispanic students has been shrinking in recent years. That’s…
National sports communication strategist returns home to Utah State as guest speaker
LOGAN – A national sports communication strategist returned to his hometown in Cache Valley on April 1st to talk with Utah State University students about his one-of-a-kind career path. Brett…
The Forest Service is moving its federal HQ to Salt Lake City. Here’s why.
Note to readers• This story is made possible through a partnership between The Salt Lake Tribune and Grist, a nonprofit environmental media organization. In “prioritizing common sense forest management,” Salt…
Logan officials to host silent disco event to celebrate 139th Commencement at Utah State
LOGAN – City officials here are inviting Utah State University students and their families to celebrate Graduation Day in downtown Logan on Friday, May 1. The Carol and Jim Laub…
Providence airline pilot faces felony kidnapping, assault charges following alleged attack
LOGAN — A 44-year-old commercial airline pilot from Providence is facing multiple felony kidnapping and assault charges after authorities say he violently attacked and strangled his former partner while she…
Logan woman accepts plea in child abuse case after witnesses reported she punched, choked 9-year-old
LOGAN — A 63-year-old Logan woman has admitted to abusing a young child but will be spared any further jail time if she completes therapy. Poe Chit was arrested in…
Logan wins 2025 outstanding special event award from Utah Recreation and Parks Association
LOGAN – The Utah Recreation and Parks Association (URPA) has named the Broomsticks & Boogie Witches Dance and Halloween Festival sponsored by Logan City as the Outstanding Special Event of…
Democratic Rural Caucus to host online candidate forum for 2nd District hopefuls
SALT LAKE CITY – In lieu of an in-person meet and greet, the Utah Democratic Party will host an online forum for its candidates in Utah’s 2nd Congressional District. The…
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints adjusts Sunday schedule to include weekly classes
SALT LAKE CITY — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced upcoming changes to its Sunday meeting schedule, replacing alternating class weeks with weekly sessions for all adult…
Paroled sex offender faces felony charges for alleged abuse of 10-year-old Logan girl
LOGAN — A 40-year-old Hyrum man was arrested Friday on multiple felony charges after police say he sexually abused a 10-year-old girl in Logan and threatened to kill her family…
Millville man arrested on suspicion of object rape spanning 14-years
LOGAN — A 42-year-old Millville man was arrested Thursday on multiple felony charges after a woman reported being sexually assaulted multiple times during the past 14 years. Jacob Stephen Neeley…
Light the World Giving Machine donates thousands of dollars to local charities
LOGAN – It was a red-letter-day for five nonprofits that received money from the Light the World Giving Machines on Friday. Local representatives of Cache Valley’s “Light the World Giving…
U.S. Rep. Blake Moore proposes legislation to protect tax-exempt status of churches
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Blake Moore (R-UT) has introduced legislation in the 119th Congress to protect the tax-exempt status of faith-based organizations against federal infringement on their religious beliefs…
GALLERY: Utah State POW WOW 2026
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New Miss Native American crowned at Utah State Pow Wow
LOGAN – Miss Native American Princess was crowned Saturday at a Utah State POW WOW. Cynthia Tsosie is part of the Navajo tribe. Tsosie came from USU’s Blanding campus and…
Utah State University hosts annual Rodeo Kids Camp for local families
WELLSVILLE – Utah State’s annual Rodeo Kids Camp gave young children a hands-on introduction to horses, riding and basic rodeo skills Saturday. Held at Utah State, the camp lets kids…
Nucleus Boost Conference works with aspiring entrepreneurs
LOGAN – On March 27th at Utah State University, the Nucleus Boost Conference brought in entrepreneurs from around the state of Utah to work one-on-one with aspiring business leaders. “No…
Hundreds of Cache Valley activists rally against Trump administration policies on Mar. 28
LOGAN – If you were around during the 1960s, the local “No Kings” protest on Mar. 28 felt a little like “old home week.” In the midst of the usual…
Annual Hardware Wildlife Education Center exhibit provides important bear safety tips
HYRUM – In recent years, black bears have become more visible in the mountains around Cache Valley and with the weather warming up, bears will soon begin leaving their dens.…
Ask an Expert – Safe charging: how to prevent battery-related fires
Most of us rely on rechargeable devices multiple times a day – from phones and tablets to power tools, e-bikes, and lawn equipment. Plugging something in is part of our…
Trump-endorsed effort to repeal Utah's anti-gerrymandering law fails to make the ballot
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah’s new congressional map, which gives Democrats a high likelihood of picking up a U.S. House seat in the Salt Lake City area, is likely…
Willard Amish market represents old fashioned goodness
WILLARD – Apple Creek Amish Market and bulk food outlet, located at 875 N. Main St. in Willard, is similar to stores in Ohio, Indiana and Pennsylvania where the Amish…
Congressional candidate Karianne Lisonbee woos county GOP delegates at Ridgeline High
MILLVILLE – At the behest of state Representatives Casey Snider (R-Paradise) and Mike Petersen (R-North Logan), Cache County GOP delegates flocked to Ridgeline High School to meet congressional candidate Karianne…
Utah's own Sam Phipps, a Sky View alum, has chance to dunk at the Final Four
Sam Phipps wants to get to the Final Four. The Cache Valley resident played high school basketball at Sky View and then two years at the College of Southern Idaho.…
Idaho transgender bathroom bill is the strictest in the nation and likely veto-proof
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho lawmakers passed a sweeping bathroom ban Friday, approving legislation that would make it a crime for transgender people to use the bathroom that matches their…
Women accept plea deals in Logan home invasion case
LOGAN — The two women who reportedly broke into a Logan residence and assaulted one of the occupants last summer have accepted plea deals. Jaymee Nicole Friedli, 31, and Mandy…
New president, matron called for Smithfield Utah Temple
LOGAN — Officials with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have announced the new leaders of the Smithfield Utah Temple. Michael Lee Staheli and Linda Ann Gardner Staheli…
UDOT officials warn motorists of moderate to heavy congestion due to underpass project
LOGAN – State officials are advising Cache Valley motorists to use so-called “zipper merging” to avoid traffic congestion anticipated as a result of the Logan River Trail underpass project on…
Cache Valley Chamber of Commerce honors individuals, businesses at annual gala
LOGAN – The Cache Valley Chamber of Commerce presented its 2026 Gala Awards to outstanding members of the public and local businesses on Thursday, Mar. 26. With a theme of…
Pocatello man killed in head-on collision with semi on I-15
POCATELLO, Idaho — A 69-year-old Pocatello man died early Thursday after his car crossed an interstate median and collided head-on with a semi-truck, according to the Idaho State Police. The…
A sweeping Idaho bill would criminalize transgender bathroom use in private businesses
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho lawmakers are considering a bill that would make it a crime for transgender people to use the bathroom that matches their gender identity — even…
Logan officials remind local recreationists that Trapper Park remains closed until further notice
LOGAN – With the early arrival of summer-like weather here in Cache Valley, Logan officials are reminding local outdoor enthusiasts that one of the city’s popular westside parks remains closed…
Attorney J. Brett Chambers invites local residents to series of town halls in city parks
CACHE COUNTY – Cache County residents are being invited a series of town hall events by local attorney J. Brett Chambers slated for Mar. 28 through Mar. 31. Chambers is…
Legislative colleagues host local gathering with congressional candidate Kerianne Lisonbee
MILLVILLE – Cache County residents will get their first opportunity to interact with congressional candidate Karianne Lisonbee on Thursday, Mar. 26. That meet and greet with Utah Rep. Karianne Lisonbee…
How mapping a water-guzzling invasive weed could help refill the Great Salt Lake
Note to readers• This story is made possible through a partnership between The Salt Lake Tribune and Grist, a nonprofit environmental media organization. Scientists and resource managers have long understood…
Local residents are invited to attend Cache County Democratic Convention on Mar. 28
LOGAN – Cache County Democrats will hold their annual county convention on Saturday, Mar. 28 in the auditorium at Logan High School. That event will begin at 1:30 p.m., according…
Rodeo star Amberley Snyder to speak at Steppin' Up event in Logan
LOGAN — April is a big month for The Family Place Utah. April is Child Abuse Prevention Month and The Family Place will hold their Steppin’ Up For Kids on…
Braver Angels non-profit invites Cache Valley residents to its mobile summit on Mar. 28
LOGAN – The Braver Angels group will bring its mobile summit tour to Cache Valley on Saturday, Mar. 28. Local residents interested in finding common ground beyond politics on the…
Logan Easter Walk slated for April 4
LOGAN – On Saturday, April 4, the public is invited to bring their children to merchants in the downtown area of Logan to participate in the annual Downtown Easter Walk.…
Hyde Park man confesses to child exploitation charge following 2025 undercover sting
LOGAN — A 26-year-old Hyde Park man has admitted to soliciting an undercover officer posing as a 13-year-old online last spring. According to court records, Jonathan Scott Erickson appeared March…
Sen. John Curtis joins bipartisan effort to streamline veterans' return to civilian life
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. John Curtis (R-UT) has joined a bipartisan congressional effort here to streamline the benefits process for veterans before they leave the military services. The Transition…
Law enforcement seek public's help investigating Nibley vehicle burglaries
LOGAN — The Cache County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in investigating a series of vehicle break-ins that occurred in Nibley earlier this month. The burglaries took…
Headless torso found in fish tank inside missing man’s home
iStock/Thinkstock(SAN FRANCISCO) -- Authorities in San Francisco made a gruesome discovery while searching the home of a man who has been missing since the start of summer. On Aug. 17,…
Why 2018 could be an especially deadly year for cops
Pool via ABC News(NEW YORK) -- When Palm Springs police Officer Jose "Gil" Vega, a married father of eight, was gunned down with his partner while they responded to a…
Firefighter rescues baby deer from brush fire
Monroe County BOCC/Facebook(MONROE COUNTY, Fla.) When Jen Shockley Brack saw a baby deer running for its life, she jumped into the flames to save the endangered Key deer fawn.“I wasn’t…
High school golfer attacked by goose
iStock/Thinkstock(ADRIAN, Mich.) -- Birdies on the golf course are usually a good thing. Just not when that bird is a very angry goose.At a high school golf tournament in Adrian,…
Father charged after child found in suitcase is identified as his missing daughter
ABCNews.com(JERSEY CITY, N.J.) -- A dead baby girl found in a suitcase in April has been identified as a missing two-year-old girl from Virginia.A Port Authority employee completing a routine…