Dave Kragthorpe, the former Idaho State head coach who led the Bengals to their only national football championship in 1981, died Sunday at age 93. A Utah State Hall of Famer and former professional player, Kragthorpe was remembered by former players and colleagues as a respected leader and a person of high character.
Firefighters are battling a wildfire in Logan Canyon near Temple Fork. U.S. Highway 89 is closed from the canyon mouth to the Rich County line as campers are evacuated.
Dave Kragthorpe, the former Utah State and BYU coach who helped revolutionize the passing game, died on August 23, 2026, at age 93. Kragthorpe, a Hall of Fame member at Utah State, was a key figure in the development of BYU's historic quarterback tradition.
The official cause of the Canyon Road Fire has been released, more than three weeks after the fire started near Utah State University. The July 31 fire ultimately burned just over 17 acres. While the fire was relatively small, its proximity to homes and other structures raised concerns as flames spread through dry vegetation.
Ivan Joseph Atkinson passed away on August 16, 2026, at the Rocky Mountain Care Center in Logan, Utah. He was 58 years old.
Logan City Fire responded to a collision involving an SUV and a semi-truck early Wednesday morning on August 19, 2026. The accident resulted in serious injuries for a passenger in the SUV, though the vehicle narrowly avoided a direct hit with the trailer.
An 18-year-old driver survived a collision with a semi-trailer in Logan after the impact narrowly missed causing fatal injuries. Authorities are investigating potential alcohol involvement in the early morning crash.
The 2026 USU Production Horticulture Field Day was scheduled for August 19 at the Greenville Research Farm. The event featured three tracks focused on vegetable and cut flower crop production.
The Cache County Sheriff's Office is investigating significant vandalism in Logan Canyon involving the unauthorized use of heavy machinery. The incident, which occurred overnight and into the morning of Aug. 19, 2026, resulted in over $60,000 in damages, including the destruction of solar-powered traffic lights and the felling of numerous trees.
The Logan Municipal Council approved a property tax increase and the fiscal year 2026-2027 budget during a Truth in Taxation meeting on August 11, 2026. The tax increase, which aims to fund fire station construction and public safety, was passed with a unanimous vote.
The Logan Municipal Council scheduled a public hearing for September 1, 2026, to consider carry forwards for fiscal year 2026. The meeting will address various funding requests across multiple city departments and capital projects.
New visitor experiences are being introduced at Temple Square, including dome projections in the Salt Lake Tabernacle and new theater and exhibits. These developments, which were first announced in April 2026, aim to focus on the life and ministry of Jesus Christ.
The Logan Planning Commission scheduled a meeting for August 27, 2026, to discuss a telecommunication tower extension and a zone change. The meeting will include public hearings for both items.
