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Utah State Evacuates Old Main Over Suspicious Package Before Bomb Squad Clears Building

Tonight’s TPUSA panel proceeds under sports-style screening after weeks of heightened concern following Charlie Kirk’s killing.

Logan, Utah, USA-April 10, 2022:Young woman on her phone walking away from Old Main on the campus of Utah State University.
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A suspicious package forced an emergency evacuation on the Utah State University campus on Sept. 30, 2025. (Photo: KUTV)

Overview

  • Utah State University issued a 2:44 p.m. emergency alert ordering Old Main to evacuate after a suspicious package was reported, directing people to use stairs, take essentials and move to designated areas.
  • Authorities deemed the device non‑explosive and conducted a precautionary detonation, then declared the building safe with no injuries and allowed campus activities to resume.
  • The evacuation occurred hours before a Turning Point USA event scheduled for 6:30 p.m. in the Dee Glen Smith Spectrum, which remained set to take place indoors.
  • University officials outlined security similar to major sporting events, including metal detectors, bag-size limits with searches, a ban on signs and no reentry, coordinated with local, state and federal partners.
  • The event features TPUSA host Alex Clark moderating a panel with Gov. Spencer Cox, Sen. Mike Lee, Rep. Andy Biggs and former Rep. Jason Chaffetz, and witnesses on campus reported hearing a controlled blast during the police response.