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Box Elder News Journal's PodcastAgreement with county secures water line, fire hydrant improvements for River Vista development
Box Elder County commissioners approved a subdivision improvement agreement Aug. 12 for River Vista, a one-lot subdivision east of Bear River City. Box Elder…
Box Elder News Journal's PodcastBees beat Morgan in offensive showcase, slip one goal by Sky View in defensive battle
The two games played last week could not have looked much different for the Box Elder High School girls soccer team, with an offensive showcase on Tuesday…
Box Elder News Journal's PodcastBees mercy rule Deseret Peak, 49-0
For the second straight season, the Box Elder High School football team secured themselves a convincing win over Deseret Peak last Friday in Brigham City…
Box Elder News Journal's PodcastBees outlast Bobcats, fall to Trojans in five-set games
The Box Elder High School girls volleyball team received some lessons on endurance last week as they played in two five-set matches, outlasting Sky View on…
Box Elder News Journal's PodcastBrigham City citizens express frustration at tax increase, appreciate efforts to reduce size
Brigham City held a required Truth in Taxation hearing Aug. 13 on a proposed 4.81% property tax increase that would generate an additional 4,843 per year for…
Box Elder News Journal's PodcastCommission grants fairgrounds fee breaks
Box Elder County commissioners approved waiving two fairground fees Aug. 12, fully waiving the rental fee for an education event and cutting the cost in half…
Box Elder News Journal's PodcastConcerns over mental health, substance abuse treatment continue as county restructures behavioral health system
The Box Elder County Commission formally terminated its former mental health services contract with Bear River Mental Health Services on Aug. 12 as part of the…
Box Elder News Journal's PodcastCouncil adopts new Willard City economic development strategy
The Willard City Council adopted a long-term economic development strategy Aug. 13 after delaying the vote in July to give councilmembers more time to review…
Box Elder News Journal's PodcastCounty accepts Bank of Utah parcel beneath road
Box Elder County commissioners agreed Aug. 12 to accept a Bank of Utah parcel that lies entirely beneath an existing county road. Glenn Thurston of the County…
Box Elder News Journal's PodcastCounty authorizes grant application
The Box Elder County Commission authorized the Bear River Association of Governments at the Aug. 12 meeting to apply for up to 0,000 in fiscal 2027 Rural…
Box Elder News Journal's PodcastCounty backs Northrop ambulance relicensing
The Box Elder County Commission supported Northrop Grumman Fire Department’s effort to renew its ambulance license at the Aug. 12 meeting for the company’s…
Box Elder News Journal's PodcastCounty consents to Bear River refuge land transfer
The Box Elder County Commission consented at the Aug. 12 meeting to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s acquisition of 22,311 acres of state land for use…
Box Elder News Journal's PodcastCounty offices to close early during Peach Days
Box Elder County offices will close at 3 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11, to accommodate Peach Days, following a vote by county commissioners Aug. 12. Commissioner Lee…
Box Elder News Journal's PodcastCounty prohibits bicycles on section of Landfill Road
The Box Elder County Commission approved an ordinance Wednesday prohibiting bicycles on part of Landfill Road because of safety concerns involving large trucks…
Box Elder News Journal's PodcastCounty staff directed to advance project to zone unzoned land
The Box Elder County Commission directed the county’s community development department and planning commission to prepare a proposal for zoning the county’s…
Box Elder News Journal's PodcastData breach affects Northrop Grumman employees
Quantum Health Inc. is notifying members of Northrop Grumman Corp.’s Group Benefits Plan that their personal and protected health information may have been…
Box Elder News Journal's PodcastHoneyville explores long-term plan for fire district
With negotiations to adjust terms of Honeyville City’s contract with the Box Elder Central Fire District underway, the Honeyville council is exploring…
Box Elder News Journal's PodcastWater conditions update
As summer continues, Utah is experiencing notable shifts in local conditions. While the wildfire season remains active, a downward trend in average high…
Box Elder News Journal's PodcastWeekend, holiday fairgrounds surcharge reduced by half in county consolidated fee schedule update
Four months after a contentious overhaul of fairgrounds fees, the Box Elder County Commission reduced the Friday-through-Sunday and holiday facility surcharge…
Box Elder News Journal's PodcastWelcome to the fair
Box Elder County Fair Rodeo Royalty ride their horses, waving to residents along last year’s parade route. Some fair events are scheduled later this week, with…
Box Elder News Journal's PodcastWillard council approves escrow, professional review fee for new construction
Willard City will require new construction projects not covered by an active subdivision improvement guarantee to provide a refundable…
Box Elder News Journal's Podcast'Awesome energy': Bees are buzzing as experienced squad eyes redemption in 'up-for-grabs' region
Box Elder’s girls’ volleyball team has barely finished its first full week of practice, and already the coaching staff likes what it sees. Two-a-days, parent…
Box Elder News Journal's PodcastBees outscore first two opponents 9-1 including 4-1 win over Bear River to keep possession of the County Shield
The Box Elder High School girls soccer team began defense of their region title with decisive wins over Mountain Crest, 5-0, and Bear River, 4-1. The matches…
Box Elder News Journal's PodcastBeing cool isn't cheap
Sustained heat pushed regional electricity demand sharply higher in July and continued through early August, raising cooling costs for northern Utah households…
Box Elder News Journal's PodcastBrigham City renews wildfire resource-sharing agreement
The Brigham City Council approved a five-year wildfire resource-sharing agreement at the Aug. 6 meeting, allowing the city to recover eligible costs when its…
Box Elder News Journal's PodcastCounty, developer seek dismissal of data center referendum lawsuit
Box Elder County and O’Leary Digital have asked a judge to dismiss a lawsuit brought by six residents seeking to overturn the county’s rejection of two…
Box Elder News Journal's PodcastExperience leads to high expectations as 32 seniors return for 2026 campaign
For Box Elder football coach Carson Mund, 32 might be the most encouraging number heading into the 2026 season. That’s how many seniors the Bees have on their…
Box Elder News Journal's PodcastIncreasing participation in Box Elder High School athletic programs limits gym availability, strains city recreation access
Growing participation in athletics at Box Elder High School is straining limited gym space and making it harder for the school to accommodate Brigham City…
Box Elder News Journal's PodcastLack of evidence, conflicting conclusions: County attorney's office declines to charge Tremonton couple in death of child
The Box Elder County Attorney’s Office will not file child homicide or child torture charges against a Tremonton couple in the death of their 11-year-old son…
Box Elder News Journal's PodcastMecham introduces himself to BC Council
New Box Elder School District Superintendent Keith Mecham introduced himself to the Brigham City Council at the Aug. 6 meeting and told councilmembers he hopes…
Box Elder News Journal's PodcastNucor parcel approved for tax differential collection
The Brigham City Council approved collecting tax differential from a 31.87-acre Nucor Towers and Structures development at the Aug. 6 meeting, allowing…
Box Elder News Journal's PodcastOfficials urge residents to remain vigilant as West Nile activity rises in Box Elder County
West Nile virus activity is significantly higher across Utah this year than at the same point in the previous two years, with 11 positive mosquito pools…
Box Elder News Journal's PodcastCounty assumes Thatcher-Penrose fire, emergency medical service
The Box Elder County Commission approved an agreement at its July 22 meeting to transfer fire protection, fire suppression and emergency medical first response…
Box Elder News Journal's PodcastJohnson Canyon Fire at 6,889 acres, 65% contained after rapid weekend growth
The Johnson Canyon Fire, which ignited Saturday, remained at 6,889 acres and 65% containment Monday after racing across thousands of acres over the weekend…
Box Elder News Journal's PodcastLease for proposed Brigham City-area geothermal power project advanced by BE county commission
The Box Elder County Commission approved a lease at their July 22 meeting giving Rodatherm Energy Corporation access to geothermal resources beneath…
Box Elder News Journal's PodcastPointe Perry development area nears end of financing obligations
Perry's oldest redevelopment project is nearing the end of the financing obligations created after the city assumed infrastructure costs when the original…
Box Elder News Journal's PodcastUnobstructed commute
Both the eastbound and westbound lanes of the Forest Street overpass were finally opened last week a couple of weeks following the official ribbon cutting. The…
Box Elder News Journal's PodcastWater conditions update
Summer monsoons have brought much-needed precipitation to some parts of the state, but the moisture has also come at a severe cost, as these intense weather…
Box Elder News Journal's PodcastWillard City to get new website, text-alert system
The Willard City Council unanimously approved funding a new municipal website and text-alert system at its July 23 meeting after city staff said the existing…
Box Elder News Journal's PodcastWillard recognizes 2023 subdivision deferment agreement, postpones decision on propsed third lot
The Willard City Council recognized a 2023 improvement deferment agreement for a subdivision in the city at its July 23 meeting, but postponed decisions…
Box Elder News Journal's PodcastWillard to renegotiate fiver optic agreement
The Willard City Council unanimously voted at its July 23 meeting to renegotiate Connext’s fiber franchise agreement before it expires Dec. 8. Willard City…
Box Elder News Journal's PodcastWillard weighs fire station options after estimates far exceed $130,000 budget
The Willard City Council reconsidered plans for a fire station expansion at a July 23 work session after estimates came in hundreds of thousands of dollars…
Box Elder News Journal's PodcastBrigham City approves amendment to roads plan after six-month review
The Brigham City Council voted 4-1 Wednesday to amend the city's general plan and transportation master plan, adding two future roadway connections. The…
Box Elder News Journal's PodcastCelebrating the Little Valley
Mantua celebrated its community with Little Valley Days last week, which included the Mr. Mantua contest and the Little Miss Mantua and Miss Teen Mantua…
Box Elder News Journal's PodcastQuestions, concerns about data center will be answered through permit process, residents told
Dozens of residents gathered at Utah State University Brigham City for a public forum on the proposed Stratos data center, where scientists, legal experts…
Box Elder News Journal's PodcastRaises approved for BC mayor, council, executive officers
The Brigham City Council approved compensation increases for the mayor, council members and executive municipal officers July 16, adopting the city's fiscal…
Box Elder News Journal's PodcastState park information and listening sessions scheduled for Mantua
Following much discussion of the proposal to turn Mantua Reservoir into a state park, Mantua Mayor Annette Ash has announced that on Saturday, Aug. 22…
Box Elder News Journal's PodcastAg protection area approved near Tremonton
The Box Elder County Commission approved an agricultural protection area for a 12.01-acre parcel near Tremonton following a public hearing July 7. The proposal…
Box Elder News Journal's PodcastAudit: county finances strengthened in 2025
Box Elder County's financial condition improved during 2025 while independent auditors found no significant deficiencies in its financial controls or…
Box Elder News Journal's PodcastCounty approves 861 acres for mining-excavation zoning on old UDOT, county gravel pit near Snowville
The Box Elder County Commission approved a request Tuesday by Gardner Francis of Westland Development to rezone about 861 acres near Snowville from unzoned to…
Box Elder News Journal's PodcastCounty approves horse walker agreements
The Box Elder County Commission approved two monthto month agreements Tuesday allowing privately owned horse walkers to remain at the Box Elder County…
Box Elder News Journal's PodcastCounty approves reimbursement for indigent burial
The Box Elder County Commission approved a [post_excerpt],200 reimbursement July 7 to Myers Mortuary for services provided through the county’s indigent burial…
Box Elder News Journal's PodcastCounty declares emergency as avian flu spreads through dairies
Box Elder County has declared a 30-day local state of emergency as Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) continues to sweep through the county’s dairy…
Box Elder News Journal's PodcastCounty denies Mantua-area rezoning request
The Box Elder County Commission denied a request Tuesday from Karen Jensen to rezone 96 acres in the Mantua area from MU-160 (multiple use-160 acres) to RR-5…
Box Elder News Journal's PodcastCounty economic development program gets oversight, governance changes
New requirements from the Governor's Office of Economic Development (GOED) will bring several updates to Box Elder County's Rural County Grant program before…
Box Elder News Journal's PodcastCounty restructures special service district to administer federal mineral lease funds
The Box Elder County Commission completed a months-long legal process Wednesday by restructuring the Box Elder Special Service District to administer federal…
Box Elder News Journal's PodcastCounty waives fairgrounds fee to help grow Northern Box Elder Special Olympics program
The Box Elder County Commission approved a fairgrounds fee waiver July 7 allowing the Northern Box Elder Special Olympics program to hold a community…
Box Elder News Journal's PodcastFormer police chief appointed to merit commission
The Box Elder County Commission appointed former Brigham City Police Chief Michael Nelson to the Box Elder County Sheriff’s Office Merit Commission on July 7…
Box Elder News Journal's PodcastHighest advisory level for toxic algae issued for Mantua Reservoir
A danger advisory issued July 8 for Mantua Reservoir remains in effect after testing detected harmful algal toxins at levels that pose a risk to people and…