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Box Elder News Journal's PodcastHoneyville seeks to renegotiate contract with fire district
Following its decision to not renew the existing contract with the Central Box Elder Fire District in June, the Honeyville City Council is set to begin new…
Box Elder News Journal's PodcastPerry City Council approves amendments to 2025-2026 budget to reflect higher revenues
The Perry City Council unanimously approved amendments to the city’s current fiscal year 2025-26 budget, updating revenues and expenditures to reflect year-end…
Box Elder News Journal's PodcastU.S. 250 Tour puts on a show
Attendees of the U.S. 250 Tour—an event touted as showcasing American history and patriotic performances that will visit every U.S. state—enthusiastically…
Box Elder News Journal's PodcastUnited U16 girls take second at Cache Cup
BE United U16 girls battled in the extreme heat over the weekend at the Cache Cup where they finished in second place. BE United had won a match 2-0 against…
Box Elder News Journal's PodcastWillard 'low-risk' score in fraud assessment
Willard City received a low-risk rating in its annual fraud risk assessment, a state-required review of internal financial controls presented to the city…
Box Elder News Journal's Podcast'Double-edged sword': How monsoons could impact Utah's wildfire season
Utah entered the 2026 fire season with record-low snowpack and heightened concerns about wildfires, which are already burning across the state. As of early…
Box Elder News Journal's PodcastBehavioral health transition aims to preserve care for current Medicaid patients
As the Bear River Health Department transitions to a managed-care Medicaid model, current Medicaid patients receiving substance abuse treatment will be able to…
Box Elder News Journal's PodcastForest street overpass celebrated at ribbon cutting ceremony Tuesday
The decade-long effort to build the Forest Street overpass reached another milestone Tuesday morning as city officials, state lawmakers, contractors and…
Box Elder News Journal's PodcastHuman case of West Nile Virus found Box Elder in earliest start of disease's season since 2004
The first human case of West Nile virus in the Bear River Health District, which includes Box Elder, Cache and Rich counties, has been found in Box Elder…
Box Elder News Journal's PodcastStar-spangled origin story
Reed Kirkland raises an American Flag during a dramatic live retelling of the birth of the United States of America as part of a 250th Independence Day stage…
Box Elder News Journal's PodcastWater conditions update Utah
Strained resources With critical fire danger escalating across the state and drought conditions straining water supplies, officials are urging all residents to…
Box Elder News Journal's PodcastWillard City adopts $4.35 million budget for 2026-27
During its June 25 meeting, the Willard City Council unanimously adopted a fiscal year 2026-27 budget totaling about .35 million across the city's general…
Box Elder News Journal's PodcastWillard amends 2026 budget to reflect revenues, spending
The Willard City Council approved year-end amendments to the city's 2025-26 budget June 25, updating revenue and expenditure estimates across the general…
Box Elder News Journal's PodcastAs American as...
This pie was an entry in a baking contest held as part of Brigham City Rec Fest activities at Pioneer Park on Friday as part of the city’s America 250 events…
Box Elder News Journal's PodcastBate bound over for trial at and of two-day preliminary hearing
Prosecutors presented evidence over a two-day preliminary hearing in 1st District Court last week in the case of Ryan Michael Bate, the man charged in the…
Box Elder News Journal's PodcastBrigham City officer charged with assault
A Brigham City police officer assigned as a school resource officer at Box Elder Middle School has been charged with one count of Class B misdemeanor assault…
Box Elder News Journal's PodcastControversies loom large as Republican voters reshape county politics in primary election
Republican primary voters reshaped Box Elder County government Tuesday, denying three incumbent county officeholders another term and selecting new nominees…
Box Elder News Journal's PodcastCorrection
A headline in last week’s edition on a story about the Box Elder School District budget contained an error. The district did not bond million for two…
Box Elder News Journal's PodcastCorrection
Last week’s edition included an incorrect fire restriction map for Perry City. This is the correct map. We regret the error. Article Link
Box Elder News Journal's PodcastCounty approves low-income tax abatement
The Box Elder County Commission on Wednesday approved a low-income property tax abatement for a resident who narrowly exceeded the program’s income limits…
Box Elder News Journal's PodcastCounty receives $87,077 for invasive weed control
The Box Elder County Commission on Wednesday approved two Utah Department of Agriculture and Food Invasive Species Mitigation Grant Program agreements totaling…
Box Elder News Journal's PodcastCounty renews City of Fun Carnival contract
The Box Elder County Commission on Wednesday approved a five-year contract with City of Fun Carnival to continue operating the exclusive carnival midway at the…
Box Elder News Journal's PodcastCounty's behavioral health transition draws public concern
The Box Elder County Commission approved revisions to the Bear River Health Department's interlocal agreement Wednesday and appointed Bear River Mental Health…
Box Elder News Journal's PodcastKnow before you blow: Some cities adopt total fireworks restrictions following governor's order, others retain traditional off-limits areas
Box Elder County municipalities took different approaches after Gov. Spencer Cox’s wildfire emergency order temporarily prohibited consumer fireworks statewide…
Box Elder News Journal's PodcastMembers appointed to special service districts
The Box Elder County Commission on Wednesday reappointed members to administrative control boards and boards of trustees for several special service districts…
Box Elder News Journal's PodcastNew mural added to Tremonton's Collection
Virginia-based artist Layton Scarbrough’s largest scale mural, to date, can now be seen at Tremonton’s Midland Square. The fiveday project honors military…
Box Elder News Journal's PodcastNew owners restore Idle Isle restaurant interior, hope to restore trust, relationship with community
In 2021, Idle Isle Café on Main Street in Brigham City celebrated its 100th anniversary. At that time, the restaurant, a centerpiece of the community—everyone…
Box Elder News Journal's PodcastPerry adopts budget with $6.95 million general fund, approves utility increases
The Perry City Council unanimously adopted the city’s fiscal year 2026-27 budget Thursday, approving a .9 million general fund without increasing the city’s…
Box Elder News Journal's PodcastPerry officer receives Medal of Valor for life-saving actions during domestic disturbance
Perry Police Detective Zachary Waddoups was presented the department’s Medal of Valor Thursday in recognition of his actions during what officials described as…
Box Elder News Journal's PodcastPilot killed in plane crash near Willard foothills
A 44-year-old Salt Lake-area man was killed June 23 when a small aircraft crashed in Box Elder County near the Willard area foothills, according to the Box…
Box Elder News Journal's PodcastRibbon cutting scheduled for Forest Street overpass
A ribbon cutting will be held on Tuesday, July 7, to celebrate the near completion of the Forest Street overpass. The public is invited to attend the ribbon…
Box Elder News Journal's Podcast'Pay attention, be courteous': Perry eases e-bike restrictions on certain paths, trails
The Perry City Council unanimously voted June 11 to ease e-bike restrictions on the Historic Orchard Pathway and other shared-use trails while keeping Class 2…
Box Elder News Journal's PodcastCommission approves data center moratorium to start regulatory review process
The Box Elder County Commission unanimously approved a 180-day moratorium Wednesday on new data center and data center power plant applications, giving the…
Box Elder News Journal's PodcastCounty attorney: March Stratos meetings did not violate open meetings law
Responding to a FOX 13 investigation that questioned whether two meetings in March related to the Stratos data center project should have been publicly…
Box Elder News Journal's PodcastCounty to seek exit from inland port
The Box Elder County Commission voted Wednesday to begin removing county lands from the Utah Inland Port Authority (UIPA) Golden Spike project area after…
Box Elder News Journal's PodcastPerry City adopts compensation schedule for employees, elected officials
The Perry City Council unanimously approved an updated compensation schedule June 11 establishing compensation schedules and salary ranges for elected…
Box Elder News Journal's PodcastPerry abandons tax increase in 2026-2027 budget
The Perry City Council unanimously voted June 11 to adopt the certified tax rate, abandoning a proposed 13.33% property tax increase for the 2026-2027 fiscal…
Box Elder News Journal's PodcastPerry celebrates grand opening of HOP Trail segment, all-new Kiwanis Gravity Bike Park
Perry City celebrated two recreation milestones Saturday with ribbon cuttings for the central segment of the Historic Orchard Pathway and the all-new Kiwanis…
Box Elder News Journal's PodcastPickup crashes into Perry home, injuring homeowner, driver
A woman folding laundry on her couch was injured Thursday afternoon when an 18-year-old driver’s white pickup struck a Buick Enclave, left the roadway and…
Box Elder News Journal's PodcastSafety concerns prompt city to ban parking on 300 North in Willard
The Willard City Council approved a new no-parking ordinance for 300 North on Thursday, citing concerns about gravel truck traffic, the road’s narrow width and…
Box Elder News Journal's PodcastSurvey shows overwhelming support for Stratos referendum
A recent survey of 515 registered Box Elder County voters found that 71% of those polled opposed the proposed Stratos data center project, compared to 23% in…
Box Elder News Journal's PodcastTraffic signal work ongoing on Main Street
The base for a new traffic signal is blocked off by traffic cones on Main Street and 100 North in Brigham City. State crews are working to install new traffic…
Box Elder News Journal's PodcastWater conditions update
With June temperatures rising, Utah is facing a deepening drought that has accelerated the drying of soils and vegetation across the state. Wildfire season has…
Box Elder News Journal's Podcast2026 Primary Election Voter guide
The Box Elder News Journal invited every candidate in this month’s Republican Primary Election to submit answers to the following set of questions: · Why have…
Box Elder News Journal's PodcastBrigham City earns very low fraud risk rating
Brigham City earned 375 out of 395 possible points on Utah’s annual Fraud Risk Assessment, placing the city in the state’s “very low” risk category for…
Box Elder News Journal's PodcastBrigham City projects continue to advance
Several major Brigham City infrastructure projects continue to move forward, including a Box Elder Canyon water pipeline replacement, the Forest Street…
Box Elder News Journal's PodcastCounty loses $200K for 43-foot monument that's now heading to Salt Lake
Box Elder County contributed 0,000 to a project centered on a 43-foot statue of the Golden Spike planned for an eight-acre site in Brigham City, but that money…
Box Elder News Journal's PodcastDoctor pleads not guilty in peptide drug case
A physician who practiced in Brigham City has pleaded not guilty to federal charges alleging he obtained and sold misbranded peptide drugs to patients, with a…
Box Elder News Journal's PodcastFormer judge faces up to 15 years in prison after consecutive sentences
A Weber County judge on Monday sentenced former Box Elder County Justice Court Judge Kevin Christensen to three consecutive prison terms, leaving him facing up…
Box Elder News Journal's PodcastHoneyville council approves water rate hike compromise
Following much debate on Mayor Bruce Nelson’s proposed water rate increase, the Honeyville City Council approved a compromise of stepped increases over the…
Box Elder News Journal's PodcastPrimary Election candidates who did not respond to requests for information
U.S. House District 2Kariann Lisonbee Box Elder County Commission-Seat ABoyd BinghamVance Smith Box Elder County Commission-Seat BNathan Tueller Box Elder…
Box Elder News Journal's PodcastRight-of-way: Brigham City emergency vehicles equipped with traffic light switching tech to help improve safety, response times
Brigham City emergency vehicles now have the ability to communicate with traffic signals, allowing first responders to safely clear intersections while…
Box Elder News Journal's PodcastStaffing, infrastructure needs hot topics during Brigham City budget work sessions
Brigham City officials used two budget work sessions to weigh aging infrastructure, new staffing requests and a proposed 12.93% property tax increase as they…
Box Elder News Journal's PodcastStratos area shrinks as opponents file lawsuits
In a letter to Utah Senate President Stuart Adams, Stratos data center developer Kevin O’Leary said he plans to reduce the proposed project footprint as…
Box Elder News Journal's PodcastVoting information
Voting Requirements To vote by mail or in person, you must be a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years old by Election Day and a resident of Utah and of the relevant…
Box Elder News Journal's Podcast'Gobsmacked'
State officials last week pivoted from their previous stances regarding a proposed 40,000-acre data center in Box Elder County, with Utah Gov. Spencer Cox…
Box Elder News Journal's Podcast300 North parking restrictions ordinance advanced toward Willard public hearing
A proposed ordinance that would prohibit parking along much of 300 North between U.S. 89 and the Willard Canyon trailhead is headed to a public hearing after…