A member of the Golden Spike Rodeo crew brands one of the commemorative tiles which will be placed on a permanent wall celebrating 100 years of the Box Elder County Fair. The kickoff event was held on Friday evening marking a summer of activities leading up to the centennial celebration of the county fair. Rough Stock provided live music for dancing, Farm Bureau sold dinners, and Peach City gave away ice cream and drinks to attendees. Prior to the fair, businesses or families can sponsor a commemorative bench, contact Jan Rhodes for more details. In August, The Old Barn Community...

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Spring is here, which means wildlife migrations are in full swing in Utah. Bird-watching is a great opportunity to get outdoors and see a wide variety of birds during their annual migrations — and enjoy the fun challenge of trying to identify them. World Migratory Bird Day is May 10 and celebrates the migration of nearly 350 species of migratory birds between nesting habitats in North America and non-breeding grounds in Latin America, Mexico and the Caribbean. The Brigham City Rotary Club will capitalize on the occasion by hosting its Greatest Wild Bird Challenge fundraiser this year, on Friday through...

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The Box Elder High School boys soccer team suffered two more region losses at home last week when the team fell to Viewmont, 3-1, on Tuesday, and Bountiful, 3-1, on Thursday. The Bees gave up five goals apiece in their first meetings with the Vikings and Redhawks and were hoping that some tactical changes, along with the experience gained throughout the rest of the season, would help turn things around when their southern rivals visited Brigham City. But even with a more defensive minded formation with 11 players behind the ball, the Vikings still found a way through the Bees’...

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The Box Elder High School boys volleyball team had a tough draw to finish the season as they had to square off against Viewmont and Bountiful, the top two teams in the region, last week. The Vikings and Redhawks had both already dealt the Bees losses earlier in the season, though the Bees were short-handed in those games and were hopeful to get some revenge when the scene shifted to Brigham City. The Bees were unable to gain any home court advantage, and both the Vikings and Redhawks picked up straight-set wins. During their first meeting this season, the Bees...

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Brigham City will host a rabies clinic Saturday, May 10, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Brigham City Recreation Building adjacent to the Pioneer Park pickleball courts. Rabies vaccinations cost per pet and dog licenses will be available for purchase as follows: One-year license: for spayed/neutered dogs; for unaltered dogs; Senior citizens (60 and older): for spayed/neutered dogs. Three-year license: for spayed/neutered dogs; 0 for unaltered dogs; Senior citizens (60 and older): for spayed/neutered dogs. Replacement tags for licensed pets cost . Dogs should be leashed and cats should be in crates or...

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On Saturday, May 10, Golden Spike National Historical Park will host free admission to celebrate the 156th anniversary of the wedding of the rails. The day is filled with events and activities to honor the merging of the transcontinental railroad. Golden Spike National Historical Park is 32 miles west of Brigham City, Utah. NB travelers on I-15: use exit 365 and drive west on Utah 13 and 83 through Corinne (follow brown directional signs) to Golden Spike Drive. Turn left and follow signs to the visitor center (8 miles). SB travelers on I-84: use Howell exit 26 and drive south...

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Brigham City has received a petition to annex approximately 169 acres of unincorporated land northeast of the Forest Street Interstate 15 interchange, in the area of 300 North and 1700 West, adjacent to the city’s existing industrial park. During the May 1 City Council meeting, City Planner Mark Bradley presented the notice of certification for the petition and explained the next steps in the process. “The certification was issued by the city recorder’s office,” Bradley said. “Once it’s published and posted, then the 30-day protest period begins.” Bradley said the land is currently bordered on three sides by Brigham City,...

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Brigham City Police Cpl. Matt Knudson was honored for his role in a child sex exploitation investigation that led to the arrest of two high-ranking public officials—a fire chief and a sitting judge. During the Brigham City Council meeting, Mayor DJ Bott praised Knudson managing a highly sensitive case. The investigation began in January, when Tremonton-Garland Police transferred it to Brigham City due to a conflict of interest. According to a statement from Brigham City Police Chief Chad Reyes, Knudson was assigned as case manager and began work immediately. “In short time, he was able to gather sufficient evidence and...

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Brigham City Mayor DJ Bott has proposed a 0 million budget across all city funds for the 2025–2026 fiscal year which includes a 15% property tax increase, million in capital projects, and continued utility rate adjustments. While the proposed budget anticipates approximately .5 million in new revenue, the remainder is made up of reserves and restricted funds previously set aside, much of which comes from grants or allocations designated for specific projects. The mayor told the council the proposal reflects efforts to be proactive while maintaining essential services. The proposed property tax increase is estimated to add .07 per...

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With the current skatepark in Brigham City in a state of disrepair, a grassroots effort has sprung up to raise funds for a new facility that would be accessible to all types of wheels. Brigham City Skate Collective hosted an All Wheels & All Abilities Rail Jam at the city’s skatepark on Saturday to raise awareness about the need and funding for a new skatepark. The group, formed by a group of parents and skaters have formed a nonprofit organization with the intent to build an “all wheels park.” The mission of the The Brigham City Skate Collective says the...

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