Box Elder County officials say a ransomware attack locked multiple government systems but did not breach any personal data, and election equipment remained unaffected. A ransomware attack is a type of malicious software that encrypts computer files or systems, locking out users and demanding payment, often in untraceable cryptocurrency, to restore access. In an Aug. 6 statement, the county said it immediately took “extensive remediation action” and began working with the FBI, the State Bureau of Investigation and the Utah State Cyber Crimes Task Force to determine the scope of the incident. Officials stressed that primary election systems are never...

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The Box Elder High School girls volleyball team got its season off on the right foot with a four-set win over Riverton last Thursday in Brigham City in the season opener for both teams. The Bees used their home crowd to their advantage in the first set and overwhelmed Riverton on their way to a 25-13 opening-set win. The Silverwolves found more rhythm during the second set as their height advantage and power on the outside helped them draw level, taking the second set 26-24. The match stayed tight in the third, but the Bees regained momentum after making enough...

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The Box Elder High School football team has finished summer practice sessions and will kick off its season on the road Friday against new high school Deseret Peak. The Golden Eagles attend school in Tooele and are in the 4A classification, competing in Region 11. While the Golden Eagles find their footing in their first-ever game, the Bees will also be feeling some things out with plenty of fresh faces taking the field for the first time at the varsity level. There are 20 seniors listed on the roster this year, and many of them will be looked to first...

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A proposal to raise Brigham City property taxes by 4.35% drew divided reaction from 13 residents during a Truth in Taxation hearing that lasted a little over an hour Thursday. According to the city’s notice, the Brigham City portion of the bill on a 0,000 primary residence would increase from 4.42 to 0.70, an annual change of .28. For a 0,000 business property, the city line would increase from 4.40 to 4.00, or .60 per year. Finance Director Tom Kotter told the audience the city began its budget work in January and held numerous work sessions before arriving at the...

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A group of former teachers seeking to unseat the director and executive committee of the governing board of a Perry charter school suffered a setback in their efforts after the Utah State Board of education found no evidence of actionable offenses in a list of grievances the teachers submitted to the state. Eight former teachers submitted a 23-page document to the school’s board and the USBE that detailed accusations of unethical and potentially illegal conduct by Amber Edelman, director of the Promontory School of Expeditionary Learning, and executive committee members of the school’s governing board. The document came following public...

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The Box Elder High School girls soccer team started their season off with a 7-0 victory over Morgan High school on Tuesday, Aug. 5, in Morgan. Senior Emma Nelson held strong in the goal with sophomore Mia Page seeing some varsity time in the goal and helping with the shutout. “Great way to start off the season by beating the defending 3A state champs,” said coach BJ Barber. “We had seven goals with four different goal scorers. Most importantly we played as a team with support all over the field and from the sidelines. Looking forward to an amazing season.”...

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Willard City officials heard nearly an hour of public comment Wednesday night during a state-required Truth in Taxation hearing, with residents focusing on how multiple increases could land all at once and what the city should prioritize if taxes rise. Under Utah law, a Truth in Taxation hearing is required when a city proposes to collect more property-tax revenue than the certified rate would generate. Willard’s proposal, read into the record at the start of the hearing, would raise the city’s tax on a 5,000 primary residence from 1.35 to 4.85 per year, and on a same-value business or non-primary...

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A small wildfire that sparked Thursday on the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest southwest of Mantua Reservoir was fully contained Sunday evening after burning 5.2 acres, according to the U.S. Forest Service. Named the Perry Fire, the blaze was visible from Interstate 15 but did not trigger evacuations or road closures. Initial estimates Friday morning placed its size near 10 acres in heavy timber. Final mapping reduced that figure, and crews spent the weekend securing fire lines and mopping up hot spots. The cause remains under investigation. The fire comes during a period of hot, dry weather. As of Aug. 1, the...

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Voters can still register and vote on Election Day under Utah’s same-day registration rules: · Go to one of the two county vote centers (Posse Museum in Tremonton, or the Utah State University Brigham City campus). · Fill out a voter-registration form provided by poll workers. · Show two forms of ID, one proving identity and one proving current residence, such as a Utah driver license plus a utility bill, bank statement or pay stub with the voter’s name and address. Once verified, the voter casts a provisional ballot, which is counted after the clerk confirms eligibility, usually within a...

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Box Elder School District will begin the 2025-2026 school year on Monday, Aug. 25, but there is much that can be done to prepare students for school, including registration and Back-to-School nights. Perhaps the most important aspect that parents can encourage is creating a healthy, happy routine with ample sleep and good nutrition. Superintendent Steve Carlsen said, “We feel like we need parents to stress good sleep, good nutrition and attendance. If we have those three things we can really helps young people.” The school district has made adjustments to the general student fees, which generally result in lower fees...

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