Thanks to significant growth in fundraising efforts, the Brigham City Kiwanis Club was able to award ,000 in grants to support local nonprofits and youth programs. In particular, the Kiwanis Club has seen an increase in its Peach Days fundraiser. As recently as five years ago, the club distributed just ,500 in grants annually. “There is truly great work happening in this community, and we love being a part of it,” said Heather Crockett, president of Brigham City Kiwanis Club. “These grants are a way for us to support and amplify the work of organizations that are serving children and...

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The Bear River Association of Governments is seeking input from residents about needs related to food, housing and other needs to help shape the development of programs and spending and inform community leaders in Box Elder, Cache and Rich counties. This needs survey is completed every three years. Survey responses will be kept anonymous and the data is only released in aggregate. No personal or identifying information will be shared. Diversity in responses is important. Scan the associated QR code to take the survey. Following the survey, BRAG will host a public discussion and forum on “poverty and unmet needs...

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Brigham City Police are still waiting for DNA results from the Utah State Crime Lab from a body found near the railroad tracks along State Route 13 and 2600 West on April 2. In the meantime, the police department has been fielding tips about the identity of the body from across the nation, even as far away as Florida. “We’re not ruling anything out, but none of the tips thus far seem to be a match,” wrote Brigham City Police Chief Chad Reyes in an email. Addressing rumors that this case might have similarities to other cases, and that perhaps...

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An agreement intended to preserve public access to the Willard Canyon Trail has been approved by Box Elder County and signed by the Wells family, but it is already facing sharp opposition from a citizen group that has threatened legal action if the agreement moves forward without changes. The dispute over Willard Canyon access began in September 2023, when the Wells family, owners of the land crossed by the historic trail, erected fencing to block public entry. The Wells family cited public safety concerns stemming from active gravel mining operations being conducted on their property by Granite Construction. In response,...

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Past Box Elder Chamber of Commerce President Malone Molgard presents the Total Citizen of the Year Award to Barry Vicent at the chamber’s annual banquet last Friday at the Box Elder County Fairgrounds in Tremonton.

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The Box Elder County Commission has approved a new agreement aimed at significantly expanding mental health services for the county’s first responders, enhancing the support available for law enforcement, fire, and criminal justice personnel. The contract, approved during the commission’s April 23 regular meeting, formalizes a partnership between the county and First Responders First, a Utah-based organization specializing in mental health care for first responders and their families. Chief Civil Deputy County Attorney Anne Hansen explained that First Responders First is a specialty employee assistance program offering therapy, mental health services, and training specifically tailored to first responders dealing with...

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The Willard City Council is preparing to shift how it handles stray animals after being notified that Brigham City will terminate its animal control agreements with other cities effective June 30. Willard Police Chief Theron Fielding informed the council during its April 24 meeting that the change means Willard will need to secure alternative arrangements for handling stray dogs and other animals. “They’re full with just their own dogs,” Fielding said during the meeting. “They can’t handle anyone else’s anymore.” Fielding’s remarks echoed broader concerns raised over the past two years about regional animal shelter overcrowding. Brigham City’s shelter has...

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New restrictions on gravel pit regulations dominated Perry City’s review of state legislation during an April 25 council meeting, with Perry City Administrator Bob Barnhill highlighting H.B. 355 as a potential concern for the city’s future growth. Barnhill explained that H.B. 355, sponsored by Rep. Casey Snider with Box Elder County Senator Scott Sandall sponsoring it in the Senate, allows gravel pit operators to expand onto land they owned or controlled as of Jan. 1, 2024, and onto newly acquired contiguous land, provided they obtain necessary permits from the Utah Department of Environmental Quality. Local governments can restrict expansions only...

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The Box Elder High School baseball team picked up a crucial region win last Wednesday afternoon as the team topped Roy 4-3 after coming up short in their first four region outings of the year. Earlier in April, the Bees had to square off against last season’s region champs in Viewmont and lost both games against the Vikings 11-0 and 9-3. Things weren’t going to get any easier for the Bees the following week as they were set to do battle with Bountiful. The Redhawks won a hard-fought game in Bountiful on April 11 by a score of 5-3, then...

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By Jeremy Jones Staff writer Slim_ [email protected] The Box Elder High School softball team continued its strong season last week, defeating Clearfield 11-3 in their lone region game on Tuesday afternoon, then picking up wins over Layton and Bingham before falling to Riverton in a weekend tournament. The Bees previously blanked the Falcons 5-0, allowing just one hit. Tuesday’s game saw more offense from both teams, as the Bees got three hits apiece from sophomore Izibel Mason and junior Quincey Lish. Junior Maclee Willard added her first home run of the year and drove in four runs. Junior Lucy Braegger...

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