Three members of the Box Elder County Planning Commission were reappointed to new three-year terms at the county commission meeting on April 9. The commission unanimously approved the reappointments of Mellonee Wilding, Jed Pugsley and Jared Holmgren. All three had previously served on the Planning Commission and were eligible for renewed terms. The planning commission is an advisory body that reviews land use proposals, zoning changes, and development ordinances. Its recommendations are forwarded to the county commission for final approval. Members are appointed by the county commission and serve without pay. Box Elder County Community Development Director Scott Lyons said...

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Past and present Brigham City leaders broke ground Tuesday on a long-anticipated overpass at the Forest Street railroad crossing, a project aimed at easing traffic congestion and improving emergency response times. “It’s 11 o’clock and this is the attendance I figured, being a cold day like today,” said Brigham City Mayor DJ Bott, opening the ceremony. “We want to welcome you all to the groundbreaking for Brigham City Crossing.” The overpass—on a main artery into downtown Brigham City, will help alleviate issues at one of the city’s busiest and most problematic areas—has been in planning for more than a decade....

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A body found in a trash bag near train tracks in Brigham City has launched a multi-agency investigation as police work to identify the victim and determine how they died. At 1:58 p.m. on April 2, Union Pacific Railroad workers performing clean-up operations near 2600 West State Route 13 discovered a black plastic bag that appeared suspicious due to its weight and location in nearby weeds. When the workers looked inside and saw hair and bones, they contacted Box Elder Dispatch. Officers from the Brigham City Police Department and the Box Elder County Sheriff’s Office arrived on scene by 2:05...

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Brigham City has officially declared April 25, 2025, as Arbor Day, marking its 39th year as a Tree City USA. “One of the requirements of being a Tree City USA is that we have an Arbor Day confirmation signed by the mayor, read and presented in a council meeting, as well as hold and plan for an Arbor Day event,” Public Works Director Tyler Pugsley told the City Council on April 3. Brigham City has maintained its Tree City USA status for nearly four decades by meeting four national standards set by the Arbor Day Foundation. To qualify, a city...

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The Brigham City Council voted unanimously at its April 3 meeting to update its ambulance billing ordinance, bringing the city into compliance with a new state law that standardizes emergency transport charges and eliminates certain patient fees. The ordinance aligns with Utah H.B. 301, which was signed into law March 25 and takes effect May 7. The law sets maximum base rates for ground ambulance transport and prohibits billing for services such as non-transport assessments, supplies, and procedures. Fire Chief Brandon Thueson told the council, “We did bill for like assessments…That no lon- ger will take place because we’re not...

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The Brigham City Council approved a zoning change to allow for future townhome development on a 4.5-acre parcel at 1255 N. Main Street. The council unanimously voted to rezone the property from A-1 (agricultural) to R-M-7 (multiple residential), aligning the site with Brigham City’s general plan and nearby medium-density neighborhoods. The request was submitted by Garth Day of Heritage Land Development, whose concept plan shows an intent to develop townhomes on the site. The R-M-7 zone allows for up to seven dwelling units per acre and is one of the city’s designated medium-density residential zones, along with R-1-6. Bradley said...

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The Brigham City Council approved a revised special event fee structure last week aimed at simplifying the permitting process and ensuring the city recovers costs for services provided during public events. The resolution increases several key fees, consolidates others, and introduces flat rates that city officials say are easier for staff to apply and for event organizers to understand. “We went through a lot of meetings trying to condense this and trying to have it make sense to where it would be applicable and easy for us to charge and actually cover the costs that we might need,” said Brigham...

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The Brigham City Council approved a strategic plan to guide the long-term revitalization of its downtown through a community focused approach centered on arts, culture and economic development. The Main Street Strategic Plan was developed over the past year alongside the city’s general plan but is more narrowly focused. It fulfills requirements tied to Brigham City’s participation in the Utah Main Street Program and Main Street America. The plan was presented by Paul Larsen, Brigham City’s community development director, who worked with the Main Street Program Board and consultants from Downtown Redevelopment Services. “It’s much more focused, detailed, and it...

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