The Brigham City Police Department has announced they are no longer the investigating agency in the Christensen/Hansen child sex abuse case. “Brigham City and its police department express our deepest sympathies to the victims of these alleged crimes,” the statement read. “We aggressively and tirelessly pursue all perpetrators of crime. BCPD reveres the law and enforces it with impartiality, fairness, and equality for all. We accept the charge of holding all those who violate the law accountable, despite the suspect’s identity, social status, or prominence in the community.’ The department further clarified that while it initiated the investigation and arrested...

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The Box Elder County Commission approved an agreement to hire legal counsel for the Sheriff’s Deputy Merit Commission, assisting with a pending appeal from a disciplined deputy. The merit commission is responsible for overseeing employment related appeals within the sheriff’s office, ensuring due process in disciplinary actions, promotions and dismissals. The approved contract allows the law firm Kunz PC to provide legal representation for the commission during the ap- peal process. The firm’s fee structure includes 0 per hour for partners, 5 per hour for associates and 0 per hour for paralegals. No retainer fee is required, and the firm...

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Utah State University has started a redesign project to modernize and optimize its statewide system, and is seeking input from residents how to best accommodate their needs. The project will focus on optimizing and modernizing USU’s 30 statewide campuses, centers, extension offices, gardens, and small business development hubs, which serve all 29 counties across the state. USU’s goal is to enhance “academic excellence, accessibility, and community impact to better meet the educational and economic needs of Utah.” To accomplish that, it is essential that students, alumni, faculty, staff, residents, and members of Utah industries share their hopes and ideas throng...

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Willard City Council voted Thursday to amend the city’s Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) ordinance, allowing for larger detached units on bigger lots. The changes, which were recommended by the planning commission, are intended to provide more flexibility for property owners while maintaining zoning standards. An Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) is a secondary residential unit located on the same lot as a primary home. ADUs can be attached—meaning they share a wall with the main house, such as a basement apartment or an addition over a garage—or detached from the main structure, such as a small cottage or guesthouse. These units...

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The Box Elder High School boys lacrosse team split results in two road games last week with a 7-6 win over Ridgeline on Tuesday before Weber doubled up the Bees, 14-7, on Thursday. Tuesday’s game against the Riverhawks was a defensive battle from wire to wire. The Bees were out shot in the game, 20-13, but managed to convert enough of their chances to grab the victory, in addition to the clutch performance of junior goaltender Jett Henrie, who came up with 14 saves. The Bees also got some key offensive contributions from seniors Seth Ashcroft and Grant Whitman, who...

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The Willard City Council approved a petition Thursday to rezone 160 acres of agricultural land located between the Union Pacific railroad tracks and Interstate 15 to industrial use, a move developers say will boost the local economy, while some residents question its impact on the city’s rural character. Craig Nelson, representing Willard Land Partners L.L.C., told the council the project aligns with the city’s long-term vision. “We do believe that this generally will support the other areas of the city remaining more rural,” he said. “Part of this deal, as you know, is a big land swap that would allow...

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The Box Elder County Commission unanimously approved several zoning and land use changes Wednesday, March 12, including a rezoning request in Thatcher, amendments to the county’s land use code, and funding for local infrastructure projects. The commission approved a request to rezone 1.5 acres in Thatcher from residential to general industrial to allow for the development of a cabinet and machine shop. The applicant, who had used the shop for personal cabinet-making, sought the zoning change to facilitate the sale of the property. “He has a buyer from Cache County that does some smallscale manufacturing and metal work and things...

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The Box Elder County Commission approved amendments to its fleet policy Wednesday, March 12, allowing fire wardens to use county vehicles for personal use when they are on-call. The change grants fire wardens special exemptions similar to those given to public safety personnel, though their use will be more seasonal. Additionally, the amendment clarifies a requirement for employees with take-home vehicle privileges to live within 50 miles of their assigned county facility, rather than a general county-wide distance. The sheriff’s office retains discretion to grant exemptions on a case-by-case basis. The commission unanimously approved the policy update, citing the importance...

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The Box Elder County Commission approved the renewal of an economic development agreement with the Bear River Association of Governments (BRAG), continuing a regional partnership with Cache and Rich counties. The agreement funds economic development services across the three-county area, with costs distributed based on population. Box Elder County’s contribution will total ,941.41, with Cache County covering 69% of costs and Rich County 3%. The partnership allows the counties to share resources rather than hiring separate economic development staff. BRAG’s economic development director, Shawn Milne, explained that the agreement helps counties coordinate economic strategies, attract businesses and manage growth efficiently....

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The Willard City Council debated whether to redesign the city’s logo Thursday, discussing options to refresh the existing design or create an entirely new emblem. Council members also considered public input in the process, including the possibility of a design contest. Willard City Manager Jeremy Kimpton opened the discussion by asking how the council wanted to approach the decision. “How do you want to go about this?” Kimpton asked. “I would assume we want public input on this, right?” One key issue was whether the city needed a new logo or simply a cleaner version of the current one to...

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