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Box Elder News Journal's Podcast — 305 episodes

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1

State park information and listening sessions scheduled for Mantua

2

Raises approved for BC mayor, council, executive officers

3

Brigham City approves amendment to roads plan after six-month review

4

Questions, concerns about data center will be answered through permit process, residents told

5

Celebrating the Little Valley

6

County economic development program gets oversight, governance changes

7

United U16 girls take second at Cache Cup

8

County restructures special service district to administer federal mineral lease funds

9

County denies Mantua-area rezoning request

10

County approves horse walker agreements

11

Former police chief appointed to merit commission

12

County approves reimbursement for indigent burial

13

Ag protection area approved near Tremonton

14

Willard 'low-risk' score in fraud assessment

15

County waives fairgrounds fee to help grow Northern Box Elder Special Olympics program

16

Perry City Council approves amendments to 2025-2026 budget to reflect higher revenues

17

County approves 861 acres for mining-excavation zoning on old UDOT, county gravel pit near Snowville

18

Audit: county finances strengthened in 2025

19

County declares emergency as avian flu spreads through dairies

20

Honeyville seeks to renegotiate contract with fire district

21

Highest advisory level for toxic algae issued for Mantua Reservoir

22

U.S. 250 Tour puts on a show

23

Willard amends 2026 budget to reflect revenues, spending

24

Willard City adopts $4.35 million budget for 2026-27

25

STARS, STRIPES - Festive Nights

26

Water conditions update Utah

27

'Double-edged sword': How monsoons could impact Utah's wildfire season

28

Human case of West Nile Virus found Box Elder in earliest start of disease's season since 2004

29

Behavioral health transition aims to preserve care for current Medicaid patients

30

Forest street overpass celebrated at ribbon cutting ceremony Tuesday

31

Star-spangled origin story

32

Ribbon cutting scheduled for Forest Street overpass

33

Correction

34

Perry adopts budget with $6.95 million general fund, approves utility increases

35

Bate bound over for trial at and of two-day preliminary hearing

36

New mural added to Tremonton's Collection

37

County renews City of Fun Carnival contract

38

Members appointed to special service districts

39

County receives $87,077 for invasive weed control

40

County approves low-income tax abatement

41

Pilot killed in plane crash near Willard foothills

42

Brigham City officer charged with assault

43

New owners restore Idle Isle restaurant interior, hope to restore trust, relationship with community

44

County's behavioral health transition draws public concern

45

Know before you blow: Some cities adopt total fireworks restrictions following governor's order, others retain traditional off-limits areas

46

Perry officer receives Medal of Valor for life-saving actions during domestic disturbance

47

Controversies loom large as Republican voters reshape county politics in primary election

48

As American as...

49

Correction

50

Water conditions update

51

Safety concerns prompt city to ban parking on 300 North in Willard

52

Traffic signal work ongoing on Main Street

53

Perry City adopts compensation schedule for employees, elected officials

54

County attorney: March Stratos meetings did not violate open meetings law

55

'Pay attention, be courteous': Perry eases e-bike restrictions on certain paths, trails

56

A Night in White for BGCNU

57

Shakespeare in the Park

58

Commission approves data center moratorium to start regulatory review process

59

Perry abandons tax increase in 2026-2027 budget

60

County to seek exit from inland port

61

Survey shows overwhelming support for Stratos referendum

62

Pickup crashes into Perry home, injuring homeowner, driver

63

Perry celebrates grand opening of HOP Trail segment, all-new Kiwanis Gravity Bike Park

64

Doctor pleads not guilty in peptide drug case

65

Primary Election candidates who did not respond to requests for information

66

Staffing, infrastructure needs hot topics during Brigham City budget work sessions

67

Brigham City projects continue to advance

68

Brigham City earns very low fraud risk rating

69

Voting information

70

2026 Primary Election Voter guide

71

Honeyville council approves water rate hike compromise

72

Former judge faces up to 15 years in prison after consecutive sentences

73

County loses $200K for 43-foot monument that's now heading to Salt Lake

74

Stratos area shrinks as opponents file lawsuits

75

Right-of-way: Brigham City emergency vehicles equipped with traffic light switching tech to help improve safety, response times

76

300 North parking restrictions ordinance advanced toward Willard public hearing

77

County commission delays Garland annexation request over access, emergency response concerns

78

County approves fire code updates, wildfire agreement, fairgrounds contract

79

Perry approves Highway 89 zone change

80

Perry appoints new CERT chairman

81

County renews invasive weed grant

82

County approves Corinne-area rezone

83

Body recovered in Willard Bay drowning incident

84

Two bee swarming incidents prompt ordinance review, but state law limits Perry City's options

85

New regulations adopted for Perry HOP Trail, bike park

86

Referendum rejected, state leaders pivot: New developments reshape fight over contentious proposed data center project

87

Suicide rate falls nearly 22% in health district

88

Election 2026

89

Sheriff censured after investigation of January incident

90

'Gobsmacked'

91

Brigham City prepares for summer operations

92

Ag disaster loans available

93

Willard City, Box Elder County county approve Historic Orchard Pathway trail agreement

94

Perry bike park, trail ribbon cuttings planned for June 13

95

Brigham City restricts future storage projects on 1200 West corridor

96

Mantua eyes potential cuts, restructuring in 2026-2027 budget

97

Utah drought emergency raises concerns for Box Elder water supplies, irrigation season

98

BC Police renew request for any information in fatal hit-and-run case

99

Gold Star Families honored

100

Bees ousted from state tourney in first round after 10-17 season

101

Bees beat expectations for second straight season

102

Discovery expansion construction contract brings discussion about support for district building plans

103

Willard budget would raise employee wages with no tax increase

104

Honeyville mayor proposes increase to city's water rates

105

Memorial Day cemetery prep

106

Post provides meals for pantry

107

Perry City presents 2026-2027 budget with 13.33% tax increase

108

Members of 'determined' 'caring' senior class set to graduate next week

109

County commissioners defend Stratos vote amid backlash, heavy security at regular meeting

110

Different standards, obligations, timelines resulted in release of couple suspected in child abuse death

111

Fire and ice

112

Box Elder Girls track team follows up 13th region title with 5A state championship win

113

Bees top Knights, fall to Bengals, hit road for state playoffs

114

Boys takes momentum into playoffs with dominant region wins

115

Boys tennis team claims first region championship since 80s

116

Box Elder High School Region 5 Championship results

117

Track teams continue dominance of Region 5

118

BC extends school resource officer agreement with school district

119

Kick-off Dance for Fair Season

120

Tremonton investigators allege child's suicide was staged

121

Stratos fallout continues as referendum effort emerges, other questions remain

122

Proposed Brigham City property tax increase sparks questions about recreation plans, city's priorities

123

13th straight region title added to trophy case

124

Did you know?

125

Bees continue roll through region with wins over Northridge, Fremont

126

Home field no advantage in Bees' series against Royals

127

Brigham City to host rabies vaccination, licensing clinic Saturday at Pioneer Park

128

County approves transportation funding requests

129

Brigham City man held without bail on 10 felony counts tied to child exploitation case

130

Safety first: Full scale drill

131

County approves another $5,000 for sheriff radios following dispatch split

132

Sheriff Potter responds to allegation as investigations into impairment continue

133

Controversial data center to move forward after commission vote

134

Box Elder County awards $187,680 in tourism grants for 2026 projects

135

State wildlife resources seeks Utahns to adopt captive desert tortoises

136

Girls drop to 5-7 after losing games to Copper Hills, Bonneville

137

Bees win two more, ranked top 10 in 5A

138

City staff recommends tax increase to avoid using reserves to cover deficit

139

Mantua council approves five-year plan to expand town's fire, EMS services

140

Brigham City adopts power rate changes to maintain reserves

141

Brigham City Council hears pitch, sees plans for proposed city-owned gym space at Pioneer Park

142

Worst ever: Utah Water conditions

143

Bear River Mental Health reports on clean audit to Box Elder County Commissioners

144

Longhorns sweep series with Bees

145

Bees lose first game in one-run affair against West Field, rebound over Fremont, Logan

146

Willard officials pledge action on spillway weeds as broader maintenance issues surface

147

Willard council weighs keeping land use fees nonrefundable

148

Honeyville City exploring revisions to water fees

149

Newsbriefs

150

Recognitions

151

Doctor with BC ties facing federal charges for sale of misbranded peptide drugs

152

Proposal would send excess Facer Creek water to Great Salt Lake

153

Mecham selected as schools superintendent

154

Attorney dedicated to improving community and lives selected as Total Citizen of the Year

155

Change of plea hearing set this week for former judge

156

Police allege BC man contacted 16-year-old, planned meeting

157

County permits now available for spring residential open burns

158

County joins additional opioid settlement

159

Group holds meet the candidates event

160

Brigham City recognizes new employees

161

EASTER EGG HUNT

162

UTOPIA reports growth, rising payments to Perry, but questions remain on long-term return

163

Brigham City Council approves detailed recreation fee overhaul, adds charges for field prep and tournaments

164

Sheriff candidates split on experience, culture and communication

165

Residents pack USU Artemis launch party

166

Cost of Willard pathway crossing triples as city seeks additional funding

167

Perry cancels two April meetings

168

Perry moves to rejoin Tree City USA

169

Perry tax revenue better than expected

170

County updates parking rules, expands enforcement

171

County updates code, including RV rule changes

172

Brigham City gets extension for dispatch records access

173

County approves Gold Star Families Memorial

174

Brigham City clean up events announced

175

Bees' offense delivers over Clearfield, drop overtime contest to Northridge

176

Bees notch six more wins last week to improve record to 12-1

177

Republican delegates to vote on four county races next week

178

BE Prepared

179

Brickmasters visit BCFAC

180

Lessons from Perry: Willard officials say they have no choice but to restore UTA tax

181

Fairgrounds stall rental review draws public input at commission meeting

182

Republican candidates discuss issues at election forum

183

Fruit growers eyeing forecast nervously after warm spell prompts early blooms

184

Chess champions

185

Willard City gets clean audit with minor recommendations on internal controls

186

Cache Valley teams travel to Brigham City, beat up on Bees

187

Bees outscore three opponents 35-1

188

Box Elder Middle School second trimester Honor Roll 2025-2026

189

Box Elder High School second trimester Honor Roll 2025-2026

190

Willard council removes bonds as option for subdivision guarantees, approves deferments for required improvements in small subdivisions

191

Mule killed in crash on Highway 89 in Willard

192

New Willard land use hearing officer appointed

193

Memorial bench approved for Willard cemetery

194

Crime - Courts

195

County renews lease for autonomous vehicle testing site

196

Swan Day

197

Brigham City Kiwanis Club makes donation to close gap in Perry bike park funding

198

Honeyville council tackles flag lots, delinquent water bills

199

Despite some concerns, school board accepts $500k donation to put turf on Bear River ball field

200

Community campus to mark completion of project, celebrate official opening with ribbon cutting Friday

201

County takes step to adjust Willard Canyon trail easement

202

Ready to serve

203

Spring gardening checklist

204

Bees win one, drop two in St. George tourney

205

Bees spike Bears, Silverwolves

206

Rockettes take National Title in Florida

207

Garland ranch family's human trafficking trial pushed to late July

208

Perry woman sentenced to jail for a year in sexual assault case; husband awaits sentencing

209

Utah lawmakers wrap 2026 session with tax cut, $31.6B budget and Great Salt Lake settlement with federal govt.

210

Brigham City Council approves ordinance to reorganize administrative code, clarifies public-records appeal process

211

Records dispute emerges after Perry forced to restore UTA tax

212

BEHS Drill team wins at nationals

213

Bank of Utah appoints new manager in Brigham City

214

County begins long process to authorize special service district as federal mineral lease funds administrator

215

Promontory students learn about Polynesian culture in arts project

216

Promontory eighth graders put Revolutionary War issues on trial

217

Promontory school study shows high radon levels in Perry homes

218

Girls see strides as program builds

219

Bees make visible strides forward

220

Bees sluggers ready to hit the diamond

221

Preseason poll has Bees picked as top in 5A

222

County adopts wildfire protection plan as mitigation efforts expand

223

Commission says changes are coming for non-profit fee waivers

224

Ag grants available

225

Hill AFB hosting hiring event

226

Perry council reviews Open Meetings Act

227

Willard switches utility billing mail service

228

Willard council appoints mayor pro tem

229

Perry amends employee retirement plan options

230

Commission renews hearing officer contract

231

Celebrating Chinese New Year

232

BE Family Support Center names new Executive Director

233

Willard mayor breaks tie in vote to adjust boundary with Perry

234

Citing Ag Heritage designation, county commissioners deny half-acre rezone request on East Garland farm land

235

School board discusses regaining trust, how to advance planned projects

236

Flood control district reviews canyon runoff risks, maintenance in Perry

237

Did you know?

238

Youth honored for winter donation effort

239

If state pulls dispatch center, will Box Elder lose ability to have one? Legislator says 'No'

240

Anticipating start of power use planning program, BC approves changes to UAMPS pooling agreement

241

Mantua Fire chief proposes adding ambulance service to town's fire department

242

Residents press officials on proposed police merger

243

Snow blown

244

State geologic survey offers refresher on Utah's seismic activity after Friday tremblor

245

Corridor preservation priority list approved for 2026

246

Willard clarifies height limits and farm easement rules in zoning update

247

Willard cleans up garbage ordinance, sets clear standards

248

Boys sting Falcons, edged by Royals

249

Girls grounded by Falcons, top Royals in OT

250

Willard amends city manager authority

251

Willard Council approves irrigation water bids

252

Perry appoints planning commission vice chair

253

County to revisit Forest Service reimbursement cap

254

County approves cemetery board appointments

255

Perry 2025 audit shows city in strong financial position with clean opinion

256

State of the City highlights 'a lot of good things' that happened in Perry

257

Sheriff's office clarifies use of donated BC radios

258

Perry approves boundary shift as Willard chooses negotiations for sewer, water service

259

Honeyville eyes changes to ordinance enforcement, permitting as city officials deal with code violations

260

UTA threatens Perry with legal action over city's 2023 repeal of transportation tax

261

Perry sets police unification open house

262

Exploring eagles

263

Brigham City Council trained on roles in cyber security, requirements of Open and Public Meetings Act

264

Bees can't find offense against Northridge, give up late lead against Bonneville

265

Bees fall in overtime to Northridge, swamp Lakers, 63-36

266

Brigham City Council donates surplus radios to sheriff's office

267

BC planning commission vice chair appointed

268

Mantua council vacancy

269

Spike strips deployed twice during police pursuit

270

Former Yoga Pit owner sentenced to prison in long-running Cache Valley child sex abuse case

271

Republican candidate to challenge Blake Moore

272

Suspect in Tremonton standoff ordered to be held without bail

273

Low snowpack sharpens focus on water outlook in Box Elder County

274

Coalville mayor tells Mantua officials concerns about Echo State Park were 'assuaged' by state investment, management

275

And again... Box Elder swim teams continue dominance of Region 5

276

County commission approves rezone for West Corinne mobile home

277

STEM Fair shows students future paths

278

Students of the Month

279

Fremont earns second overwhelming win over Bees

280

Bees get revenge on Fremont with 58-47 road win

281

High speed, likely fog contributed to I-15 accident that claimed life of Riverdale man

282

Hepatitis A cases being investigated

283

Nominees sought for chamber awards

284

SenaWave fiber granted franchise

285

Fees waived for conservation fair

286

Perry couple accepts deals in sexual assault case

287

Water plan to help county, cities navigate water issues in the face of coming growth

288

County addresses issues related to cities' dispatch switch

289

High school students join nationwide protests, walk out in opposition to 'terrorizing' immigration enforcement

290

Bees can't find answer for Fremont center, win first region game against Northridge

291

Bees stumble late against Fremont, rebound over Northridge

292

Party fit for a king

293

Owl Day at BRMBR

294

USU Extension Co-sponsors Utah Marriage Celebration

295

Willard/Perry boundary adjustment tabled after objections

296

Meet the Candidate

297

Willard council approves trail easement and water agreements

298

Costs prompt Perry to table Brigham City fire agreement

299

Filing window closes with crowded legislative slates, exits from school board

300

Perry police report shows rising workload, staffing gap

301

West Field finds a few more plays to edge Bees after being tied at halftime

302

Bees fall short at end of back-and-forth game with West Field

303

Petition seeks vote on school district lease revenue bond

304

BOX ELDER HIGH SCHOOL

305

Candidate filings: Bishop reenters politics, sheriff's race contested