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Box Elder County commissioners adopted a $74.1 million tentative budget for 2027 on Nov. 4, proposing increased spending on public safety, employee compensation and county operations while relying on existing reserves to balance the spending plan. The proposal represents a $3.58 million increase, or 5.1%, over the $70.52 million budget approved for 2026.
The Box Elder County Commission is scheduled to hold a public hearing regarding 2027 executive salary increases. The meeting is set for Nov. 17, 2026, in Brigham City.
O'Leary Digital A rendering of a proposed data center project to be constructed in Box Elder County. The project is backed by celebrity investor Kevin O'Leary. After finding their community at the center of national attention over a massive proposed data center campus, voters ousted two Box Elder County commissioners during primary elections earlier this year.
The Box Elder County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on November 19, 2026, to discuss proposed amendments regarding the regulation of data centers. The meeting will address two separate ordinance text amendments involving land use and power generation.
A Box Elder County deputy, who ran an unsuccessful campaign for sheriff, has gone public with a new allegation against outgoing Sheriff Kevin Potter — who was driving a truck that struck and killed a young woman on a motorcycle in Ogden. A county spokeswoman, though, called the allegation "unsubstantiated" and said it is not "an established fact."
A public viewing for Katie Sue Ruth Huggins is scheduled for Thursday at Myers Mortuary in Layton. Huggins, 22, died on Halloween following a critical collision on Oct. 27 near the mouth of Ogden Canyon.
Mike Allred, the deputy injured in the Tremonton shooting that also claimed the lives of two Tremonton-Garland Police officers, is behind in the race for Box Elder County Sheriff. Unaffiliated candidate Douglas H. Christensen is currently leading with 47.5% of the vote, while Mike Allred trails at 40.18%, with 51 out of 52 precincts reporting results.
Various restaurants and businesses across Southern Utah and other locations are offering free meals and discounts to honor veterans and active-duty military members on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026.
Andrew Apsley, an educator at Landmark, uses unique methods like reading on the floor with students to foster connection and empathy in the classroom.
St. George Police are seeking the public's help locating Edwin "Tyler" Hubble, age 36, who was last seen Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 8 p.m. in the area of 1800 N 2000 W. Hubble was found safe Tuesday night. According to a Police Department Facebook post, Hubble was wearing a T-shirt, black sweatpants and socks.
As the nation celebrates veterans during the month of November, Emery County veteran Vallyn Bernard looks back each Veterans Day and Memorial Day at his comrades who didn’t return from their time in the military. He decorates his yard with flags and 21 crosses.
EMERY COUNTY – Emery Caring for Kids is asking the community to help make Christmas a little brighter for local children by donating food and other items needed to fill 90 Christmas kits. As the holiday season approaches, the organization is collecting supplies for its Christmas kits, which will include simple meals and snacks for children to take home.
HUNTINGTON — The Emery County Business Chamber honored 11 businesses and two young entrepreneurs Nov. 4 at its annual awards banquet and Casino Royale night. Chamber President Kevin Butler welcomed guests before dinner. Darcey’s Catering served Swiss steak, potatoes and gravy, rolls, vegetables, salad and dessert.