Utah is no stranger to land art. Famous artworks like the Spiral Jetty at the Great Salt Lake and Sun Tunnels in Box Elder County have been around since the 1970s. Created to interact with the landscape around them, land art has highlighted the effects of broader climate change and natural erosion. The Utah...
The fight over Box Elder County’s proposed Stratos data center is playing out both in court and in the community, with a judge scheduling December arguments in the referendum lawsuit as a national organization campaigning for greater local control over data center development brought its cross-country tour to Brigham City. Oral arguments are scheduled Dec.
BOX ELDER COUNTY, Utah, Oct. 6, 2026 (Gephardt Daily) — One patient was pinned in a vehicle and critically injured after a head-on collision on Highway 30 near Bear Dam Tuesday afternoon.
GARLAND, Utah (ABC4) — Two people are in the hospital after a rollover crash on Highway 30 in Box Elder County. According to the Garland Fire Department (GFD), they responded to a motor vehicle crash on Highway 30 near Bear Dam, alongside Fielding Fire/EMS, Utah highway Patrol, and the Box Elder County Sheriff's Office.
Utah is celebrating National 4-H Week from Oct. 4 through Oct. 10, 2026, under the theme "Beyond Ready" to highlight youth leadership skills. The initiative aims to prepare 10 million youth for future work and life by 2030 through hands-on learning experiences.
The Box Elder County Mayors Association will hold a quarterly meeting on Oct. 5, 2026, at the Elwood Town Office. The meeting will include discussions regarding UDOT Region One leadership and the Corridor Preservation Fund.
The Box Elder County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Oct. 15, 2026, to discuss four proposed zoning map amendments. The meeting is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. at the Box Elder County Commission Chambers in Brigham City.
The controversial Box Elder County data center plans, at the center of three lawsuits, are quietly edging ahead though the loud debate on the issue has died down. The July 13 photo shows the Hansel Valley, where the data center would be built.
Communities across the country are taking on data centers, particularly in Box Elder County, but they’re not alone. A grassroots movement is saying 'no' to Mr. Wonderful, Kevin O'Leary, when it comes to building data centers where they’re not wanted.
A Box Elder County ranch operator charged in connection with the treatment of an immigrant employee entered a plea of abeyance on Sept. 21 to resolve the trafficking case.
1 million acres of currently unzoned land, with most of the affected property proposed for the county’s Agricultural Heritage Zone. The map, presented by Box Elder County Community Development Director Scott Lyons at a series of informational town hall meetings held in September, represents the most detailed look yet … Sorry!
The Bear River Water Conservancy District Board of Trustees has three upcoming vacancies due to terms expiring on December 31, 2026. The Box Elder County Commission will appoint new trustees to four-year terms during a meeting scheduled for December 2, 2026.
Eric Frandsen and Jason Walker discussed upcoming football previews and professional players on the Full Court Press program. The broadcast included analysis of the Pac-12 schedule and high school football week 7.
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A podcast episode from Cache Valley Media Group features discussions regarding Utah State basketball, including an interview with Ben Jacobson. The program covers reactions to the first fall practice for the USU basketball team.
BOX ELDER COUNTY, Utah, Sept. 22, 2026 (Gephardt Daily) — A Silver Alert for a missing Box Elder County man was canceled after he was found, deceased, in his minivan, which was located partially submerged in a canal east of Fielding.
Lewis (Lou) Balzomo was reported missing late Thursday after he failed to pick up his wife after leaving the Belmont Trailer Park. "This is a deeply tragic ending, and we extend our heartfelt condolences to Lou's family, loved ones, and friends during this difficult time," wrote Sheriff Cade Palmer.
Published September 22, 2026 at 5:00 AM MDT Set KUER as preferred source Hugo Rikard-Bell / KUERUtahns gathered at the state Capitol to protest the Stratos Project data center in Northern Utah’s Box Elder County on May 14, 2026. Opposition to data centers has become a unifying issue across party lines in Utah, but other things like affordability still weigh the most on voters' minds.
Meta has announced a major expansion of its Eagle Mountain Data Center campus, increasing its total investment in Utah to over $3 billion. The project includes new buildings utilizing waterless cooling systems and significant financial commitments to local schools and community projects.
Utah has appointed Hannah Freeze as the new lake commissioner and Jamie Barnes as the new chief of the Department of Natural Resources. The Senate confirmed both officials during a hearing on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, to help manage the state's response to the drying Great Salt Lake.
PLYMOUTH, Utah, September 18, 2026 (Gephardt Daily) — A Silver Alert was issued Friday evening for a 66-year-old Box Elder County man who has not been seen since Thursday night. Lewis Balzoma was last seen about 10:15 p.m.
The Box Elder County Local Emergency Planning Committee has scheduled a meeting and tour of the Nucor Steel Plymouth Plant for Oct. 14, 2026.
energy security. Great Basin Industrial, a fabrication company based in Plymouth, produced 12 crystallizers essential to producing battery-grade lithium, critical elements in electric vehicles and developing potential solutions … Sorry!
Box Elder County has launched the "Box Elder Together" initiative to conduct a countywide zoning review. The effort aims to establish predictable zoning for unzoned areas while preserving the county's agricultural heritage and supporting responsible growth.
The Box Elder County and Perry City Flood Control Drainage Special Service District has scheduled an Administrative Control Board Meeting for Sept. 15, 2026. The meeting will take place at the Perry City Offices.
The Box Elder County Mineral Lease Special Service District Board scheduled a meeting for September 14, 2026. The agenda includes several items related to equipment purchases and administrative business.
A judge ordered Ryan Michael Bate to stand trial on 18 criminal charges, including two counts of aggravated murder, following the fatal shootings of two Tremonton-Garland police officers. The case involves an alleged ambush during a domestic violence call on Aug. 17, 2025.
Happy Thursday, Utah! High pressure remains in place across the region through Friday, bringing well-above-average temperatures and lots of sunshine to the area. Tropical moisture and a cold front will bring periods of heavy rain and cooler conditions later this weekend.
An injury to LJ Martin changes everything for No. Martin is expected to be sidelined for four to six weeks after suffering a lower-body injury against TCU. Martin's absence is a significant blow to BYU's offense. He was the Big 12's leading rusher last season, tallying 1,305 yards and 12 touchdowns.
John A. Moran Eye Center physicians and scientists will share research, surgical knowledge, and clinical expertise at the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) 2026 annual meeting, October 9-12 in New Orleans.
Biologists have discovered a live adult zebra mussel below the Westwater Recreation Area in the Utah side of the Colorado River, raising the risk of the invasive species spreading in the state. The discovery was made Sept. 22, about a month after testing detected zebra mussel DNA in the water in Utah, according to a news release from the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources.
Bronco Mendenhall noted progress in the Utah State offense, which is becoming more balanced, explosive, and confident. However, the Aggies are looking to translate that improvement into wins following a loss to Boise State.
