Brigham City, UT

As police agencies across the country expand their use of networks that track vehicles, three Box Elder County police departments have reached markedly different conclusions about whether the crime-fighting benefits of automatic license plate readers are worth the privacy risks that come with them. A ‘critical’ tool Brigham City Police Chief Chad Reyes considers the technology a critical investigative tool […] The post Chiefs explain license plate camera policy after Tremonton-Garland poli

The Brigham City Council approved the annexation of 87.74 acres for residential development Thursday, including a 2.9- acre parcel whose owner opposed being brought into the city. The land is located at approximately 1000 West between State Route 13 and 1500 North. The council separately assigned three residential zoning classifications to different portions of the annexation area. Steward Land Company […] The post Brigham City annexes property, designates residential zoning first appeared on

By Nelson Phillips Staff writer nphillips@benewsjournal.com Brigham City has purchased a home in its historic downtown and plans to demolish it in September to expand public parking. Brigham City Administrator Derek Oyler announced the acquisition during the Aug. 20 City Council meeting. He said there had been questions during recent public comment and Mayor DJ Bott asked him to discuss […] The post Brigham City buys downtown home for parking expansion first appeared on Box Elder News Journal.

The Brigham City Council backed away from a proposed 4.81% property tax increase Thursday, adopting the certified tax rate after councilmembers said residents needed a break from rising city and county costs. The council adopted a rate of 0.001740, rejecting the proposed rate of 0.001824. The certified rate is expected to generate approximately $3.85 million, including revenue from new growth. […] The post Council rejects Brigham City tax increase proposal first appeared on Box Elder News Jour

Utah State University and Hi Tech Solutions signed a memorandum of understanding Monday to pursue a nuclear training and research campus on university-owned property in Brigham City. Organizers say plans call for an initial 20,000-square-foot facility, with construction cost estimated at up to $100 million. Brigham City is intended to become the third party to the agreement, but Mayor DJ […] The post USU commits to join nuclear training, research campus first appeared on Box Elder News Journal

Nuclear company Hi Tech Solutions, Utah State University and Brigham City on Monday advanced a memorandum of understanding to create a nuclear training and research campus.

Brigham City held a required Truth in Taxation hearing Aug. 13 on a proposed 4.81% property tax increase that would generate an additional $184,843 per year for city operations. According to the city’s tax notice, the Brigham City portion of a resident’s tax bill on a $400,000 primary residence would increase from $382.80 to $401.28, an annual increase of $18.48. […] The post Brigham City citizens express frustration at tax increase, appreciate efforts to reduce size first appeared on Box

West Nile virus activity is significantly higher across Utah this year than at the same point in the previous two years, with 11 positive mosquito pools reported in Box Elder County through early August, including three in the Brigham City area. Brigham City Councilmember Matthew Jensen raised the issue during councilmember comments at the Aug. 6 meeting. Jensen, who serves […] The post Officials urge residents to remain vigilant as West Nile activity rises in Box Elder County first appeared o