Summary
Get ready for more jobs in Box Elder County! Steves & Sons just opened a massive new facility, and they're looking to hire 135 new folks. This is a big win for local employment and the county's economy.
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- Last 30 days
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Last discussed May 19, 2026.
Impact analysis
The project is funded through a state grant.
Local businesses and tourists.
Residents who believe these programs violate constitutional rights or misappropriate tax funds.
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If America Doesn’t Want Data Centers, Where Will They Go?
If America Doesn’t Want Data Centers, Where Will They Go? The New Republic
County authorizes grant application - Box Elder News Journal
The Box Elder County Commission authorized the Bear River Association of Governments at the Aug. 12 meeting to apply for up to $200,000 in fiscal 2027 Rural County Grant funding and approved a state-required contract governing the associationu2019s economic-development work for the county. The county would divide the money the same way it did in fiscal 2026: $69,000 for the <a href="https://www.benewsjournal.com/articles/county-authorizes-grant-application/">[&hellip;]</a>
Nucor parcel approved for tax differential collection - Box Elder News Journal
The Brigham City Council approved collecting tax differential from a 31.87-acre Nucor Towers and Structures development at the Aug. 6 meeting, allowing property tax growth from the site to repay public infrastructure debt and fund a previously approved company incentive for 25 years beginning in 2027. The parcel in included in the Utah Inland Portu2019s Golden Spike Project Area. Brigham <a href="https://www.benewsjournal.com/articles/nucor-parcel-approved-for-tax-differential-collection/">[&hellip;]</a>
Box Elder County, Kevin O’Leary ask court to dismiss lawsuit over data center citizen referendum rejection
Box Elder County, Kevin O’Leary ask court to dismiss lawsuit over data center citizen referendum rejection ABC4 Utah
New partnership aims to expand Utah's geothermal energy capacity with Brigham City project
New partnership aims to expand Utah's geothermal energy capacity with Brigham City project KVNU
New partnership aims to expand Utah's geothermal energy capacity with Brigham City project
BRIGHAM CITY — A new partnership between two energy companies could bring a large-scale geothermal power project to Box Elder County as Utah continues to expand its portfolio of reliable energy sources.
Geothermal project planned near Brigham City - Box Elder News Journal
Fulcrum Point Holdings and Rodatherm Energy Corporation have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore geothermal-energy development in Utah. The companies plan to begin with a 10-megawatt project near Brigham City, with construction targeted for late March 2027. The development could eventually expand to as much as 200 megawatts of generating capacity. Fulcrum will help lead planning, financing, community engagement <a href="https://www.benewsjournal.com/articles/geothermal-project-planned-near-brigham-city/">[&hellip;]</a>
Box Elder County grants agreement for geothermal infrastructure
The Box Elder County Commission approved an agreement Wednesday allowing Rodatherm Energy Corporation — a geothermal energy company — to develop subsurface resources beneath county roads as it advances plans for a proposed project in the Brigham City area.
Brigham City RDA approves affordable housing funds for Habitat for Humanity home - Box Elder News Journal
The Brigham City Redevelopment Agency approved using $20,848 in affordable housing funds July 16 to pay impact fees for a Habitat for Humanity home under construction in one a newer subdivision. Brigham City Community and Economic Development Director Tom Kotter said the funding comes from the Northwest Economic Development Area, one of the city's redevelopment agency (RDA) project areas. Under <a href="https://www.benewsjournal.com/articles/brigham-city-rda-approves-affordable-housing-funds-for-habitat-for-humanity-home/">[&hellip;]</a>
MIDA Board member faces questions at Box Elder data center forum
MIDA Board member faces questions at Box Elder data center forum FOX 13 News Utah
Data center developers move forward despite voter backlash aimed at Sen. Adams, others
Data center developers move forward despite voter backlash aimed at Sen. Adams, others KSL.com
Your Perspectives - Box Elder News Journal
Protesting progress Editor: I can only assume those protestors of the data center are descendants of those out-of-staters who migrated to Utah to work at Thiokol Chemical Corp. in Promontory. I grew up in Brigham City. From 1957 forward, those people brought with them an explosion of residents. At that time we had three elementary schools: Central Lincoln and Bunderson, <a href="https://www.benewsjournal.com/articles/your-perspectives-40/">[&hellip;]</a>
O’Leary talks new poll, paying for Box Elder County data center
O’Leary talks new poll, paying for Box Elder County data center FOX 13 News Utah
Box Elder County commissioners face data center questions in their reelection bids
Box Elder County commissioners face data center questions in their reelection bids KSL News
County Commission - May 19, 2026
The county is looking at how to use federal block grants to improve local water infrastructure. This is important because it helps ensure reliable water services for residents in the Riverside North Garland area.
County Commission - May 13, 2026
Residents are deeply concerned about a proposed massive data center, citing water usage, environmental heat, and surveillance fears. The Commission maintains they are trying to add protections to a project that might proceed regardless.
County Commission - Apr 22, 2026
A massive data center project is proposed for 40,000 acres. The county is weighing the economic benefits against the need to protect agricultural land and ensure local control.
Redevelopment Agency - Nov 19, 2025
The county is managing tax funds for redevelopment projects like the P&G site. Some residents feel these programs are an unfair use of tax money to help private businesses.
Redevelopment Agency - Oct 22, 2025
The county is continuing its partnership with the Chamber of Commerce to help local businesses grow, host career fairs, and attract new investment through tours and outreach.
County Commission (Regular) - Apr 9, 2025
The county is supporting private companies in applying for federal grants to bring high-speed internet to rural parts of the county.
County Commission (Regular) - Jan 22, 2025
The Chamber of Commerce is getting a grant to improve the visitor center, which will add much-needed public restrooms to Main Street.
Renderings show vision for massive data center proposed in Utah, but permits could take years
Backers of a proposed massive data center are revealing their view of what it could look like, but the project generating intense public outcry in Utah has a long road ahead. The plan for the campus proposed in Box Elder County isn’t final yet. However, O’Leary Digital, the developer of the project, already has a […]
A Box Elder County group wants voters there to decide proposed data center’s fate
Brenna Williams paused to fight emotion on a stage in Salt Lake City Wednesday as she talked about the effects she’s worried a massive data center could have on the Great Salt Lake and its Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge. And that was before she got into her concerns about her grandchildren, who have asthma, […]
Weber State University alum Chris Mallett named WSU President
OGDEN — Chris Mallett was once a student at Weber State University. As of August 1, 2026, he will have a new title at WSU: President. Meeting on the Weber State Campus Thursday morning, the Utah System of Higher Education (USHE) unanimously selected Mallett as the university’s next president. “With deep Utah roots, Mallett currently […]
Scalable geothermal plants are coming to northern Utah
BRIGHAM CITY — Geothermal energy may soon be coming to Brigham City.Rodatherm Energy Corporation, a pioneer in next-generation geothermal energy, announced a memorandum of understanding with Fulcrum Point...
Utah inland port pledges $7.5M to Great Salt Lake 'buffer,' seeks to improve water use
Utah inland port pledges $7.5M to Great Salt Lake 'buffer,' seeks to improve water use
Beyond Silicon Slopes: Utah's next tech boom is getting physical
Beyond Silicon Slopes: Utah's next tech boom is getting physical
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