Matt Ward

4 weeks ago | millardccp.com | Matt Ward

Officials mull ways to distribute $170k annually to improve business environment   EDITOR'S NOTE: This was initially published in the March 19, 2025 edition. Some information may be outdated. County officials are seeking applications from local businesses that might take advantage of economic development funds allocated to the county by the state each year.

1 month ago | millardccp.com | Matt Ward

Swath of Millard County expected to be ideal for geothermal energy   EDITOR'S NOTE: This was initially published in the March 12, 2025 edition. Some information may be outdated. Millard County planning commissioners approved a geothermal exploration permit for a Houston firm last week, potentially kicking off a wave of new energy development locally.

1 month ago | millardccp.com | Matt Ward

28-year-old faces felony charges over video, sex with teenage boy, an ex-student   EDITOR'S NOTE: This was initially published in the March 12, 2025 edition. Some information may be outdated. A Delta Middle School art teacher was charged Monday with first-degree felony rape after she was exposed for sending a nude video of herself to a former student now in high school.

1 month ago | millardccp.com | Matt Ward

From pride flags to firearms training, bills could alter public education in Utah   EDITOR'S NOTE: This was initially published in the February 19, 2025 edition. Some information may be outdated. Changes proposed to how the state funds public education is again a top legislative priority, one closely being watched by educators in school districts across the state.

1 month ago | millardccp.com | Matt Ward

EDITOR'S NOTE: This was initially published in the February 19, 2025 edition. Some information may be outdated. Millard School District announced the hiring of two new directors last week, coming several days after the district announced a new superintendent as well. Becky Callister and Sheila Sheriff were named to the positions of director of secondary programs and director of […]