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Millard County offices will observe adjusted hours and closures during the upcoming holiday season, according to a notice on the county's website.
For Thanksgiving, offices will be closed on Thursday, November 26 and Friday, November 27.
During the Christmas holiday, offices will close at noon on Thursday, December 24 and will be closed on Friday, December 25.
For New Year's, offices will close at noon on Thursday, December 31 and will be closed on Friday, January 1.
A 26-year-old man was booked into jail after his parents were found dead at their home in Delta, the Millard County Sheriff’s Office said. Deputies responded to the home at 10:58 p.m. Oct. 31 after a woman called 911 and said her son, Rett Riding, was acting erratically and had taken her and her husband hostage, according to the sheriff’s office.
The family of the couple found dead in their Millard County home earlier this morning asked for privacy as they worked through the "deeply painful event." Neal Jeffrey Riding, 62, and Patricia Smith Riding, 69, were found after police responded to a chilling 911 call on Halloween night.
The Delta City Council approved a draft will-serve letter for the Creekstone project on Oct. 7, pending attorney changes and further review. During the same meeting, the council also directed the Planning and Zoning Commission to seek proposals for a storm drain master plan.
The Central Utah Health Department has confirmed that a cat has tested positive for rabies in Millard County. According to a press release, the cat was an indoor/outdoor pet in the area outside of Delta and was likely exposed to rabies through contact with a wild animal while outdoors.
A 26-year-old Millard County man was arrested on suspicion of aggravated murder after sheriff’s deputies reportedly found the man’s parents dead at their residence in Delta on Halloween night. According to a news release issued Sunday by Millard County Sheriff’s Office, dispatchers received a 911 call from the residence shortly before 11 p.m. Saturday.
DELTA, Millard County — A couple is dead, and their son is in custody after police responded to reports of a hostage situation Saturday in Delta. Rett Riding, 26, was booked into the Millard County jail for investigation of aggravated murder and aggravated kidnapping.
A Salem forum debated data centers' impact on Utah County communities and environment. Volition's CEO defended its data center project amid concerns over pollution and resources. Grassroots group Speak Up Utah seeks 7,000 signatures for a referendum on data center policies.
The Utah Mammoth will face the Vegas Golden Knights on Wednesday, Nov. 11, marking the start of a five-game homestand for the team. Both squads enter the matchup with winning records in the 2026-27 season.
Clyde Companies broke ground Monday, Nov. 9, on Ironton, a mixed-use development located on the Springville and Provo border. The project will feature retail, office, and residential spaces across the 31-acre site at the northwest corner of 1400 N. and U.S. 89.
The Vernal City Planning Commission is scheduled to hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, November 10, 2026. The meeting will include a public hearing regarding several proposed amendments to the city's planning and zoning code.
As Sandy City Council members consider whether to contribute $157,000 toward a study of a possible Highland Drive extension through Dimple Dell, residents are raising concerns about the goal of the study, the use of taxpayer funds, and the possible outcomes. Were being asked to fund a study without a clear plan for either outcome, said Sandy resident Deb Hafner.
The Fairview City Library Board will hold a regular meeting on Nov. 10, 2026. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. at Fairview City Hall.