Milford News

Lt. Gov. Bell, federal, state and local leaders join First Wind at ribbon-cutting ceremony in Milford, Utah to mark the completion of the 203 MW first phase of the project Boston, November 11, 2009 - First Wind, an independent North American wind power company, celebrated the completion of the first phase of its Milford Wind Corridor project.

The company, just this week, announced they would substantially increase production with the completion of more than 500 tons of concentrates from its Milford, Utah mill and is presently preparing to ship another 250 tons of concentrate to the receiving smelter.

The University of Utah says it's planning a celebration to mark the initial observations -- or "first light" -- of its new $860,000 research telescope.

CEDAR CITY - The search for a possible airplane crash is ongoing, Beaver County Sheriff Cameron Noel said.

First Wind, an independent developer of wind power in North America, launched a scholarship program designed to support high school students in Southern Utah who display strong potential for a successful college experience, as well as interest in the environment, energy and the sciences.

BOSTON, MASS. - First Wind, an independent developer of wind power in North America, launched a scholarship program designed to support high school students in Southern Utah who display strong potential for a successful college experience, as well as interest in the environment, energy and the sciences.

Star trails above Frisco Peak Observatory Dome on Thursday are shown in this 84-minute exposure.

MILFORD - Our loving wife and mother, Athene S. Roberts passed from this life on August 25, 2009.

Her children refer to her as Miss Fix-it, and Jeanette Herbert admits the nickname fits.

Her children refer to her as Miss Fix-it, and Jeanette Herbert admits the nickname fits.

Cody Wright, Milford, Utah, rides in the Saddle Bronc, competition at the Days of 47 Rodeo at the E-Center, Saturday, July 25, 2009.

Pictured here is one of the two existing coal-fired units operating at the Intermountain Power Project near Delta.

A missing 84-year-old man was found alive and well Wednesday. A Meals on Wheels volunteer reported Leonard Boynton missing Tuesday when she arrived at his empty Milford home to find a meal dropped off on Saturday hadn't been touched, said Beaver County Sheriff's Office dispatch supervisor Paul Wolden.

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Rob Edger of WindConnect looks at wind turbine tower sections to be installed at a wind farm outside Milford, Utah.

Milford: Russel Mayer, loving husband, father and grandfather passed away in Provo, Utah on June 16, 2009.

Coming into the state high school rodeo finals as a defending champion in two different events imparted a more intense degree of pressure than Shelby Maxfield felt when she claimed her initial titles a year ago.

Lois Joan Hughes, 79 years old, went running, skipping, jumping and dancing into the arms of her loved ones on Sunday, May 31st, 2009, in her Bloomington home of 23 years.

Thunderstorms may have spawned a tornado near Milford. 2News viewers contacted the 2News weather team after spotted a funnel cloud.

Paul Verzella is happy to tell the story if only because his life nearly ended several times during World War II.