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Idaho’s OB-GYN Exodus Throws Women in Rural Towns Into a Care Void
SANDPOINT, Idaho — The ultrasound in February that found a mass growing in her uterus and abnormally thick uterine lining brought Jonell Anderson more than anxiety over diagnosis and treatment. For Anderson and other patients in this rural community who need gynecological care, stress over discovering an illness is...
Rigby woman who creates and sells watercolor paintings is celebrating 6 years of operation
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready ... Do you want to know what’s happening in the eastern Idaho business scene? We’ve got you covered. Here is a rundown of this week’s business news across the valley. BIZ BUZZ. RIGBY. She started painting to deal with childhood trauma...
Boise Area Fire Teams Prepare For Insane Fireworks Night
Idaho is not perfect, and this week will prove the folly of one of our many state laws. The famous Idaho fireworks law states that you can legally purchase aerial fireworks, but you must pledge not to use them. Fireworks sellers must have individuals sign affidavits that they understand and will not violate state law by firing off their fireworks purchases.
Woman injured in two-vehicle wreck in west Pocatello
POCATELLO — A woman was rushed to the hospital following a two-vehicle wreck that temporarily shut down a west Pocatello intersection on Wednesday evening. The collision involving Hyundai and Ford sedans occurred around 8:30 p.m. at West Carson Street and North Grant Avenue next to Raymond Park. The adult female driver of one of the cars was injured in the crash. She was transported via Pocatello Fire Department ambulance to...
Blackfoot firefighter hospitalized after structure collapse
BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI)-A firefighter from the Blackfoot Fire Department has been hospitalized after part of a building collapses during a fire on Wednesday afternoon. The firefighter was life flighted to Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center and is in stable condition.The Blackfoot Fire Department responded to the fire on 1600 W Parks Rd. for a report
NIGHTLIFE: New Speakeasy Opening in Twin Falls Idaho
UPDATE: The venue has changed the opening to July 12. A new speakeasy is opening in Twin Falls on July 12th promising excitement and fun for those wanting a new nightlife experience. The History of the Speakeasy. Speakeasies have a rich history, rooted in the Prohibition era of the 1920s...
Rexburg celebrates 4th of July with annual Independence Day Parade
Thursday, Rexburg celebrates the 4th of July with its annual Independence Day Parade. The festivities are on Thursday from 10 a.m. - noon. There will be candy, floats, performers and other activities throughout the day. The parade will begin its course near Madison Junior High School and end at the...
BYU-Idaho hosts new event to help students destress before exam week
Finals are getting closer every week for BYU-Idaho students, which means many of feeling the pressure and starting to stress out. To help ease students' stress, the Hope Council and the BYU-Idaho Wellness Center with the Student Events Committee have started Chillfest. In this event, students can learn test-taking and study tips as well as do fun de-stressing activities.
Two local residents arrested for felony DUI in separate incidents
POCATELLO — Two local residents were recently arrested for felony driving under the influence in unrelated incidents in Pocatello. Kristine Nicole Potter, 34, of Pocatello, was arrested and charged with felony DUI following an incident on June 28, according to police and court records the Idaho State Journal recently obtained. Around 6:30 p.m. on June 28 an anonymous citizen called to report that the driver of a white GMC SUV,...
Pocatello Fourth of July parade highlights Bannock County’s many celebrations
POCATELLO — Pocatello’s Independence Day Celebration will begin Thursday morning with the annual parade through Historic Old Town Pocatello. The “Star Spangled Celebration” parade is scheduled to begin at 9:30 a.m. at the corner of Main Street and West Fremont Street. It will loop around West Sublette Street onto North Arthur Avenue before taking West Bonneville Street back to Main Street, finishing where it started.
Grand opening for new Ross Park Aquatics Complex water slides set for July 12
The Pocatello Parks & Recreation Department is pleased to announce the grand opening of the NEW water slides at Ross Park Aquatics Complex (RPAC) Friday, July 12 at 2:30 p.m. The ceremony will include the Milder Family, who made a monetary donation for the water slides to be built in honor of Doug Milder, long-time Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee Chairman. The water slides, designed by Splashtacular, feature two slides. Both slides tower approximately 35 feet high. The green slide is an open-air design with...
Idaho State Police Conduct Major Drug Seizure Near Pocatello
POCATELLO - On Tuesday, July 2nd, the Idaho State Police Domestic Highway Enforcement (DHE) Team made a major drug bust during a traffic stop near Pocatello, Idaho. A DHE trooper patrolling Interstate 86 noticed a white 2015 Hyundai Genesis with an invalid registration and initiated a traffic stop. The driver, a 23-year-old woman from Tulare, California, did not have a valid driver's license. The trooper detected the smell of marijuana and saw marijuana products inside the car. Upon searching the vehicle, troopers found multiple THC vape cartridges and 18 plastic packages containing approximately 18.1 pounds of methamphetamine.
Rotary Club Schedule of Independence Day Events
“Made in the USA” Traditional county-wide Independence Day Celebration. 2-4 p.m. City Park FOAM PARTY! The Soda Springs Fire Department will spray foam that is fun (and safe) for everyone. You may want to bring a swim suit, towels, lawn chairs, etc. Clean water will be available to. wash...
Excessive heat watch this weekend as Boise temps may hit record 108 degrees
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — Sunny skies will stick around early next week as high pressure settles into much of the west coast. Temperatures will rise dramatically as high pressure strengthens over the region. An excessive heat watch will take effect Saturday afternoon with temperatures jumping into the triple digits across much of the valley.
Boundary County Court Records–July 4, 2024
Derrick Lane Bell (DOB 1973) of Bonners Ferry, charged with operating a vehicle without current or valid operator's license, an infraction, on June 5, 2024, by BCSO. Disposition: Default infraction, with fines of $150 and costs of $157.50. Genevieve Chestnut (DOB 1964) of San Diego, charged with exceeding the speed...
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