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Idaho death row inmate claims second execution attempt would be ‘psychological torture’
This story was first published by Idaho Reports on Aug. 29, 2024. Fourth Judicial District Judge Jason Scott heard arguments Thursday about whether to allow for an evidentiary hearing in Thomas Creech’s latest post-conviction case. After surviving an execution attempt earlier this year, Creech’s attorneys now claim that a second attempt by the state to […]
Judge grants hearing in Idaho Attorney General Labrador’s fight against ballot initiative
This story was first published by Idaho Reports on Aug. 29, 2024. Fourth Judicial District Judge Patrick Miller granted a hearing on Thursday after the Attorney General’s Office filed a motion for summary judgment in the case against Idahoans for Open Primaries. Like in its original complaint to the Idaho Supreme Court, Attorney General Raúl […]
Oh! Key Escape Games opens new escape room at second location
BLACKFOOT — A local escape room business has announced that it has opened a new escape room in its new Northwest Main Street location. Jessi Nelson, who owns Oh! Key Escape Games with her husband Matt, said in a news release that the original location on North Broadway Street opened back in 2022. They had been doing escape rooms together for a few years before that and wanted to open their own.
Eastern Idaho State Fair now open
A fair isn’t a fair without lots of deep-fried food and The Eastern Idaho State Fair will have just that and more. Located in Blackfoot, the fair started today and lasts until Sept. 7. Once you get in it has free entertainment with shows like hypnotists and petting zoos, as well as exhibits where community members share their talents.
The bears are back in town! Black bears go through residential trash in Hailey
WOOD RIVER VALLEY, Idaho — Idaho Fish and Game has received multiple reports of black bears near homes throughout the Wood River Valley. In most cases, the bears have been seen going through residential garbage. Even schools have been impacted by the increase in bears. On Thursday, August 29,...
Bingham Healthcare Foundation donates $7,500 to local schools, Blackfoot Police Department
BLACKFOOT — The Bingham Healthcare Foundation has announced that it will donate $4,000 to School Resource officers in Bingham County and another $3,500 to the Blackfoot Police Department. According to a news release from Bingham Healthcare Foundation, the donation to the schools will ensure that every School Resource Officer is equipped with an emergency response kit. The donation to the police department was used to purchase Level III-A ballistic helmets for the officers. ...
Coroner identifies young man who died in Fremont Avenue crash in Idaho Falls
IDAHO FALLS — A local coroner has identified a young man who died in an early morning crash this week. Bonneville County Coroner Rick Taylor said it was Rogelio Gomez-Contreras, 18, from the Idaho Falls area. He said he died from multiple severe traumatic injuries. Background. The crash happened...
Ski and Mountain Trauma Conference Scholarships Available from Saint Alphonsus
EASTERN OREGON – (Information from Saint Alphonsus) Life in the rural West is dependent on our first responders. From EMTs to paramedics and ski patrol to smoke jumpers, these are expert teams trained to handle any situation in the remote wilderness and their training is ongoing. Saint Alphonsus Health...
Silverwood announces 23rd annual Coaster Classic Car Show
ATHOL, Idaho — Silverwood Theme Park announced the Coaster Classic Car Show will return to the park on Saturday, August 31st and Sunday, September 1st. The event boasts a thrilling blend of classic cars and vintage fun combined with the excitement of the Silverwood theme park. The Coaster Classic...
Boise Area Remember Scott, Larry, And Theresa
The Spirit of Boise Balloon Classic continues this week in the Boise area. The event is the official end of Summer in the Treasure Valley, as folks enjoy the balloons and Labor Day weekend. The event continues to grow and is so popular that it takes an entire year to prepare for it.
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