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Pickup bursts into flame in Ucon
UCON — Firefighters from the Ucon and Idaho Falls Fire Departments responded to a pickup truck engulfed in flames Sunday afternoon near East 113th North. Callers told dispatchers around 1:04 p.m. that the truck was on fire. Both Idaho Falls and Ucon arrived on scene and found a pickup truck fully involved in flames. The fire was quickly brought under control.
Albertsons executives deleted texts about Kroger merger to destroy evidence, FTC says
BOISE (Idaho Statesman) — Federal regulators accused Albertsons executives of deleting text messages relevant to a lawsuit challenging the Boise company’s merger with Kroger, according to a filing in a federal court in Portland. But a judge on Friday rejected the Federal Trade Commission’s request for a ruling...
ISU Ambush obstacle race returns next month
POCATELLO –– Idaho State University’s beloved obstacle race, the ISU Ambush, is set to return on Saturday, Sept. 28 on Bartz Field. The ISU Ambush invites Bengals from all backgrounds who may be beginners or seasoned racers to compete. Registration is open for individual racers or teams of 4-7 people and is $40 per person. Participants will run an obstacle course that will include a team wall, balance beam, tire pull, etc., challenging one’s skills and teamwork abilities. The course will take racers throughout the Pocatello ISU campus, including Bartz Field and Miller Ranch Stadium. Past ISU Ambush obstacle races have featured a “mud run,” but due to change of location, this year’s event will feature no mud or water of any kind.
Breached water main repaired after causing flood damage to Pocatello homes, shutting down streets
POCATELLO — City public works crews have repaired a water main that suffered a breach Saturday evening in a Pocatello neighborhood, shutting down streets and causing flood damage to multiple homes. The water main breach at West Maple Street and Moreland Avenue near the Westwood Mall occurred around 7 p.m. Saturday when an old 12-inch cross fitting came apart, the city reported. City public works crews and the Pocatello Fire...
Former Eagle Mason Williams competing in Korn Ferry Tour Finals
STATESBORO, Ga. (WTOC) - Last week, Georgia Southern Class of 2023 graduate Mason Williams found out he had qualified for the Korn Ferry Tour Finals, meaning he has a shot at earning at least a conditional Korn Ferry Tour membership for 2025. Now this weekend, he’s playing in the first...
'A great round": Potgieter moves up, 1 stroke behind McCarty with Mouw
BOISE — Aldrich Potgieter could feel the birdie barrage coming. Sitting five strokes behind leader Matt McCarty after 36 holes at the Albertsons Boise Open, Potgieter knew Saturday was the time to play catch-up. And that’s exactly what the 19-year-old South African did at Hillcrest Country Club. Potgieter filled up his scorecard with nine birdies and an eagle to shoot an 8-under 63 on an unseasonably cool day in the...
Matt McCarty fends off field, holds slim lead at Albertsons Boise Open
Two-time Korn Ferry Tour winner and Korn Ferry Tour Points List leader Matt McCarty maintains the outright lead for a second consecutive round at 19-under 194 and will carry a one-stroke lead into Sunday’s final round in his bid to earn the Three-Victory Promotion. Seven of the last 10...
Centennial tops Pocatello in finals of Peg Peterson Invitational gold bracket
POCATELLO — Over the course of 27 hours and six matches, the Pocatello Thunder proved to themselves and the state that they are, once again, a force to be reckoned with in 5A volleyball. They learned their own lesson Saturday evening, though: that, at least this time around, the...
Eastern Oregon, Washington Brace for Strong Winds 55mph+ with Cold Front on Tuesday
Pendleton, OR – A strong cold front is forecast to sweep across Oregon, bringing high winds to the region starting Tuesday. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Pendleton has issued a Wind Advisory for several areas, including the Kittitas Valley, Eastern Columbia River Gorge, Simcoe Highlands, and the Hanford area of the Washington Lower Columbia Basin.
Woman swims entirety of Priest Lake
PRIEST LAKE, Idaho – A Liberty Lake woman swam the entire length of Priest and Upper Priest Lake from Monday to Tuesday, completing a nonstop 20 hour swim of over 24 miles. Kim Bowler, swam to raise funds to build wells in Uganda. More details can be found on her Facebook page.
Out of fuel and out of options, airplane lands on I-90 near Rtizville
RITZVILLE - Out of fuel and out of options, a small-engine plane landed on Interstate 90 near Ritzville on Sunday. Washington State Troopers say the plane landed on I-90 at around 6:30 p.m. about two miles east of Ritzville. Authorities weren't able to confirm if the plane had landed in the westbound or eastbound lanes, but it was noted that the vessel was on the road for roughly ten minutes before a crew from the Ritzville Municipal Airport arrived to refuel the aircraft. The plane took off within 15 minutes of landing, according to State Patrol. The plane reportedly landed at the Ritzville Municipal Airport after departing the makeshift runway of I-90. No one was hurt.
Support Badger volleyball, buy a t-shirt
Badger fans can further support the volleyball program team by purchasing Badger gear from Squirrelly Tees Snack Shack by Sept. 1. A portion of the proceeds for hoodless and t-shirts supporting Badger volleyball will be donated to the 2024 program. Check out the inventory at www.squirrelly-tees.com.
Deer in northern Idaho tests positive for chronic wasting disease
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready ... The following is a news release from Idaho Fish and Game. Idaho Fish and Game recently received test results confirming a positive case of chronic wasting disease in an adult female white-tailed deer roughly 3 miles outside of Bonners Ferry in hunting Unit 1. The deer was reported to Fish and Game by a landowner who found the dead deer in early July.
Tragic Weekend of Multiple Fatal Accidents on Idaho Highways
This past weekend saw a series of tragic incidents on Idaho highways, with several crashes resulting in fatalities and serious injuries. The Idaho State Police (ISP) is currently investigating the incidents, and here are the details of the major crashes reported over the weekend. Single Fatality Crash East of Boise.
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