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You’re invited to enjoy the Idaho Falls Zoo after hours
IDAHO FALLS – Visitors can enjoy the Idaho Falls Zoo after hours this Thursday thanks to a special sponsorship from Teton Auto Group. If you haven’t had a chance to visit the zoo because of your work schedule, this is your chance to go. “People work during the...
Crews Battling new 1000 Acre Lightning-Caused Wildfire in Nez Perce County
JULIAETTA - Nez Perce County, about 5 miles southwest of Juliaetta, just south of the Latah County line. Incident Overview: Firefighters are battling the Gwen Fire, a new lightning-caused fire that started around 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The blaze, currently burning grass and brush in steep canyon terrain, was estimated to be about 800 acres in size as of 9:30 a.m. on Thursday has now grown to 1000 acres. No containment had been achieved at that time.
Rexburg police try to identify vehicle involved in hit-and-run that hurt teenager
REXBURG — Police are trying to identify a driver they believe is involved in a hit-and-run incident that hurt a teen on a bicycle. The Rexburg Police Department is asking for the community’s help after posting a picture of a white Acura TLX. The post said it’s possibly a 2013 or 2014 model. The photo above is the actual vehicle involved, obtained by video surveillance, police said.
ISU legend Natalie Doma inducted into Big Sky Conference Hall of Fame
When her college career ended for the Idaho State women’s basketball team, Natalie Doma was the Big Sky Conference all-time leader in both points scored (2,296) and rebounds (1,174) − an incredible achievement. Doma had already been inducted into the Idaho State Athletic Hall of Fame in 2008. But this past weekend at the Big Sky Conference “Kickoff Weekend” in Spokane, she was awarded another singular honor − being inducted into the Big Sky Hall of Fame. ...
Street fair returns to downtown Blackfoot streets on Saturday
Once again, South Broadway Street from Bridge to Pacific streets will be closed to traffic as pedestrians stroll the streets at Blackfoot’s second downtown fair this weekend. Sponsored by the Greater Blackfoot Chamber of Commerce, the street fair will be held from 3 to 6 p.m.on Saturday. There will be booths to explore for local services and education, including the College of Massage Therapy, the Awareness Center for Counseling, Red...
Pool offers additional swimming lessons
BONNERS FERRY — If your young ones still need swimming lessons, the Bonners Ferry Municipal Pool is now offering additional lessons starting Aug. 5-16. These lessons included levels 1 to 6 and even a “Mommy and Me” class for ages 0-3-year-olds at 11:20 a.m., limited space to nine adults.
Franklin County Republicans slate meeting to fill vacant precinct seats on Aug. 8 | News
PRESTON – A regular meeting of the Central Committee of the Franklin County Republican Party has been slated for Thursday, Aug. 8. The purpose of that meeting will be to fill vacant GOP precinct seats, according to Todd Thomas, the chair of the Franklin Republican Party. Those vacant party...
Battle in Island Park community: Idaho residents protest proposed airport, hotel
ISLAND PARK, Idaho — Two separate proposals for a private air park/airport and a hotel on the Henry's Lake Flats are stirring deep controversy in the Island Park community. About 150 residents and landowners in Island Park gathered Monday evening at the Fremont County EMS building on Library Road to protest the developments.
Stanley's open and ready for visitors, mayor says
The sky might be a bit hazy and the Redfish Lake recreation complex is closed, but Stanley remains open and ready for summer visitors, Mayor Steve Botti said this week. The Bench Lake Fire, which started July 11 about 8 miles south of Stanley and about a mile from Redfish Lake Lodge, had burned 2,595 acres as of Thursday morning. The fire's cause hasn't been determined. It was listed as 45 percent contained on Thursday. A total of 403 people from eight crews were fighting the fire with 15 engines and nine helicopters on Thursday.
Blackfoot Mexican restaurant expands to Chubbuck
CHUBBUCK — A popular Mexican restaurant in Blackfoot has recently opened a second location in Chubbuck. Juan Huizar, owner of Los Gavilanes Mexican Grill, said this second location is on West Chubbuck Road in the former Mama Inez Express location. He chose that location because he liked the area. ”I thought it was a good location,” he said. “It’s growing a lot.” ...
Local entrepreneur opens business specializing in sweet and sour candies
POCATELLO — A young local man with a passion for food and business has found success in his new candy making endeavor. Ashton Abel is a Pocatello entrepreneur who started Sweet and Sour Dunks Caramel Apple Candies when he was a senior in high school. His candies are double sided candies with caramel on one side and green apple on the other. "I've always wanted to start my own business,"...
Idaho State University Sport and Exercise Science Alumna Excels in Medical School
Hannah Wright, an Idaho native from Aberdeen, first stepped foot onto the Idaho State University campus in 2016 with the intention of majoring in physical therapy and athletic training. However, after touring the ISU Human Performance Lab in Reed Gym during a campus tour with her fellow classmates from Aberdeen...
Boise Hawks and Western Heating host Military Appreciation Night
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — The Boise Hawks and Western Heating & Air Conditioning are teaming up for another Military Appreciation Night at Memorial Stadium. Western Heating & Air Conditioning and other supporting sponsors will donate hundreds of tickets to armed forces members for the Friday, Aug. 9, game against the Billings Mustangs, which begins at 7:05 p.m.
Local man sentenced for leading officers on high-speed chase in stolen car with juvenile inside
BLACKFOOT — A 40-year-old local man was recently sentenced to serve up to 14 years in prison for leading officers on a high-speed chase in February while in a stolen car with a juvenile still inside the vehicle. Brent T. Sequints Jr., of Fort Hall, received a unified sentence of 14 years, of which at least four are mandatory, during a sentencing hearing in front of 7th District Judge Darren B. Simpson on Monday. ...
New mocktail bar brings active night life to downtown Rexburg
REXBURG – Sometimes you want to go where everybody knows your name … or at least the type of environment you enjoy hanging out in. The latter is the focus of a new mocktail bar at 32 College Avenue in Rexburg called Fizz Rizz. The non-alcoholic bar opened July 4 and offers daiquiris, pina coladas, margaritas, flavored sodas and more. It also has pool tables and arcade games. A space to have dances and live performances is in the works.
Coroner IDs Meridian man who died in house fire
The man who died in a house fire last week has been publicly identified. Norman Duncan, 84, was pronounced dead on Saturday morning following a Friday evening house fire on West Vaquero Lane in Meridian, the Ada County Coroner’s Office announced Thursday. The Meridian Fire Department responded to the fire at around 7 p.m. Friday, July 19, and Duncan died at the scene, as previously reported. Twelve units responded to the fire and it took approximately 30 minutes to extinguish. Duncan’s cause and manner of death are pending, the coroner’s office said.
Air Quality Advisory Issued for the Nez Perce Reservation
LAPWAI - An Air Quality Advisory has been issued for the Nez Perce Reservation due to smoke from wildfires. This advisory will remain in effect until Friday, July 26, at 10:00 AM. Wildfire smoke may move in and out of the area depending on fire and wind activity, impacting some areas more than others. No EPA/NPT burn permits will be approved during this period.
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