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Idaho Falls taekwondo team qualifies for World Championships
IDAHO FALLS — Two of the three teams representing Ferocity Taekwondo in Idaho Falls have qualified to compete in the American Taekwondo Association World Championships later this week. Chief instructor Josh Schultz says there are two potential paths to qualifying for Worlds. A team can either be among the...
Man charged with throwing 11 electric scooters in Idaho river
IDAHO FALLS — A 33-year-old man was charged with throwing 11 electric scooters into Idaho's Snake River. Nathan Frost, of Idaho Falls, was charged with felony malicious injury to property and misdemeanor resisting or obstructing officers. According to court documents, on July 14, Idaho Falls police officers were dispatched...
Teton Valley Chamber Music Festival begins second season
Tonight marks the first night of the Teton Valley Chamber Music Festival. This being only the second year since the festival’s inception, it has come to be a celebration of music and musicians as well as mentorship and community. Lauren Feldman, who created the festival and works as its general director, is excited about the musical guests performing and showing the audience what the youth program has been working on.
Drivers experiencing delays on US 20 after truck pulling camper rolls on Ashton Hill
ASHTON — Law enforcement have responded to a crash between Ashton and Island Park on US Highway 20. A truck pulling a camper and side-by-side rolled onto its side on the Ashton Hill around 12:15 p.m., according to officials. Fremont County Sheriff’s deputies, an Ashton ambulance and Ashton police...
Rigby couple to appear on new game show airing on FOX this Tuesday
RIGBY – A local couple recently appeared on a new game show and you can watch it on TV this week. William and Jodi Bozung of Rigby were guests on FOX’s new trivia game show, “The Quiz with Balls.” Their episode airs this Tuesday at 8 p.m.
ISU's Miller-Ranch Stadium set to finally get new turf field
It’s a gamechanger in more ways than one for the Idaho State softball program and head coach Andy Rich. Last Wednesday afternoon, they got word that a combined $600,000 donation had been made to pay for the installation of a new all-weather turf field at Miller-Ranch Stadium in time for the 2025 campaign. It is the largest contribution to softball since the program was restarted 14 years ago. ...
Vallivue School District bans student cell phone use
Countering a growing distraction in classrooms, the Vallivue School District has made an overarching decision to ban student-device use on all campuses. The district announced its new policy in an email to parents earlier this week. “The issue of cell phone use during the school day has been a major topic of discussion lately,” Superintendent Lisa Boyd wrote. “While cell phones and other personal communication devices offer many conveniences and...
A Breach At Milner Canal in Hazelton leaves many farmers concerned
TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) —The breach at Milner Canal has left many farmers, like Rick Brune, concerned about the impact on their crops. “Two different farms were affected from the runoff that came through this area because of the breach in the canal,” Brune said. The Big Wood...
Caldwell approves pay-to-play cap for multi-sport athletes
The Caldwell School Board unanimously approved a two-sport cap on pay-to-play fees during a Monday board meeting. The decision comes after the board approved a $100 per-sport fee for district athletes in early July. Under the new plan, Caldwell High School athletes will pay a maximum of $200 in individual...
OUR GEM: Be smart around lead, play clean
COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho — Summertime recreation is one of the best parts of living in our area. Swimming, boating, camping and other outdoor activities are great ways to make lifelong memories with your friends and family. While our region looks like a pristine, beautiful place to recreate, some areas are impacted by the historical mining activities that occurred in the Coeur d’Alene basin.
Farmworkers receive long-sleeve shirts from Caldwell Fire Department
BOISE, Idaho — Wildfires continue to rage throughout Idaho, threatening those in the area. To raise awareness about fire safety among farmworkers, the Caldwell Fire Department donated long-sleeved shirts. On Monday, July 22, Caldwell Fire in a news release said it partnered with the Community Council of Idaho to...
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