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DUI driver sentenced to prison in beloved Toymaker’s death
WEST JORDAN — The family of a beloved volunteer toymaker killed by a DUI driver reacted to the driver’s prison sentence, and explained why they’re hoping a new law will help other families going through the same court process. For Julie Merrill, going into Tiny Tim’s Toy...
Man critically injured confronting pedestrian in Ogden intersection
OGDEN, Utah, July 16, 2024 (Gephardt Daily) — A man was arrested Sunday after he allegedly assaulted a man who tried to get him to leave an Ogden intersection, where he was interfering with traffic. Jeffrey Adam Smith, 42, the suspect, was reported to police. “Witnesses stated that the...
Birth of premature baby at West Valley overflow shelter 'sheds light on the urgent need'
WEST VALLEY CITY — A premature baby boy was born between the sliding glass doors of the West Valley overflow shelter early Thursday last week. The baby and his mother were transported by paramedics on scene, leaving behind a small crowd of residents and staff members who, moments prior, had been talking the woman through labor. The sequence of events had unfolded quickly and unexpectedly.
Former college running back pleads guilty to killing 2nd man 1 day after killing another
OGDEN — A Lake Shore, Utah County, man pleaded guilty Tuesday to the second of two unrelated killings he committed over two days — one in Ogden and one in Spanish Fork — on July 8-9, 2022. Christian Taele — a 30-year-old former Southern Utah University running...
How Idaho's new director of Health and Welfare plans to make change
Idaho has a new Health and Welfare Director. Alex Adams faces a growing Medicaid budget and has already cut some vacant positions. On day one, he made adoption a top priority and said he wants to double the number of foster families in Idaho. After past struggles with Idaho lawmakers...
Your attendance is strongly encouraged at town hall addressing Idaho’s ongoing water dispute
IDAHO FALLS – Weeks after a temporary solution was reached in the water curtailment dispute, many still have questions about the issue and wonder what needs to happen to avoid a future conflict. The Region 10 Republican Party, which includes GOP members in Bingham, Bonneville and Jefferson counties, is...
Idaho’s potential for significant fire activity increases with hot, dry conditions
Idaho fire officials are preparing for above normal fire potential in parts of the state due to high temperatures and dry conditions. Idaho Department of Lands fire management chief Josh Harvey told Gov. Brad Little and other members of the Idaho State Board of Land Commissioners on Tuesday that the southern portion of the state […] The post Idaho’s potential for significant fire activity increases with hot, dry conditions appeared first on Idaho Capital Sun.
Sanchez’s life experiences will help guide him as new executive director of AEYC
Robert Sanchez didn’t have to read a book to learn about the struggles and obstacles a young child from Idaho can face. He knows about those obstacles firsthand. He was born and raised in Nampa, the second oldest in a family of four. His mother was a single parent who did not progress past the eighth grade.
Youth activists to hold vigil for heat-related deaths around the world
In light of summer heat that has been sizzling in Idaho, and two heat-related deaths in the state, a youth-led organization is holding a candlelight vigil. The organization is also hoping to call attention to the heat and get elected officials to act. Youth activists from Sunrise Movement, an organization that is focused on fighting to stop climate change and create more jobs in America, is holding the vigil at...
Waterfowl banding efforts help provide critical monitoring data
Thousands of ducks and geese are banded across Idaho each year as part of a federal waterfowl monitoring program. This June, Fish and Game staff led banding efforts at two locations within the Clearwater Region- Winchester Lake State Park and Lewiston Country Club. A total of 75 geese were processed this year (50 females and 25 males) including 64 newly banded geese and 11 geese that had previously been captured and banded by IDFG. Over the last two years, a total of 163 geese have been banded in the Clearwater Region.
Donnelly Public Library restricts access to minors due to Idaho library bill
Public libraries respond to HB 710 to protect themselves from parental complaints. Libraries across Idaho are starting to age-restrict entry due to a recent state bill taking effect July 1. Idaho House Bill 710 (HB 710) has made it easier for parents and guardians to file complaints against libraries for providing “obscene” materials.
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