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Boise County man who went missing found dead
A Boise County man who went missing near Robie Creek has been found deceased. James Sumpter, 54, had been missing since July 24 and was found on Aug. 10, according to an Idaho Mountain Search & Rescue Unit Facebook post. Sumpter was found in “an area of thick, spiny vegetation” in a “highly obscured location that made him very difficult to locate,” the Facebook post says. The rescue team spent...
Ada County Commissioners, Boise City Council move forward with greenbelt ordinance
BOISE — The Boise City Council and Ada County Commissioners held separate meetings Tuesday to determine the future of a “control of speed” ordinance to be implemented by the relevant jurisdictions affected by the Boise River Greenbelt. Along with encouraging responsible user behavior, the ordinance, included in...
Hitler-Inspired Father Of North Idaho Hate Also Moved From CA
North Idaho has for decades been associated with a number of anti-government, pro-Aryan groups that have been thriving in the panhandle for over 50 years now. The individual that history identifies as the man who forever changed the region was a Colorado native raised and educated in California. His influence...
World Champion Earns Win at Homedale in Final Push to Make National Finals Rodeo
The hot seat is not a desired position right now, but cowboys and cowgirls are taking on the challenge and trying to make every penny count toward their NFR and Circuit Finals dreams. Homedale, Idaho provided earnings for several on the journey.
LC State’s Myklebust Named New Postsecondary Teacher of the Year in Idaho
LEWISTON - Lewis-Clark State College Fire Service Technology instructor Travis Myklebust was recognized as the 2024 New Postsecondary Teacher of the Year by Career Technical Educators of Idaho (CTEI). The award was presented to him on July 31 during the Connect CTE Conference held in Boise, Idaho. The New Teacher...
Backcountry team rescues injured local woman who spent night in wilderness after ATV crash
POCATELLO — The Bannock County Sheriff’s Office backcountry team recently rescued a 50-year-old local woman from the Gibson Jack area following an ATV accident. Sgt. Nick Zweigart, a member of the backcountry rescue team, said the incident occurred early Tuesday morning and involved multiple different tools and techniques. The incident began to unfold around 12:30 a.m. Tuesday when the family of the woman contacted authorities to report that she had...
Prep football preview: Highland expects to challenge for another state title with 22 new starters and transfer QB
POCATELLO — Fresh off a state 5A football title, the Highland Rams will face a unique challenge in a quest for number 13. According to head coach Nick Sorrell, all 22 starters who led Highland High School to its 12th state championship a season ago have graduated. “That’s what...
Boise State, UNLV favored in Mountain West, which has Pac-12’s Oregon St, Washington St on schedule
For all that has changed in college athletics, Boise State being favored in the Mountain West remains a remarkable constant. The Broncos were picked for the 17th consecutive year to win a conference or division title, including all 14 years they have been in the Mountain West. Boise State’s Spencer...
Here are the winners of the Madison County Fair food contest
REXBURG — The Madison County Fair kicked off Wednesday, and a few of us at EastIdahoNews.com were lucky enough to try and judge some of the best food this year. Although we tried many incredible entrees, drinks, and desserts – including Mexican street corn, a rice bowl with pork belly, Brazilian lemonade, a honey-drizzled corn dog, and more – three items stood out as our favorites for 2024.
Pocatello police on the trail of a “cat” burglar
Pocatello (Pocatello) - A string of thefts and sneaky behavior in Pocatello has left a cat being issued a warrant for his arrest. Jasper, who is already orange, like a prison jumpsuit, has allegedly been stealing stuffed animals from other pets in his neighborhood. The Pocatello police department posted a warrant to their facebook page, in an effort to
Healthy City USA - Pocatello Marathon
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Locals medal at Pickleball Palooza
LIBBY — Three Boundary County 9B Pickleball players medaled at Pickleball Palooza. John and Jeannie Walkington won gold in the intermediate level. Arlyn Thurber won silver with his partner at the advanced level. Pickleball is a paddle sport played on a badminton sized court. It is one of the...
Arimo water boil order lifted, Marsh Valley School District to start classes on Monday
ARIMO — The Marsh Valley School District has postponed the start of its 2024-25 school year after E. coli was recently discovered in Arimo’s drinking water. Classes for the Marsh Valley High School and Marsh Valley Middle School were set to begin on Wednesday but will instead begin on Monday following a recent water boil order that was issued for the city of Arimo earlier this month. “We waited as...
Boise elementary school evacuated on first day due to gas smell
BOISE, Idaho — Roosevelt Elementary School in Boise had to be evacuated on Wednesday, the first day of school, at the request of Intermountain Gas, according to the Boise School District. Intermountain Gas responded to the school at roughly 10:40 a.m., where they found a leak in the nearby...
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