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Mohammed Deif, Hamas military leader who eluded Israel for decades, is claimed to be dead
RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — Mohammed Deif, Hamas’ longtime shadowy military leader and one of the alleged masterminds of the Oct. 7 attack on Israel that sparked the war in Gaza, is said to be dead following an Israeli airstrike last month. The Israeli military said it killed Deif in a massive strike in southern Gaza on July 13, citing “an intelligence assessment.” There was no immediate comment from Hamas officials on Israel’s claim. ...
US and Russia complete biggest prisoner swap in post-Soviet history
WASHINGTON — The United States and Russia completed their biggest prisoner swap in post-Soviet history on Thursday, with Moscow releasing journalist Evan Gershkovich and fellow American Paul Whelan, along with dissidents including Vladimir Kara-Murza, in a multinational deal that set two dozen people free, the White House said. Astonishing in scope, the trade followed years of secretive back-channel negotiations despite relations between Washington and Moscow being at their lowest point since the Cold War after Russian President Vladimir Putin’s February 2022 invasion of Ukraine. ...
Bannock County Fair to start Monday with 'Barnyard Beach Party' theme
DOWNEY — The Bannock County Fair in Downey is set to start on Monday, continuing a century of tradition. According to a news release from Bannock County, the fair will be held Monday through next Saturday, with this year’s theme being “Barnyard Beach Party.” Everyone is invited to show off their vacation wear and take part in an agriculture-based fair. The fair will feature a variety of events that are...
Bannock County Fair to start Monday with 'Barnyard Beach Party' theme
DOWNEY — The Bannock County Fair in Downey is set to start on Monday, continuing a century of tradition. According to a news release from Bannock County, the fair will be held Monday through next Saturday, with this year’s theme being “Barnyard Beach Party.” Everyone is invited to show off their vacation wear and take part in an agriculture-based fair. The fair will feature a variety of events that are...
Pocatello boy among three who died in tragic boating accident on Lake Powell
A local family is reeling following a tragic boating accident on an Arizona lake in which two 4-year-old boys and their grandmother died after becoming trapped under a capsized pontoon boat, authorities said. The incident unfolded on in the afternoon on July 26 at the mouth of Navajo Canyon on Lake Powell, a man-made reservoir on the Colorado River that straddles the border between southern Utah and northern Arizona, according to a news release from the National Park Service. ...
Police: Local sheriff's deputy charged with vehicular manslaughter was texting and driving during fatal crash
A Bingham County Sheriff’s Office deputy has resigned after being charged with misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter following a fatal Feb. 1 crash she was involved in while allegedly texting and driving in her patrol car. The Bingham County Sheriff’s Office announced in a Tuesday news release that it has accepted the resignation of Stephanie Grisham, 38, of Blackfoot, due to pending criminal and civil proceedings. “We consider that day to be...
Yellowstone Volcano Observatory releases preliminary report on Biscuit Basin explosion
Biscuit Basin in Yellowstone National Park will be closed for the rest of the 2024 season for safety concerns after a recent hydrothermal explosion sent rocks as large as 3 feet wide hundreds of feet into the air, damaging the boardwalk and reshaping nearby thermal pools, the park said last week. Yellowstone National Park and the U.S. Geological Survey’s Yellowstone Volcano Observatory released a preliminary assessment on July 24 of the July 23 explosion, confirming there was no volcanic or seismic activity that caused it. ...
Prosecutor revokes plea deal, files notice to seek death penalty for Lance Broncho
Bonneville County Prosecutor Randy Neal is now seeking the death penalty and has revoked a plea agreement for Lance Broncho due to violations of the agreement over the past months. Broncho, of Shelley, was charged with felony first-degree murder in the death of Eric Leask, felony aggravated battery, felony robbery, felony burglary and felony unlawful possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. He also received two felony enhancement charges, which adds 15 years to the first-degree murder and aggravated battery charges. ...
Gov. Little's Idaho Falls visit to talk water curtailment sees large protest from farmers
On a smoke-filled Tuesday morning, farmers from across eastern Idaho lined up over 70 tractors on Lindsay Boulevard to protest Gov. Brad Little’s visit with the Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce. Little spoke to farmers and chamber members where he reaffirmed his commitment to not involve the government in the water curtailment issue and that farmers in this region can find a solution on their own. Little said he’s...
Minnetonka Cave to close early for much-needed upgrades
MONTPELIER — Minnetonka Cave will soon be undergoing renovations to its exterior facilities at the upper parking lot. According to a news release from Caribou-Targhee National Forest, the project will begin this month. The cave will need to close two weeks early in order for the work to be completed before winter. The last day to make reservations to tour the cave will be Aug. 4, but the cave will...
Bonneville County Fair to kick off on Thursday
The Bonneville County Fair starts Thursday at the Bonneville County Fairgrounds. The free weeklong fair will feature rabbits, cows, goats, chickens, turkeys, horses, pigs, sheep, donkeys, dogs, cats and bouncy houses, according to the fair’s website. Paige Wray is a 4-H educator with the University of Idaho appointed to Bonneville County. She said the fair is the culmination of projects 4-H students have been working on all year. Projects are...
About 8 in 10 Democrats are satisfied with Harris in stark shift after Biden drops out: AP-NORC poll
WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris appears to have energized Democrats in the early days of her candidacy, with the surge in warm feelings extending across multiple groups, including some key Democratic constituencies that had been especially tepid about President Joe Biden, a new poll shows. About 8 in 10 Democrats say they would be somewhat or very satisfied if Harris became the Democratic nominee for president, according to the survey from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research, which was conducted after...
Prosecutor declines to file charges against seven officers in downtown shooting in Spokane
The Spokane County Prosecutor has declined to file charges against the seven police officers who fired their weapons and injured Israel Garcia during a drug-related downtown exchange of gunfire about two years ago. The prosecutor’s office determined detectives Corrigan Mohondro and Juan Rodriguez, Cpl. Brandon Lynch and officers Brandon Fabian, Daniel Valencia, Adres Valencia and Shawn Maguire acted appropriately when they shot Garcia after he shot at them as they tried to arrest him on drug charges. Garcia is accused of bringing drugs to Spokane...
Ada County Commissioners reject solar farm application, cite preservation of Idaho 'way of life'
After multiple rounds of community input, the Ada County Commissioners moved to reject a proposed solar farm. Ada County Commissioners cited extensive community opposition and personal reservations in the Tuesday hearing on the fate of the solar farm. Concerns about the environment and how the farm would alter the character of the surrounding agricultural community were the principal factors influencing the rejection decision. Renewable energy company Savion had purchased agricultural...
Report released on collision of two crop duster airplanes near Arco
Two crop duster airplanes collided midair near Arco last month, killing one pilot and severely injuring the other. After investigation, the National Transportation Safety Board has released a preliminary report on the incident. Both pilots were employed and flying planes owned by Visser Ag Inc. The deceased pilot was identified as Sage Teichert, a 43-year-old resident of Osgood. The other pilot, whose name is not public, is slowly recovering, according...
Jor'Dan Locher is the new owner of RE/MAX in Montpelier
MONTPELIER — The local RE/MAX real estate agency has a new owner after the previous owner's retirement. The new owner is Jor'Dan Locher. She moved to the Bear Lake area after marrying her husband. Both her family and her husband's family have experience in the real estate industry. "His family owned rental homes in the valley," Locher said. "My dad's side of the family owns a hotel in Lava." ...
The Grays finally appear to have found their rhythm with fourth straight win as playoffs loom
The Gate City Grays are now over .500. And not a moment too soon either. They did so with a 10-0 shutout of the Brigham City Peaches for their fourth straight win Monday night in the home regular season finale at Halliwell Park. “It feels really good. It’s kind of a relief,” said Gate City...
Police: Local sheriff's deputy charged with vehicular manslaughter was texting and driving during fatal crash
A Bingham County Sheriff’s Office deputy has resigned after being charged with misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter following a fatal Feb. 1 crash she was involved in while allegedly texting and driving in her patrol car. The Bingham County Sheriff’s Office announced in a Tuesday news release that it has accepted the resignation of Stephanie Grisham, 38, of Blackfoot, due to pending criminal and civil proceedings. “We consider that day to be...
Neon Street Fest set for Saturday on east side of Historic Downtown Pocatello
POCATELLO — Local residents can bask under the glow of the upcoming Neon Street Fest set for Saturday on the east side of downtown Pocatello. Organized by Historic Downtown Pocatello Inc., the Neon Street Fest is set to return to the Gate City for the first time in five years. The last event was held in 2019 before the COVID-19 pandemic struck. From 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday,...
Fundraiser started for family of young Blackfoot woman who tragically died in car accident
Money is being raised for the family of a 20-year-old Blackfoot woman after she tragically passed away in an automobile accident in Montpelier on Saturday. The woman, whom the Bear Lake County Coroner’s Office identified as Abigail Thornley, died of injuries she sustained in the crash on Highway 89 west of Montpelier. The crash occurred at 8:44 a.m. when a southbound 2017 Chevy Spark subcompact car that Thornley was driving...
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