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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...
PREP FOOTBALL PREVIEWS: With new proven head coach, Blackfoot looks to prove that last season was a rare anomaly
The high school football season in Idaho begins on Aug. 23. So to get you ready, we’re counting down with at least one local team preview every day until kickoff. Up first: The Blackfoot Broncos 2023 IN REVIEW: 0-9 (last place in 4A High Country Conference)Missed state playoffs ...
One dead, four injured in crash that shut down Arbon Valley Highway in Power County
One man is dead and four others were injured in a two-vehicle crash that shut down Arbon Valley Highway on the Fort Hall Reservation for several hours on Tuesday, according to the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes. The crash involving a car and pickup truck occurred around 10:51 a.m. on Arbon Valley Highway between Elevator Loop and Ramsey Road southwest of the Pocatello Regional Airport, according to authorities. One of the vehicles had...
One dead, four injured in crash that shut down Arbon Valley Highway in Power County
One man is dead and four others were injured in a two-vehicle crash that shut down Arbon Valley Highway on the Fort Hall Reservation for several hours on Tuesday, according to the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes. The crash involving a car and pickup truck occurred around 10:51 a.m. on Arbon Valley Highway between Elevator Loop and Ramsey Road southwest of the Pocatello Regional Airport, according to authorities. One of the vehicles had...
Milk, eggs and now bullets for sale in handful of US grocery stores with ammo vending machines
A company has installed computerized vending machines to sell ammunition in grocery stores in Alabama, Oklahoma and Texas, allowing patrons to pick up bullets along with a gallon of milk. American Rounds said their machines use an identification scanner and facial recognition software to verify the purchaser’s age and are as “quick and easy” to use as a computer tablet. But advocates worry that selling bullets out of vending machines will lead to more shootings in the U.S., where gun violence killed at least 33...
A DYNAMITE TIME: Napoleon Fest draws visitors from all over to celebrate 20th anniversary of classic movie filmed in Preston
A two-and-a-half hour drive from Orem, Utah to Preston, Idaho didn’t deter Jessica Huffaker and Leea Bryant, who posed for pictures in front of the countryside home made famous as the title character’s residence in “Napoleon Dynamite.” “It feels like really Americana out here, especially with the corn fields,” Bryant said. “It seems like people here have a lot of community-based relationships.”The friends were two of many who were visiting Preston for the first time last weekend, lured to town by Napoleon Fest, a two-day...
Scores of wildfires are scorching swaths of the western US, Canada. Here's the latest on some of them
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Scores of wildfires across the United States and Canada have scorched swaths of land in California, Oregon, Idaho, Alaska, Alberta and beyond, forcing evacuations and road closures, as well as destroying and threatening structures. Air quality advisories and alerts have been issued in some affected areas. As of Friday, there were 96 large active fires in the U.S. that have engulfed 2,274 square miles (5,890 square kilometers), most of them in Oregon, followed by California and Arizona, according to the National...
US House leaders name members of Trump assassination attempt task force
WASHINGTON — U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson and Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries on Monday announced the 13 lawmakers who will make up the bipartisan task force investigating the attempted assassination of Donald Trump. “We have the utmost confidence in this bipartisan group of steady, highly qualified and capable members of Congress to move quickly to find the facts, ensure accountability and help make certain such failures never happen again,” the two wrote in a joint statement. ...
US House leaders name members of Trump assassination attempt task force
WASHINGTON — U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson and Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries on Monday announced the 13 lawmakers who will make up the bipartisan task force investigating the attempted assassination of Donald Trump. “We have the utmost confidence in this bipartisan group of steady, highly qualified and capable members of Congress to move quickly to find the facts, ensure accountability and help make certain such failures never happen again,” the two wrote in a joint statement. ...
Redfish Lake Lodge reopens after fire forces evacuations
More than two weeks after the Bench Lake wildfire forced staff and guests to flee, Stanley’s iconic Redfish Lake Lodge is set to reopen to the public on Tuesday. Evacuations went into effect at the lodge on July 12, a day after the blaze began near the eponymous chain of lakes. The fire was officially classified as human-caused on Friday, though no responsible party has been publicly identified. “We had...
COUNTDOWN TO CAMP: Which Idaho State assistant coach’s child is likely to be the most engaged during practice?
The Idaho State football team begins fall camp on Aug. 1. To get you ready, we’re counting down with a question everyday until camp beings. Today’s question marks our final one. So we decided to end it with a fun one: Which assistant coach’s child is likely to be the most engaged during practice? In...
Negligent discharge of shotgun kills teenage Idaho girl
GOODING — A teenage girl was shot and killed Sunday east of Gooding after a negligent discharge of a shotgun, an official says. The girl was with two other teenage boys in a barn and cleaning up after finishing chores when one of the boys picked up the gun and it discharged, killing the girl, according to a news release issued by Gooding County Prosecuting Attorney Trevor Misseldine. Life-saving measures were attempted at the scene and she was transported to a hospital where she was pronounced dead. An autopsy is scheduled for Tuesday, Misseldine said. No arrests have been made, but an investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information on the incident can contact the Gooding County Sheriff’s Office at 208-934-4421.
What to do this week in East Idaho
Wednesday, July 31Alive After Five will take place from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 31, at Sandy Downs in Idaho Falls. Perfect Chaos will be live on stage. Revive @ 5 takes place from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays in the summer at Lookout Point in downtown Pocatello. There will be live music, food, cold beverages and fun for the entire family. Wanderlust Craft Beer Taproom & Wine Bar,...
COUNTDOWN TO CAMP: What nonconference road game will be the most important for the Bengals?
The Idaho State football team begins fall camp on Aug. 1. To get you ready, we’re counting down with a question every day until camp begins. Today’s question is: What nonconference road game will be the most important for the Bengals? Idaho State opens the season with four consecutive nonconference games, including a “money game” at Oregon State, the home opener with Division II Western Oregon, and then two FCS...
One person injured, shed destroyed in Fort Hall wildfire
FORT HALL — One person was injured and a shed was destroyed in a wildfire in Fort Hall on Monday afternoon, according to a news release from the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes. The fire was reported around 3:30 p.m. near the Buckskin subdivision off of Frasure Road, authorities said. The Fort Hall Fire Department and North Bannock Fire Department responded to the blaze, which burned approximately two acres before it was contained...
Police investigating after dead body found west of Pocatello in Power County
Local police are investigating after a dead body was found west of the Trail Creek area in eastern Power County on Sunday evening. Pocatello police and Power County sheriff’s deputies located the body around 6:50 p.m. while investigating the disappearance of a local man who was reported missing earlier this month, authorities said. Police said they received a tip on Saturday that the vehicle belonging to the missing man was...
Police investigating after dead body found west of Pocatello in Power County
Local police are investigating after a dead body was found west of the Trail Creek area in eastern Power County on Sunday evening. Pocatello police and Power County sheriff’s deputies located the body around 6:50 p.m. while investigating the disappearance of a local man who was reported missing earlier this month, authorities said. Police said they received a tip on Saturday that the vehicle belonging to the missing man was...
Bingham County Sheriff's Office warning local residents about West Nile Virus
The Bingham County Sheriff's Office has issued a warning to residents to be mindful of the West Nile Virus. According to a Bingham County news release, the West Nile Virus is transmitted to humans and other animals by infected mosquitoes. Infection can cause illness in any person, especially people ages 50 and older and people with preexisting conditions. Residents are encouraged to wear insect repellent that contain DEET, Picaridin or oil of lemon eucalyptus. Each of these are EPA-approved repellents. The sheriff's office also warned residents to avoid standing water as this is where mosquitos like to breed. They should also cover their skin between dusk and dawn when mosquitoes are most active. More information about West Nile Virus can be found on the CDC's website at cdc.gov/west-nile-virus/.
Blackfoot School District laying off teachers, staff, administrator after budget shortfall
While the Idaho State Legislature has poured millions into school infrastructure, a lesser-known reduction in state school funding for teachers is also happening. This reduction has required Blackfoot School District 55 to lay off a total of 25 employees, including teachers. Blackfoot School District 55 Superintendent Brian Kress is quick to acknowledge the support the state has given for buildings — in fact, he credits the School Modernization Program for...
Blackfoot School District laying off teachers, staff, administrator after budget shortfall
While the Idaho State Legislature has poured millions into school infrastructure, a lesser-known reduction in state school funding for teachers is also happening. This reduction has required Blackfoot School District 55 to lay off a total of 25 employees, including teachers. Blackfoot School District 55 Superintendent Brian Kress is quick to acknowledge the support the state has given for buildings — in fact, he credits the School Modernization Program for...
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