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Local town converts WWII-era buoy into community pizza oven in the name of mental health awareness
RIGBY — A World War II-era relic converted into a wood-fired pizza oven is bringing members of a rural, eastern Idaho community together to eat, socialize and talk on a difficult discussion topic — mental health. FFA officers at Rigby High School spearheaded the effort to transform an 800-pound, steel ball used as a buoy during WWII into a massive pizza oven standing on four legs. Rigby residents chose to...
Police: Suspect arrested after man shot multiple times in Idaho Falls
The Idaho Falls Police Department is investigating an altercation that resulted in a shooting last night, June 29, 2024, shortly before midnight. Officers responded to the area of 330 N. Capital Avenue after callers reported the altercation and shooting. When they arrived, officers found the victim, an adult male who had sustained multiple gunshot wounds, in the parking lot. Officers started lifesaving measures. Idaho Falls Fire responded and transported the...
Q&A with owner of Beck’s Frozen Desserts of Grace
The News-Examiner recently sat down with Becky Christensen, the owner of Beck’s Frozen Desserts food truck/catering business in Grace. Here are her answers to our questions. News-Examiner: How did Beck’s Frozen Desserts come to life? Christensen: I had just sold my waffle business Wafflicious that I ran for 8 years and thought I wanted to take a break from the food business. But I found I need to have a...
Soda Springs golfer Oakley Peck signs with Simpson University
SODA SPRINGS — Oakley Peck of Soda Springs High School recently signed to play golf and continue her education at Simpson University in Redding, California, this fall. Peck started her competitive golf journey her freshman year of high school and instantly fell in love with the game. “Golf taught me a lot about the importance of working hard, having a good mentality, and remembering it’s OK to make mistakes and...
Pocatello girls basketball team continues upward trend by placing at Section 7 in first-ever go-around
The Pocatello High School girls basketball team won just one game three years ago. It just placed at one of the West’s largest and most prestigious tournaments in the first go-around no less. The Thunder took home a consolation championship at Section 7 on June 15 inside Glendale’s State Farm Stadium − the home of the Arizona Cardinals. ...
Three people injured in multi-vehicle wreck that shut down Interstate 15 southbound in Shelley area
SHELLEY — Interstate 15 southbound in the Shelley area was temporarily shut down Saturday because of a three-vehicle injury accident, authorities said. The crash occurred on the freeway’s southbound lanes around 4 p.m. Saturday in the Rose area south of Shelley and resulted in three people being hospitalized. Interstate 15 southbound remained closed for about three hours because of the crash. ...
Three people injured in multi-vehicle wreck that shut down Interstate 15 southbound in Shelley area
SHELLEY — Interstate 15 southbound in the Shelley area was temporarily shut down Saturday because of a three-vehicle injury accident, authorities said. The crash occurred on the freeway’s southbound lanes around 4 p.m. Saturday in the Rose area south of Shelley and resulted in three people being hospitalized. Interstate 15 southbound remained closed for about three hours because of the crash. ...
Three people injured in multi-vehicle wreck that shut down Interstate 15 southbound in Shelley area
SHELLEY — Interstate 15 southbound in the Shelley area was temporarily shut down Saturday because of a three-vehicle injury accident, authorities said. The crash occurred on the freeway’s southbound lanes around 4 p.m. Saturday in the Rose area south of Shelley and resulted in three people being hospitalized. Interstate 15 southbound remained closed for about three hours because of the crash. ...
Three people injured in multi-vehicle wreck that shut down Interstate 15 southbound in Shelley area
SHELLEY — Interstate 15 southbound in the Shelley area was temporarily shut down Saturday because of a three-vehicle injury accident, authorities said. The crash occurred on the freeway’s southbound lanes around 4 p.m. Saturday in the Rose area south of Shelley and resulted in three people being hospitalized. Interstate 15 southbound remained closed for about three hours because of the crash. ...
Three people injured in multi-vehicle wreck that shut down Interstate 15 southbound in Shelley area
SHELLEY — Interstate 15 southbound in the Shelley area was temporarily shut down Saturday because of a three-vehicle injury accident, authorities said. The crash occurred on the freeway’s southbound lanes around 4 p.m. Saturday in the Rose area south of Shelley and resulted in three people being hospitalized. Interstate 15 southbound remained closed for about three hours because of the crash. ...
Bear Lake Memorial Hospital doctor has performed over 500 robotic surgeries
MONTPELIER — Bear Lake Memorial Hospital is excited to recognize Dr. Brian Retherford for his amazing achievement. Dr. Retherford has performed over 500 robotic surgeries and counting. Brian S. Retherford, MD, is a Board Certified OB/GYN physician. He offers a full spectrum of office gynecology and surgical gynecology services, including minimally invasive and robotic procedures. ...
AMERICAN LEGION ROUNDUP: Pocatello Runnin’ Rebels pick up two more wins at Elko Basque Tournament
The Pocatello Post 4 Runnin’ Rebels AA team came away with two more wins at the Elko Basque Tournament Friday. The Runnin’ Rebels (16-7) logged a 6-3 victory against the Wooster Train Robbers 18U team before cruising to a 13-3, five-inning mercy rule win over the SC Snowcocks 17U team later in the day. Gunner Wilhem continued his recent hot streak with another three hits, including a double and drove...
Pocatello girls basketball team continues upward trend by placing at Section 7 in first-ever go-around
The Pocatello High School girls basketball team won just one game three years ago. It just placed at one of the West’s largest and most prestigious tournaments in the first go-around no less. The Thunder took home a consolation championship at Section 7 on June 15 inside Glendale’s State Farm Stadium − the home of the Arizona Cardinals. ...
'HANDS-DOWN BEST': Reuben sandwich at Elmer's recognized for being one of the finest in the nation
POCATELLO — A menu item from a long-time staple of the Gate City restaurant scene was recently described as being one of the best in the country. Chowhound, a website dedicated to food aficionados, recently listed the Reuben sandwich from Elmer’s as one of the “Hands-down best Reuben sandwiches in the US,” according to reviews. “Reuben enthusiast Chris Rowland — owner of the Reuben Realm — had this to say:...
Firefighters with help from aircraft save Pocatello homes from wildfire
POCATELLO — Firefighters with help from aircraft gained the upper hand on a fast-moving wildfire in south Pocatello on Friday before it could damage any homes. The fire was reported by a local resident around 1:45 p.m. Friday after igniting in the hilly terrain between Katsilometes and Piedmont roads off South Fifth Avenue. Firefighters from the Pocatello and Pocatello Valley fire departments and Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Indian...
Firefighters with help from aircraft save Pocatello homes from wildfire
POCATELLO — Firefighters with help from aircraft gained the upper hand on a fast-moving wildfire in south Pocatello on Friday before it could damage any homes. The fire was reported by a local resident around 1:45 p.m. Friday after igniting in the hilly terrain between Katsilometes and Piedmont roads off South Fifth Avenue. Firefighters from the Pocatello and Pocatello Valley fire departments and Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Indian...
Blackfoot native becomes new executive director of Idaho State-Civic Symphony
POCATELLO — The Idaho State-Civic Symphony has announced that Logan Anderson has been chosen to be the new executive director. According to a news release from the symphony, Jenni Warren, the former executive director, is leaving the symphony and moving to Tacoma, Washington to lead its symphony. Anderson grew up in Blackfoot and was a trumpet player for the symphony back in the 2009-10 season. In 2010, he won the...
Firefighters with help from aircraft save Pocatello homes from wildfire
POCATELLO — Firefighters with help from aircraft gained the upper hand on a fast-moving wildfire in south Pocatello on Friday before it could damage any homes. The fire was reported by a local resident around 1:45 p.m. Friday after igniting in the hilly terrain between Katsilometes and Piedmont roads off South Fifth Avenue. Firefighters from the Pocatello and Pocatello Valley fire departments and Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Indian...
New director of newly renamed Bannock County Historical Complex putting big ideas into action
POCATELLO — The Bannock County Historical Complex has a new director who has new ideas for running the museum. Lillian Hammersley, the new director of the complex, said she started this position at the end of March. She has experience working in several museums before she took this position at the Bannock County Historical Complex. "I studied anthropology at ISU and worked at the Idaho Museum of Natural History," she...
Sagebrush Steppe Land Trust acquires over 900 acres of ranchland in Caribou County
The Sagebrush Steppe Land Trust has acquired 920 acres of ranchland and wildlife habitat from the Idaho Foundation for Parks and Lands. According to a news release from Sagebrush Steppe Land Trust, or SSLT, the property, known as Kackley Ranch, contains several different habitats such as a mixed forest, sagebrush steppe and pastureland. The mixed habitat supports a variety of wildlife, including Columbian sharp-tailed grouse, elk, deer, moose, migratory songbirds,...
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