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Trump injured but 'fine' after attempted assassination by shooter who got astonishingly close to rally stage
BUTLER, Pa. (AP) — Former President Donald Trump was the target of an assassination attempt Saturday at a Pennsylvania rally, days before he was to accept the Republican nomination for a third time. A barrage of gunfire set off panic, and a bloodied Trump, who said he was shot in the ear, was surrounded by Secret Service and hurried to his SUV as he pumped his fist in a show of defiance. Trump’s campaign said the presumptive GOP nominee was doing “fine” after the shooting,...
Trump injured but 'fine' after attempted assassination by shooter who got astonishingly close to rally stage
BUTLER, Pa. (AP) — Former President Donald Trump was the target of an assassination attempt Saturday at a Pennsylvania rally, days before he was to accept the Republican nomination for a third time. A barrage of gunfire set off panic, and a bloodied Trump, who said he was shot in the ear, was surrounded by Secret Service and hurried to his SUV as he pumped his fist in a show of defiance. Trump’s campaign said the presumptive GOP nominee was doing “fine” after the shooting,...
Trump injured but 'fine' after attempted assassination by shooter who got astonishingly close to rally stage
BUTLER, Pa. (AP) — Former President Donald Trump was the target of an assassination attempt Saturday at a Pennsylvania rally, days before he was to accept the Republican nomination for a third time. A barrage of gunfire set off panic, and a bloodied Trump, who said he was shot in the ear, was surrounded by Secret Service and hurried to his SUV as he pumped his fist in a show of defiance. Trump’s campaign said the presumptive GOP nominee was doing “fine” after the shooting,...
Trump injured but 'fine' after attempted assassination by shooter who got astonishingly close to rally stage
BUTLER, Pa. (AP) — Former President Donald Trump was the target of an assassination attempt Saturday at a Pennsylvania rally, days before he was to accept the Republican nomination for a third time. A barrage of gunfire set off panic, and a bloodied Trump, who said he was shot in the ear, was surrounded by Secret Service and hurried to his SUV as he pumped his fist in a show of defiance. Trump’s campaign said the presumptive GOP nominee was doing “fine” after the shooting,...
Montpelier's Cook Customs attracting customers from near and far
MONTPELIER — After five years in business, Cook Customs LLC has found success throughout Bear Lake County and even as far as southern Utah and Wyoming. Miles Cook, owner of the business, said he first started Cook Customs back in 2019. His car detailing business offers several services for cars including ceramic coating, paint corrections and accessory installations. "I've always had an interest in car restoration and classic cars," Cook...
60 teams from multiple states to compete in Bear Lake Baseball tournament starting July 18
MONTPELIER — Bear Lake Baseball is set to hold its annual baseball tournament in the Montpelier area. Cameron Crane, organizer of the tournament, said it will start on Thursday, July 18, and end on Saturday, July 20. They will have kids teams from the surrounding areas. "We have 60 teams coming from Utah, Wyoming and Idaho," Crane said. "We start playing games at 8 a.m. on Thursday and finish at...
At least one injured in crash involving motorcycle that's shut down Highway 91 on Fort Hall Reservation
At least one person suffered injuries in a Friday night crash that has shut down Highway 91 between Chubbuck and Fort Hall. The collision involving a motorcycle and other vehicle occurred around 9:30 p.m. on Highway 91 near Edmo Road on the Fort Hall Reservation. Ambulances from Pocatello and Fort Hall responded to the scene along with an emergency helicopter, which landed on the highway to transport one of the accident victims to the hospital. The crash shut down Highway 91 and it's unclear when the road will reopen. Idaho State Police, Fort Hall police and Bannock County sheriff's deputies also responded to the wreck. Stay with idahostatejournal.com for updates on this story.
US Forest Service pilot hikes to safety after helicopter crash near wildfire that has shut down Redfish Lake recreation complex
The pilot of a helicopter that was responding to a small wildfire in central Idaho before crashing in the Sawtooth National Forest survived and was able to hike to a waiting ambulance, officials said. “Our pilot was on board and survived, and an investigation is underway,” U.S. Forest Service spokesperson Angela Hawkins said Friday morning. She said the agency was unable to immediately release any additional information, including what role the helicopter had been taking in the wildfire response. ...
AMERICAN LEGION ROUNDUP: Pocatello Razorbacks take Game 1 of doubleheader against Minico
Cooper Bowman logged two hits and two RBIs, as the Pocatello Post 4 Razorbacks A team downed the Minico Storm A team 8-5 in the opener of a doubleheader Friday. Gavin Flynn drove in three runs and also picked up the win on the bump. He allowed just one earned run and threw four strikeouts. The nightcap was still in progress at press time. ...
Pocatello City Council approves contentious Park Place Townhomes development project
POCATELLO — After hours of deliberation that saw a public assembly of nearly 50 local residents, many from the Ammon Park area, the Pocatello City Council on Thursday approved the Park Place Townhomes planned unit development. The project will see the construction of 86 townhomes and two common or open space lots on 10.34 acres of land west of Interstate 15 and north of Ammon Park. The Pocatello City Council voted to approve the project unanimously. ...
ENGINEERING THE FUTURE: Grace Lutheran students build solar car for competition in Texas
POCATELLO — Grace Lutheran students are engineering a brighter future after they conceptualized, designed and built a solar powered car to compete in the 31st Solar Car Challenge held in Fort Worth, Texas. The biannual challenge is designed to support and motivate students in the fields of science, alternative energy and technology as the various teams build a solar powered vehicle from scratch and then compete against other teams as they race around the Texas Motor Speedway for four days to see which vehicle can...
Student Union parking lot, Reed Gym pool area among ISU construction projects nearing completion
POCATELLO — With 176 projects in active design, planning and construction for Idaho State University, there is plenty to look forward to as improvements continue on outdated infrastructure, building remodels and the modernization of facilities. The total cost for all the projects come in at around $177 million, but much of that cost is offset by the deferred maintenance funding from the state that will be provided over a two-year period, amounting to $92.5 million. ...
How Dick Motta went from 'Web-ber' to one of the winningest NBA coaches of all-time
Editor’s Note: This is the third and final installment of the three-part series on Dick Motta, who started his distinguished basketball coaching career 67 years ago at Grace High School, built the Weber State program into a Big Sky Conference power and then spent 25 years in the National Basketball Association, winning an NBA title in 1978. Dick Klein, the former part-owner and general manager of the Chicago Bulls, in his pursuit of unknown college coach Dick Motta, was like the dog that chased the...
Leavitt Center to host 'Alice in Wonderland' theater show this weekend
POCATELLO — Don’t be late! Just follow the white rabbit over to the Leavitt's Center presentation of "Alice in Wonderland." All the curious characters of Lewis Caroll’s 'Alice in Wonderland" will be brought to life on stage by a talented cast of young adults and children who have been preparing for the show for two weeks. The Leavitt Center is located at 1030 E. Sublette St. “We open July 10...
Harris family's Bar H Bar Ranch reaching fifth generation
Running and sustaining a farm takes an entire family — now more than ever. As of 2022, roughly 96 percent of farms in the United States were proudly family owned. Keeping these farms family owned and operated is a challenge. But it's important because not only does the economy thrive on family owned farms but such ag operations instill an appreciation and respect for the land that enhances natural resources. ...
BAGEL BOOM: 5th Street Bagelry expanding to new Chubbuck location
CHUBBUCK — A popular local bagel shop has found a second home in Chubbuck and will soon be expanding to the new store, providing area residents with even more opportunities to dine on delicious bagels, sandwiches, coffee and sweet confections. Construction is already underway at the new store, located at 4335 Yellowstone Ave., Suite B, with more equipment arriving every day. 5th Street Bagelry’s owner and operator, Dave Raisch, is hopeful the store will have its grand opening sometime next month. ...
Local family donates K-9 to Pocatello Police Department
POCATELLO — A new K-9 has been added the ranks of the Pocatello Police Department, joining five other dogs already in the department. Pocatello Police Chief Roger Schei said the dog is a 1-year-old German Shepard named Kaida. The police department had been looking for a new dog for a little over a year. "We had one of our other K-9s, Barrett, pass away from medical complications," he said. "We...
Local family donates K-9 to Pocatello Police Department
POCATELLO — A new K-9 has been added the ranks of the Pocatello Police Department, joining five other dogs already in the department. Pocatello Police Chief Roger Schei said the dog is a 1-year-old German Shepard named Kaida. The police department had been looking for a new dog for a little over a year. "We had one of our other K-9s, Barrett, pass away from medical complications," he said. "We...
Pocatello police and fire department write citations, respond to fires during busy July 4 holiday
POCATELLO — The Pocatello Police and Fire departments teamed up to patrol the city on Independence Day to ensure the safety of the community. In a recent YouTube video, Pocatello Police Chief Roger Schei and Fire Chief Ryan O'Hearn discussed the situation on July 4. Schei said in the video that the police department issued 52 citations for illegal fireworks. According to a news release from the City of Pocatello, police confiscated fireworks valued at $9,500. ...
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