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Donald Trump headlines Montana rally after plane was diverted but landed safely
BOZEMAN, Mont. (AP) — Donald Trump traveled to Montana for a Friday night rally intended to drum up support for ousting the state’s Democratic senator, but the former president’s plane first had to divert to an airport on the other side of the Rocky Mountains because of a mechanical issue, according to airport staff. Trump’s plane was en route to Bozeman, Montana, when it was diverted Friday afternoon to Billings, 142 miles to the east, according to Jenny Mockel, administrative assistant at Billings Logan International...
Governor orders flags flown at half staff to honor former U.S. Sen. Steve Symms
Steve Symms, a Republican who represented Idaho for four terms in the U.S. House of Representatives and two terms in the U.S. Senate, died Thursday. He was 86. Idaho Gov. Brad Little ordered that all U.S. and state of Idaho flags be lowered Friday until sunrise Monday to honor Symms’ service to the state. Symms served in the U.S. House from 1973-1981 and in the U.S. Senate from 1981-1993. Symms unseated four-term Democratic Sen. Frank Church in the 1980 election. ...
Local man drowns in Palisades Reservoir after canoe overturns
Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies on Monday recovered the body of a man who drowned in the Bear Creek Drainage of the Palisades Reservoir on Saturday night Dispatch received a call just before 11 p.m. on Saturday advising four people in a canoe had overturned and only three of them made it out of the water. Deputies responded to the area along with Idaho Falls Ambulance, Swan Valley Fire, Air Idaho...
Meridian man sentenced in fatal car crash that killed Greenleaf coach
A Meridian man was sentenced to prison Thursday, a year and a half after his driving killed a local teacher and coach. Shawn Stacy, 28, will serve at least two years, and possibly up to 17, for felony vehicular manslaughter, Third District Judge Brent Whiting ruled Thursday, according to online court records. Stacy, driving a Volkswagen Jetta, ran a stop sign “at a high rate of speed” and crashed into a Ford F-150 pickup truck carrying Jim Bittick and Loma Bittick on Feb. 9, 2023,...
'21st Century Education': New state-of-the-art Blackfoot elementary school to soon be ready for students
The final touches are being completed at the new Riverbend Elementary School in Blackfoot, bringing much needed 21st century updates and modernizations to benefit local students. In 2021 Blackfoot School District residents voted to approve a $23.9 million bond for the new elementary school and to repurpose I.T. Stoddard Elementary School into a technical education center for high school students. Some of the funding was also used for various improvements to Blackfoot High School. ...
Young Blackfoot man dies after being struck by vehicle on local road
It is with heavy hearts that we share information regarding a major accident in our community last Friday. On Friday August 9th just after 11 AM, we received a report of a pedestrian vs vehicle crash in the area of 62 E on 200 N (Weeding Ln). This is about 1/2 mile east of HWY 91. Upon arrival we learned that Paul R Dreher, a 24 year old male from...
New booster club providing much needed helping hand to Soda Springs High School
SODA SPRINGS — Booster clubs are becoming more and more active at schools nationwide. These volunteer organizations have proven successful at increasing school spirit and participation by providing much needed funds to a variety of programs school-wide. A group of eager volunteers saw a need at Soda Springs High School last year and recently came together to establish a Cardinals booster club. ...
'UNBELIEVABLY GOOD ENDING': Missing 89-year-old hiker found alive after disappearing 10 days ago in Salmon-Challis National Forest
An 89-year-old local man who had been missing in the Salmon-Challis National Forest for 10 days was safely returned to his family on Sunday. The Custer County Sheriff’s Office had been searching for Bing Olbum since Aug. 1 when he failed to return to his exit point of the McDonald Creek Area, the sheriff’s office said. He had entered the national forest at the Hunter Creek Trailhead, which is located about 50 miles west of Mackay. ...
'UNBELIEVABLY GOOD ENDING': Missing 89-year-old hiker found alive after disappearing 10 days ago in Salmon-Challis National Forest
An 89-year-old local man who had been missing in the Salmon-Challis National Forest for 10 days was safely returned to his family on Sunday. The Custer County Sheriff’s Office had been searching for Bing Olbum since Aug. 1 when he failed to return to his exit point of the McDonald Creek Area, the sheriff’s office said. He had entered the national forest at the Hunter Creek Trailhead, which is located about 50 miles west of Mackay. ...
Inspired by Abigail Thornley's death, 20-hour Circles of Love Run/Walk set for September in Blackfoot
East Idaho lost a precious soul on the morning of July 27 when 20-year-old Abigail Thornley succumbed to injuries suffered during a car accident on Highway 89 just west of Montpelier. The young Blackfoot woman's unexpected and tragic passing sent shockwaves throughout the community, with numerous individuals and businesses stepping up to offer both financial and emotional support for her family members and friends trying to find meaning and comfort from a life that ended far too soon. ...
Kimball kids reap benefits of 4-H as they show their goats at Caribou County Fair
GRACE — There is much to be said about youth who take the time and effort to prepare to show animals in the 4-H program this time of year statewide at county and state fairs. Working and training animals teaches kids patience, compassion, respect as well as motivation to perform their best come fair time. For Jason and Jessie Kimball, getting their kids involved with 4-H livestock was all new...
Authorities: Alcohol may have been factor in overnight crash that left local 18-year-old dead, four others injured
Bonneville County Sheriff’s Deputies are investigating an injury crash from overnight that resulted in one fatality and four others sent to the hospital. Around 11:30 pm Friday Deputies and Idaho Falls Fire Personnel were called to the crash scene just north of 17th S. on 45th W. in Bonneville County. As they arrived on scene, emergency personnel located multiple victims from two vehicles, one of which had overturned. ...
Large geological feature known as the 'Double Arch' and the 'Toilet Bowl' collapses in southern Utah
PAGE, Ariz. (AP) — A large geological feature in southern Utah known as the “Double Arch,” the “Hole in the Roof” and sometimes the “Toilet Bowl” has collapsed, National Park Service officials said Friday. No injuries were reported. The popular arch in the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area fell Thursday, and park rangers suspect changing water levels and erosion from waves in Lake Powell contributed to its demise. Michelle Kerns,...
PREP FOOTBALL PREVIEWS: Grace football team looks to go from good to great this season
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 next: Grace Grizzlies 2023 IN REVIEW: 7-4 (second place in 1A DI High Desert Conference)Lost 50-20 to Oakley in Class 1A DI state semifinals ...
PREP FOOTBALL PREVIEWS: North Gem to continue to rely on running game for gridiron success this season
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 next: The North Gem Cowboys 2023 IN REVIEW: 5-4 (second place in 1A DII Rocky Mountain Conference)Missed state ...
Gate City moves within one win of first NUL championship series appearance in six years
Rhys Pope has come close to reaching the Northern Utah League championship series several times over the years. But Gate City’s manager has lost in the semifinal round in each of the last three years. However, he’s now just one win away following his team’s 19-13 shootout victory against Logan on the road Thursday evening in Game 1 of the best-of-three series. The Grays (15-12) haven’t reached the league’s championship...
American Red Cross faces ‘emergency blood shortage’ as supply falls 25%
High heat and ongoing summer travel plans have led to the American Red Cross facing a shortage of an already diminished blood supply. Blood drives will be hosted across Idaho throughout the month of August to ensure that donors have an opportunity to give blood and help prevent the shortage from seriously impacting the ability of hospitals and medical centers to administer life-saving procedures. The Treasure Valley is not alone...
Crash leaves semi carrying manure on fire, causes another semi to spill 1,000 pounds of molasses onto Idaho freeway
Idaho State Police are investigating a two-vehicle collision that occurred at 2:15 p.m. on August 9, 2024, in Jerome County. A 26-year-old male from Wendell and a juvenile passenger were traveling in a 1998 Freightliner semi-truck loaded with manure, eastbound on Interstate 84 near milepost 180. A 49-year-old male from Clovis, CA, was traveling in a 2013 Freightliner semi-truck and struck the rear of the 1998 Freightliner. ...
Rexburg's Chari Hawkins ends Olympics on a high note after heartbreaking debut
Chari Hawkins found a way to smile. The Rexburg native managed to do so even amongst a 21st-place heptathlon finish and after her Olympic dreams were dashed before they really began. She still shrugged and waved to the tens of thousands in the crowd at the Slade de France in Saint-Denis Friday. It was just 24 hours removed from arguably the worst moment of Hawkins’ athletic career to date and...
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