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Searing heat wave grips large parts of the US and causes deaths in the West
DEATH VALLEY, California (AP) — A searing heat wave gripped large parts of the United States on Monday, with record daily high temperatures in Oregon suspected to have caused four deaths in the Portland area following a motorcyclist’s death in dangerous heat over the weekend in Death Valley, California.
Unauthorized immigrants have been playing a key role in Idaho's economy, report shows
SEATTLE - It's nothing new, but a recent report conducted by the University of Idaho revealed that unauthorized immigrants play an important role in the state's economy, just like all around the United States. Estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau indicate that the overall number of unauthorized immigrants across the country reached 12.2 million in 2007 before declining to 10.5 million in 2021. Out of that number, around 35,000 live in the state of Idaho and work in industries such as agriculture, services and construction.
Twin Falls School District schedules board meeting to discuss increasing fees for school lunch
TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — The Twin Falls School District will hold a school board meeting at 7 p.m. on July 8. The agenda includes the board’s financial report, increasing the fees for school lunches, and the mascot change proposal for Oregon Trail Elementary School. The meeting can...
Idaho's first baby box to be officially christened in Blackfoot
BLACKFOOT — After a year of passing supporting legislation and months of construction and training, the Grove Creek Medical Center in Blackfoot will be christening the first baby box in Idaho. The event is set for noon on Tuesday at Grove Creek Medical Center, located at 350 N. Meridian St. in Blackfoot. A baby box is a system where a mother or father who have chosen to surrender their child...
Engineers to lower water level of Twin Falls Reservoir for inspection
TWIN FALLS, Idaho — The Twin Falls Reservoir will be lowered as much as two feet to allow for a routine dam inspection. This drawdown will restrict access to the Twin Falls Park boat ramp. Idaho Power will begin drawing the reservoir down on Wednesday evening. After engineers finish...
Major Drug Seizure Near Pocatello by Idaho State Police
On July 2, 2024, the Idaho State Police Domestic Highway Enforcement (DHE) Team conducted a pivotal traffic stop near Pocatello, Idaho, leading to a substantial drug bust. While patrolling Interstate 86, a DHE trooper noticed a white 2015 Hyundai Genesis with an invalid registration and initiated a traffic stop. The driver, a 23-year-old woman from Tulare, California, was found to be without a valid driver’s license. The trooper noted suspicious behavior from the vehicle’s occupants and detected the odor of marijuana emanating from the car. Upon closer inspection, marijuana products were visible inside the vehicle.
U of I invites families to Aberdeen R & E Center for food, fun and science
The public is invited to learn about the important agricultural research taking place at the University of Idaho’s Aberdeen Research and Extension Center while enjoying live music, games, prizes and free food. The biennial Twilight Tour is scheduled for 5-8 p.m. on Wednesday, July 17, at the 440-acre Aberdeen R & E Center, located at 1693 S, 2700 W. U of I has hosted Twilight Tours every other year in Aberdeen since 2007, except for during the COVID-19 pandemic. ...
Early morning fire damages business
BOISE, Idaho — A business in Boise has extensive damage after an early morning fire on Sunday, July 7. According to the Boise Fire Department (BFD), the fire may have started in an office around 9 a.m., located in the business on the block of 12500 Chinden Blvd. "Upon...
Arrests Made In Fawnbrook Homicide 7-8-2024
PRESS RELEASE UPDATE 07/08/2024: TFPD Case 24003196 – Fawnbrook Homicide. On July 3, 2024, at 7:22 p.m., The Twin Falls Police Department responded to 645 Fawnbrook Avenue, Fawnbrook Apartments, for a report of shots fired. Miguel Lawrence Garza, 35 years old, was transported to St. Luke’s Magic Valley Regional Medical Center with a gunshot wound; unfortunately, he did not survive.
'We outside, ayy': Teen pool party could be lit, no cap
BOISE, Idaho — Does your teen think they are too cool for pool? Or maybe, like many teens, they have been skulking about in their room? Boise Parks and Recreation has an activity they might leave the house for. The department is holding a teen pool party for teens ages 12 to 18 with school ID to low key chill out and make friends.
Community Family Clinic now open in Rigby
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready ... The following are combined news releases from the Community Family Clinic in Rigby and the United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development Office. The Community Family Clinic recently held the grand opening of its brand-new facility in Rigby. This expansion marks a significant...
Woman’s body found inside burning motor home
RIGBY – A woman is dead following a trailer fire in Rigby. It happened Sunday around 11:15 a.m. on 4200 East. Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office found a motor home in flames, according to a news release. Authorities found a dead woman inside the home. Her name has not...
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