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Miller-Ranch Stadium set to finally get new turf field after several years of lost home games
It’s a gamechanger in more ways than one for the Idaho State softball program and head coach Andy Rich. Last Wednesday afternoon, they got word that a combined $600,000 donation had been made to pay for the installation of a new all-weather turf field at Miller-Ranch Stadium in time for the 2025 campaign. It is the largest contribution to softball since the program was restarted 14 years ago. ...
Grace High School student to hold golf tournament for senior project, raise funds for team
GRACE — Even growing up around a golf family, Karlie Christensen disliked golf and thought it was boring. Fast-forward to now and the incoming senior at Grace High School is putting on her first golf tournament on Aug. 3. She has been on the golf team ever since her freshman year. "Growing up, I didn't...
Firefighters with help from aircraft expect to have 250-acre Fort Hall wildfire fully contained tonight
Firefighters with help from aircraft have gained the upper hand on a wildfire that's scorched about 250 acres on the Fort Hall Reservation. The blaze was reported around 1:30 p.m. Sunday near Little Indian Road northeast of Blackfoot, the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes reported. Firefighters from the Fort Hall, Blackfoot and Shelley fire departments as well as the Bureau of Indian Affairs and Bureau of Land Management responded to the blaze and...
Rigby couple to appear on new game show airing on FOX this Tuesday
RIGBY – A local couple recently appeared on a new game show and you can watch it on TV this week. William and Jodi Bozung of Rigby were guests on FOX’s new trivia game show, “The Quiz with Balls.” Their episode airs this Tuesday at 8 p.m.
Springs of Soda field trip set for July 27
SODA SPRINGS — Field trips aren't just for kids. They motivate people of all ages to continue educational learning while experiencing culture, art and history first-hand. The Caribou Historical Society of Soda Springs has provided field trips to the community for the past few years. Bill Horsley, a member of the historical society, is a...
Craig Wilker named grand marshal of the Bancroft Pioneer Day Parade
BANCROFT — This year’s grand marshal of the Bancroft Pioneer Day Parade is no stranger to the community as many know and have a great love for Craig Wilker. Craig has been a face around the rodeo scene for years and his love for ranching has always been prominent. He was also an influential educator at Grace High School for 30 years. Many know and love what this man continues to stand for. ...
Idaho Falls woman launching African-American Art and Culture Center, and she’s asking for your help
IDAHO FALLS – Months after establishing a meal-delivery service in Idaho Falls, Delphia Bradley wants to make sure the African-American voice is heard and represented in eastern Idaho. The 38-year-old woman is working with a local organization to launch an African-American Art & Cultural Center in Idaho Falls. An...
Areas of smoke with a thunderstorm chance
Areas of smoke with isolated thunderstorms for Sunday evening. An overnight low around 60°. Northeast winds around 10 mph. Patchy smoke and hot for Monday. A high temperature in the lower to mid 90’s. A few thunderstorms for the afternoon and evening. Sunny and hot for Tuesday, with...
Lewis County Sheriff’s Office searching for missing 17-year-old
LEWISTON, Idaho – The Lewis County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a missing 17-year-old girl. According to the sheriff’s office, Michealle Debord was last seen at around 10:30 a.m. on Thursday leaving her home to go to a friend’s house. “It is possible that she was...
Local athlete has been representing US on world stage for over 20 years
SODA SPRINGS — Caribou County is home to an accomplished athlete who frequently represents the U.S. on the international stage. Christine (Hauger) Robinson grew up in Grangeville in north central Idaho. The drive to succeed was taught by the example set by her two parents who excelled as college athletes. Even at 80 years old, Robinson’s mother still is weightlifting, golfing and participating in Zumba classes. Robinson started building her...
National High School Finals Rodeo: Three make championship short-go; weekend recap
ROCK SPRINGS, Wyoming (KMVT/KSVT) — The National High School Finals Rodeo wrapped up on Saturday and three of our area athletes: one cowgirl and two cowboys, qualified for the world championship short go rounds in the cutting events. Meanwhile, two other cowgirls fell short of doing the same during their second go-arounds earlier in the day.
Football rivals ISU, UI announce creation of Potato State Trophy
The University of Idaho and Idaho State University announced the official introduction of the Potato State Trophy, a traveling rivalry trophy awarded to the winner of the annual football game between the two schools. The Potato State Trophy officially replaces the retired Battle of the Domes Trophy which was discontinued ahead of the 2023 season after the trophy sponsor, adjusted its sponsorship with both institutions. Idaho head coach Jason Eck...
Two of best county fairs in state coming up in Caribou, Bear Lake counties
County fairs across the state are way more than a place for a carnival to show up once a year. They are a building block to bridge communities of all ages together to not only develop leadership opportunities but to promote the talents and skills of local residents, especially the youth. For Idaho's county fairs to be successful it requires community members to come together and participate in everything from...
Former area college baseball players still grinding in the pros
Jul. 21—On Tuesday, Drake George became the 140th player from the Lewis-Clark State Warrior baseball program to be drafted by a major league club. The right-handed pitcher is the first Warrior to be drafted since Jake Taylor took the reins in 2019 and the first LC State player to be selected since Gage Burland was drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 22nd round in 2018. "We are all very ...
Five Vandals Named Preseason All-Big Sky
SPOKANE, Wash. – Five Vandals were named to the Big Sky Conference Preseason All-Conference team, announced by the league Sunday as part of the Big Sky Kickoff weekend in Spokane. Junior tight end Jake Cox was the lone Idaho offensive player on the list. He caught just 12 passes...
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