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New elementary school among big projects in Blackfoot School District
Blackfoot School District voters in 2021 overwhelmingly approved a $23.9 million bond for several projects — a new elementary school, refitting the I. T. Stoddard Elementary School to be the Blackfoot Technical Education Center and numerous improvements to Blackfoot High School. Two of these projects are close to full completion and several others have started. This month, the new Riverbend Elementary School, located at 730 E. Walker St., will open...
QB competition continues: Madsen pushing to remind folks ‘I’m here’; Nelson improving, ‘playing good football’
Maddux Madsen wasn’t a five-star recruit coming out of high school. He wasn’t one of the top quarterback recruits in the country. He didn’t transfer from USC. At 5-foot-10, 201 pounds he doesn’t look like the prototypical quarterback. He doesn’t care. As each day passes...
Fair Rewards: Bingham County 4-H fair is crowning moment for Blackfoot girl
BLACKFOOT — Lizzie Murdock, 16, began visiting local businesses about a week before the Bingham County 4-H Fair, hosted Aug. 1-6 at the Eastern Idaho State Fairgrounds in Blackfoot. She’s been active in University of Idaho 4-H Youth Development since she was 7 years old – primarily in animal projects -- and she credits the program with shaping her character, work ethic, career interests and financial-management skills. The Snake River High School junior has also grown her college savings account through sales of 4-H show...
Over 300 kids to showcase animals as Jefferson County Fair in Rigby begins next week
RIGBY — More than 300 kids will be showcasing animals next week at the Jefferson County Fair in Rigby. It’s a sight that you don’t want to miss. The fair is happening at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds from Monday, Aug. 12 to Saturday, Aug. 17. There’s an array of events, including a sheep show, a poultry show, and a goat show involving 4-H and FFA. There’s a rodeo, a death-by-chocolate event and a livestock market sale. Click here to view the schedule.
Chief Prosecutor April Smith Honored with Professionalism Award
LEWISTON – Nez Perce County Chief Criminal Prosecutor April Smith has been named the recipient of the Second District Professionalism Award by her peers in the Idaho State Bar. This prestigious award recognizes attorneys who have dedicated their careers to upholding the highest standards of civility and professionalism in the practice of law.
Idaho man arrested in Redding after arranging to meet with teen
REDDING, Calif. - Redding police said they arrested an Idaho man after he agreed and attempted to meet up with who he thought was a 15-year-old in Redding. On Friday, the Redding Police Department said the suspect Trent Stokes began chatting with who he believed was a 15-year-old girl online. He also arranged to meet with her in Redding, police said.
Idaho authors to gather at State Capitol Saturday in protest of ‘harmful materials’ bill
Event host Authors Against Book Bans and more than a dozen Idaho authors will be in attendance for Saturday’s protest of House Bill 710. The gathering, called a “read-in,” will be held in Boise on Saturday from 2-4 p.m. on the steps of the Capitol at 700 W Jefferson St. The event will be free and open to all members of the public. According to a press release from the...
WA Defeats ID, Advancing to Little League Baseball World Series
Washington's South Hill Little League team is Williamsport bound to the Little League Baseball World Series in Pennsylvania. What an exciting time for Washington fans of the sport!. The South Hill team beat West Valley Little League of Idaho 13-7 on Thursday night in San Bernardino, California. South Hill came...
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