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Emergency Alert in Rexburg and surrounding areas
REXBURG—UPDATE: Madison County residents can use their water as normal again. Crews were able to fix the sewer overnight. The city released a statement at 7 a.m. saying, "Early this morning, our dedicated staff along with the crews of the contractor were able to locate and repair the broken section of sewer line. We thank everyone involved for their hard work and we thank the community for their patience and assistance. We hope you have a great weekend."
Prep football preview: Madison sets sights on playoff push
REXBURG — The 6A District 5-6 conference is tough to crack. That’s a fact Madison coach Chandler Rhoads knows well. With Rigby or Highland having won the state title six times since 2014, the Bobcats know the challenge they face at the beginning of every season. “It’s the...
Semi-truck causes fire in Jerome after clipping powerlines
JEROME, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — A fire started around 10 a.m. in Jerome Friday morning after a semi-truck clipped powerlines. The fire burned several acres of a small field at the intersection of West Nez Perce Avenue and Victory Lane, according to Jerome Deputy Fire Chief Lane Sickles. No injuries or property damages are reported at this time.
Wave of Lewiston Business Closures Continues with Claire’s Announcement
LEWISTON - Following the recent closures of Red Lobster, Shari’s Diner, and Super China Buffet. Claire’s at the Lewiston Center Mall is the latest business to announce its shutdown. A store employee confirmed to Big Country News that the last day for the Lewiston Center Mall store will...
Former Timberline High teacher talks for first time after settlement with district
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — A former teacher who recently settled with the Boise School District for $400,000 sat down with CBS2 for her first interview since we broke the news of the agreement. Less than a year ago, Laura Boulton was a math teacher at Timberline High School. After...
Kohberger: Potential jurors warn ‘they’d burn the courthouse’
MOSCOW, Idaho (Court TV) — A new filing from Bryan Kohberger’s defense team warns that potential jurors predicted violence in the streets if the alleged killer is acquitted at trial. Kohberger is charged with the brutal murders of Ethan Chapin, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle and Kaylee Goncalves at their home near the University of Idaho.... Read more » Fore more crime and trial news coverage, visit Court TV
Lost Motorcyclist Cheats Death! Survives 5 Days on Creek Water After Idaho Crash!
WALLACE, ID – Just a day after authorities in Idaho said they were winding down a days-long search for a missing motorcyclist, the injured man was found by a family friend. Zachary Demoss, 24, from Montana, was riding his black 2000 Kawasaki Vulcan motorcycle in Idaho with a couple of friends when he was last seen on the afternoon of Aug. 11, according to the Idaho County Sheriff’s Office.
Kootenai County Pushes Back Against False Sanctuary Status Claims
COEUR D'ALENE - Kootenai County officials have responded to recent reports falsely identifying the county as a sanctuary for undocumented immigrants. In a media release issued by the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office, Sheriff Robert B. Norris strongly denied the claim, clarifying the county's position on immigration enforcement. According to...
Bingham County coroner seeks to establish a professional department, commissioners seek to balance the budget
Over the last two weeks, Bingham County Coroner Jimmy Roberts has been meeting with county commissioners to articulate the need for a professional-level department and full-time job status. Roberts has demonstrated this need by presenting actual past death investigations. As a result, the need for more funding appears to no longer be in dispute and the deliberations have turned to how much of a more than 70 percent budget increase that Roberts has requested can actually be fairly allocated. ...
Stage 1 Fire Restrictions Lifted for Grangeville Fire Restrictions Area
GRANGEVILLE – Fire officials have announced that Stage 1 Fire Restrictions for the Grangeville Fire Restrictions Area will be rescinded at 12:01 a.m. PDT on Friday, August 23, 2024. This decision comes after a collective agreement among fire wardens and fire management officers from several agencies, including the Nez Perce Tribe, Idaho Department of Lands, Bureau of Land Management, Clearwater-Potlatch Timber Protection Association, and the U.S. Forest Service.
UPDATE: Zone 2 moved to “SET” status, Red Cross sets up evacuation center
STANLEY, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — UPDATE: As of 10 a.m. on Saturday, Zone 1 is set to “GO” status; Zone 2 is set to “SET” status and Zone 3 is set to “READY” status. The American Red Cross of Idaho and East Oregon has set up a wildfire evacuation center at the Stanley Community Center at 510 Eva Falls Ave. The center will provide information and resources to those impacted by the Wapiti Fire.
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