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Local girl wins showmanship awards at Bear Lake County Fair
MONTPELIER — Local girl Sarah Jo Wells received several showmanship awards at the Bear Lake County Fair that took place between Aug. 12 and Aug. 17. Trish Wells, Sarah Jo's mother, said her daughter has been showing lambs since she was 8-years-old. She started doing it competitively about three years ago. "Her goal was to win in showmanship at the Bear Lake County Fair," she said. ...
Shoshone-Bannock Tribes to hold groundbreaking for new fire station next week
FORT HALL — The Shoshone-Bannock Tribes are pleased to announce the groundbreaking of the new Fort Hall Fire Station on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at 10:00 am located at 70 Widowville Road in Fort Hall. Invited dignitaries will attend the event along with the Fort Hall Business Council, the project team, business partners and community members. “We are looking forward to this momentous occasion and are extremely grateful for Congressman...
Dan Lanning, Oregon players react to 'strenuous' win against Idaho
The stage was set Saturday for Oregon to make a bang in its Big Ten Conference debut, with a Football Championship Subdivision team in Autzen Stadium for the No. 3 Ducks’ anticipated season opener. But a showcase of offensive weaponry and big-play potential never materialized for Oregon in its 24-14 victory against Idaho...
It’s Now HAZARDOUS To Breathe The Air In A Tiny Idaho Town
Labor Day Weekend in the Treasure Valley is normally absolutely gorgeous. Just crisp enough in the morning to crave a pumpkin spice latte, but hot enough in the afternoon to enjoy floating the river, a trip to Roaring Springs or hanging out by the neighborhood pool one last weekend. With...
Walmart Has Quietly Changed 3 Popular Idaho Store Policies
Idahoans love saving money. It's why grocery store chains like WinCo started here. It's why you see so many Dollar Tree stores throughout the Treasure Valley, and successful outlets like Uptown Cheapskate have become commonplace. Walk into a Goodwill or Idaho Youth Ranch store on a Saturday. You will see how important getting low prices is, especially in a state where home prices have grown by 118% over the past five years, and the cost of gas is among the highest in the country. No wonder so many people have turned to coupons and shopping at discount stores like Walmart to save money.
Listeria Concerns: What Idaho Needs to Know Now About Deli Meats
It's time to check your fridge! The recent listeria outbreak linked to Boar's Head Deli meats has created quite a stir, spreading across 18 states with 57 hospitalizations and nine tragic deaths. Although Idaho hasn't been directly affected yet, the outbreak's widespread nature means it's crucial to stay informed and cautious.
Idaho Will Give Drunks Room and Board for Labor Day
A big crackdown is in the works. Across the board from Idaho State Police to your local sheriff, at the city and town level. The Labor Day holiday is the unofficial end of summer for many, and as many want to have a party. This summer started out and in the early weeks looked as if it could set a record for highway deaths. Then, the deadly crashes began to taper off.
City of Pocatello sanitation collection to operate as normal on Labor Day
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready ... The following is a news release from the City of Pocatello. The City of Pocatello offices and Pocatello Regional Transit will be closed Monday, September 2, for the Labor Day holiday. The Sanitation Department’s collection trucks will be operating as normal. Residents...
Police investigating rape at Boise State campus housing
BOISE, Idaho — Boise State University and the Boise Police Department (BPD), are investigating a rape that happened in the early hours of Saturday, Aug. 31. The university put out a statement that the rape happened at a small party on campus housing. "The victim was at a small...
(Video) – Braves Football hosts the Shelley Russets
The Wyoming high school football season is here! For the Star Valley Braves that means breaking in some new facilities while hosting perennial Idaho power Shelley to kick off the 2024 campaign. This Week Zero match up is the third straight season in which the Braves and Russets have met with Star Valley winning the last two.
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