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Man arrested for allegedly stealing motorcycle during test drive
AMMON – A man has been arrested after allegedly riding off with a motorcycle during a Facebook marketplace meetup. Gavin Singer, 21, is charged with one count of attempted grand theft. On July 27, deputies with the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office responded to a theft report in Ammon.
Idaho's aging and disabled population faces major housing hurdles
BOISE — Pat Lambert has teetered on the edge of homelessness. She nearly tipped over the edge this summer as she stayed in hotels and a Nampa shelter until she managed to get into a public housing apartment. Lambert is not the only one facing that plight — housing...
Mop-up work underway at Bench Lake Fire scene
Nearly all of the Redfish Lake recreation complex will reopen to the public on Tuesday, July 30, now that the Bench Lake Fire is 85 percent contained. The complex has been closed since July 12 because of the Bench Lake Fire that began on July 11 one mile west of Redfish Lake.
Boise State, Saint Mary’s to meet on 12/14 in Idaho Falls
Boise State and Saint Mary’s will meet in a neutral site game on Dec. 14th in Idaho Falls, a source told College Hoops Today. An official announcement is expected soon. Saint Mary’s is currently ranked 42nd in the ROTHSTEIN 45.
New app to keep Rexburg residents in-the-know
REXBURG – The City of Rexburg has introduced a new app to keep residents informed. The City of Rexburg, ID app is a main hub for announcements, local events, news updates, documents and more. “It’s like our gateway to citizens, particularly those that don’t have social media,” said Sarah...
Court to continue Jeremy Best murder case
Best moved to dismiss the indictment, arguing evidence shows he experienced a mental health breakdown on the day in question, which means the grand jury should have considered murder in the second degree or manslaughter as alternatives to first-degree murder.
Blackfoot School District laying off teachers, staff, administrator after budget shortfall
While the Idaho State Legislature has poured millions into school infrastructure, a lesser-known reduction in state school funding for teachers is also happening. This reduction has required Blackfoot School District 55 to lay off a total of 25 employees, including teachers. Blackfoot School District 55 Superintendent Brian Kress is quick to acknowledge the support the state has given for buildings — in fact, he credits the School Modernization Program for...
Blackfoot woman who died in crash over the weekend has been identified
MONTPELIER — A coroner has identified a woman from Blackfoot who died in a crash over the weekend. Bear Lake County Coroner Chad Walker said it was Abigail Thornley, 20. The manner and cause of death are currently under investigation, he said. The two-vehicle crash happened Saturday morning around...
Dean Hunt welcomes ICCU CFO Brian Barrett and recent ISU COB grad Andrew Hunt
This month on the Bengal Business Radio Show, ISU College of Business Dean Shane Hunt welcomes Brian Barrett, CFO of Idaho Central Credit Union and College of Business (COB) alumn, for a conversation about the value of financial health and educating ourselves to strengthen our personal financial well being. Recent ISU COB graduate Andrew Hunt is the special guest for the second half of the show. He speaks about his positive experiences as a student and tells us how those experiences helped prepare him for his exciting new position with Official League.
Pet of the Week: Xena
DRIGGS, Idaho — Meet Xena!. Xena is our pint-sized pittie with a heart full of love and soulful eyes! At 2 years old, she’s got a laid-back vibe that makes her the perfect cuddle buddy. Xena gets along great with other dogs but prefers to keep cats at a distance—she’s all about the human affection! Whether it’s soaking up butt scratches or basking in your love, Xena is ready to be your snuggle buddy.
Boise State leads Idaho’s water resource collaboration with BlueWater Initiative
Idaho ranks 39th in the nation in population but third in water use, trailing only California and Texas. The state irrigates over three million acres of land – the fifth highest in the nation – and uses more water for irrigation than any other state except California. Its aquaculture industry produces more commercial Rainbow Trout than any other state but also requires the largest freshwater withdrawals for aquaculture in the U.S. On top of that, Idahoans rely on freshwater resources for drinking supplies and recreation. Idaho’s water is a critical and precious resource, and its management is highly complex.
Another Heatwave Forecasted For Twin Falls ID This Week
Smoke from numerous fires burning in eastern Oregon and central Idaho has been contributing to very poor air quality in the Gem State, and later this week temperatures will once again soar to triple digits making firefighting efforts even more difficult. Thursday (August 1) will begin a heatwave in southern Idaho that is forecasted to last approximately 72 hours.
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