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Lynn and Glenna Rasmussen named Caribou County Fair grand marshals
Grace High School classmates and sweethearts Lynn and Glenna Rasmussen are honored to be named this year’s Caribou County Fair Grand Marshals. The Caribou County Fair, set for Aug. 5-10 in Grace, holds a special place in the Rasmussens' hearts for many reasons. Glenna spent years of her childhood actively involved in the local 4H groups whether it be showing steers, sewing or cooking. She shares some of her fondest...
Temporary Air Traffic Control Tower to be Established at McCall Airport
Temporary Air Traffic Control Tower to be Established at McCall Airport. As soon as frequency information is available, it will be posted at both airport gates and communicated promptly. In the interim, we request that General Aviation (GA) pilots avoid flying unless absolutely necessary. If flying is unavoidable, please note...
Thirty-eighth annual Burley Lions Spudman Triathlon
BURLEY, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — It’s day one of the Olympics and it’s also the final Saturday in July and that means its Spudman Triathlon weekend in Burley and this year over 2,000 competitors took on the course in the thirty-eighth edition of the race. The final total...
UPDATE: Man dies a week after woman is killed in motorcycle crash near Spencer
SPENCER – Idaho State Police is investigating a deadly motorcycle crash near Spencer Monday. It happened at 10:51 a.m. in the southbound lane of Interstate 15, according to a news release from Idaho State Police. A 69-year-old man from Farr West, Utah, whose name was not specified, was driving...
Idaho Wolf Population Said to Plummet
The number of wolves has dropped. Not by much, but computer modeling by Idaho Fish and Game suggests a decline. The overall count, still more than 1,100, is well above original projections. Wolves were reintroduced into Idaho in the 1990s, with the claim from environmentalists that there wouldn’t be more than 150 animals.
Gruesome 2004 Idaho Case Will Be Featured on New True Crime Series
Another true crime television series is about to take viewers to Rexburg, Idaho. We’re sure when you hear the words “true crime,” “Rexburg” and “Idaho” in the same sentence you’d assume it’s another look at the Daybell-Vallow case. With how profile...
Ford Mustang Driver Turns Idaho Home Into Drive-Thru
Ford Mustang crashes into Idaho home, injuring teenage passenger. The driver reportedly fled the scene but was later apprehended by police. Suspect faces multiple charges including felony child endangerment. A Ford Mustang took a wrong turn – literally – ending up inside an Idaho home with a teenage passenger. The...
AIR QUALITY ALERT: Numerous local cities including Pocatello, Blackfoot and American Falls under air quality advisory due to unhealthy conditions created by wildfire smoke
An air quality alert has been issued for several local counties because of wildfire smoke. Bannock, Power, Bingham, Butte, Cassia and Minidoka counties are all under the air quality advisory due to wildfire smoke creating unhealthy conditions, especially for children, the elderly and individuals with respiratory issues. The areas under the advisory include Pocatello, Chubbuck, McCammon, Arimo, Inkom, Downey, Lava Hot Springs, Blackfoot, Shelley, Firth, Fort Hall, Aberdeen, Atomic City, Idaho National Laboratory, Craters of the Moon, American Falls, Rockland, Arbon, Raft River, Declo, Burley,...
Creech claims judge in lawsuit should have recused herself
Originally published July 25 by IdahoReports. Five months after the failed execution of Thomas Creech, a man on Idaho’s death row, his attorneys are challenging the judge who refused to recuse herself based on a potential friendship with the Ada County Prosecutor. On Feb. 28, the Idaho Department of Correction called off the execution attempt of Creech after its medical team could not establish an IV line to execute him...
Lewiston Man Allegedly Causes Injury Crash In North Whitman County
A Lewiston man was allegedly driving drunk when he crashed in North Whitman County injuring himself and his two passengers. The Washington State Patrol responded to the crash early Saturday morning around 3:00 at the junction of U.S. Highway 195 and State Route 271 South of Rosalia. Troopers say that 43 year old Brad Olander was driving a small sedan Northbound on US195 when he tried to exit onto to SR271. He crashed off the ramp and hit an embankment. Olander was injured along with his passengers 30 year old Willie Campbell and 30 year old Sophia Jones both of Lewiston. All three were taken to Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane. Troopers say that Olander faces possible vehicular assault charges along with DUI.
Plastic duck race competitors land in Idaho Falls
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready ... The following is a press release from DWI. The first flock of ducks have made their way to Idaho Falls and arrived at DWI for the 33nd Annual Great Snake River Greenbelt Duck Race to be held on Saturday August 10th. DWI clients have taken a break from their regular daily contract work to prep the 25,000 ducks by cleaning them up from their last race. They remove the old ID stickers and place new ones on them. A few “dead” ducks and imposters are identified and removed from the field. The Duck Race project is a highlight for everyone at DWI.
Camp Hayden returns with fun for children with special needs
RIRIE — Camp Hayden returned for its sixth year of creating fun for families with special needs. Friday through Sunday, Camp Hayden is hosting the families of 20 children with special needs at Aspen Grove Inn and RV Park, which is the most the camp has ever hosted. “Every...
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