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With ribbon cutting of new expo venue, Canyon County Fair officially marks new chapter
CALDWELL — Though the building was completed just in time for last year’s Canyon County Fair, the ribbon was officially cut Thursday on the fair’s new exposition venue, The Center, during the fair’s opening day. “Several people said to me, you are crazy for scheduling this on the opening day of the fair, and now, this morning, I can confirm they were all right,” the fair’s director, Diana Sinner, told a gathered crowd. “But I wanted to do the ribbon cutting on this day because...
Woman rushed to hospital after car slams into sign, overturns in front of Idaho Falls Pediatrics
AMMON — A woman was rushed to the hospital after a crash involving two vehicles ended with one car smashing into a sign and overturning. It happened Friday around 4 p.m. on Eagle Drive in front of Idaho Falls Pediatrics in Ammon. Two vehicles collided at the intersection of...
Latah County couple asking for help after home was lost following large fires
LATAH COUNTY, Idaho — A couple in Latah County is asking for help after the aftermath of the Gwen and River Fires destroyed their home and all of their belongings. The couple's friends from work set up the GoFundMe page to bring awareness to their situation. According to the...
Gwen Fire Evening Update for Friday, July 26
Communities Impacted: Julietta, Lapwai, and Culdesac. Structures: Primary residences, outbuildings and a commercial building are among the structures lost. Structure assessments are underway to further evaluate the extent of the losses. Personnel: Around 200 actively assigned to the Gwen Fire. Number of Evacuees: Approximately 300. Road Closures: US Highway 12...
Police: Local man arrested after stealing truck, attempting to push it over cliffside
POCATELLO — A 22-year-old local man was recently arrested after police say he stole a truck, damaged it significantly and then attempted to push it off a cliff using another vehicle. Sabin Leo Reyes, of Pocatello, has been charged with grand theft and destruction of evidence, both felonies, following an incident that began to unfold on July 20, according to police and court records the Idaho State Journal recently obtained. ...
Two local residents recently arrested on burglary charges for separate Gate City incidents
POCATELLO — A man and a woman were recently arrested on burglary charges for separate incidents in the Gate City. A 46-year-old local woman was recently arrested after police say she entered the home of another local woman and removed items from the residence. Kayla Jean Pratt, 46, of Chubbuck, has been charged with one felony count of burglary following the incident, which unfolded on July 19. ...
Twin Falls Christians Plan to Confront Paranormal Cirque
They plan to stand up against what they view as creeping Satanism. Several Magic Valley Churches ask congregants to come to the Magic Valley Mall on Friday night. An event called Paranormal Cirque is in a tent, or that’s what I’ve been told. The Christians believe God-fearing people in the Magic Valley need to make a statement and offer an alternative for people looking for answers in tarot cards, palm readings, and soothsayers.
Significant NOAA Funding to Enhance Nez Perce Tribal Hatcheries
LAPWAI - The Nez Perce Tribe has received welcome news as the Biden Administration announces substantial funding to support Pacific salmon and steelhead hatcheries. This funding addresses the critical need for maintenance and repairs at the Columbia Basin hatcheries, where there is currently a $1 billion backlog in infrastructure fixes.
Target reportedly looking at Pine Ridge Mall area as redevelopment project advances
One of the nation’s largest retailers has its eyes on the Gate City area as developers make progress on a project to convert the Pine Ridge Mall into an open-air retail center. SimonCRE, a national development and acquisition firm headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, recently met with Bannock County Commissioners to discuss a fee waiver for hauling construction waste to the landfill when the eventual teardown of much of the Pine Ridge Mall commences next year. ...
Latah County Historical Society Ice Cream Social on Sunday
The Latah County Historical Society will host its 47th annual Ice Cream Social on Sunday, July 28th from 1 to 4 p.m. at the McConnell Mansion in Moscow. The event will feature activities for kids, horse and wagon rides, live music, and free ice cream sundaes.
Thousands expected to attend Latter-day Saint Young Single Adult conference in Idaho Falls
IDAHO FALLS — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is holding a conference for young single adults in Idaho Falls next month. Around 2,000 participants are expected to attend the North America Central YSA Conference that is scheduled to run from Aug. 14-17 at the Mountain America Center.
Local seniors enjoy parade on Independence Day
REXBURG (Homestead Senior Living) — Residents and staff from The Homestead Senior Living in Rexburg proudly showcased their patriotic spirit during the city’s 4th of July Parade, themed “America the Beautiful.”. Adorned in red, white, and blue, participants from the senior living community adorned their float a...
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