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BURLEY, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — The Cassia County School District is partnering with the South Central Public Health District to raise awareness on the dangers of vaping. Through the program, Catch my Breath, the South Central Public Health District visits the 5th and 6th graders in Cassia County and educates them on what substance use can do to their developing brains.

ALMO, Idaho — A fishing pond in Castle Rock state park will close to the public after finding illegally introduced goldfish. The Department of Fish and Game will close public access January 20. The pond is anticipated to reopen in May 2023. During that time, Fish and Game will treat the pond with Rotenone.

Who knew goldfish could be so powerful? Castle Rocks State Park in the Magic Valley isn’t closed yet, but apparently on January 20th the Idaho state park will be closing public access to the pond because of the goldfish that are in it. There’s a report from The Idaho...

Who knew goldfish could be so powerful? Castle Rocks State Park in the Magic Valley isn’t closed yet, but apparently on January 20th the Idaho state park will be closing public access to the pond because of the goldfish that are in it. There’s a report from The Idaho...

BURLEY — During a special meeting on Thursday to approve zoning ordinance changes after a Monday public hearing, the Cassia County commissioners amended the agenda to remove one section that was hotly opposed. The commissioners removed a section that would have changed the acres used to calculate animal-unit density...

BURLEY, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — For the past 10 years, the Cassia County School District has had a plant facilities levy in effect, that is set to expire this year. “For ongoing maintenance, and facility maintenance, and equipment upgrades and needs,” said Clay Adams, Director of Operations. Now, the school district is seeking to pass a 32.7-million-dollar levy over the next 10 years.

Who knew goldfish could be so powerful? Castle Rocks State Park in the Magic Valley isn’t closed yet, but apparently on January 20th the Idaho state park will be closing public access to the pond because of the goldfish that are in it. There’s a report from The Idaho...

ALMO, Idaho (KLIX)-A pond at Castle Rock State Park near Almo will have to be closed off to the public because of illegally dumped goldfish. According to the Idaho Department of Fish and Game, the fishing pond at the park will be closed starting January 20 until sometime in early May so biologist can use a substance called rotenone to exterminate the invasive goldfish along with all other fish in the pond. “It’s unfortunate that we have to close public access to the Castle Rocks State Park fishing pond, but it’s necessary since goldfish were illegally introduced there” commented Tucker Brauer, Regional Fishery Biologist with the Magic Valley Region in a statement from Idaho Fish and Game, “This is our only recourse to re-set the pond to support sport-fish that anglers love to catch.” Rotenone is a plant-based toxin used commonly for fish control in the country, according to Idaho Fish and Game. A similar situation happened in a Wood River Valley pond where goldfish and fathead minnows were removed with the substance in 2020. The agency is working with Castle Rock State Park to remove the goldfish and stocking of the pond will resume after the operation is over. Idaho Fish and Game says goldfish are hard to get rid of once they become established in waterways. It is illegal to move fish to areas where they do not belong and those responsible could be forced to cover the costs associated with removing the fish; plus introducing a non-native fish could lead to felony charges.

CASSIA COUNTY, Idaho — Castle Rocks State Park Fishing Pond, located in Castle Rocks State Park in Almo will be closed down on Jan. 20 due to a goldfish infestation in the pond. According to Idaho Fish and Game (IDFG), the fish were introduced to the pond illegally and, because the fish can cause damage to the natural ecosystem of the pond, IDFG has to kill them all.

The National Park Service (NPS) announced the acquisition of approximately 105 acres of land adjacent to the boundary of City of Rocks National Reserve, known as the Graham Creek Canyon property. The post NPS buys Graham Canyon for City of Rocks appeared first on Local News 8.

BURLEY, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — Cassia County Intermountain Regional Hospital has added two new state-of-the-art ambulances to their fleet. The Hospital received their first ambulance in October of last year, and their second joined back in June of this year. The ambulances are used in Cassia, Minidoka, and Twin Falls...

One of the oldest General stores in the country is located right here in Idaho. It was built in the 1800s and is a perfect stop for the entire family. From time to time you'll find families at the general store enjoying homemade ice cream. Have you been to Tracy...

One of the oldest General stores in the country is located right here in Idaho. It was built in the 1800s and is a perfect stop for the entire family. From time to time you'll find families at the general store enjoying homemade ice cream. Have you been to Tracy...

One of the oldest General stores in the country is located right here in Idaho. It was built in the 1800s and is a perfect stop for the entire family. From time to time you'll find families at the general store enjoying homemade ice cream. Have you been to Tracy...

One of the oldest General stores in the country is located right here in Idaho. It was built in the 1800s and is a perfect stop for the entire family. From time to time you'll find families at the general store enjoying homemade ice cream. Have you been to Tracy...

TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — Next week, Idahoans will have their say in who will be the next State Superintendent of Education. Former Cassia County School District Public Communications Officer Debbie Critchfield is running as the Republican nominee to replace incumbent Sherri Ybarra, who she defeated in the primary.

BURLEY– Incumbent Kelly Anthon is being challenged by Bill Drury in the race for state senator in District 27. District 27 includes all of Cassia and Oneida counties and parts of Minidoka County. EastIdahoNews.com sent the same eight questions to both candidates. Their answers were required to be 250...