In a stunning change of events, Karey Hanks went from losing Tuesday’s election for State Representative 35-A to being declared the winner early Wednesday morning.
In a stunning change of events, Karey Hanks went from losing Tuesday’s election for State Representative 35-A to being declared the winner early Wednesday morning.
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Local and state elections are over. Here is a compiled list of voter statistics and election results from Madison and Fremont County. All voting counts are unofficial and they will be recounting on Friday, June 4.
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The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has shared the following letter about the October 2020 general conference with Church members everywhere.
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“There will be baseball in Idaho Falls,” Cliff Brady, vice president of American Legion baseball for Post 56, said during a press conference Wednesday afternoon at Melaleuca Field.
Madison spoiled South Fremont’s season opener Tuesday sweeping Madison 11-1 and 10-3 in the two games of the double header at Madison Junior High.
In mid-May the Council formed a taskforce consisting of members of the Council’s Risk Management, Health and Safety, Properties, Camp Programs, and Training Committees. They met in multiple conference calls to determine the feasibility of operating the Council’s three camps. The taskforce wa…
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Madison County Commissioner Jon Weber is the new Idaho State Representative for District 34A.
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This story has been updated from previous reports. It should be noted that Karey Hanks won the regional vote for District 35A.
WASHINGTON— The Bureau of Land Management announced today that the Wild Horse and Burro Adoption Incentive Program launched in March 2019 contributed to a significant increase of animals placed into private care. In the first 12 months of the AIP, the agency adopted 6,026 animals, compared w…
Free Fishing Day is June 13, and anyone can enjoy a day of fishing without a fishing license, but all other rules still apply.
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Rexburg thrift store shoppers may be thrilled to learn that Deseret Industries will reopen on June 9.
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Today, June 2, is the last day voters can cast their ballots for their preferred candidates. All ballots must be received by your local county clerk by 8 p.m
REXBURG − George Floyd’s life was taken on May 25 by Minneapolis police. Protests and riots have spread to all corners of the U.S. and across the Atlantic in Japan and England. Around the world “Black Lives Matter” can be seen written on billboards.
After their preps season was cancelled, the Madison Cats AA were finally able to play an official game in their Legion opener Saturday and they didn’t disappoint. The Bobcats blew out cross-valley rival Rigby in a 10-0 win where pitchers Dylan Rydalch and Landen Drake combined to throw a no-hitter.
In the late afternoon on May 29, an adult male was attacked by a bear while hiking along the Outlet Overlook Trail at Henrys Lake State Park.
The National Wrestling Hall of Fame selected South Fremont’s Sawyer Hobbs as the Idaho Dave Schultz High School Excellence Award winner earlier this month making him the first South Fremont wrestler to win the award.
Year in school: senior this coming year
The Fremont County Courthouse east, south and west entrances are now accessible and have been since Wednesday.
It’s typical for a high school sports programs to have some turnover in their coaching staffs from year to but typically those staff members aren’t hired around the same time.
Hospitals around the world are having a hard time keeping up with challenges that come with a pandemic. Madison Memorial Hospital is no exception.
Local recycling options have been on hold due to COVID-19 concerns but now landfills are beginning to open their doors to recycling again.
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- Boise teen arrested on suspicion of vandalizing Idaho Capitol ahead of protest
- Church Participates in Sheep Donation on Navajo Reservation
- Crapo staffer told FBI the senator gave permission for $250K campaign investment into get-rich-quick scheme
- Idaho gas prices up another eight cents in a week, third largest gain in the country
- Sunday brings several more confirmed COVID-19 cases in Southeast Idaho
- Southeastern Idaho Public Health confirms first death due to COVID-19
- Coeur d'Alene girl arranges for child marriage billboards statewide
- Gov. Little announces Stage 3 reopening Saturday
- INL announces small business grants
- 44 workers at Magic Valley slaughterhouse test positive for COVID-19
- Church Participates in Sheep Donation on Navajo Reservation
- October 2020 General Conference Will Be Virtual Only
- Rexburg Temple to open on a limited basis June 8
- President Nelson Shares Social Post about Racism and Calls for Respect for Human Dignity
- First Presidency Provides Guidelines for Safely Returning to Church Meetings and Activities
- Angel Moroni Statue and Capstone Removed from Salt Lake Temple
- Art in Meetinghouse Foyers and Entryways to Reflect a Deeper Reverence for Jesus Christ
- LocaTemple goers react to church announcing limited opening of several temples including Idaho Falls temple
- President Nelson Addresses Reintegration of Church Worship and Activities
- As COVID-19 Restrictions Ease, Here's How the Church Is Reintegrating
