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Gooding and Declo softball secure state berths; Buhl baseball comes up short
POCATELLO, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — Despite winning the district the Declo Hornets softball team had to win one final game against Soda Springs to officially put themselves in the field of eight. The Hornets jumped out to an early 3-0 lead in the bottom of the first before blowing it...
Softball Recap: Malad picks up 18th straight win at home
Malad stacked a 21st blowout win onto their ever-increasing hoard on Thursday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Soda Springs Cardinals a 15-0 shutout. The win was nothing new for Malad as they're now sitting on 12 straight. Riglee Peterson made a big impact no matter where she played....
Baseball Game Recap: Bear Lake Takes a Loss
Bear Lake lost against Marsh Valley back in March, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Thursday. The Bear Lake Bears lost 15-1 to the Marsh Valley Eagles. The loss continues a trend for Bear Lake in their matchups with Marsh Valley: they've now lost six in a row.
Montpelier man charged after allegedly setting fire to motel room
MONTPELIER — A man police say started a fire inside his motel room has been charged with a pair of felonies. Robert Jacob Amidan, 45, faces charges of first-degree arson and felony malicious injury to property, court records show. Montpelier police received a call requesting a wellness check around...
Tiffany Hayes is Bear Lake High School’s student of the week
Senior Tiffany Hayes is Bear Lake High School’s student of the week. Her teacher Mrs. Eborn said, “Tiffany is always kind to everyone that enters our room. She will help anyone who needs it. Tiffany has been a joy to have in class. I appreciate how helpful and kind she is. She will be missed next year as she moves on with her life.”
Bear Lake softball ends regular season with wins against West Side, Soda Springs
The Bear Lake Bears ended their season on a high note, defeating West Side 15-0 on May 1 and Soda Springs 10-3 on May 3. This put Bear Lake’s overall record at 11-11, with a district record of 4-2.
12 local girls participate in Caribou County Distinguished Young Women program
When it comes to the Distinguished Young Women nationwide scholarship program, Idaho ranks No. 1. The Gem State has more participants in the program than any other state and is also the best in terms of the number of volunteers involved and cash scholarships given. Many Idaho young women participate in the Distinguished Young Women program because it is a great way to earn college scholarships and discover a new...
TIGERT TOUGH: Soda Springs middle school students brave freezing spring weather to participate in Bike To School Week
SODA SPRINGS — It’s often said that the current generation of youth don't measure up in comparison to the "toughness" of the generations who came before. The students at Tigert Middle School, however, recently proved that they're without question one tough bunch. The students braved freezing cold temperatures for an entire week as they participated in Tigert's Bike To School Week, riding their bicycles to school every morning and then...
Soda Springs High School music students to hold spring concert in preparation for performance in national July 4 parade
Soda Springs High School will hold its yearly spring concert on Thursday that will help the young musicians and singers prepare for their upcoming trip to perform in the national July 4 parade in Washington, D.C. Kimberly Mumford, who is the band, choir and drama teacher at Soda Springs High School, said this is the school’s final concert of the year after their fall and holiday concerts. It will feature the band, choir, strings and musical theater students from both Tigert Middle School and Soda...
Grace High School drama students deliver another stellar performance with 'Lucky Stiff'
In a world where athletics often get the popular vote over music and theater, Grace High School is a place where all extra-curricular activities are highlighted equally and thrive successfully. Grace High School is well-known for its drama department and last week’s production of “Lucky Stiff” proved to be the latest in a long list of hit performances. Grace High School drama director Eli Hubbard and his wife, Velvet, work...
Softball Game Recap: Soda Springs Comes Up Short
Soda Springs was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They lost 16-6 to the Bear Lake Bears. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Soda Springs of the 10-3 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Friday.
Q&A with Oregon Trail Country Club President Jeff Parker
The News-Examiner recently sat down with Jeff Parker, the president of the Oregon Trail Country Club in Soda Springs. Here are his answers to our questions. News-Examiner: What’s your number one goal as course president?
Students, parents hopeful that Tigert Middle School brings back successful SOAR program
SODA SPRINGS — Schools are consistently seeking new ways to motivate students to push themselves to maintain good grades and Tigert Middle School in Soda Springs is no exception to this endeavor. Many factors are attributed to poor student performance in the classroom. There is a growing rate of...
Body of missing Utah man found in Bear Lake County, Idaho
BEAR LAKE COUNTY, Idaho — The body of a Utah man missing since November 2023 was found in Bear Lake County, Idaho Thursday. According to the Brigham City Police Department, the body of Paul Illum was found inside his vehicle on private property at approximately 12:48 p.m. Before this,...
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