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Looking back: 14-year-old boy dissappears; and ‘badly decomposed body’ found
IDAHO FALLS — EastIdahoNews.com is looking back at what life was like during the week of Aug. 31 to Sept. 6 in east Idaho history. 1900-1925BLACKFOOT — A fire broke out in the coal house of the “insane asylum” in Blackfoot, The Bingham County News reported on Sept. 2, 1921. No patients or employees were injured in the fire. Commissioner Burrell was pleased with how quickly firefighters responded and mentioned that if they hadn’t, the outcome “might have been exceedingly serious.” It’s not clear exactly how the fire started but the paper mentioned the asylum’s well and pump had not been working...
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Helicopters spray herbicide near Soldier Mountain to combat invasive cheatgrass
FAIRFIELD, Idaho (KIVI) — Crews are using helicopters to aerially spray herbicide at the base of Soldier Mountain as part of an ongoing effort to fight cheatgrass, one of Idaho’s most troublesome invasive plants. A partnership between the Sawtooth National Forest and Idaho Fish and Game began using...
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City of Dietrich receives backhoe from ITD
DIETRICH, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) —The City of Dietrich has a backhoe for the first time after the Idaho Transportation Department donated the equipment to the city. State Rep. Mike Pohanka helped secure the backhoe after city officials approached him following a council meeting to ask if he could help them obtain one.
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Latino Fest returns
TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) —The annual Latino Fest returned to Twin Falls City Park today. The event is put on by the South Central Idaho Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. It featured food vendors, bounce houses and music. A traditional Aztec dance performance was also held for people to watch.
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Lane Closure on Eastland Drive on Aug. 31 Due to Waterline Leak
The City of Twin Falls has closed the outside southbound lane on Eastland Drive near South Temple Drive to allow city water crews to repair a broken waterline. The outside southbound lane on Eastland Drive is closed at the intersection with South Temple Drive. City water crews are working to repair the leak. The closure will remain in place through today, August 31, and possibly into tomorrow, September 1, until crews can successfully complete the repairs and restore the roadway.
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Burley veteran receives Purple Heart after 39-year wait
RUPERT, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) —A Burley veteran received a Purple Heart after waiting 39 years for the award. David Lambert attended a ceremony recognizing his service after being wounded during a 1987 patrol in Honduras. History of the award. The Purple Heart dates back to George Washington in 1792. It...
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Idaho tries new treatment to fight Snake River quagga mussels
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ITD to repave Blue Lakes, Kimberly Road Intersection
TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — Nighttime roadwork is about to impact one of Twin Falls’ busiest intersections. Starting Monday, Aug. 31st, the Idaho Transportation Department will repave the five-point intersection at Blue Lakes Boulevard and Kimberly Road overnight. Crews will work from 6 p.m. to 5 a.m., flagging...
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New southbound Lincoln Avenue bridge to open next week
JEROME, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — Crews plan to open the new southbound Lincoln Avenue bridge next week, a step in the I-84 south Jerome interchange project. The Idaho Transportation Department said southbound traffic will shift onto the new bridge starting Monday, while northbound drivers will stay on the northbound bridge.
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Twin Falls group hosts 'All Parties Party' to bridge political divides and celebrate community
TWIN FALLS, Idaho — A Twin Falls group is hoping to bring people together across political lines with a community celebration this weekend. Mormon Women for Ethical Government is hosting the "All Parties Party" from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, at Cascade Park in Twin Falls. Member...
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Idaho Family Reunites At Airport After Father's 14-Month Deployment
A video shared by Shakayla Smith shows her children waiting at the airport for their father to return home after a 14-month deployment.The children can be seen watching through the airport window as the plane carrying their father lands. The reunion took place in *Burley, Idaho*, where the children waited excitedly before heading to the arrival area to meet him.When their father walks through the airport, the children quickly run toward him and the family shares hugs and an emotional reunion.Smith said her husband had been away on a 14-month deployment and was granted permission to return home for a short five-day leave. She said the children were excited to see their father again and that watching their reaction as he walked off the plane was a moment she would not forget.