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RUPERT o The theme for this yearis Minidoka County Fair is iA Family Affair for 60 yearsi and it truly is that, a family affair.

An early morning crash Sunday between a train and a car resulted in a Heyburn man's arrest for driving under the influence of alcohol.

Sitting around lamenting about burgeoning crime is just not one Rupert couple's style.

Fifth District Judge Barry Wood sentenced Jeston Ray Lopez, 18, to a minimum of 15 years to life in the penitentiary Tuesday for killing his father with a shotgun, on Oct.

In October of 2006 - 39 year old Tomas Nunez Lopez was found dead with gunshot wounds in his head and abdomen - in a house northeast of Rupert.

YAHOO! Story published at magicvalley.com on Saturday, June 07, 2008 Last modified on Saturday, June 7, 2008 12:22 AM MDT Staff photo by MEAGAN THOMPSON The Rev.

NRCS will accept enrollment applications for the 2008 WHIP until June 20. The voluntary program helps private landowners develop and improve wildlife habitat on private land.

A Rupert man pled innocent Wednesday in Cassia County District Court to charges he forcibly raped a 14-year-old Burley girl.

"We are going to present additional merchants to make the shopping experience better for everyone in Prince Rupert.

Gannon wins easily; Fairfield bonds fail Staff reports Voters in the Camas County town of Fairfield rejected two proposed bond levy issues worth a combined $3.87 million for water and sewer improvements in the ...

Idaho Youth Ranch in Rupert launches program to reach younger children, impacting 21 positions.

It was a good night for incumbents in Minidoka County as Sheriff Kevin Halverson and County Commissioner Dan Stapelman both claimed victories against their challenges in the Republican Primary.

Mini-Cassia residents can get a glimpse into the past at Rupert Heritage Day, Saturday, May 31, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Coordinator for the event, former Rupert mayor, Audrey Neiwerth said people will learn ...

A Rupert woman was killed in a single-vehicle rollover accident in Minidoka County.

Nemo Nicholas, 34, of Chandler, Ariz., passed away on May 4, 2008. He was deeply loved and will be greatly missed by his family and friends. via Minot Daily News

“We have asked the whole matter be investigated”

A student was arrested and security tightened at a southern Idaho high school in a week of racial tension that began when a teacher confiscated the Mexican flag of a student celebrating Cinco de Mayo. via KGW-TV Portland

“The Minidoka County Sheriffs Office takes any threat to the safety of the students as a serious matter and is taking every precaution to keep our teachers and students safe.”

Posted: Updated: Police arrested one suspect at Minico High School in Rupert Friday for charges of threatening a school shooting. via KPVI-TV Pocatello

Former Burley teacher ,67 year old, James Pepcorn was in a Rupert courtroom again today. via KMVT Twin Falls

“We train for that and talk about that. If there is a teacher making derogatory comments we don't approve of that. We also don't approve of a student disrupting the classroom.”

A high school student says he may file a lawsuit against a physical education teacher who took a Mexican flag he had brought for Cinco de Mayo and put it in the garbage. via Lubbock Avalanche

Idaho Department of Labor figures show the jobless rate in Twin Falls was 2.3 percent last month, the same as in March, compared to 2.8 percent last April. via KMVT Twin Falls