Custer County News

A sudden windstorm Thursday evening in the Stanley area downed numerous trees and caused a lot of damage.

A sudden wind storm at Redfish Lake downed several trees and caused a lot of damage.

An overwhelming majority of those attending a June 24 special meeting told the Challis mayor and city council in a straw poll that they prefer keeping city hall on Main Street, not moving to the Cattlemen's ...

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE SEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF CUSTER MAGISTRATE DIVISION IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: CHARLES FRANKLIN HANNI JR., Deceased.Case No.

Idaho State Police with the help of the Custer County Sheriff's Office and the Stanley Police Department are investigating a deadly crash on Highway 75.

The Custer County Sheriff's Office says a 59-year-old Salmon man died Tuesday afternoon after craashing his car into the Salmon River.

Bureau of Land Management expects to sign a decision soon as to which roads will be closed and which left open to motorized use on local BLM lands.

Mayor Jay Cook presented the Challis City Council with cost comparison figures that show building a new city hall on Main Street would cost $92,300 more than buying and remodeling the Cattlemen's Western Store.

The Idaho Board of Tax Appeals has upheld the Custer County commissioners' denial of property tax exemptions for a Mackay-area couple and Valley Sun LLC for the 2007 tax year.

The Custer County commissioners have told Mackay city leaders the county needs more than the $21,200 the city currently pays for law enforcement.

March of Memories . . . Current and former Challis residents turned out for Memorial Day observances at the Challis cemetery Monday.

The Arco Advertiser * 146 S. Front St. * P.O. Box 803 * Arco ID 83213 * Phone: 208-527-3038 * arcoadv@aol.com Vehicle accident Tuesday takes life of Arco youth Kaziah Garner, 16, of Arco, was eastbound Tuesday ...

Proposed changes announced last week to Rep. Mike Simpson's Central Idaho Economic Development and Recreation Act preserve economic development for Custer County and motorized access, contrary to claims by an ...

In the two most contested primary election races in Custer County, 42 percent of registered voters turned out to help the incumbents score decisive victories over their challengers.

Simpson announces proposed changes to CIEDRA Congressman Mike Simpson has announced proposed changes to CIEDRA.

By ANDREW MARTON What it is: Understory Flareups, Fourth of July Creek Valley Road Wild Fire, Custer County, Idaho by Laura McPhee, dye coupler printWhere it is: Amon Carter MuseumWhy we like it: Even if ...

The Custer County commissioners still are waiting for some paperwork from the Forest Service before they decide whether to take over responsibility of the lower three miles of the Yankee Fork Road.

The Custer County commissioners have approved a ban on all open burning within the boundaries of the North Custer Rural Fire District.

U.S. Rep. Mike Simpson aims to jump start a new central Idaho wilderness by dropping provisions opposed by the House Democratic majority and some environmental groups.

“We were very fortunate to get this stopped prior to a structure being destroyed.”

Sawyer skills came in handy Sunday as burning Cottonwood trees had to be felled before the fire spread through the canopy. via Challis Messenger