Jefferson County News

I graduated from college in August 2003. Journalism degree firmly in hand, I was ready to make sure the Pulitzer Prize committee knew how to spell my name.

Every so often, you meet somebody that has a way of polarizing people, despite - or perhaps because of - having the best of intentions.

"I feel setup, because I feel like the deputy should have gone with me but he kept insisting with me on the phone, twice, he said, 'you go, because I don't want to put him on the defensive," said Andi Elliott.

From the freezing snow, to a warm foster home, Keith Kellum, foster dad, says Barbie and her five puppies are surviving.

"Her right hip is also broken," said Dr. Steve Basinger, head veterinary at Ada Veterinary Hospital.

The response for the H1N1 vaccine has been overwhelming and there's still time to get your vaccine at one of the many upcoming clinics.

I've been communicating with you recently about local school board elections. The results are in and it's time to let them sink in and, as parents, decide how to respond.

After my previous letter to the editor comparing the lack of leadership in Vincent to Jefferson County, I was accused of not having any knowledge of the situation in Vincent.

Voters will decide whether to pass or fail a $45 million bond for the Jefferson County School District Wednesday.

Voters approved a $45 million bond proposal for Jefferson County School District #251. The money will go to build a new high school and to improve other district schools.

If you use Highway 48 in Rigby for your commute, you'll need to find an alternate route for the next month.

Growing up in Southeast Idaho I took the Snake River for granted. I even lived on Snake River Road for 17 years.

Recent confusion between controlled burns and real fires has brought up questions regarding the permit process needed for farmers to legally burn their fields.

BONNEVILLE/ JEFFERSON - Drivers hate passing over these railroad tracks which are right on the Bonneville- Jefferson County Line exit- "They are in really bad shape, there's ruts there's holes, you can't drive straight down, you have to move over to one side of the road so your tires don't hit it," says local business account for Klim, Amanda ...

Idaho waters are clear from many invasive species that can attack natural habitat and cause a lot of problems in lakes and rivers.

It's not known for its parks, but thanks to some recent revamps and development, Jefferson County can at least keep residents from going elsewhere for entertainment.

The state has mandated that all counties change their voting procedures, but not everybody has yet.

Large amounts of rain and flooding were reported after a severe thunderstorm hit central East Idaho Thursday afternoon.

Many are still feeling the effects of the recent rainfall around Eastern Idaho. In Bingham County, a state of emergency declaration was sent down from Governor Otter's office.

The westbound Beltline will have a single lane closure Thursday, June 18, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. between the Mud Lake bridge and South Towne Drive.