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Binhgam Healthcare Marks 75 Years on Hospital Steps

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Binhgam Healthcare Marks 75 Years on Hospital Steps

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BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI) - Bingham Healthcare celebrated its 75th anniversary Tuesday on the steps of Bingham Memorial Hospital. "What began in 1950 as a modest 60-bed rural hospital has grown into Eastern Idaho’s leading healthcare network," said Bingham Healthcare in a press release. The American Hospital Association joined the ceremony to recognize Bingham Healthcare's 75 years in rural Idaho. “For 75 years, we’ve stood shoulder to shoulder wi…See the Story

Violent Home Intruder Handcuffs 85-Year-Old Woman, But She Grabs Her .357 Magnum Revolver & Shoots Him Dead

Gun Rights · Blackfoot

Violent Home Intruder Handcuffs 85-Year-Old Woman, But She Grabs Her .357 Magnum Revolver & Shoots Him Dead

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When a home intruder handcuffed an 85-year-old Idaho woman, he likely thought he had the upper hand. However, she was about to show him how wrong he was to underestimate her will to live. Christine Jenneiahn’s home in Blackfoot, Idaho, where Derek Ephriam Condon committed a home invasion. (Photo Credit: Google Maps) When 39-year-old Derek Ephriam Condon chose to commit a home invasion in rural Idaho, he likely thought his 85-year-old victim woul…Read Article

Agricultural community aims to shoot down planned massive gun range in Bingham County

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Agricultural community aims to shoot down planned massive gun range in Bingham County

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

BINGHAM COUNTY, Idaho (KIFI) — A proposed 150-acre gun range complex in Bingham County is igniting significant opposition from rural homeowners in the agricultural community surrounding Blackfoot. The planned development, spearheaded by a private developer, is slated for a site near 1600 W Taber Road, just outside Blackfoot. Area residents are concerned that the complex would bring environmental risks, loud noise, and pose a danger to their neig…Read Article

Blackfoot's Emma McGuire, Bonneville's Gracie Longhurst top 5A District 6 honors

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EASTERN IDAHO — The top two 5A teams in District 6 shared all-conference honors as Blackfoot catcher Emma McGuire and Bonneville pitcher Gracie Longhurst were named Co-Players of the Year. Longhurst, a sophomore, pitched in 26 games and finished with nine wins and a 2.37 earned run average for the Bees while striking out 246 batters in 145 innings. She also hit .455 and knocked in 23 runs. McGuire hit .446 and hit nine homers and tallied 44 RBIs…Blackfoot · Blackfoot Read Article

Local high school seniors bring kids to school as a prank

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Snake River High School’s CNA class, which consists mostly of seniors, smile for a picture with their kid they brought to school for their senior prank. | Courtesy Sherrilynn Bair BLACKFOOT — Seniors at a local high school took a unique spin on their senior prank this year by doing something still memorable, but also heartwarming. Libby Lindsay, senior class president at Snake River High School in Blackfoot, came across a video online of the ide…Blackfoot · Blackfoot Read Article

Woman and child escape vehicle fire between Idaho Falls and Blackfoot

100% Center coverage: 2 sources

Vehicle fire between Idaho Falls and Blackfoot Sunday. | Courtesy Tara Duffin Pratt BLACKFOOT – A woman and her child escaped a vehicle fire between Idaho Falls and Blackfoot Sunday afternoon. It happened around 12:30 p.m. at milepost 101 near the rest area, according to Corporal Van Orden with the Bingham County Sheriff’s Office. Van Orden tells EastIdahoNews.com the 38-year-old from Wyoming heard something pop and pulled over. The vehicle burs…Blackfoot · Blackfoot See the Story

Blackfoot School District superintendent's gift to teachers empties the classrooms early

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Blackfoot School District 55 Superintendent Brian Kress is giving district educators a teacher appreciation gift for their hard work — moving the last day of school up to May 28 instead of having a half day of teaching on May…Blackfoot · Blackfoot See the Story

Two injured in crash on Interstate 15 near Blackfoot

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BLACKFOOT — Two people were injured in a collision between a minivan and compact SUV on Interstate 15 north of Blackfoot on Saturday.SUV · Blackfoot See the Story

Local man charged after admitting to having sex with 14-year-old girl

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Hunter James Elmer | Bingham County Jail BLACKFOOT — A 21-year-old local man was arrested after a harassment complaint led to the man admitting to having sex with a 14-year-old girl. Hunter James Elmer of Blackfoot was charged with one felony count of lewd conduct with a minor under the age of 16. If found guilty, he faces a maximum potential punishment of up to life in prison. According to court documents, an officer with the Blackfoot Police D…Blackfoot · Blackfoot See the Story

Former BYU baseball starter accused of child sexual assault pleads guilty to lesser charge

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Candon Dean Dahle | Bingham County Jail ST. ANTHONY — A 22-year-old former all-star Blackfoot athlete has pleaded guilty after sexually assaulting a minor. Candon Dean Dahle initially pleaded not guilty in Fremont County to felony lewd conduct with a child under 16 years old. But on Friday, Dahle accepted a plea agreement in which he agreed to plead guilty to two lesser charges of felony injury to a child, in exchange for the prosecution agreein…Baseball · Blackfoot See the Story

Bingham Ag Services donates $81,000 to Blackfoot Community Dinner Table

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BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI) — The Blackfoot Community Dinner Table is receiving a helping hand in its fight against food insecurity. Monday, Bingham Ag Services announced a generous donation of over $81,000 to the Bingham County non-profit organization. This contribution will enable the Community Dinner Table to expand its services and assist more individuals and families in the Blackfoot area who are struggling to put food on the table. "No one in …Blackfoot · Blackfoot Read Article