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Two teenagers with ties to FLDS Church reported missing in Jefferson County

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Two teenagers with ties to FLDS Church reported missing in Jefferson County

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MONTEVIEW — Two teenagers with ties to the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints are missing and their mother believes they are in hiding. Allen Larand Fisher, 13 and Rachael Leray Fischer, 15, may be traveling in a gray Honda or Hyundai sedan with Utah license plates, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s […]See the Story

Rigby man dies in early morning motorcycle crash

Rigby man dies in early morning motorcycle crash

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MADISON COUNTY — A Rigby man died in an early morning motorcycle crash in Madison County. It happened around 1:10 a.m. on 7875 South 1800 West north of Rigby, according to a news release from Idaho State Police. A 23-year-old was driving a 2025 Kawasaki EX500 westbound on 7800 South when he failed to negotiate a curve and crashed, police say. The rider, who was wearing a helmet, died at the scene. Idaho State Police was assisted by the Madison C…See the Story

Rigby girl battles flesh-eating bacteria, inspires lifesaving blood drive

Rigby girl battles flesh-eating bacteria, inspires lifesaving blood drive

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RIGBY — After nearly losing her life to an aggressive flesh-eating bacterial infection, 11-year-old Zoe Kartchner, daughter of Paul and Cami Kartchner of Rigby, is slowly recovering. The fourth child of six in the family, Zoe contracted the bacterial infection in early June after cutting her knee on a rope swing on a day of […]Read Article

After His Son Is Branded ‘Monster,’ Idaho Dad Confronts His Tormentors

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An Idaho father felt “destroyed” when he learned his son was branded a “monster” at school. The distraught dad finally decided enough was enough and set out to teach his boy’s tormentors a lesson. (Photo Credit: Pixabay) Jackson Bezzant was eating breakfast in the school cafeteria when he was approached by three older boys, who began taunting and teasing him. As he was called a “monster” and “ugly,” the first-grader from Rigby, Idaho, sat there,…Rigby · Rigby Read Article

Local 4-H kids participate in county shooting sports competitions

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Jefferson County 4-H program recently held their county competitions. Shotgun was held at the Mud Lake Lions Club range on June 12th, the archery competition was held at Rigby South Park and the fairgrounds on June 13th and the rifle…Jefferson County, Idaho · Jefferson County See the Story

Crews rush to contain fast-moving fire in Jefferson County

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EastIdahoNews.com file photo The following is a news release from Central Fire District. RIGBY — At approximately 3:42 p.m. Friday, Central Fire District responded to a reported field fire in the vicinity of cotton trees. The fire, initially spreading toward a nearby barn and two vehicles, was quickly met with an aggressive response. Firefighters successfully protected all structures and personal property in the area. As the fire advanced throug…Jefferson County, Idaho · Jefferson County Read Article

'I Am Not a Violent man.' Rigby Man Responds to Deaths on His Property and Repeated Abuse Allegations

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Matthew Beck has been accused of abusing multiple women, and three deaths have occurred on his property. But he says he is not a violent man.Property · Rigby Read Article

Rigby man sentenced for raping teen boy in church parking lot

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Ryan Cook during his sentencing hearing. | Kaitlyn Hart, EastIdahoNews.com RIGBY — A 39-year-old man was sentenced Monday for raping a 14-year-old boy in a church parking lot. District Judge Stevan Thompson sentenced Ryan Cook to a minimum of 8 years and a maximum of 20 years in prison. Cook will also be required to register as a sex offender, pay fines and fees along with a civil penalty fine of at least $5,000, and a no-contact order was issue…Rigby · Rigby Read Article

Man arrested in Rigby for violating no-contact order

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RIGBY, Idaho (KIFI) — A Rigby man is in custody after allegedly violating a no-contact order. On Monday, June 16, Bryce D. Larson, who was out on pre-trial services for an aggravated battery charge, was arrested after being found inside a protected party's home. Just before 5 PM, Rigby Police officers were called to the 200 block of 4th West on a report that Larson had been seen entering the victim's residence. Upon arrival, the officers heard n…Rigby · Rigby See the Story

Marian Gay (Chandler) Bird

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Marian Gay (Chandler) Bird November 26, 1953 - June 7, 2025 Marian Chandler Bird, age 71, of Rigby, Idaho passed away on Saturday June 7th in her home surrounded by family.Rigby · Rigby Read Article

Op-Ed: Support the Teachers and Education, Part 1

The following Op-Ed was submitted by Art da Rosa. Op-Eds do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of those at the Idaho Dispatch. School Summer break is here. I visited schools in Rigby. They are using this time to reorganize, to clean, and to repair the school grounds. That’s great! Get ready for the next school year. Following their lead, I want to share my thoughts on how we can help our teachers and education from kindergarten to hi…Rigby · Rigby Read Article