Stories from Friday, July 3, 2015

With the temperatures across southern Idaho reaching into the triple digits in recent days, local fire crews were called in to battle two brush fires. The first range fire began around 4:15 p.m. June 24 just off Old Highway 30 about a mile east of Hamilton Road with crews quickly controlling the blaze...

The Elmore County Sheriff's Department launched an effort late last month aimed at curbing incidents involving alcohol-related incidents on local lakes, rivers and other waterways. The department's marine division is one of a number of law enforcement agencies participating in Operation Dry Water, which seeks to discourage people from boating while under the influence...

The Mountain Home Historical Museum hosts its Fourth Annual Pioneer Breakfast from 8 to 11 a.m. July 18 at Railroad Park. Tickets are being sold in advance at the Mountain Home Museum for individuals as well as families. In addition to enjoying an authentic pioneer breakfast, guests are invited to tour the 1944 Union Pacific caboose at the local park. For details, call the museum at 587-6847 or go online to www.mountainhomemuseum.com...