Stories from Thursday, March 3, 2016

A walkway in the city's downtown area could get a significant makeover through an effort headed by local artists. The idea involves turning a nearly 320-foot stretch of alleyway between North Main and North 2nd East streets into an "outdoor galley,"said Brenda Raub, who teaches art programs at Mountain Home High School...

by Tim Bondy Mountain Home News New pedestrian crossing signal lights are planned for an intersection on Airbase Road later this year to improve pedestrian safety, according to information presented at a city council meeting Feb. 22. The Idaho Transportation Department recently purchased two pedestrian crosswalk signals for the city and will likely be placed at Haskett Street on Airbase Road and near Railroad Park and American Legion Boulevard, said public works director Wayne Shepherd...

A student from Meridian took home a state title after winning the American Legion's state speech contest, held Saturday at War Memorial Hall in Mountain Home. Quentin Frederick also pocketed more than $1,000 in prize money for his presentation titled, "The Constitution's Greatest Asset."...

The Mountain Home Tigers basketball team played three solid quarters against the visiting Caldwell Cougars. Enjoying the home field advantage in Lloyd Schiller Gymnasium, the Tigers entered the district game with a goal of returning to the state finals for the second straight year...