Stories from Wednesday, December 21, 2016

Over the past four decades, Rick Layher dedicated his life keeping communities across Elmore County safe. It meant having to deal directly with drug dealers, car thieves, bank robbers and murderers. This was in addition to the routine traffic stops and frequent fights and domestic squabbles...

Sixth graders with Mountain Home's boys team went undefeated during regular season action and posted three more wins on their way to earning the Amateur Athletic Union's West Division and tournament championship titles. The team finished the regular season 10-0, earning the top seed at the season-ending division tournament. Mountain Home won both of its quarter and semifinal games, beating Rocky Mountain White and Mountain View White...

The players and coaches of Mountain Home High School's two-time state championship team are among the list of high school alumni that will be recognized for their contributions to the Tigers' sports program during a ceremony next month. In an announcement Thursday afternoon, representatives from Mountain Home High School also named four others affiliated with the high school for its athletic hall of fame...

The Rimrock food bank continues to collect canned and non-perishable food items during this year's food drive. Donations will support families in Bruneau, Grand View and Oreana. To make a donation or to drop off items, call Linda Araujo at 208-834-3199 or Verla Robinson at 208-834-2419...