Stories from Friday, March 20, 2020

Kyle Myers, a senior at Richard McKenna High School has a vivid memory of stopping at an accident on the interstate with his mom who is a trauma nurse. The accident involved a family with children, who during these terrifying moments for them began asking for their stuffed animals that were somewhere in the wreckage. ...

The Torch Bearer Alpha Chapter of Alpha of Beta Sigma Phi presented a check and baskets of personal items to Kimberly Middleton; Executive Director Elmore County D.V. Council. The Torch Bearer Alpha Chapter members shown from left to right: Gwem Redford, Adelle Dillard, Mildred McNeal, Kim Middleton, Sharon Strouse, Audrey Herman...

Savory Lane BBQ is giving out free meals to K-12 students through at least March 30th. The food truck has had an outpouring of support from the community to help make this happen and are proud to help feed local students during the unexpected closures of the school. Children must be present...

The Elmore County Board of Commissioners has determined that due to the COVID-19 Virus, it is in the public interest of Elmore County residents for the County Courthouse and County Offices to be closed to the general public, with a few exceptions, until further notice. County offices will be open and operating with a reduced staff, but will not open to the public, except by scheduled appointment on a case by case basis. Following is a list of closures specific to each department:...

Michael Keith Harder quietly passed away at his home in Mountain Home, on March 13, 2020, at the young age of 31. He will be greatly missed. Mike is the son of the Teresa Grausam and Steve Harder. He was born on August 9, 1988, in Twin Falls. He was the husband of Ashley Turner. They were married on March 14, 2015, in Boise. Mike and Ashley shared a beautiful daughter together...