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Katelyn Elizondo chosen Miss Russet 2017

Katelyn Ann Elizondo was born April 17, was chosen Miss Russet Wednesday evening in Idaho Falls. She stands 5’4¼” with brunette hair and brown eyes. Katelyn plans on attending Utah State University to become an elementary teacher.

Planning & Zoning to mull CUPs and other topics

The Blackfoot Planning & Zoning Commission will meet on Tuesday, Sept. 26 to discuss several items, including testimony to allow that body to determine whether to approve or deny a request for a conditional use permit (CUP) for a childcare facility at 91 N.

Shelley Council prepares for ‘Spud Day’

The Shelley City Council members reviewed plans for the upcoming Spud Day at their monthly meeting that took place last Tuesday. The Idaho Department of Transportation and the Bingham County Sheriff’s office will help with traffic.

Ashley Furniture ribbon cutting

The staff at the new Ashley Homestore in Blackfoot celebrated their grand opening with a ribbon cutting on Thursday. The store is located at 198 Bridge Street. For more information, call (208) 643-0966 or go to ashleyhomestore.com

Incident at Snake River High instigates investigation

A possible bullying/hazing incident may have taken place recently at Snake River High School.

Music, moves and magic at BPAC this season

The Blackfoot Performing Arts Center is pleased to announce their upcoming 2017-18 concert season.

Miss Russet leads off Spud Day activities

The 89th edition of Spud Day in Shelley begins today, Wednesday, Sept. 13, with the Miss Russet Pageant. The pageant competition begins at 7 p.m. in the Idaho Falls Civic Auditorium.

Judge denies suppression request

Melonie Smith, 49, appeared before Seventh District Judge Darren Simpson in a pre-trial hearing on Tuesday. The felony counts against Smith are: count one, murder in the first degree: count two: destruction, alteration or concealment of evidence.

Father of ‘America’s Got Talent’ finalist dies — was raised in Blackfoot

(AP) — An LDS teen from Arizona has made it to the finals on NBC’s America’s Got Talent by singing her heart out every week for her dad, who died of stage 4 cancer Thursday afternoon.

Bigger WAS better — barely

The Eastern Idaho State Fair, marking its 115-year anniversary, increased its record attendance total from last year by 8,080 by adding an extra day to the festivities.
People from all over the region came out to enjoy the biggest event in Eastern Idaho.