The remains of an illegally killed bull elk were discovered in late March near Salmon and Idaho Fish and Game personnel are asking for help to find the poacher.
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The spring chinook season on the Salmon, Little Salmon and Clearwater rivers opens April 27, following a decision by the Idaho Fish and Game Commission.Â
Three Stanley Taekwondo Club students advanced to higher belt ranks on April 10.
The Challis-Mackay RiverCats traveled to Sugar-Salem on April 8 for a doubleheader. The games were moved up a day because of weather.
A course in hunter and bowhunter education is planned in Salmon April 15-19, according to Mike Demick of the Idaho Department of Fish and Game.
The Challis-Mackay RiverCats had two conference matchups last week against the Salmon Savages and the West Jefferson Panthers.
Five local tae kwon do students were promoted at a March 20 testing and rank ceremony at Chondo Martial Arts Academy in Challis.
Seven Challis High School seniors participated in the senior showcase held at Bonneville High School on March 6. It included basketball games, three-point shooting contests and a dunk contest.
A daylong trapper education course is scheduled in Salmon on Saturday, March 16.
Students at Chondo Martial Arts Academy in Challis were tested on Feb. 13.
People can sign up for little guy wrestling in Challis from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 25, at Challis High School.
The Challis Blackheart wrestlers had another good night Feb. 5 in Firth.
The Challis Vikings’ team bus had to take the long way to Caldwell for last week’s state basketball championships because of road closures and avalanche danger.
Three Challis High School wrestlers came home with medals from last week’s state wrestling championships.
Last Thursday, Feb. 21, the Challis Vikings got their first shot at the High Desert Conference basketball championship.
Students at Chondo Martial Arts Academy in Challis were tested on Feb. 13.
Six Challis Blackheart wrestlers qualified for the state wrestling tournament, slated for Friday, Feb. 22, and Saturday, Feb. 23, at Holt Arena on the Idaho State University campus in Pocatello.
Two first-round wins last week pushed the Challis Vikings to another game in the High Desert Conference District tournament.
People can sign up for little guy wrestling in Challis from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 25, at Challis High School.
The Challis Blackheart wrestlers had another good night Feb. 5 in Firth.
In a close game, the Challis Lady Vikings lost their final contest of the year at the district tournament Feb. 5.
Chondo Martial Arts Academy leaders held a testing on Jan. 30. Successful students were recognized at a promotional the following week.
The Challis Lady Vikings split their outings in the first round of the district tournament last week. Challis fell to Grace in a Saturday, Feb. 2, contest 45-37 after defeating Butte County two nights earlier.
The Challis Blackheart wrestlers hosted the Challis Invitational Mario D’Orazio Invitational tournament last weekend.
The Challis Vikings traveled to Grace Jan. 30 to take on the Grizzlies in an important conference game. Despite playing a strong first quarter, Challis lost 52-46. The Vikings scored well early, gaining a 5-point lead. After that something changed and the Grizzlies got back into the game and…
Grappling action will be in full swing Friday, Feb. 1, and Saturday, Feb. 2, at Challis High School.
The Challis Lady Vikings played their last regular season game on Jan. 24.
The Challis Vikings took on three opponents on three consecutive days last week and notched two wins.
RENO, Nev. – In front of a sold-out crowd Jan. 12 in northern Nevada, Ruger Piva of Challis went a perfect 3-for-3 to win the Professional Bull Riders Velocity Tour’s Reno Rumble.
Ice should be the name of the game this weekend in Stanley, when the Sawtooth Outdoor Bonspiel curling tournament returns to the community.
The Challis Lady Vikings took on Grace Jan. 19 in their final home game of the season.
Blackheart wrestlers had an excellent night at Snake River on Jan. 16, winning all six varsity matches by pin.
The Challis Vikings made a quick trip over the mountain to take on non-conference rivals the Mackay Miners on Jan. 15.
Members of the Challis Blackhearts wrestling team traveled to Salmon on Wednesday, Jan. 9, where they took on Ririe in a dual meet.
The Challis Lady Vikings wrapped up last week’s play with a home game Saturday, Jan. 12, against the North Fremont Huskies.
Last Friday the Challis Vikings boys basketball team took on the Butte County Pirates in another important conference game.
The Challis Lady Vikings played impressively in their Jan. 3 home game against Oakley.
The Challis Blackheart wrestlers spent part of their Christmas break traveling to the Buhl Invitational tournament on Jan. 4 and 5. Several wrestlers came home with medals,
The Challis Vikings basketball team traveled to Idaho Falls Jan. 4 to take on the Taylor’s Crossing Eagles, a new conference team.
The Challis Lady Vikings finally played their first conference game on Dec. 20, traveling to Grace to face the Lady Grizzlies.
In two road contests last week the Challis Vikings split, defeating West Jefferson on Dec. 18 but falling to the Oakley Hornets on Dec. 20. The Vikings record now stands at 6-2.
The Challis Blackheart wrestlers traveled to the Malad wrestling tournament Dec. 14 and 15.
Last week the Challis Vikings took on the Mackay Miners at home and the North Fremont Huskies in a road game, splitting with a victory against Mackay and a loss to North Fremont.
The Challis Lady Vikings traveled to North Fremont and lost a close game by a mere four points.
Challis Blackheart wrestlers hosted a takedown tournament and chili feed on Nov. 27.
The Challis Vikings took on the Salmon Savages in their first regular season game on Dec. 5.
The Challis Lady Vikings pulled off a close victory against the Aberdeen Lady Tigers in a road game.
Eight Challis High School football players earned all-conference honors in the Snake River Conference.
The Challis Vikings traveled to Carey Nov. 30 to open their season at the Carey holiday tournament.
The Challis Lady Vikings played a few tough games at last weekend’s Carey tournament and at home.
The Challis Lady Vikings were busy last week with three games in four days.
The Challis Lady Vikings started their preseason with a string of victories.