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Nuvoda system on hold

Jul 8, 2020

For the Nuvoda system trial that was originally set to begin in July, Marvin Fielding with Keller Associates says they won’t make the July deadline to start.

Rescue teams retrieve 12-year-old from ravine

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College plans to get students back on campus

Jul 8, 2020

Superintendent faces contract termination, Grover presented contract

Jul 8, 2020

Fire at Sage Junction

Jul 8, 2020

Crime Log

Jul 8, 2020

Rigby Police Department

Fireworks in Idaho – Know Before You Light

Jul 8, 2020

(BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT) — For many of us things have changed this year, but what hasn’t changed is our desire to prevent fires. Inappropriate use of fireworks, combined with dry vegetation and hot weather, substantially increases our local potential for unwanted fires. Firefighters in ea…

ITD roadwork for Sage Junction, Highway 33

Jul 8, 2020

Sage Junction will have a new weigh-in motion system by the end of the summer.

Challis woman dies in auto accident

Jul 8, 2020

As she was driving on Idaho Highway 75 last week, Challis resident Rochelle Andrada lost control of her vehicle, went off the road east of Challis and was killed after being ejected from the auto.

District seven rodeo national qualifiers

Jul 8, 2020

District Seven High School rodeo participants Riley Barg, Carson Bingham, Shaylee Warner and Kyler Erickson have qualified for the national competition set for Oklahoma.

Dunn vs. Belnap lawsuit update

Jul 8, 2020

On May 7, current city of Rigby attorney and former Jefferson County Prosecuting Attorney Robin Dunn filed a defamation complaint against Tyrone Belnap, county Planning and Zoning commissioner seeking to be elected in the May election.

School districts prep for fall

Jul 8, 2020

Local school districts are in the planning stages of what faculty, students and parents can expect come fall for school instruction.

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Jefferson School Board

RIGBY — The Jefferson Joint School Dist. #251 Board will meet at 6:30 p.m. July 8 at the District Office at 3850 E 300 N, Rigby, ID. 83442.

Menan City Council

MENAN — The Menan city council will meet at 7:00 p.m. July 9 in the Council Chambers.

Lewisville City Council

LEWISVILLE — The Lewisville city council will hold their regular meeting at 7:00 p.m. July 8 at the Lewisville Community Center.

Central Fire District

JEFFERSON COUNTY — The Central Fire District Board of Commissioners will meet at 8:00 p.m. July 9.

Sports

Rigby's Murdoch signs with Wenatchee Valley (copy)

Apr 22, 2020

COVID-19 attempted to throw a wrench into the recruiting process, but Rigby’s Ruby Murdoch has chosen where she will continue her basketball career.

Students from West Jefferson, Clark County and Rigby snag state wrestling rankings

Mar 11, 2020

Rigby offense goes cold as Trojans fall to Eagle in boys basketball state opener

Mar 11, 2020

Rigby outlasts Madison to win 5A District 5-6 basketball title

Mar 4, 2020

Rigby girls defeat Thunder Ridge for first back-to-back district titles since 2012

Feb 19, 2020

Ririe girls basketball headed to state

Feb 19, 2020

The Ririe lady Bulldogs defeated Firth High School 43-41 Feb. 11, sending them to the state championships starting Feb. 20. They will play Declo at 8 p.m. at Kuna High School.

Rigby's Togiai to Utah, Fredericksen signs with Idaho State

Feb 12, 2020

Tanoa Togiai, Rigby’s much heralded defensive lineman, had 15 offers from colleges both large and small, each wanting the 6-foot-7, 295-pounder to be a foundation on their defense.

Murdoch embraces deja vu, makes free throws to send Rigby girls past Thunder Ridge 49-48

Feb 12, 2020

The Thunder Ridge student section chanted ‘Feel the Pressure’ and clapped as Rigby senior Ruby Murdoch stepped to the free throw line with three seconds left in last week’s 5A District 5-6 tournament semifinal game and Thunder Ridge leading 48-46.

Rigby boys rally to defeat Madison 57-53 for rivalry win

Feb 12, 2020

It was a memorable Wednesday at Rigby High Feb. 5 as the afternoon started with football players Tanoa Togiai and Christian Fredericksen signing national letters of intent. The nightcap of the day was another thrilling basketball game between Rigby and Madison in eastern Idaho’s most fierce …

Young Rigby team on title defense in girls basketball

Feb 5, 2020

A year ago, the Rigby High School girls basketball team went the distance versus No. 1 seeded Highland, prompting a second 5A District 5-6 championship game and ultimately winning 52-46 in overtime for its first district title since 2012.

Rigby girls hold off Thunder Ridge to remain undefeated in 5A District 5-6

Jan 29, 2020

At Thunder Ridge, the Rigby High School girls basketball team edged Thunder Ridge 59-55 last week for a conference win in a battle between the top two teams in 5A District 5-6.

West Jefferson's win over Ririe marks 350 wins for Coach Hadley

Jan 29, 2020

Dave Hadley, West Jefferson varsity boys basketball coach, celebrated a milestone 350 wins Jan. 18 with the Panthers’ 62–45 win over Ririe.

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Milestones

Tyler celebrates 100th birthday

Jul 8, 2020

Inga Cecelia Lindstrom DaBell Tyler of Rigby is celebrating her 100th birthday from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. July 10 at 53 N 3400 E, Lewisville Highway.

Diaz makes Dean's List

Jul 1, 2020

Paula Rudd Palmer

Jun 29, 2020

Glen J. Mecham

Jun 24, 2020

Charles Jay Clark

Jun 24, 2020

William James Gardner Jr.

Jun 24, 2020

William James Gardner Jr., age 61, of Slaterville Springs, N.Y., peacefully passed away at Bishop Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Syracuse June 15, 2020.

Dorothy Alice (Ellis) Furniss

Jun 24, 2020

Dorothy Alice (Ellis) Furniss, 85, of Grant, Idaho passed away June 16, 2020 in Idaho Falls, Idaho.

Chikako “Chic” Steggell

Jun 24, 2020

Chikako “Chic” Steggell, 86, of Rigby, Idaho passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family, June 18, 2020 in Rexburg, Idaho, just seven days following the passing of her dear husband Don Steggell.

Patricia Ann Oney Haroldsen

Jun 24, 2020

Patricia Ann Oney Haroldsen, 73, adored wife, treasured mother, perfect grandmother and great-grandmother, dear sister, auntie, and friend, passed away June 14, 2020, in Idaho Falls, Idaho.

Ellsworth and Fisher marry

Jun 24, 2020

Shelby Ellsworth of Lewisville, Idaho, and Stetson Fisher of Salmon, Idaho, were married June 18.

South to return from mission

Jun 24, 2020

Reggie South, son of Jason and Jennifer South of Menan, will return from serving a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the France Paris mission.

Richelle Dawn Baker

Jun 22, 2020

Richelle Dawn Baker, 59 of Idaho Falls, Idaho passed away June 17, 2020 at her home.

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