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Rexburg man to serve 30 days in jail followed by probation for felony DUI

1 week ago | idahocountyfreepress.com | Lisa Smith

A 29-year-old Rexburg man faces up to six years in prison but will first serve 30 days in the Madison County Jail. His prison sentence will be suspended in favor of probation. Qwade Perry and his attorney Joshua Garner met before Seventh District Judge Steven Boyce on Monday. Perry pled guilty to felony driving under the influence in exchange for the state dropping charges of carrying a weapon while under the influence, driving without privileges and driving with an open container of alcohol.
Clearwater Valley News: Harpster community yard sale is Saturday

1 week ago | idahocountyfreepress.com | Norma Staaf

CLEARWATER VALLEY — Thursday, June 19, is the Juneteenth National Independence Day holiday that commemorates the day in 1865 when enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, learned they were free. It marked an important step toward ending one of the most horrific chapters in American history. Although no local events are planned, some offices are closed, including post offices, other federal offices, plus banks and credit unions, Prairie River District Libraries, including those in Kamiah and Kooskia.
Two new suspects indicted in 2021 murder of Ralph Brian

1 week ago | idahocountyfreepress.com | Lisa Smith

A four-year investigation into the 2021 murder of Ralph Brian has resulted in the arrest of two suspects alleged to have participated in the killing. Madison County Sheriff Ron Ball held a press conference Wednesday morning where he announced that Ryler Jensen, 28, and Anthony Dean Wilson, 33, had both been charged with conspiracy to murder in the first degree and murder in the first degree for Brian’s death. A grand jury indicted Wilson and Jensen Friday.
Police: At least two sexual assaults took place at Roaring Springs Waterpark on Friday

1 week ago | idahocountyfreepress.com | Emily White

Multiple sexual assaults were reported at Roaring Springs Waterpark in Meridian on Friday afternoon. Meridian Police officers responded to the report, which alleged that an adult man had inappropriately touched a juvenile girl. The suspect was identified as 40-year-old Bo Gene Crisp, according to a Meridian Police Department news release. After police investigated, they found that two girls had been victimized in the wave pool by Crisp, the release said.
Israel pounds Iran, Tehran hits back with missiles

1 week ago | idahocountyfreepress.com | Menna Zaki

Israel unleashed a new wave of attacks against Iran on Monday, targeting missile sites after Tehran carried out deadly overnight strikes and both sides threatened more devastation. After decades of enmity and a prolonged shadow war fought through proxies and covert operations, Israel's surprise assault on Iran last week has touched off the most intense fighting yet and triggered fears of a lengthy conflict that could engulf the Middle East.
Israel launches strikes on Iran

2 weeks ago | idahocountyfreepress.com | Menna Zaki |Jay Deshmukh

Israel carried out strikes against Iran on Friday, targeting its nuclear and military sites, after US President Donald Trump warned of a possible "massive conflict" in the region. Israel's operation struck at the "heart of Iran's nuclear enrichment programme", taking aim at the atomic facility in Natanz and nuclear scientists, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said. The operation against Iran will "continue as many days as it takes," Netanyahu said.
Grangeville City Council: Response time clarified; split zone issue decided

2 weeks ago | idahocountyfreepress.com | David Rauzi

GRANGEVILLE — In an effort to bring clarity to longstanding unwritten practices, the Grangeville City Council at its June 2 regular meeting moved forward with formalizing emergency response requirements for public works employees, and issued a decision on how to handle properties with split zoning classifications — a situation the city code does not currently address.
Graduation: Grangeville, Prairie, Clearwater Valley - Schools send off Class of 2025

2 weeks ago | idahocountyfreepress.com | Lorie Palmer |David Rauzi |Lyn Krzeminski

Grangeville graduates 59 studentsBy Lorie Palmer / Idaho County Free PressGRANGEVILLE — “I believe in you. I am proud of you,” Grangeville High School history teacher Pat Sullivan said to the 59 graduating seniors of the class of 2025 at the June 6 ceremony. “The future will not be easy. You will have many failures. These will make you stronger,” Sullivan emphasized.
Clearwater Valley News: CVHS graduates 27; fish fry is June 13

2 weeks ago | idahocountyfreepress.com | Norma Staaf

CLEARWATER VALLEY — Twenty-seven students graduated from Clearwater Valley High School. Students reacted with joy, excitement or simply relief as each heard their name called. Great to see a good crowd of family, friends, school staff and others attend to applaud them. In her remarks, valedictorian Autum Martinez used a softball analogy from Vincent Martinez, her coach, principal and dad.
Border Days Rodeo: Wild horse race returns to local roots

3 weeks ago | idahocountyfreepress.com | David Rauzi

GRANGEVILLE — One of the most chaotic and beloved events of the Border Days Rodeo is returning to its community-driven format: the wild horse race. “Last year we tried to have somebody come in to do it, but it wasn’t very good,” said Jerime Zimmerman, Border Days Committee member. “They didn’t allow some of our locals to come in and compete in that event, so we took that back.”And back it is. “It’s for anybody. A three-person team.