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4-H Feature: Addy Huffman

3 days ago | postregister.com | Edna Grant

Addy Huffman is the 16-year-old daughter of Kellie and Andy Huffman. She is a sophomore at Rigby High School and is a part of the Sliver Spurs and Lucky Livestock 4-H groups led by Sue Walker and Amanda Hickman. For her livestock project, Addy raises market goats; she also participates in Western Equestrian sports. Addy loves working with animals and learning the peculiarities of each species she's worked with as far as their health needs.
JC and ITD see forward motion on traffic signal project

3 days ago | postregister.com | Edna Grant

On May 27, the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners approved Civil Science as the engineering firm for the joint traffic signal project between the county, City of Rigby, and Idaho Transportation Department. With Civil Science’s approval, the ball can begin rolling on getting the traffic light installed on the intersection between Hwy 48 and 4000 E. “We’ve had a push to get this in this summer,” said Mike Carter, Supervisor for Jefferson County Road and Bridge.
Jefferson County approves MOU to allocate $80 thousand to Mud Lake Fire

3 days ago | postregister.com | Edna Grant

The Jefferson County Board of Commissioners approved a Memorandum of Understanding with West Jefferson Fire District for the transfer of their $80 thousand allocation of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds on May 27 for the construction of a new fire station.
Contestants for 2025 Rigby Rodeo Queens announced

3 days ago | postregister.com | Edna Grant

Eighteen young girls have entered the annual Rigby Rodeo Queens Competition for titles of Rodeo Queen, Rodeo Teen Queen, Rodeo Princess, Jr. Princess and Rodeo Pewee Queen. While the competition was held on May 31, the winners will be crowned on June 14. The 2025 contestants for the Rodeo Queen Title are:Brylie Spaulding, the 14-year-old daughter of Richard and Tiffany Spaulding of Rigby. Brylie is sponsored by Upper Valley Retreat and Medical Spa.
JC Commissioners approve two preliminary plats for multiple-lot subdivisions

3 days ago | postregister.com | Edna Grant

Two multiple-lot subdivisions came before the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners on May 27 for approval at the Planning and Zoning Commission’s recommendation. Homeland Estates, an eleven-lot subdivision located off 300 N and 3500 E, as well as EZ Acres Division #2, a 16-lot subdivision off 4700E were approved with conditions before filing a final plat.
Court grants continuance on Sickinger case; reschedules sentencing for August

3 days ago | postregister.com | Edna Grant

The sentencing for former Jefferson County Sergeant who pled guilty to charges regarding child pornography has been continued; his sentencing will now take place on Aug. 11, 2025. Curtis R. Smith, attorney for Caleb Sickinger, 44, filed a motion for continuance for the sentencing hearing originally scheduled on July 1, according to court documents.
Record numbers at JC Lake during Memorial Day weekend; county prepares for summer season

3 days ago | postregister.com | Edna Grant

The number of visitors to Jefferson County Lake during Memorial Day Weekend were “astronomical,” according to Parks and Recreation Director Martin Jones at the Elected Officials and Department Head’s meeting on May 27. “Lake levels are at about eighty-five percent and climbing fast,” he reported to the Board of Commissioners at the meeting.
FanDuel bans bettor over heckling incident with Olympic champion sprinter Gabby Thomas

4 days ago | postregister.com | Pat Graham

A sports bettor who heckled Olympic champion sprinter Gabby Thomas during a Grand Slam Track event in Philadelphia over the weekend has been banned by the betting site FanDuel Sportsbook. In a statement sent to The Associated Press on Wednesday, FanDuel wrote it "condemns in the strongest terms abusive behavior directed towards athletes. Threatening or harassing athletes is unacceptable and has no place in sports.
Local law enforcement help run torch through Rigby for Special Olympics

4 days ago | postregister.com | Edna Grant

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Idaho Falls Public Library's summer reading challenge tradition continues

4 days ago | postregister.com | Jayden Barfuss

There's a magical feeling when you open a book and discover an untold story. At any age, a good book rewrites the blueprint of how we see the world. As of Monday, the Idaho Falls Public Library launched its summer reading program, giving avid readers a chance to dive into new stories while earning prizes along the way. The program divides participants into three categories: kids, teens, and adults. When readers sign up for the challenge, they can set their own reading goals.