Elmore County Sheriff’s Office Deputies responded to a request from a healthcare provider for a welfare check on a subject in Glenn's Ferry.

Initial reports indicated that a shot had been fired, so the Special Response Team was activated, along with a negotiator. Due to the close proximity of the Glenns Ferry School to the active scene, the school was placed on a soft lockdown to ensure the safety of students and staff. Additionally, surrounding areas were evacuated, and road detours were put into place to prevent any citizens from being harmed.

Deputies located the barricaded subject and through the negotiator were able to convince the subject to comply with commands, and the situation was resolved peacefully. The subject was taken to the hospital for further evaluation.

All detoured routes have been opened and the Glenns Ferry School is no longer in lockdown.

The situation was resolved without any unnecessary danger to the public due to the swift and effective actions of the Deputies and negotiator involved.

This is an ongoing investigation, and no further information will be released at this time.

Sheriff Mike Hollinshead

It’s unofficial! Rich Sykes will remain the Mayor for the next four years. A close call to say the least. Pierce had 1060 votes while Sykes had 1475 votes A difference of 415 votes giving Sykes the lead.

The court house was filled with anticipation as the large blue lock boxes were hauled in by the deputies, the rustling of paper bouncing off side conversations as runoff ballots were counted. Pierce was present during the counting as well as members of her election team. Sykes was not in attendance during the count.

MHHS Drama has placed 2nd at state drama. What a great experience for all of our theatre students! We had 25 entries with 11 going into the semi-final rounds, and Justin Wadas placing second in his solo humorous event The Empire Striketh Back. Kudos to them all!

Logan Burk Finals Solo Audition--placed 5th. Alex Vazquez Semi Finals Solo Humorous AND Semi finals Original Humorous. Ava Lopez Semi Finals Original Humorous. Kaiden Mooney Semi Finals Solo Serious. Cole Stubblefield, Owen Everett Semi Finals Ensemble Humorous. Kloe Lau, Alanna Lastar Semi Finals Ensemble Humorous. Liam Peterson Semi Finals Original Serious. Madelon Nute Finals Makeup Design Placed 8th. Merrick Spaulding, Kylee Laue Finals Costume Design placed 5th.

On Tuesday, November 28, 2023, Agriculture teacher Kya Vines took her Fish and Wildlife Class and Mountain Home FFA to the annual community service activity with Idaho Fish and Game. During this activity, 45 students helped collect Rabbitbrush at Boise River Wildlife Management Area.

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