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On 12/28/2020 the Elmore County Sheriff’s Office Detectives received anonymous tips from Elmore County citizens with information regarding the home invasion and battery that happened to Robert Dudley. Upon investigation it was learned a former employee of Ron and Sharon’s Taxi service, Kai Evans, was one of the people who committed aggravated battery and burglary. It was also learned he was assisted by Coty Bieroth...

January 11, 2021, Boise, ID -- As vaccine continues to arrive in Idaho, and in alignment with the state and public health districts, St. Luke’s Health System announced last week that it will begin administering COVID-19 vaccine this week to broader groups of community members in the next high-risk group. People who qualify under the State’s “Group 1A” classification include high-risk non-St. Luke’s health care workers, emergency responders, and very specific essential workers...

To the citizens of Owyhee, Twin Falls and Elmore counties. As we approach the beginning of the 2021 legislative session, I thought I would reach out and touch base with the residents of District 23. For the full story, pick up a copy of the Mountain Home News or click on this link to subscribe to the newspaper’s online edition...

"Because our Republican leaders in Washington have encouraged and refused to stand up to President Trump’s deliberate attack on the Constitution and the legitimacy of our elections, they are responsible for the unrest that is occurring. For the full story, pick up a copy of the Mountain Home News or click on this link to subscribe to the newspaper’s online edition...

Wednesday, Jan 6, in our nation’s Capitol, a lawful assembly of Americans objected to certifying the 2020 presidential election results. Sadly, the demonstration turned violent, ugly, and criminal. While many are angry and frustrated with our government and elected officials, violence is never the answer to our disagreements. A peaceful transfer of power should be cherished as an American ideal...

On January 5, 2021 Elmore County Sheriff’s Office Detectives concluded a joint investigation with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). The result of the investigation led to the arrest of two Glenn’s Ferry residents. Travis R. Hampton and Edwin D. Stone III were taken into custody on charges of Federal weapons and explosives violations.For the full story, pick up a copy of the Mountain Home News or click on this link to subscribe to the newspaper’s online edition...

On November 14th, 2020, the Elmore County Sheriff’s office Patrol and Detective Division’s responded to the area of Flyby Ave for an individual who was found by citizens with a gunshot wound to the leg and crossbow arrows impaled into their body. The individual was taken by air ambulance to a Boise area hospital for their life threatening injuries...

Following up on the robbery of Stoecker Jewelers that occurred early on the morning of December 17th, I was able to speak to owner Michael Stoecker. The owners had received very unsettling news that morning that the store had been robbed. As the news began to move through Mountain Home, it was apparent that yet again, this community was ready to drop what they were doing and assist one of their local business owners...

Governor Brad Little January 11, 2021 My fellow Idahoans, in the 245-year history of this great country of ours, Americans have been through triumphs and trials.The dark events at the U.S. Capitol last week disturbed us.The violent acts of some overshadowed the peaceful acts of many.Former President George W. ...

It was reported to the Mountain Home News on Friday, January 8th that on January 5, 2021 Elmore County Sheriff’s Office Detectives concluded a joint investigation with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). The result of the investigation led to the arrest of two Glenn’s Ferry residents. ...

NEW YORK (AP) _ Wall Street is rallying toward record highs again Thursday on expectations that the Democratic sweep of Washington means more stimulus is likely on the way for the economy. The S&P 500 was 1.5% higher in the first trading after Congress confirmed Joe Biden as the winner of the presidential election and Jon Ossoff was declared the winner of a Georgia runoff election, tipping control of the Senate to Democrats. ...

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump said Friday he won't attend President-elect Joe Biden's Inauguration on Jan. 20. He will be the first incumbent president since Andrew Johnson to skip his successors inauguration. "To all of those who have asked, I will not be going to the Inauguration on January 20th," Trump tweeted...

Trump says his term is ending, transition will be orderly Source: AP - AP Wire Service Jan 07 04:40 (AP) _ President Donald Trump for the first time acknowledged his defeat in the Nov. 3 election and announced there would be an ``orderly transition on January 20th'' after Congress concluded the electoral vote count early Thursday certifying President-elect Joe Biden's victory...

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The violent siege of the Capitol by President Donald Trump's supporters forced painful new questions across government Thursday -- about his fitness to remain in office for two more weeks, the ability of the police to secure the complex and the future of the Republican Party in a post-Trump era...

Hundreds have gathered in front of the Idaho Capitol building as Congress prepares to affirm President-elect Joe Biden's victory. BOISE, Idaho — A crowd of about 200 people gathered at the Idaho Statehouse to show their support for President Donald Trump Wednesday in a rally that remained peaceful in contrast to massive protests on the national stage...

The U.S. Capitol building was placed on lockdown, as Trump supporters marched through evacuated and restricted areas of the building. Senators were being evacuated. Some House lawmakers tweeted they were sheltering in place in their offices. Demonstrators fought with Capitol Police and then forced their way into the building, not long after a huge rally near the White House during which Trump egged them on to march to Capitol Hill...

On November 14th, 2020, the Elmore County Sheriff’s office Patrol and Detective Division’s responded to the area of Flyby Ave for an individual who was found by citizens with a gunshot wound to the leg and crossbow arrows impaled into their body. The individual was taken by air ambulance to a Boise area hospital for their life threatening injuries...

MOUNTAIN HOME AIR FORCE BASE, Idaho -- The Air Force continues to deliver innovative and desirable customer service programs testing an already popular program, Air Force Campus Dining System (CDS) at traditional legacy Food & Beverage operations. The CDS has partnered with Mountain Home AFB to test theories and concepts at participating CDS activities...

Members of the “Media” were included among “essential workers” who should receive prioritized vaccines after long term care patients and frontline health care workers in recommendations released by the Center for Disease Control’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. Media staffers would be included as part of Phase 1c...

On 12/25/20 at approximately 2145, Elmore County Sheriffs Office deputies, Mountain Home police Department and the Elmore County Ambulance Service were dispatched to an address of NW Date St for an injured male. Upon investigation it was learned the homeowner was a victim of a battery and burglary. ...

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Jupiter and Saturn will merge in the night sky tonight, appearing closer to one another than they have since Galileo’s time in the 17th century. Astronomers say so-called conjunctions between the two largest planets in our solar system aren’t particularly rare. Jupiter passes its neighbor Saturn in their respective laps around the sun every 20 years...