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Two arrested in Bruneau in connection with murder investigation

Thursday, May 15, 2025

Two people remain in custody at the Owyhee County Jail following their arrests in Bruneau in connection with a homicide investigation out of Nevada.

Joseph C. Forrest and Trinity A. Thomas, both from Nevada, face charges of torturing and murdering a man in addition to stealing his vehicle.

The investigation began the evening of May 10 after the Elko County Sheriff’s Office received a phone call from a person who discovered the man’s body near Osino, Nev. Authorities identified the victim as Carlos Aguilar-Duran, 31, from West Wendover, Nev.

Community Kid Fest set for this Saturday

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

Representatives from organizations in Mountain Home and communities across the state plan to gather later this week as part of a new program specifically geared for children.

The Community KidsFest runs from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday at West Elementary School.

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.

Local school district gains federal grant

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

The Mountain Home School District was among eight school districts and two community organizations across the state set to receive a portion of $1.53 million in federal grant support.

In a press release from the Idaho Department of Education, the school district in Mountain Home was due to receive nearly $115,000 of these federal funds through the Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers program.

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.

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    Margaret Kohler, 77, of Owyhee, Nevada, passed away Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at a Meridian Hospital. Margaret was born August 25, 1947, in Owyhee, Nevada to parents Walter Sam and Bertha Shaw. Shortly...
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    Theodore “Ted” Elmer Knudson passed away peacefully at home on February 1, 2025, one week shy of his 83rd birthday, surrounded by his loving family. Ted was born on February 8, 1942, in Selz, North...
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    Karan Ann (Day) Kahlke (5/12/25)
    Karan Ann (Day) Kahlke passed on to be with the Lord and her heavenly family on May 8, 2025. Karan was born on April 21, 1950, in Mountain Home, ID. She attended grades 1-12 and, after graduating...
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    Douglas Dean Meyer passed away April 23, 2025, at his home from a heart condition. He was born in Yakima, Washington on September 13, 1946. He lived his teenage years in California. He loved to swim...
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    Mackenzie Niksich Proffit (5/2/25)
    Mackenzie Niksich Proffit was born in Mountain Home Idaho to Michelle Niksich and her adopted dad Allen Niksich on 17 January 2001. She passed away on 28 April 2025. Throughout childhood, Mackenzie...
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    August 9, 1977 – April 23, 2025 Randal “Randy” Karl Werschky was born on August 9, 1977, in Fontana, California, to Randal Sr. and Carma Werschky. After a long and courageous battle with cancer,...
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