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U.S. citizens and legal residents sue over aggressive immigration raid at Idaho horse racing track - home hero image

March 3

U.S. citizens and legal residents sue over aggressive immigration raid at Idaho ...U.S. citizens and legal residents sue over aggressive immigration raid at Idaho horse racing track

Idaho families sue over immigration raid at rural horse track, alleging officers targeted Latinos, zip-tied adults and children for hours and searched people without cause.

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Crab Nebula and Galaxy Pair From Webb Telescope Now Feature on USPS Postage

February 24

Crab Nebula and Galaxy Pair From Webb Telescope Now Feature on USPS Postage

USPS unveils new Priority Mail stamps featuring James Webb Space Telescope images of the Crab Nebula and a galaxy pair, turning cutting-edge space views into everyday postage.

Teachers describe immigration enforcement's impact on classrooms in challenge of Trump policy

February 24

Teachers describe immigration enforcement's impact on classrooms in challenge of Trump policy

In a new court filing, teachers say Trump's rollback of protections from ICE at schools is spreading fear, driving absences and fueling a legal challenge.

Overnight Multiagency Search Near King Hill Ends After Family Finds Missing Elmore County Resident

March 2

Overnight Multiagency Search Near King Hill Ends After Family Finds Missing Elmore County Resident

Missing Elmore County resident found recovering after overnight multiagency search near King Hill; family locates person as crews scour rural area

FFA students compete at Farm Bureau's annual speaking contest

March 1

FFA students compete at Farm Bureau's annual speaking contest

Mountain Home FFA students earn county and district speaking awards, and Creed winner Kaylee Pehrson advances to the state leadership conference.

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AI Generated - national defense

Feb. 24

Quality of life issues affect national defense

Honing marksmanship skills of fighter wing’s airmen

Feb. 23

Honing marksmanship skills of fighter wing’s airmen

Training for the mission, the Olympic medal

Feb. 10

Training for the mission, the Olympic medal

Maj. Gen. Jefferson O’Donnell led the 366th Fighter Wing from March 2016 to September 2017.

Jan. 15

Former Mountain Home commander Jefferson O’Donnell tapped for third star, top Pentagon personnel post

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Members of the Mountain Home Black History Month committee listen as Col. Saunya Bright, commander of the 366th Medical Group at Mountain Home Air Force Base, speaks at this year’s Black History Month Banquet. Her speech highlighted the legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen, who overcame various types of racial discrimination to achieve distinguished recognition for their efforts to protect allied forces during World War II.

Feb. 20

Mountain Home Marks 38 Years of Black History Celebration Wi...

Mountain Home's 38th Black History Month banquet honors a century of Black history commemorations, the Tuskegee Airmen’s legacy, and local leaders’ service.

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Mountain Home parents meet with teachers for third-quarter progress reports

Feb. 19

Mountain Home parents meet with teachers for third-quarter progress reports

How to create a calming 'nature nook' with indoor plants. Advice from Hilton Carter

Feb. 9

How to create a calming 'nature nook' with indoor plants. Advice from Hilton Carter

Messages of courage, sacrifice presented at charter school’s Honor Museum program

Feb. 3

Messages of courage, sacrifice presented at charter school’s Honor Museum program

Richard Lee Appleton

Jan. 29

Richard Lee Appleton

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Senior Airman Garnett Drysdale, an avionics craftsman assigned to the 391st Fighter Generation Squadron at Mountain Home Air Force Base, provides a hands-on demonstration highlighting newly integrated capabilities of the base’s F-15E Strike Eagle to Gen. Adrian Spain, commander of Air Combat Command, during the general’s recent visit with the Gunfighters stationed here.

Dec. 31, 2025

Senior ACC leaders visit with Gunfighters

Following two tree-lighting ceremonies, Santa and Mrs. Claus make their way to the Glenns Ferry Opera Theater as the “Ferry Merry Christmas” festivities began on Saturday.

Dec. 2, 2025

Glenns Ferry Brings Holiday Cheer Despite Chilly Winds and Last-Minute Changes at “A Ferry Merry Christmas”

Explosive detection K-9 Kimber retires following cancer diagnosis

Mar. 3

Explosive detection K-9 Kimber retires following cancer diagnosis

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Cadet Airman Savannah Kranz with the Civil Air Patrol Earl W. Pitts Squadron takes time to start decorating a tree as members of the local student organization take part in this year’s Festival of Trees program on Saturday. Proceeds from the auction held that evening went to support various non-profit groups and programs in the local community.

Nov. 7, 2025

Community Spirit Shines at Mountain Home Festival of Trees, Raising Funds for Local Youth Programs

Celebrating the harvest season...

Nov. 5, 2025

Celebrating the harvest season...

Record Crowd Fills Downtown Mountain Home for Colorful Spooktacular, Day of the Dead Theme

Oct. 29, 2025

Record Crowd Fills Downtown Mountain Home for Colorful Spooktacular, Day of the Dead Theme

Tyler Perkett adjusts the collection of fall decorations on display as vendors from various communities across Idaho prepare for the Fall Harvest Festival.

Oct. 24, 2025

Celebrate Autumn at Glenns Ferry’s Harvest Festival—Handmade Goods, Kids’ Activities & More!

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Marriage Licenses Issued Feb 27 - Mar 5

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Magistrate Court Proceedings Feb 17 - Feb 20

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Accident Report Feb 15 - Feb 17

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William Richard “Dick” Strickland

Mar. 3

William Richard “Dick” Strickland

Colonel Pope

Mar. 2

Colonel Pope

Scott D. Young

Mar. 2

Scott D. Young

Mistee Lynn Kelley

Feb. 25

Mistee Lynn Kelley

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