Madison sneaks past Skyline to stay undefeated
The Madison Bobcats spoiled Skyline’s Homecoming game, defeating the Grizzlies by a single…
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Steve Kunz received a 30-year plaque for being a co-op observer in Bear Lake County
Steve Kunz received a 30-year plaque for being a co-op observer in Bear Lake…
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Thousands of students move-in to Rexburg this weekend
“It was kind of crazy. I thought we were going to, you know, beat the morning rush, but we definitely were just right in it,” one BYU-Idaho student…
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Idaho’s hunting season looks promising
Fish and Game says while there should be plenty of elk to hunt, there will be noticeably less…
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Make-A-Wish Idaho breaks record number of wishes granted again
Exactly half of the wishes granted during the 2023-24 fiscal year were to visit a Disney theme…
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Break-ins in Comore Loma prompt the community to hold a meeting
A community meeting was in Comore Loma held in respose to a string of…
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Explosion at an Idaho gas station leaves two critically injured and others presumed dead
Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Officials say two people were badly burned and two others are believed to be dead after an explosion and fire…
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PAC-12 Conference to add 4 more schools in huge realignment
Today, the PAC-12 Conference has added 4 new teams, set to join in the 2026-27 season. The teams are Boise State, Fresno State, San Diego State, and…
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Local law enforcement is looking to stop sex crimes against young boys in our area
Local News 8’s Ariel Jensen spoke with Detective Christian Teague at the Madison County Sheriff’s office about what is being done to stop sex crimes…
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Two Idaho men have been sentenced to Federal Prison for separate sex crimes involving minors
U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit announced the outcomes in two separate District of Idaho cases in which the defendants were sentenced to 24 years and over…
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Bryan Kohberger’s trial to move to Ada County, new judge assigned
The Idaho Supreme Court announced they have reassigned Bryan Kohbergers murder case to a new judge in Ada County.…
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Idaho State University to compete in Esports for the first time
The ISU Esports teams will be holding their first competitive video gaming competitions this…
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Beware: It’s Hobo spider’s mating season
They don’t crawl very high, and their bites are generally harmless and rarely cause…
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Fish salvage order issued for the Jensen Grove Pond
Idaho Fish and Game’s Southeast Region has issued a salvage order for the pond at Jensen Grove Park in Blackfoot, effective Sept. 20 through Oct.…
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Lightning sparks wildfire on Fort Hall Reservation
A wildfire broke out on the Fort Hall Reservation south of Blackfoot, Idaho, on Tuesday night, September 10,…
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The Idaho Falls Fire Department remembers those who gave their lives on 9-11
Today there stands a new memorial for the community. The memorial includes two illuminated towers to represent the World Trade Center…
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Bonneville School District 93 breaks ground on Willow Creek Elementary
Today, September 11, 2024 at 5:00 P.M., the Bonneville School District 93 will host a groundbreaking ceremony for Willow Creek Elementary…
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9/11 Memorial Stair Climb honors fallen at ICCU Arena
Idaho State University will be hosting the 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb where community members and first responders will climb 110 stairs in honor of…
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What to grab in an emergency
“You can live without food for three days, but you can’t live without water for three…
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Local News 8, Eastern Idaho State Fair donate school supplies to Henry’s Fork Elementary
Henry’s Fork Elementary School in St. Anthony received a much-needed boost in school supplies thanks to the generosity of people attending the…
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Pay It Forward goes behind the scenes of the Bonneville Humane Society Thrift Store
A place where they sell pet supplies and things for people for the benefit of the adopted…
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Newstalk 107.9 FM hosts dinner for bus group that missed inside of Trump rally venue
Before the presidential debate Tuesday evening, Newstalk 107.9 FM hosted a special dinner for a special…
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Newstalk 107.9 FM hosts presidential debate watch party
107.9 FM holds presidential debate watch party at the Shilo Inn in Idaho Falls Tuesday…
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Beware of the pest problems you can’t see
“The reality is clear: don’t underestimate pests, because the health risks they pose are very…
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Idaho is the 8th happiest state – Show after the Show
Lewis, who is not a jack-o-lantern, joins Jeff Roper & Kailey Galaviz for the Show after the…
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Kohberger case likely won’t move to eastern Idaho
After a Latah County Judge approved a change of venue for Bryan Kohberger’s case, questions are swirling as to where he will be…
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ISU kicks off week-long events to remember September 11th
Students at Idaho State University are kicking off a week of activities in honor of September…
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Idaho awarded $21 million for hydroelectric projects
Idaho is getting $21-million for 14 of its hydroelectric projects across the…
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Idaho Falls Tigers open new athletic complex
Idaho Falls High School officially cut the ribbon on its new baseball and softball fields Monday. The Tigers have built it, and people have…
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Custer County Sheriff evacuates people around the Frog Fire
Evacuations are underway for those in the East Fork of the Salmon River off of Highway 75 between Challis and Clayton.…
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ISU’s Panikowski named Special Teams Player of the Week
The junior put together 14 points against Western Oregon on Saturday, or almost one-third of the Bengals’ point…
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Meppen Canal Trail opens
The multi-use trail enhances the city of Idaho Falls’ expansive trail…
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Overpass repairs to close I-15 Northbound Tuesday night to Wednesday morning near Woodville
Beginning tomorrow night at 10 p.m., the northbound lanes of Interstate 15 will be closed underneath the Woodville Overpass so crews can replace a…
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September 14th proclaimed ‘Missing Persons Day’
“Idaho Missing Person Day isn’t just about Amber. It’s about all the hundreds of people who are…
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National 988 Day is a reminder for the national suicide prevention number ‘988’
Loved ones who die to suicide are a national crisis, and according to the CDC, Idaho is one of the leading states in the country for suicide. The…
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Wapiti Fire update: 12 percent contained and nearly 117,000 acres burned
Fire crews are still managing the fire under a full suppression values-driven…
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President Russell M. Nelson 100th Birthday Commemoration
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints will celebrate the 100th birthday of its current president Russell M. Nielson this Monday,…
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Fire near South Bellin Road is now out and the road is reopened
Idaho Falls Fire is currently on the scene of a fire burning a field and multiple structures off South Bellin…
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Idaho Falls Fire Department to dedicate new 9-11 Memorial
Firefighters who were in New York September 11th 2001 when the towers fell, went to the Idaho Falls waterfront event center to help us remember that…
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Madison defeats Middleton in week 2 contest
Madison hosted Middleton in Rexburg tonight, with both teams entering the contest with 0 losses on the season. The Bobcats came in with 2 wins, and…
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Sugar-Salem defeats Shelley in week 2 action
Tonight, on the road in Shelley, the Sugar-Salem Diggers took care of business against the Russets, winning by a final score of…
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Skyline tames Blackfoot Broncos in Week Two
The Skyline Grizzlies rebounded from a tough Week One loss Friday with a 42-0 blowout win over…
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Thunder Ridge defeats Centennial in week 2 action
Tonight at Thunder Ridge High School, the Titans hosted the Centennial Patriots from Boise, Idaho for a week 2…
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Rigby takes down Moses Lake in Boise
The Rigby Trojans came up victorious in a Northwest Showdown contest Friday, defeating the Moses Lake Mavericks of Washington State…
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Pocatello defeats Idaho Falls in Week 2 action
Tonight in Idaho Falls at Ravsten Stadium, the Idaho Falls Tigers hosted the Pocatello Thunder for a week 2 matchup under the…
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Hillcrest wins Civil War in first game at new field
The Hillcrest Knights opened Westmark Stadium in style Friday, defeating the Bonneville Bees 46-28. Hillcrest is now 16-4 against Bonneville over the…
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ACHP announces terminating consultation on an Idaho project
The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation today announced it is terminating consultation on the development for the Lava Ridge Wind Project in…
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Bryan Kohbergers defense is trying to remove the option of the death penalty
The defense team for Bryan Kohberger is working to remove the death penalty from his…
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Thomas Creech may face a second attempt at execution
An Ada County District Judge has opened up the possibility of a second attempt to execute Thomas…
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Idaho Falls Fire Department to dedicate new 9-11 Memorial, Tunnel of Towers exhibit to set up at The Waterfront
People are invited to join the Idaho Falls Fire Department when they hold a solemn dedication ceremony for the city’s new 9/11…
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Pocatello Animal Shelter over capacity for dogs
The Pocatello Animal Shelter is facing an overcrowding crisis–currently, the shelter is at 103% capacity for sheltered…
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Brand new $2.5 million ride at the Idaho State Fair
The brand-new ride cost 2.5 million dollars to build, and you can only find it at 3 carnivals in the…
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Idaho Falls September art walk
September 5th, the Idaho Falls Art Walk was held in downtown Idaho Falls. The event is held every first Thursday of the month, from May until…
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A volunteer had a face-to-face encounter with a lioness at the Idaho Falls Zoo
In an exclusive special report, Todd Kunz investigated an incident involving Kimani the lioness at the Idaho Falls Zoo that happened in early…
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Idaho Fish and Game wants wings
Idaho Fish and Game is asking hunters to donate wing samples from harvested birds into ‘wing…
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EIRMC gets a new helipad
Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center is excited to celebrate its new helipad expansion.…
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Ribbon cutting held for expanded Pocatello Community Rec Center
The Pocatello Community Recreation Center will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its recently expanded facility on Thursday, September…
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Hallway ceiling falls at Idaho Falls High School
The ceiling section fell on Friday while students were in class, so it didn’t fall on…
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Police chase ends when the suspect gets stuck between a fence and a tree
A car chase suspect is caught when he tries to escape from police on a walking path in Rexburg Tuesday…
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Fort Hall Fire Department breaks ground on new fire station
The Shoshone-Bannock Tribes, the Fort Hall Fire Department, and Representative Mike Simpson gathered on Tuesday morning to break ground on the new…
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Man arrested after he barricaded himself in a home
Police have arrested a 34-year-old man who barricaded himself inside a home Tuesday morning, Sept. 3, 2024.…
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Cheerleaders staff scone booth, while deep-fried watermelon is offered at another
At the Eastern Idaho State Fair, there are many booths and vendors, but on Monday, one food booth was mostly run by…
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Over 15 chihuahuas rescued from Blackfoot home
The Blackfoot Animal Shelter & Rescue had a sudden influx of chihuahuas earlier this week when over fifteen dogs were rescued from a hoarder…
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Only on 8: Dylan Buckor opens up about “The Bachelorette,” the drama and future plans
As Season 21 of “The Bachelorette” wraps up, Kailey Galaviz and Jeff Roper interview Dylan Buckor, a beloved contestant on the…
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Child safety advocates see rise in counterfeit car seat online purchases
There are several red flags to tell if a car seat is…
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4-year-old busts 3,500-year-old vase
A 4-year-old in Italy breaks a 3,500-year-old vase. –
Smokey and hazy sunrise. –
Fair food preview. What you can expect.…
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Evacuation notices upgraded for Stanley residents
Evacuations are still in place for people near the Wapiti Fire burning near…
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Local News 8’s Jeff Roper visits with Jeff Foxworthy Part 2
Jeff Roper visits with Jeff Foxworthy, who will perform at the Eastern Idaho State Fair on September 5, 2024.…
Continue Reading Mountain Dew awarding people visiting Idaho – Show after the Show
Mountain Dew is awarding its customers with free drinks when they visit the Mountain Time Zone. –
Woman who climbed into tiger encounter at the…
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Local law enforcement stepping up to combat drunk driving this holiday weekend
The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office reminds drivers that it is still important to be safe and sober while…
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Idaho’s water future – Governor commits more funding to preserving eastern Snake Plain aquifer
Idaho’s Governor is committing another $10-million to projects designed to improve the Eastern Snake Plain aquifer. Governor Brad Little announced…
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The City of Pocatello will hold their first open house to discuss parks plan
The first open house to discuss Pocatello’s Parks, Recreation, Open Spaces, and Trails (PROST) Plan will take place August 28, at 6 p.m. at Pocatello…
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Remembering Jerame Teel: A long-time Pocatello business owner who died in a UTV accident
The family of Jerame Dean Teel is learning how to cope and move forward after a UTV crash took his…
Continue Reading Baseball bat dog “drops a double” on first day – Show after the Show
Baseball bat dog takes a potty break on the field on day one of job. –
Jeff Foxworthy joins Jeff Roper. –
How retirement is treating…
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Comedian Jeff Foxworthy visits with Local News 8’s Jeff Roper
Local News 8’s Jeff Roper visits with Jeff Foxworthy as he prepares to perform at the Eastern Idaho State…
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Yellowstone National Park warns visitors to stay away from bull elk
Park visitors are warned to stay alert, stay away, stay…
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18-year-old arrested for shooting shotgun in McDonalds parking lot in Ammon
An 18-year-old was arrested early Sunday for shooting a shotgun in the air following a fight. …
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Highway 33 reopened – Storm cleanup begins for Newdale homeowners
Highway 33 from Newdale to Tetonia has reopened after dozens of power poles were knocked over on Friday evening. Homeowners along the stretch of…
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Bannock County budget hearing to address property taxes for new fiscal year
A public hearing for Bannock County’s fiscal year 2025 budget is set for Tuesday, August 27–among the topics of the hearing are property taxes.…
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Grand opening of Pocatello pickleball courts set for Tuesday
The grand opening of the the Con Gilmore pickleball courts at Ross Park in Pocatello has been set for Tuesday, August 27 at 10…
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Sunnyside Road closed to remove railroad tracks
The roads are expected to open again on Friday, Aug.…
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Broken Pocatello water main repaired Sunday morning
A water main that broke on Saturday night and caused road shutdowns and flooding in homes in Pocatello was repaired on Sunday…
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International Dog Day. –
Idaho’s favorite ice cream flavor. –
What party hosts are doing to ensure their guests show up at the right…
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Virtual auditions for American Idol open for Idahoans Monday
American Idol is inviting you to virtually tryout for the singing competition show. They are bringing back virtual auditions across the nation,…
Continue Reading Women participate in husband calling contest – Show after the Show
Thunderstorms, weekend events, and husband calling contests. You won’t want to miss this Show after the…
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Bhutan the yak at the Idaho Falls Zoo has died
Bhutan the 22-year-old yak died Thursday, August 22 ending her fight with…
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Sow grizzly trapped and relocated near Island Park
Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) trapped a sow grizzly in response to cattle…
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Rexburg sewer line break limits City water use
Rexburg residents are being asked to limit water use until further notice. A major City sewer line was hit and damaged by the contractor working on…
Continue Reading What is your ‘hot mess?’ – Show after the Show
Get a little taste of what happened in the newsroom and studio when we’re not on…
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Madison County issues burn ban
Madison County. officials have issued a burn ban due to low fuel relative humidity. The ban will be in effect through October 15, 2024.…
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Wackerli Subaru donates school supplies to Dora Erickson Elementary School
Teachers at Dora Erickson Elementary School in Idaho Falls got a generous donation from Wackerli Subaru Wednesday, August…
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Pocatello’s cleaning icon, Don Aslett, passes away at 89
The Museum of Clean announced Wednesday morning that Don Aslett, the museum’s founder and a legend in the cleaning world, had passed…
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Barbecue on the Quad kicks off ISU school year
Idaho State University hosted their Student Involvement Fair and Student Union Barbecue to kick off the school’s Fall…
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Funding changes in Idaho schools – “Keep kids in the classroom”
Eastern Idaho is heading back to school, but this year funding has shifted from enrollment to attendance…
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More people are spending to maintain their cars rather than buying a new one
Almost 80% of consumers say they depend on someone else doing simple maintenance on their vehicle.…
Continue Reading Celebrating the first Bengal Wednesday – Show after the Show
Beautiful Idaho sunsets. –
Visitors on the morning show. Some expected, some unexpected. –
The first Bengal Wednesday of the 2024-2025 school…
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Air Idaho Rescue celebrates decade of saving lives in West YellowstoneÂ
Air Idaho Rescue is celebrating a decade of saving lives in the crown jewel of our nation’s park…
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Construction crews concerned about tool thefts
Grant Belnap from H. C. Construction came to work at a construction site Monday morning to find an unwanted…
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Grand opening of Ross Park pickleball courts postponed
The grand opening of the Con Gilmore Pickleball Courts in Ross Park has been postponed after heavy rains damaged the fresh top layer of the courts…
Continue Reading ‘Demure’ is in – Show after the Show
What’s the correct way to shower? –
Do you get upset when you’re left on ‘read?’ –
The word demure and what it’s all about.…
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