Portneuf Health breaks ground on new urgent care clinic in Chubbuck

KIFI on July 9, 2025

Sam Ross

CHUBBUCK, Idaho (KIFI)– Portneuf Health hosted a groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday for their new ‘Portneuf Health Now-Chubbuck’ urgent care clinic.

The new location will be Portneuf Medical Center’s first outpatient urgent care clinic in Chubbuck and the second in the area. The Portneuf Health Now-Northgate urgent care opened in Pocatello in 2022.

Portneuf Health Now-Chubbuck is slated to open for patients in late 2025 or early 2026.

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New garden honoring veterans dedicated in Blackfoot

KIFI on July 9, 2025

Sam Ross

BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI)– The Old Fort Hall Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, hosted a dedication ceremony for the new ‘Never Forget Garden’ honoring veterans at the Idaho State Veterans Cemetery in Blackfoot on Wednesday.

The Never Forget Garden features a monument, plaque, and landscaping honoring the 100th anniversary of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery. The garden is meant as a place of remembrance for missing and unidentified service members from the Revolutionary War to modern day.

The Never Forget Garden is open to the public. It is located at the Idaho State Veterans Cemetery at 2651 Cromwell Ln in Blackfoot.

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Local artist to perform at ISU Quad and Goody’s to benefit Family Services Alliance

KIFI on July 9, 2025

Linda Larsen

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) — Tomorrow night, Goody’s in Pocatello is hosting an event for a great cause, featuring music and delicious food. Pocatello’s singer-songwriter, Dawson Moon, will kick off the evening with a performance on the Idaho State University (ISU) quad from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM.

The music continues at Goody’s with an after-party starting at 7:30 PM, hosted by the Southeast Idaho Task Force on Domestic and Sexual Violence. This event will include raffles and other activities, with all proceeds benefiting the Family Services Alliance.

Bannock County Coroner, Torey Danner, a key organizer of the event, says the Task Force on Domestic and Sexual Violence wanted to help raise funds for a fantastic organization that plays a critical role in our community. “The Family Services Alliance is there anytime, day or night, to help people navigate some of the worst circumstances in their lives,” said Danner.

Admission to both events is free. Attendees are encouraged to enjoy Goody’s food, purchase raffle tickets, or make direct donations to the Family Services Alliance to support their work.

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St. Joseph Fire Department begins demolition for headquarters upgrade

News-Press NOW on July 9, 2025

Jenna Wilson

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Demolition has begun on a Downtown building that has stood vacant for more than three decades.

The building, located between 408-412 South Eighth Street and adjacent to the St. Joseph Fire Department, is being torn down to make way for an expansion of the fire station’s headquarters. 

The St. Joseph Fire Department is working in collaboration with the Environmental Protection Agency, Environmental Works Inc., and Cornelius Wrecking on the project. 

“The plan is to renovate headquarters with our CIP tax funds in 2028-2029 and this plan includes a parking lot for our staff,” said Jamey McVicker, SJFD assistant fire chief. “We’d also like to add a drive-through bay at headquarters so we’re not backing a $2 million truck into the station. We’re thinking ahead and trying to make that happen with this space.”

Fire officials said Downtown residents are excited to see the building come down. It has stood in its original location for nearly 40 years, and revitalizing this part of town is important to the community. 

This is one of several projects the fire department has on its agenda this year, including the new Fire Station 10 planned for the South end, aimed at providing a more reliable work environment and ultimately enhancing public safety.

“There’s a lot we’ve been working on within the fire department and now some of those efforts are finally coming to fruition,” said Ivan Klippenstein, St. Joseph fire chief. “We’re making progress on Fire Station 10, we’ll soon receive Ladder 5, which has been in development for several years for the Frederick station and Rescue 10 will also be replaced in the south end. These are all in the works and will begin happening very soon.”

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Audrain County leaders on board with Boone Health seeking partnership

KMIZ on July 9, 2025

Keriana Gamboa

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

Audrain County leaders said Wednesday that they back an effort by Boone Health to find a “strategic partner” to help grow its operation.

The Audrain County Commission, County Health Department and Boone Health signed a letter of intent in October 2024 to begin building a Medicare-certified critical access hospital in Mexico.

Audrain County Commissioner Alan Winders said the county fully supports Boone Health’s efforts to find a partner, noting it could bring expanded resources to them.

“Our goal is an E.R. and hospital here in Audrain County,” Winders said. “We commend the leadership. We are encouraged by the efforts, and we’re in full support of those efforts.”

Boone Health announced Monday that it’s actively seeking a strategic partner to help expand its services and reach across Central Missouri — but leaders say it’s not because the health system is in financial trouble.

Chairman of the Board of Trustees Dr. Jerry Kennett said Wednesday that selling the health system is at the bottom of the list of options and remains an unlikely outcome.

“We think that by growing with this strategic partner, we can provide additional services, expand our emergency room, and build stronger relationships with the communities in central Missouri at a much faster rate,” Kennett said.

Kennett said that Boone Health’s day-to-day operations remain financially stable, and the push for a partner is about accelerating long-term growth.

Dr. Kennett says Boone Health is considering more than 15 potential entities, including MU Health Care.

While the full process could take up to a year, Kennett said he hopes to have a list of interested health systems by August or September.

Kennett also said that if Boone Health doesn’t find a partner that aligns with its goals and expectations, the organization will continue to grow independently, though at a slower pace.

In April, ABC 17 News reported that Boone Health was working its way out of operational debt. Financial records obtained by the station revealed a nearly $30 million operational loss in 2024. However, that figure marked a $7.7 million improvement over 2023.

Early data from 2025 suggests a continued upward trend. Boone Health reported positive financial results for the first two months of the year, signaling a potentially significant turnaround.

Boone Health has operated as an independent health system since ending its partnership with BJC HealthCare in 2021. The county government owns the hospital.

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Idaho Falls Man arrested after alleged drunken assault with metal rod

KIFI on July 9, 2025

Seth Ratliff

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — A 44-year-old Bonneville County man, Gregory Alan Davis, is now in custody following a violent incident where he allegedly drunkenly assaulted a man and woman with a metal rod. The attack happend in a shed on Tuesday evening, July 8, according to a press release from the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office.

Just after 6:00 PM, Bonneville County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to an urgent 911 call from a home in the 2000 N. block of 5th W. in Idaho Falls. Dispatchers reported hearing cries for help and a man’s voice saying that there was “blood everywhere.”

Upon arrival, deputies discovered the male caller and a woman on the floor, who was bleeding from the head. The woman was taken by Idaho Falls Ambulance to a local hospital, where she received treatment for lacerations and potential head fractures, none of which were life-threatening.

The caller told deputies he had been talking with the woman in a work shed on the property when Davis suddenly entered. Davis then allegedly grabbed the woman by the head and began hitting her. The victim recounted how Davis then attacked him and eventually dragged the woman out of the shed as the victim desperately called 911. During the brutal altercation, Davis reportedly threw pieces of a metal car part at the victims and repeatedly struck the woman with a metal rod. Davis fled the scene before deputies arrived, accordign to the release.

Following a search of the property, Davis was ultimately found attempting to hide in a tree. When deputies commanded him to stop, he reportedly attempted to flee on foot. After a brief struggle, deputies used a taser to subdue Davis and successfully take him into custody.

Davis has been booked into the Bonneville County Jail. He faces serious charges, including two counts of Felony Aggravated Battery and Misdemeanor Resisting Arrest. The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office stated that the investigation is ongoing, and no further information is available at this time.

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Filling a gap: Cascades East Transit launching new NE Bend weekday Route 8 on a free pilot basis next week

KTVZ on July 9, 2025

Barney Lerten

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BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Cascades East Transit (CET) will launch Route 8, a new fixed-route bus line serving Northeast Bend, starting next Monday.

The new pilot service will operate Monday-Friday from 6 AM to 7 PM to help connect people to jobs, schools, shopping, and recreation opportunities.

Route 8 will start and end at Hawthorne Station, which is CET’s main transit hub that provides connecting bus services throughout Bend and the region. 

An express route to Cascade Village 

Route 8 offers express service from Hawthorne Station to Cascade Village, which is a great option for employees and shoppers to quickly access one of Bend’s busiest retail hubs from Hawthorne Station. 

Accessible transit connections to popular destinations 

Route 8 utilizes ADA-accessible buses to serve Sky View Middle School and Realms High School, as well as newer housing communities such as Canal Commons and Empire Village Townhomes.

Major employer sites such as Les Schwab Headquarters, Humm Kombucha, the Boyd Acres Industrial Park, and the future City of Bend Public Works Campus are also along the route for commuters looking to save money on gas and vehicle expenses.

Route 8 also provides access to Pine Nursery Park, a local favorite for biking, walking, rolling, and sports activities. 

Hop on Route 8 for free and explore nearby amenities 

Route 8 is currently designed as a free pilot route to connect Northeast Bend residents to services and amenities via transit.

“Route 8 helps fill a gap in transit services in Northeast Bend,” noted Bob Townsend, CET Transportation Director. “CET is excited to launch this new pilot service to provide a new travel option for residents and visitors to access key destinations throughout Bend without needing to rely on a personal vehicle.” 

Route 8 maps, schedules, and additional information can be found on CET’s website at https://cascadeseasttransit.com/route-08/ 

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Man charged with attempted murder after Coachella shooting

KESQ on July 9, 2025

Jesus Reyes

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) – A man has been charged in connection with a shooting that left one person injured in Coachella earlier this week.

Cecilio Nando-Gonzalez, 28, has been charged with attempted murder and assault with a deadly weapon.

Nando-Gonzalez was arrested Monday morning after a shooting at around 10:00 a.m. on the 84000 block of Avenue 51.

A caller told police that a man had been shot during a dispute, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office said.

“When deputies arrived, they rendered medical aid to the victim and had him transported to a local hospital in stable condition,” RSO wrote in an email to News Channel 3.

Nando-Gonzalez was found in a separate structure on the property, where he was taken into custody, the agency confirmed.

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UM workers get extra paid holiday after Kehoe’s bill signing

KMIZ on July 9, 2025

Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

Veterans Day will now be considered a paid holiday for University of Missouri System workers following Gov. Mike Kehoe’s signing of House Bill 419 on Wednesday.

Local union LiUNA 955 released a statement in favor of the signing on Wednesday.

“This is a huge victory for our union and for all UM-System workers.” Representative for LiUNA Andrew Hutchinson said in a press release.  “Two of our longtime stewards, Mark Perrigo and Darrell Dillon, took off from work to speak at a senate hearing about the need for this holiday. We are so grateful that the legislature and Governor respected their service.”

The bill also the Missouri State High School Activities Association to waive the minimum practice requirement for all students who are active-duty military, which includes the National Guard and Army Reserve.

The bill also allows the Department of Health and Senior Services to approve more medical training programs for loan repayment.

It also allows military personnel and their families to be considered Missouri residents while being enrolled in a state college or university. The bill also states that it creates a separate custodial account with the State Treasure to deposit money from the UM seminary fund, which a release from the governor’s office says will support agriculture programs.  

The bill also creates the Public Safety Recruitment and Retention Act, which provides college tuition for some public safety personnel and their legal dependents.

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New bishop about to be named for Roman Catholic Diocese of Baker

KTVZ on July 9, 2025

Barney Lerten

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — The Roman Catholic Diocese of Baker is about to announce a new bishop who will succeed the current bishop, the Most Reverend Liam Cary.

KTVZ News has been invited to a Thursday morning news conference, set to take place at the diocese office in Redmond.

Reporters will be able to speak with the new bishop-elect and with Bishop Cary, who was ordained and took the position in May 2012, overseeing a diocese with roots dating back to 1903.

KTVZ News spoke with Cary in May after Pope Leo XIV was chosen. He expressed surprise at how quickly the new pope was chosen by the conclave of bishops.

We will have a full report on the newly chosen bishop on Thursday on KTVZ.COM and KTVZ News.

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