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Danielle Mullenix

Eastern Idaho (KIFI) – This month, BoiseDev proudly released its latest work, “Incredible Idaho Women,” a captivating book that celebrates the lives and achievements of 43 remarkable women throughout Idaho’s history, from the pioneering settlers of the past to the trailblazing figures of today.

With vivid storytelling and rich illustrations, the book unveils the inspiring narratives that have shaped the state and highlights the contributions of women who have forged paths in various fields.

The inspiration for this literary work originated from a trip that the book’s curator, Kara Jackson, took with her husband to Sun Valley last summer. While biking along Celebration Meadows, she discovered a statue of Gretchen Fraser, the 1948 Olympic skiing champion.

“I was kind of shocked as a native Idahoan skier that I didn’t know about Gretchen,” Jackson said. “So that was kind of like the lightbulb moment where I realized, there’s a lot of other really cool stories about Idaho women that we don’t know about.”

Jackson embarked on a year-long journey to write and develop the book. She collaborated with a team of nine members from BoiseDev to gather research, conduct investigations, and discuss the contributions of women across the state.

“When we were looking through and trying to choose which women to feature in the book, we really took the perspective that incredible can mean a lot of things,” Jackson said. “Anybody can be incredible if they choose to. We all have unique sets of talents and abilities…and we can all be incredible if we choose to.”

Accompanying every story is a beautiful illustration that portrays each woman accomplishing her legacy in a unique and artistic way.

“We worked with ten Idaho artists to commission portraits for every single woman featured in the book,” Jackson said. “They’re all different styles, beautiful, and colorful, and each portrait really captures the spirit of that woman’s story.”

The book highlights the contributions of women from Sacajawea to Barbara Morgan, as well as locally recognized figures such as Betty Penson-Ward. It is designed for readers of all ages and features several notable women from East Idaho, including former legislator JoAn Wood, Dr. Catherine Riddle from the Idaho National Laboratory, Mary Augusta Fletcher, and Rebecca Mitchell.

For every book purchased, BoiseDev will be donating one to an Idaho nonprofit library, school, or child in need.

“We are working with several different nonprofit partners to get those books out in the hands of those who could really use these stories,” Jackson said. “The goal and intent is no matter who you are, what your interests are, there’s going to be a woman who speaks to you.”

“Incredible Idaho Women” is available now at local bookstores throughout Idaho. To purchase a copy of the book or merch online, click here.

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News Release

The following is a news release from the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare:

BOISE, Idaho (KIFI) – The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) has been notified that an infant from Ada County was hospitalized with suspected botulism, believed to be linked to ByHeart Whole Nutrition infant formula. This case is part of a nationwide outbreak currently under investigation by federal and state health officials.

The only identified case in Idaho so far is in Ada County, but the recalled formula was available in stores throughout Idaho and online. It has been pulled from store shelves and from online sources. DHW is working with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Idaho’s seven public health districts to monitor and respond to this outbreak.

“While infant botulism is rare, it can progress quickly and requires prompt medical attention,” said Dr. Christine Hahn, Idaho state epidemiologist and medical director for DHW’s Division of Public Health. “We want parents and caregivers to know that we are working closely with our federal partners to understand the extent of this outbreak and ensure that affected products are removed from circulation. If your baby has consumed this formula, please watch for symptoms and seek medical care right away.”

Infant botulism is a rare but serious illness caused when spores of Clostridium botulinum grow in a baby’s intestines and produce toxins that weaken muscles. Symptoms can begin from 18 hours up to 30 days after ingestion and include:

Constipation

Poor feeding or difficulty swallowing

Weak facial expressions

Loss of head control

Parents and caregivers should stop using any ByHeart infant formula products immediately.

If your child consumed ByHeart formula and is experiencing symptoms seek immediate medical attention.

If your child consumed ByHeart formula and is not currently showing symptoms, continue monitoring them and seek medical attention if symptoms develop.

Wash items and surfaces that may have touched the formula using hot soapy water or a dishwasher.

If you still have the formula in your home, take the following steps:

Take a photo or record the lot number and best by date. The information typically located on the bottom of the package.

Keep the container in a safe spot and be sure to label that product as DO NOT USE.

If your child develops symptoms your local public health district might want to collect the formula container for testing.

If your child does not develop symptoms after 30 days, throw your containers out.

For details about the recall, visit: https://www.cdc.gov/botulism/outbreaks-investigations/infant-formula-nov-2025/index.html

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Danielle Mullenix

Idaho Falls, Idaho (KIFI) – Dutch Bros is celebrating the holidays this year with four seasonal drinks and a special one-day offer on November 19th. With a variety of new treats and free giveaways, Dutch Bros aims to bring some festive cheer to everyone!

Beginning at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, November 19, customers can decorate their cars with one of three special car magnets available with each medium or large drink purchase, while supplies last. Customers can treat themselves or their “passenger princesses” by collecting all three unique designs.

Embracing the viral #passengerprincess trend— which has garnered over 200,000 posts on TikTok and Instagram—Dutch Bros invites all passenger princesses and their friends to visit any Dutch Bros location for a special giveaway that brings a little extra sparkle to their day.

Hear ye! Hear ye! Dutch Bros has officially declared the third Wednesday of November as National Passenger Princess Day.

Starting at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, November 19, customers can decorate their chariot with one of three car magnets with every medium or large drink purchase, while supplies last!

“The response to last year’s Passenger Princess Day event was incredible, so we made it an official holiday,” said Tana Davila, Chief Marketing Officer at Dutch Bros. “To celebrate the declaration of National Passenger Princess Day, we’re giving away three unique car magnets for passenger princesses to showcase their style.”

The holiday season also marks the return of customers’ favorite winter drinks, along with some exciting new items.

The Hazelnut Truffle Mocha, Candy Cane Mocha, Mistletoe Rebel, and Holiday Cookie Freeze are now available at all 1,050+ Dutch Bros locations, while supplies last!

New Items:

Mistletoe Rebel: This festive drink features raspberry and pomegranate mixed with Dutch Bros’ exclusive Rebel energy drink, all topped with a green glitter glaze. It can be enjoyed blended, iced, or as a non-caffeinated Lemonade.

Holiday Cookie Freeze: This treat combines sweet cream and vanilla swirled with jingle sprinkles and topped with Soft Top® and additional sprinkles. It can be ordered as a Freeze, shake, or iced latte.

Returning Favorites:

Hazelnut Truffle Mocha: A holiday classic, this hazelnut mocha is topped with Soft Top and caramel drizzle. Available as an iced or hot mocha or Freeze.

Candy Cane Mocha: A festive favorite with peppermint flavor, the Candy Cane Mocha is topped with Soft Top and candy cane sprinkles. It’s best enjoyed as an iced or hot mocha, Freeze, cold brew, or hot cocoa.

“Music is an integral part of the Dutch Bros experience, so it felt natural to enhance our festive drinks this year,” Tana Davila added. “This year’s holiday lineup features the iconic Hazelnut Truffle Mocha and Candy Cane Mocha, paired with our new Mistletoe Rebel and Holiday Cookie Freeze!”

Each drink is served in one of six holiday-themed cups, including special-edition designs for kids and pets. This season’s iced drinks will also feature a limited-edition straw adorned with cheerful winter designs!

Dutch Bros remains committed to spreading kindness and sharing the Dutch Luv®. Beyond its focus on speedy service, quality, and community, the Dutch Bros Foundation® is dedicated to giving back. Through local initiatives and annual nationwide programs, the foundation makes meaningful contributions to causes across the country.

To find your nearest Dutch Bros location, click here. For more information about Dutch Bros, visit their website here.

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Ariel Jensen

CHALLIS, Idaho (KIFI) — The family of Patrick Shelton is speaking out for the first time, sharing their pain and anger just hours after Allan Douglas Bruce was sentenced yesterday, Nov. 17, for Shelton’s murder. The victim, who was killed in May of this year, would have celebrated his 48th birthday this past Saturday.

Local News 8 was able to speak in an exclusive interview with members of Patrick Shelton’s family following the sentencing. It was the first time Shelton’s family went on camera to share their journey over the last seven months as they remembered the man whose life was taken far too soon.

Patrick’s daughter, Hope Shelton, emphasized her father’s selflessness, even in the face of his own hardships. “My dad was a good person,” she said. “He was homeless, and he still helped me buy my car.”

Killer’s Cold Cruelty: A Shocking 18-Page Letter

Many listeners on Monday were in tears as they listened to Patrick’s daughters give their impact statements in front of the man the court found responsible for the murder of their father. The emotional tension in the courtroom boiled over when Hope detailed the callousness of her father’s killer, a man who claimed they were friends. Bruce showed no emotion as Patrick Shelton’s two daughters confronted him.

Hope revealed she received an 18-page letter from Bruce following her father’s death. She initially believed it would be an apology. Instead, she found a letter that was filled with insults, sarcastically claiming Shelton had died from a “severe case of terminal cranial rectiumitus,” and adding the cruel claim that Bruce had saved the family the expense of a funeral.

Photos of Alan Bruce’s letter to Hope Shelton: Courtesy Shelton Family

“He stole my father away from me. And then he has the audacity to write me a letter,” raged Hope in her impact statement.

“He made it seem like he was justified, that, well, he was doing us a favor,” Hope went on to tell Local News 8. “(He said) He was doing everyone a favor by dismembering my dad and throwing him in the river… We would have paid for the funeral.”

“Something Alan Will Have to Atone for Forever”

Patrick’s oldest daughter, Shea, said in her impact statement, “worst fears become reality, he’s dead, and the hope of anything ever being recovered disappears like smoke.”

For Hope, the loss is compounded by major missed life milestones. She will turn 18 in a few days, and her father was murdered just a few weeks before her high school graduation. She never got the chance to tell him she had been accepted into Boise State University, but she believes her father would have been proud.

In her final words to the court and to the cameras, Hope focused on justice and moral debt. “Alan took a kind and good person from this world, and that’s something that Alan will have to atone for forever.”

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Seth Ratliff

BANNOCK COUNTY, Idaho (KIFI) — A Wyoming man is now in custody after a multi-state search for a 16-year-old girl reported missing out of Utah.

Anthony Holm, 42, of Star Valley, Wyoming, was arrested and charged with felony kidnapping by the Bannock County Sheriff’s Office after deputies located him and the missing juvenile in the Lava Hot Springs area. The teen has been safely reunited with her parents.

On Friday afternoon, November 14, Bannock County dispatch received a call for assistance from the Box Elder County Sheriff’s Office in Utah. The Utah agency was actively searching for the missing juvenile, who was believed to be traveling with an adult male, later identified as Holm.

Acting quickly on the provided information, a Bannock County deputy was dispatched to the area of Lava Hot Springs. Within 10 minutes of the call, the deputy located Holm’s vehicle.

Following interviews with both the adult and the juvenile, deputies arrested Holm on a charge of felony kidnapping and booked him into the Bannock County Detention Center.

The Bannock County Sheriff’s Office publicly extended its thanks to the Box Elder County Sheriff’s Office for their crucial cooperation and acknowledged the efforts of all agencies involved in ensuring the juvenile’s safe return.

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Danielle Mullenix

Eastern Idaho (KIFI) — The Idaho State Police (ISP) is recognizing Crash Responder Safety Week (CRSW) from November 17 to 21, 2025, and urges Idaho drivers to do their part in protecting those who respond to crashes, stalled vehicles, and roadway hazards across the state. The 2025 theme is “Safety Starts With You – Slow Down and Move Over!”

Every year, law enforcement, fire and EMS, rescue, public works, transportation, towing, and recovery personnel, and other responders put their lives at risk while clearing an estimated 7 million motor vehicle crashes, stalled vehicles, roadway debris, and other incidents. Responders are often first on the scene, protecting every road user, and deserve to be the first on drivers’ minds when it comes to safety on the roads. On average, nearly every week in the United States, a traffic incident responder is struck and killed while performing their duties, and many more suffer life-altering injuries. National estimates indicate that every six seconds, a traffic incident responder is working roadside to keep motorists safe.

Every day, Idaho responders place themselves in harm’s way on highways and rural roadways to keep traffic moving. CRSW serves as a nationwide reminder that every driver shares responsibility for keeping these responders safe.

“Our responders work inches from traffic,” said Captain Jason Bailey, Idaho State Police Commercial Vehicle Safety Division. “They step out of a patrol car, a fire engine, a tow truck, or an ambulance knowing that one careless driver can end their life. “ Slow down and move over” isn’t a suggestion in Idaho; it’s the law. And it’s one more way to make sure every responder gets home to their family.”

CRSW emphasizes the importance of safe and swift roadway clearance, urging drivers to slow down, move over, and remain alert. It also reinforces that traffic incident response includes not only crash scenes but stalled vehicles, roadway debris, and other hazards that put responders and stranded motorists at risk.

Idaho law requires drivers to reduce speed and change lanes when approaching stationary emergency vehicles, tow trucks, highway maintenance crews, or any vehicle displaying flashing hazard lights when conditions allow. Violations may result in citations, fines, and civil liability if a responder is injured.

During CRSW and throughout the year, Idaho drivers are expected to:

Slow down and move over for any stopped vehicle displaying emergency or hazard lights.

Stay alert, avoid distractions, and watch for responders and stranded motorists.

Follow instructions from law enforcement and traffic control.

Remember that fast, safe clearance prevents secondary crashes, which are often more severe than the initial incident.

“A crash scene isn’t an inconvenience—it’s often someone’s worst day,” Captain Bailey said. “When you see those flashing lights, remember that someone’s life may be on the line. Slow down. Move over. It’s how you help us save lives.”

CRSW is observed nationally and supported by partners committed to improving safety for responders and the public. For more information, click here.

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CUSTER COUNTY, Idaho (KIFI) — The Idaho Army National Guard just wrapped up its 14th search and rescue mission of the year this week, rescuing a stranded hiker.

Two hikers in Custer County got severe food poisoning while in the mountains and were too weak to hike out. The Custer County Sheriff’s Office called in the National Guard for assistance. Lifeflight was able to reach one of the hikers, but couldn’t get back to the second because of power limitations and the steep terrain.

That’s when an IDARNG crew from the National Guard responded in a UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter. Within two hours after receiving the call, they were in the air and hoisted the stranded hiker, his dog, two ground search and rescue team members, and all their packs and equipment.

The hiker was taken back to Gowen Field, where he was reunited with his family. Officials say without the Army National Guard’s team’s involvement, rescuers would’ve been forced to pull the hiker out by sled in the dark.

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Seth Ratliff

WASHINGTON, D.C. (KIFI) — Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson announced he is cosponsoring a bill to permanently establish the Presidential Fitness Test in national schools, as the program begins to roll out in states like Mississippi and Virginia for the 2025-2026 school year.

On Monday, Nov. 17, Congressman Simpson publicly joined the effort to codify President Trump’s June 2025 executive order, which reestablished the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition and the corresponding fitness assessment. The executive order aims to counter rising national rates of “obesity, chronic disease, inactivity, and poor nutrition” among American children by fostering “a new generation of healthy, active citizens.”

The bill, known as the Make America’s Youth Healthy Again Act (H.R.5404), was introduced on September 16, 2025, by Congressman Greg Murphy (R-NC). Its primary goal is to codify the terms of the executive order, ensuring that a future administration cannot easily revoke the council or the test.

The original Presidential Fitness Test was established in 1966 and was discontinued during the Obama administration following the 2012-2013 school year.

“Study after study has shown that obesity, chronic health conditions, and depression rates have skyrocketed in America’s youth over the last decade,” stated Congressman Simpson in a news release. “Revitalizing the Presidential Fitness Test in schools should not be a political issue, as it is a step in the right direction to combat these concerning statistics.”

While H.R.5404 works its way through Congress, the reintroduction of the test is already moving forward in some parts of the country. Following President Trump’s order, Mississippi and Virginia began implementing the fitness assessment during the current 2025-2026 school year, with other states preparing to roll out the program the following year.

Congressman Simpson concluded, “I applaud President Trump and Secretary Kennedy’s efforts to Make America Healthy Again in the classroom and beyond, which is why I am proud to codify this critical executive order.”

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Seth Ratliff

BOISE, Idaho (KIFI) — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is offering Idahoans an early cup of holiday cheer! Through December 24, 2025, the BLM is issuing $10 Christmas tree permits, allowing the public to harvest one tree per family from designated BLM-managed public lands in southeastern Idaho.

These permits are valid for BLM-managed public lands within the boundaries of the Pocatello and Upper Snake field offices, including traditional Christmas tree harvest areas such as the Deep Creek, Pleasantview, and Samaria Ranges.

Permits can be purchased online at forestproducts.blm.gov or over the counter at the BLM Pocatello Field Office, located at 4350 S. Cliffs Drive. In-person purchases are available Monday through Friday, from 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Restricted Harvest Areas

Trees may not be harvested in the following areas:

BLM-administered campgrounds

BLM Wilderness Study Areas:

Sand Mountain

Black Canyon

Appendicitis Hill

Snake River Islands

Henrys Lake

Petticoat Peak

Worm Creek

Wolverine Canyon

White Knob Mountains

Hell’s Half Acre

Hawley Mountain

China Cup

Cedar Butte

Burnt Creek

You must have a valid permit to cut or remove trees from public lands. Please note that tag prices and restrictions are different for trees cut on the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service lands. Be aware there may be other areas where Christmas tree cutting on public lands is not permitted. For more information, contact the BLM Pocatello Field Office at 208-478-6340.

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