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Originally Published: 15 JUN 26 12:57 ET

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    MOAB, Utah (KSL) — Two people died Sunday in a BASE jumping incident.

The Grand County Sheriff’s Office said the incident happened in a remote area of Mineral Bottom.

A 50-year-old man, who was not identified, died at the scene, according to the sheriff’s office. The second person who died, a man from Moab, was identified by the sheriff’s office as Andrew Lewis.

Lewis was an experienced tandem BASE jumper who documented his jumps under the name “Sketchy Andy Lewis” on various social media platforms. He owned BASE Jump Moab and had accomplished over 4,000 jumps, according to the Moab Swingers website.

“(Lewis) performed at the Super Bowl Halftime Show with Madonna, judged international slackline competitions and travels the globe as a performer and elite athlete,” the website said.

Lewis also co-founded Moab Swingers, a rope swinging company based in Moab, with co-founder and Lewis’ “lifelong friend,” Jimmy Peterson.

“At this time, we just like to release a statement saying that we are so sorry for the family and friends,” Peterson said in a statement. “It was a terrible accident, and I will be in touch at a later time.”

At news of his death, multiple people across the U.S. recounted what it was like to BASE jump with Lewis in the Moab area.

Ruth Bryson of Asheville, North Carolina, and her son took a trip to Moab during Mother’s Day weekend.

“I needed to do some healing from losing my mother in January, and I definitely went straight to Moab just to BASE jump,” Bryson told KSL. She said she was inspired to try after watching Lewis’ BASE jumps online. During the jump and prior, Lewis kept her calm and void of fear, Bryson said.

“We were laughing and cutting up all the way up the mountain,” she said.

Bryson said Lewis was compassionate and kind. She said she felt free and alive during the jump and mentioned that Lewis was the best at what he did. Bryson said she had a goal to BASE jump with him in the future. “He helped heal my heart, and I was hurting,” Bryson said.

William Cragg, of West Virginia, also BASE jumped with his 14-year-old son and Lewis about three weeks ago and said he found inspiration in Lewis’ TikTok BASE jumping videos.

“I started seeing these heart-wrenching stories of these people in Moab jumping off a cliff … Those stories resonated with me,” Cragg told KSL.

Ultimately, Cragg said Lewis inspired him to start an Accelerated Freefall program, as Lewis’ confidence rubbed off on him.

“Like any extraordinary thing worth doing in life, extreme sports are made up of extreme people,” he said. “All of these people share at least one common characteristic: needing to find an outlet. At the end of the day, we are all broken and just trying to put together enough pieces to survive another day. Although sports like BASE jumping have a high amount of fatalities, I promise you these sports have saved many, many more lives than they have ever taken.”

The sheriff’s office also expressed its condolences to the family and friends of the two victims.

“The Grand County Sheriff’s Office extends its deepest sympathies to the families, friends and all those affected by this tragic incident,” the sheriff’s office said.

Contributing: Shelby Lofton

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Seth Ratliff

RICH COUNTY, Utah (KIFI) — A 56-year-old West Valley City man has died after a diving incident at Bear Lake. 

The Rich County Sheriff’s Office says Greg Jonas was diving with a group near Cisco Beach Saturday afternoon, just before 2 PM, when the incident happend. However, details on how Jonas was injured have not been released.

Rich County medical units and Intermountain Flight responded to a 911 call, rushing him by air ambulance to the Logan Regional Hospital, where he later died.

“We extend our deepest condolences to his family, friends, and loved ones, and all those affected by this tragic loss,” the office posted on social media.

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Danielle Mullenix

REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI) – Drivers in Rexburg should prepare for temporary traffic changes as a major resurfacing project along Main Street – also known as SH-33 Business Spur – begins Monday, June 15.

The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) is starting work to improve and repave Main Street through Rexburg, with crews initially conducting both daytime and nighttime operations next week.

Main Street in Downtown Rexburg, also known as SH-33 Business Spur

During the first phase of construction, crews will replace curbing and manhole covers during the daytime, which will require short-term one-lane closures in active work zones. Streetside parking will also be temporarily eliminated between Second East and Fourth West, where crews are working.

Officials say alternate parking will be available off Main Street, and businesses along the corridor will remain open and accessible throughout construction.

Once utility work is completed, the project will shift exclusively to nighttime operations beginning Monday, June 22. Crews will work from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.

From Sunday through Thursday nights, traffic will be shifted to one side of the roadway while crews remove and replace asphalt. ITD says paving will be completed within a single overnight shift to ensure all travel lanes reopen during daytime hours.

Nighttime work zones will move through multiple sections of the highway, beginning from Second East to Pioneer Road and later extending from the U.S. Highway 20 Exit 333 interchange to 12th West.

The interchange itself will not be resurfaced because it was recently reconstructed in 2024.

This portion of the project is expected to be completed by early August.

Locally known as Main Street and Second East, these popular downtown Rexburg roadways make up the SH-33 Business Spur, which is managed by the state. Unlike a traditional business loop, the spur branches north toward Sugar City, where the roadway transitions to county ownership and does not reconnect with U.S. 20.

Motorists are encouraged to slow down in work zones, watch for crews and equipment, and plan ahead for possible delays.

Current traffic conditions and construction updates can be found through the Idaho 511 app or online at 511.idaho.gov.

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Max Gershon

FORT HALL, Idaho (KIFI) — The Fort Hall Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred early Sunday morning.

According to police, dispatchers received a report of a shooting in the Nagitsy Road area at approximately 2:07 a.m. on June 14. Responding officers arrived and found an adult male deceased.

An adult suspect has been taken into custody in connection with the incident.

Fort Hall Police Chief Patrick Teton said there is no known danger to the public at this time.

The Fort Hall Police Department and the Federal Bureau of Investigation are investigating the case as a homicide. Authorities said next of kin notifications have been completed.

No additional information has been released. Officials say updates will be provided as they become available.

The Fort Hall Business Council and Fort Hall Police Department extended their condolences to the victim’s family and loved ones.

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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – The Idaho State High School Rodeo Championship Finals took place on Saturday, June 13, with the stands packed at the Bannock County Fairgrounds in Pocatello. With Nationals on the line for Idaho athletes, the top 20 of each competition competed in the short go rounds.

Today’s events included bareback bronc riding, barrel racing, boys and girls cutting, breakaway roping, bull riding, goat tying, pole bending, reined cow horse, rifle shooting, saddle bronc riding, steer wrestling, team roping, tie-down roping, trap shooting, and crowning the 2026-27 IHSRA Queen.

The competitions have been fierce for seven days, with the first rodeo cow cutting rounds at the indoor arena in Pocatello on Sunday, June 7. The top four athletes in each competition advance to Nationals in July in Lincoln, Nebraska.

List of Winners

Bareback Riding: Ryder Wallace, Firth, ID

Barrel Racing: Samantha Mai, Albion, ID

Boys Cutting: Wesley Zebarth, Kimberly, ID

Breakaway Roping: Hannah Bingham, Preston, ID

Bull Riding: James Boggus, Ennis, MT

Girls Cutting: Reagan Stice, Middleton, IDGoat Tying: Clara Seiders, Adrian, OR

Pole Bending: Katelyn Evans, Arbon, ID

2026-27 IHSRA Queen: Ashley Lamb, West Haven, UT

Reined Cow Horse: Cooper Skinner, Dingle, ID

Rifle Shooting: Gavin Godfrey, Clarkston, UT

Saddle Bronc: Kash Angell, St. Anthony, ID

Steer Wrestling: Rugar Smith, Holbrook, ID

Team Roping: Jarrett Warner and Cinch Penrod, UT

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BEAR LAKE COUNTY, Idaho (KIFI) – Idaho State Police are preparing for a busy summer season at Bear Lake. Thousands of visitors travel to the vacation destination and surrounding areas every summer.

Idaho State Police said they’re mobilizing additional troops and specialized equipment to help support public safety through the busy season. The increased demand means more ISP officers completing traditional patrols in the area as well as utilizing off-highway vehicles.

ATVs will be deployed to provide access to the shoreline at Bear Lake and other off-road locations not easily reachable by patrol vehicles. Visitors can also expect to see drones deployed during periods of high traffic and activity, during search and rescue efforts, and during public safety incidents.

Troopers are also working closely with the Bear Lake Sheriff’s Office, Idaho Department of Lands and the State Department of Parks and Recreation to respond to emergencies in the area. Visitors can expect the increased presence to continue throughout the summer months.

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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Throughout the week of June 14-20, Sport Clips in Idaho Falls is turning every trim into an opportunity to support Camp Hayden and local students in need.

Beginning on Sunday, June 14, Sport Clips on East 17th Street is hosting “Haircuts with Hearts” week, where a portion of all proceeds from haircut services will go to Camp Hayden. One dollar for every full-priced MVP haircut experience and $3 for every ultimate MVP haircut will be donated.

“(this) campaign is near and dear to us because we know that not all individuals are going to have access to the same activities. And we want to bring that to different families in the community and help them to be able to have activities as a whole family and to be able to enjoy that together,” Laura Hafen, Sport Clips Area Manager, said.

Camp Hayden is a local organization working to provide accessible adventures for people with disabilities and their families. They host a variety of indoor and outdoor opportunities for disabled community members every year, regardless of ability. Sport Clips is encouraging everyone to look sharp while giving back and making a difference to those in need.

“Since it’s benefiting Camp Hayden, it’s a pretty awesome little spot. I mean, giving kids, opportunities that they might not normally have in an understanding, supportive environment. So I think it’s great when we can help out the kids,” Bryan Shumway, a longtime patron, said.

Sport Clips will also have QR codes available for clients to donate.

The business is also collecting hair care products from purchases in store for District 93 school closets to help students who may not have easy access to hair products at home.

The idea of came to Sport Clips’ manager, Vi Moon, when she saw her son getting ready.

“So as many people know, 16 year olds are very particular about their hair. And it kind of just hit me one day as (my son) was loading up his hair with products and making sure that everything was ready for his school day, (and) that some people probably don’t have the opportunity to have those extra products for things that kids want daily,” Moon said.

The fundraisers go on until June 20, and clients who donate will receive a coupon for their next visit.

For more information, call Idaho Falls Sport Clips at (208)-522-2212.

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Hadley Bodell

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – The Senior Activity Center hosted their annual Oldies Rod and Custom Car Show on June 13, bringing out 85 cars and hundreds of community members. Organizers said the car show is one of two major fundraisers the organization hosts, bringing in extra money for programs and services offered by the local non-profit.

“The money allows us to do some of the extra things and fill in the gaps where our funding doesn’t meet,” said Tara Contreras, Executive Director of the Senior Activity Center. “This has been incredible, it just speaks to the amazing car community that we have that they all showed up.”

Contreras said the car show has grown significantly since last year. With last year’s show bringing in 40 cars to vote on and admire, this year’s event had 85 entries. She said the car owners traveled from Idaho Falls, American Falls, Blackfoot, Preston, Malad and even some from Utah.

Oldies Rod and Custom Car Show at Outer Limits Fun Zone, June 13

Many local businesses helped to sponsor the car show, with other locals donating over $5000 in raffle prizes. Previously, the event was held at the Center Street underpass grass area, but with the current construction, the organizers had to find a new location. Leaders at Outer Limits Fun Zone became involved and offered their large parking lot for the event.

Contreras said they already have plans for a bigger and better car show next year. During her first year leading the event, the director said she was “blown away.”

“I’ve been going and visiting with people at Poky Cars and Coffee, trying to get embedded with the local car community and talking to them about the Senior Activity Center and our cause,” she said. “They don’t know who we are or what we do or the people we serve, so we’ve really tried to promote the event and get great partners.”

Through word of mouth and promotion work, the Senior Activity Center hosted a record-breaking car show with an astounding turnout. Many cars also drove through the parking lot unregistered, eager to join the show with their vehicles. Prizes and awards were given to the winners of different competitions, including the participant’s choice award. The winner of participant’s choice gets the honor of being printed on the following years’ T-shirts.

The Senior Activity Center will host their golf tournament fundraiser in September.

“I would like to thank all of our car community, the participants, Stacy with Outer Limits, Gate City Insurance’s Josh Randall who matched donation, and all of our volunteers,” Contreras said. “Thank you so much.”

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ARCO, Idaho (KIFI) – Idaho State Police are investigating a motorcycle crash that happened just before noon on Saturday, June 13 on US93 at milepost 225 near Craters of the Moon in Butte County.

The fatal crash involved a 65-year-old male of Pocatello traveling southbound on highway 93 on a 2022 Harley-Davidson motorcycle. The motorcyclist lost control and exited the roadway. He crashed into the lava rocks beyond the road.

The driver was wearing a helmet, but died on scene due to injuries from the crash.

This incident remains under investigation by the Idaho State Police.

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Par Kermani

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — From Power Rangers and Rainbow Brite to Star Wars and Jem, Retro X is bringing generations of pop culture fans together in Idaho Falls this weekend.

The two-day event at the Elks Lodge features celebrity guests, cosplay, collectibles, artists and vendors, drawing fans from across eastern Idaho and beyond.

For Samantha Newark, the voice of Jem and Jerrica Benton from “Jem and the Holograms,” the event is a chance to reconnect with fans who grew up watching the cartoon in the 1980s — and meet a new generation discovering it for the first time.

“I’m here to represent Jem, kind of the ambassador for Jem, and to meet the grown-up ’80s kids and the batch of young fans, which we’re calling the next generation,” Newark said.

Newark said it’s still surprising to meet younger fans who weren’t even born when the show originally aired.

“You’ll get a kid coming up to you who’s like 12, and they’ll either be in full Jem cosplay or they’ll be like, ‘Oh my God, I love you so much,'” Newark said. “They found it themselves and fell in love with the show.”

That same multi-generational appeal was a common theme among the celebrity guests.

Bettina Bush, the voice of Rainbow Brite, said she enjoys attending smaller conventions because of the passion fans bring.

“I absolutely love coming to the smaller conventions in the smaller towns because the people are so invested and they come out because they love the characters and they love the shows,” Bush said. “It’s so important to be able to be here for the fans.”

Bush said classic characters continue to connect parents and children decades after their debut.

“The great thing about Rainbow Brite and My Little Pony is that they really span all of the generations,” Bush said. “Their moms share this joy from their childhood with them. It’s all happiness. It’s all color and love.”

Power Rangers stars David Fielding, who portrayed Zordon, and Christopher Khayman Lee, who played Andros in “Power Rangers in Space,” said they’re grateful the franchise continues to resonate with fans around the world.

“We’re lucky enough to be a part of a franchise that continues to inspire people throughout the years,” Lee said. “We’re just very grateful to be able to go where we can meet people and talk about our experience on the show and their love of it as kids.”

Beyond the celebrity guests, Retro X also welcomed members of the 501st Legion, an international Star Wars costuming organization known for its screen-accurate costumes and charitable work.

Erin Atwood said the group uses its love of Star Wars to give back to local communities and raise money for children’s charities.

“We like to say we get paid in smiles from old kids, young kids, kids of all ages, zero to 99,” Atwood said.

Atwood said the organization is currently raising money through its partnership with Make-A-Wish, helping grant wishes for children with life-threatening illnesses.

For many attendees, Retro X is about more than meeting celebrities or finding a rare collectible.

It’s about sharing childhood memories, discovering new fandoms and connecting with others who love the same characters and stories.

Retro X continues Saturday at the Elks Lodge in Idaho Falls from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tickets and event information are available at ifretrox.com.

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