Plenty of voters have beat the lines by voting early in this year’s general election, where the last day to mark a ballot will be Tuesday, Nov. 5. … Read the full story and more in the paper edition of…
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Man charged with felony rape
A 26-year-old man was arrested in Power County after a 15-year-old girl told law enforcement that a family friend had raped her, according to a report originally released by EastIdahoNews.com. … Read the full story and more in the paper…
Little Theatre receives grant from AgWest Farm Credit by Celia Klassen Press/Times staff writer
Although technically COVID restrictions have ended and people are largely back to life as “normal”, the American Falls Little Theatre, like most community theatres, was hit hard. … Read the full story and more in the paper edition of The…
Authorities nab A.F. bank robbery suspect
The American Falls branch of Bank of Commerce was the site of an armed robbery at about 4 p.m. Friday Sept. 1. Just five days later, Wednesday, Sept. 6, Steven James Parker was arrested in connection with the heist. ……
Budgets, water leaks give commissioners nightmares by Celia Klassen
The Power County board of commissioners met Monday, Aug. 28, to discuss a number of items. This was the yearly budget hearing where members of the public could come and ask questions and receive information on budgets for all departments.…
BLM issues decision to protect Tribal, cultural resources at A.F. archaeological district
To protect nationally significant Tribal and cultural resources dating back thousands of years, the Bureau of Land Management issued a decision to close the American Falls Archaeological District and a portion of the Lake Channel area to rock climbing and…
A.F. police arrest teen after stabbing
The American Falls Police Department and the Power County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched at 11:41 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 7, to 2162 River Ave. after reports of a stabbing. … Read the full story and more in the paper edition…
Things to see and do at the Power County Fair
Power County residents, friends, family and visitors barely had time to take a breath following American Falls Day Saturday, Aug. 5, before another week’s worth of activities kicked off Aug. 7 to 11 during the Power County Fair week. Most…
American Falls Day is here!
American Falls will celebrate its own history and development with booths in the park, a parade and plenty of class reunions this week. Be sure to check out the advertising sponsors who are helping recognize our special community and do…
Pioneer Days celebration set for July 28 at A.F. Stake Center
The 2023 Pioneer Day Celebration will be held Friday, July 28. It is a different type of activity this year, as it’s being held on a Friday evening at the American Falls LDS Stake Center ballfield, at 111 Church Place,…