Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 21st of August.
Good morning, Rexburg.
🚧 Accidents
Upper Valley fire crews put out a fire near North Hatchery Butte Road east of Harriman after battling the Sand Creek Fire days earlier—demonstrating a swift response to consecutive incidents.
💼 Business
Many users reported that EastIdahoNews.com showed full-page fake virus checker pop-ups from malware in third-party ads when using the Facebook app.
The news site said it is working with its ad partners—especially those affecting mobile users—to stop scammers and fix the problem.
Grand Teton Energy Systems, a Rexburg company that makes lithium ion batteries for over 200 commercial clients, will relocate from its 12,000-square-foot facility to the former Nelson-Ricks Creamery in Sugar City next year—this move will allow expansion into a space up to 40,000 square feet after a renovation project.
🚨 Crime
On Tuesday at 11 p.m.—Bingham County Sheriff’s deputies and other agencies responded near 1100 East and 1300 North after a homeowner reported shots fired when a suspect tried to take a 4-wheeler—and officers later located the suspect in a field and fired shots that resulted in his death while the homeowner was treated for a non-life-threatening gunshot wound.
📰 Lifestyle
Rexburg residents can beat the heat this summer by visiting eight local ice cream shops — featuring favorites like G's Dairy Delights and Crispý Cones — that offer homemade flavors and tasty treats to cool down in the warm weather.
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