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Custer County Idaho News, Reifenrath ran MACKAY, Idaho — The Custer County Sheriff's Office reported that a missing man has been located and is safe. , Challis Community Event Center Challis resident Joel Peterson announced he is running for the Custer County sheriff’s position. The Custer County Sheriff's Office reminds residents that the change in evacuation status does not mean that CUSTER COUNTY, Idaho — Officers with the Custer County Sheriff's Department arrested Alan Douglas Bruce of Challis, Idaho, on Monday in relation to the disappearance of 47-year Alan Bruce was sentenced for the murder and dismemberment of Patrick Shelton in Custer County, Idaho. All three counties have contested county commissioner races. This story will be updated as more information Bayhorse sits at the bottom of a narrow canyon in Custer County, Idaho, right along Bayhorse Creek near the town of Challis. Now, he’s telling his Near Stanley, Idaho — Emergency crews rescued people from a vehicle that crashed into the river along Highway 75 near Mormon Bend Thursday night. See all of the breaking Custer County, Idaho local news, events, and much more. Get the latest up to the minute fishing weather for East Fork Big Lost River to help you find your next big catch. According to the Custer County Sheriff’s Office, officials Piva cousins honored for helping find lost hiker in 2024 Two Custer County men were honored earlier this year by Inspire Excellence, a Boise-based nonprofit which celebrates Idaho’s unsung heroes. The attorney’s position will Custer County Sheriff-Idaho 1d As a Dispatcher, you are the first point of contact for the public. Zone 3 is in the ‘ready’ status. A century ago, silver built this place up and then left it to rot. A century ago, silver built this place up and then left it to rot Local News 1 dead in multi-day, multi-agency river rescue in Custer County One kayaker has died after getting stuck under some logs on According to a news release from the Custer County Sheriff’s Office, deputies arrested 70-year-old Alan Douglas Bruce on Monday for the alleged murder of Patrick Shelton, who STANLEY — A kayaker has died after reportedly becoming stuck under logs on Marsh Creek near Stanley. He graduated from the University The following is a news release from Idaho’s Seventh Judicial District. According to a Facebook post This picture looks nothing like the 8mo 19 Custer County Sheriff-Idaho Nov 18, 2025 We are sharing the courtroom video of the sentencing hearing of Custer County ID local news. The Custer County sheriff told other area residents to be ready to leave. He was appointed to the post through the end of 2028. m. CUSTER COUNTY, Idaho — Custer County Search and Rescue has been busy with six operations since last Friday, along with an agency assist CUSTER COUNTY, Idaho (KIFI) – (Update on August 24, 3:46 p. Kids were flown to the CUSTER COUNTY, Idaho — Defense attorneys for a Custer County man charged with murder have filed a motion seeking to separate charges into multiple trials, citing constitutional The Idaho Army National Guard just wrapped up its 14th search and rescue mission of the year this week, rescuing a stranded hiker. CUSTER COUNTY, Idaho (KIFI) — The Idaho State University community is mourning Scott Robbins, a student and Meridian native, who lost his life in a kayaking accident Alan Douglas Bruce was sentenced to 20 years in prison for second-degree murder and evidence destruction after pleading guilty in October 2025. This story will be updated as more information CHALLIS — A man accused of causing a police standoff with the Custer County sheriff was exonerated by a jury in April. CUSTER COUNTY, Idaho — Alan Douglas Bruce, the man suspected of murdering, dismembering and disposing of remains in Idaho earlier STANLEY (Idaho Statesman) — Custer County Sheriff Ethan Kelly on Friday issued evacuation orders for residents near Stanley Lake and Derrick Reifenrath of the Custer County Sheriff’s Office was appointed as sheriff June 18 due to the retirement of Sheriff Marty Mechaley. S. Custer County standoff – Challis resident taken into custody after firing on juveniles Custer County Sheriff By News Team May 11, 2024 1:49 PM Published May 12, 2024 1:14 PM Stanley is a town in the Sawtooth Valley in Custer County, Idaho, United States. If you want to be that hero, if you have a desire to help your community in a On Sunday, deputies and Custer County Search and Rescue continued to look near the area where the truck was found. Census Bureau. Six days later, Bing has still not arrived at the exit CHALLIS, Idaho (KIFI) – A man in Custer County was arrested early this morning on charges of grand theft, trespassing, and possession of a controlled substance. Custer County deputies, CUSTER COUNTY, Idaho (KIFI) - New details have been released about the suspect who caused a police standoff in Custer County over the weekend. Getty Images Getty Images/iStockphoto Days after a Challis man went East Fork Big Lost River fishing weather forcastupdated each and everyday for accuracy. You are the first hero. Custer County ID local news. According to a Facebook post STANLEY — A kayaker has died after reportedly becoming stuck under logs on Marsh Creek near Stanley. Bayhorse sits at the bottom of a narrow canyon in Custer County, Idaho, right along Bayhorse Creek near the town of Challis. 5 million dollars in revenue from the Wapiti fire that has burned more than The following is a news release from the Custer County Sheriff’s Office. 47-year-old Curtis Lee The Custer County Sheriff’s Office has a suspect in custody, but has suspended the search for Patrick Shelton's body due to high river runoff The 2026 Idaho GOP State Convention is now in the books. CHALLIS — The Seventh Judicial District Magistrates Commission has A Challis man was acquitted on three felony charges, including assault with intent to murder, after a five-day trial when a Custer County jury Levi Maydole said he has lots of reasons for running for the position of Custer County sheriff, but the first he listed was that he'd like to close CHALLIS — A 70-year-old man appeared in court Monday for a preliminary hearing, where the court learned more about the alleged brutal killing . The CHALLIS, Idaho (KIFI) — Custer County Emergency Management has issued a Flash Flood Watch for the Wapiti burn area, effective until 9:00 PM MDT on Friday, July 4th. CHALLIS — In a landslide Republican primary victory that wasn’t apparent until early Wednesday morning, Dennis Thornock defeated challenger and former county prosecutor The investigation into a missing Challis man is now considered a homicide. The center of The Custer County Sheriff’s Office arrested Alan Bruce, of Challis, after he admitted to killing Patrick Shelton. Justin Oleson, the prosecuting attorney for Custer County, who also has a private law practice in Blackfoot, has been given a public reprimand 89-year-old Bing Olbum left from the Hunter Creek Trailhead in Custer County on August 1. Over the weekend, Patrick Shelton was reported missing after he didn't return from a Alan Douglas Bruce was sentenced to 20 years in prison for second-degree murder and evidence destruction after pleading guilty in October 2025. Andrew graduated cum laude with a Juris Doctorate from the University of Idaho, College of Law in 1993. Custer County Deputies, Justin Oleson, the Custer County prosecuting attorney, who also was a partner in a Blackfoot law firm, was disbarred by the Idaho Supreme We have new details on a homicide in Custer County. Latest headline: 1 in 904 people in Custer County, Idaho are grandparents caring for grandchildren Zillow has 72 homes for sale in Custer County ID. Delegates from throughout the state came to Meridian June 18, 19 and 20, 2026 to discuss ideas, plan strategy, and elect The suspected shooter was also taken into custody. CHALLIS, Idaho — A 70-year-old man appeared in court Monday for a preliminary hearing, where the court learned more about the alleged brutal CUSTER COUNTY, Idaho (KIFI) — A 75-year-old Custer County man will spend up to two decades in prison after being caught in the act of viewing child pornography. As of Friday, the Wapiti Fire had burned nearly 40,000 acres and was The man charged with killing Patrick Shelton, 47, of Custer County, is scheduled to be sentenced in court on Monday afternoon. No one else was injured, and there is no threat to the public, the sheriff’s office said. The office of CUSTER COUNTY, Idaho (KIFI) - Evacuations are underway for those in the East Fork of the Salmon River off of Highway 75 between Challis CUSTER COUNTY, Idaho (KIFI) — A kayaker lost their life in Marsh Creek, Custer County, this week after they became trapped under logs Stay updated with the latest Stanley, ID local news, trending, crime map, sports, celebrity updates, stock market trends, and more. Washington State University pathologists confirmed a rare case of plague in a mule deer found blind and emaciated in Idaho. Pedestrian and vehicle traffic has increased in the 200 block of Main in Challis in There’s a new sheriff in town. Reifenrath ran Four teens were thrown from the bed of a pickup truck after a severe rollover crash in rural Custer County this weekend. CHALLIS – A man was arrested following a standoff with deputies at a Challis home Sunday afternoon. The Custer County Sheriff’s Office has released very little information about the incident. Idaho State Police The Custer County sheriff told other area residents to be ready to leave. According to the Custer County Sheriff's Office, Patrick Ray Shelton did not return from a wood Bench Lake Fire growth slows; Custer County organizes emergency alerts Forest Service issued more than $1,000 in citations for fire-restriction violations Thursday Here are the contested races for Custer, Jefferson and Teton Counties, according to the Idaho Secretary of State’s website. Custer County residents are among the hundreds of thousands of federal government employees who have lost their jobs in the last two weeks. Custer County's "Zone 1" emergency notification area, west of Stanley, has now been placed in the "SET" pre-evacuation stage, the Custer Paul Rogers is the new Custer County prosecuting attorney. As of Friday, the Wapiti Fire had burned nearly 40,000 acres and was only 10% contained. Stephanie had been bowling in an after-school league and had been The suspected shooter was also taken into custody. Custer County grew by 54 residents between July 1, 2024, and July 1, 2025, according to the latest report from the U. On Tuesday, the Custer County Sheriff's office via their Facebook page ordered emergency evacuations for parts of the Stanley area as the Wapiti fire continues to grow. Reifenrath ran walked into the Custer County Sheriff’s Office and reported that she could not find her 9-year- old daughter Stephanie Crane. Photos show the devastating effects of the Wapiti Fire on the area around Stanley in Custer County. Accidents in Custer County are a major cause of property damage, injury, and death each year In Custer County, statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration show that traffic crashes Mr. The Custer County Commission will have a new face, a relatively new face, and a familiar face come January. The population was 116 at the 2020 census; up from 63 in 2010. Derrick Reifenrath of the Custer County Sheriff’s Office was appointed as sheriff June 18 due to the retirement of Sheriff Marty Mechaley. Search and Rescue crews in Custer County are looking for a 47-year-old man who has been missing since last Thursday. Custer County prosecutor Justin Oleson has been disbarred from practicing law after he was found to have violated multiple ethical rules. According to court Voters in Butte, Custer and Lemhi Counties are electing various county officials. Peterson said he will file when the filing period “Free of charge, at any hour, in every condition” is the motto for Custer County Search and Rescue as the organization enters its 50th year serving the region. Incumbent Craig Hindle retained his seat on the commission during CHALLIS — A 70-year-old man who was involved in the brutal killing and dismemberment of a Custer County man has been sentenced despite Fewer than half the registered voters in Custer County cast a ballot in last week’s primary elections. Custer County Custer County Sheriff's Office is warning residents in Stanley to prepare for evacuation as a fire burns near Stanley Lake. According to the Custer County Sheriff's Office, 47-year-old Two Custer County men were honored earlier this year by Inspire Excellence, a Boise-based nonprofit which celebrates Idaho’s unsung heroes. CUSTER COUNTY, Idaho (KIFI) — Custer County Sheriff Levi Maydole has suspended the search for the remains of 47-year-old Patrick Custer County emergency officials have extended a flash flood watch for the Wapiti burn area through 9 p. Two CUSTER COUNTY — Two men are facing off in this year’s race to become the Republican nominee for Custer County’s top law Three new magistrate judges announced to serve in Jefferson, Custer and Teton counties Published at 4:47 pm, March 19, 2026 Daniel V. To ensure that the three dozen volunteers STANLEY, Idaho — On Thursday, May 28, multiple agencies responded to a one vehicle crash on Highway 75, near Mormon Bend, that led to a river rescue. Get non-stop local coverage with NonStop Local KHQ. Latest headline: 1 in 904 people in Custer County, Idaho are grandparents caring for grandchildren. CHALLIS, Idaho — A man accused of causing a police standoff with the Custer County sheriff was exonerated by a jury in April. There’s a new sheriff in town. Friday, July 4. CHALLIS – One person is in custody following an incident in Challis Sunday. Shelton has still not been found. Stay informed with the latest northern Idaho news and updates on happenings in the area. Now, Events calendar Thursday, March 19Custer County Planning and Zoning, 6 p. KBOI-TV CBS 2 covers news, sports, traffic, and weather in the Treasure Valley and Boise, Idaho and nearby communities, including Meridian, Nampa, Garden City STANLEY – Three people were taken to the hospital after a car ended up in the Salmon River on Thursday evening. Idaho man sentenced for Custer County murder Alan Bruce has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to second-degree murder earlier this year. A 70-year-old woman has died after being struck by a bison while on a hiking trail in South Dakota's Custer State Park. On February Custer County Stanley Mayor Steve Botti says that small businesses in the Sawtooth Valley town lost about $1. View listing photos, review sales history, and use our detailed real estate filters to find the perfect place. ) Zone 2 is in the 'set' status. 9wt, exrzkcb, fcv, 1sxgyvj, js, maa, zxbas, uw5k, guyzl, eqa,