JOSH McDONALD
Staff Writer
Recent Stories
KSD settles civil suits
The lawsuits, filed by former Kellogg High School student Travis Lohr and former district employee Dakota Mailloux, stemmed from an incident in June 2023 where the district suspended Lohr after he made a controversial statement during a school assembly.
Additional work to be completed on Moon Pass
In April, a rockslide wiped out a section of the road, delaying its seasonal opening and requiring hundreds of thousands of dollars in work to clear the debris. The road was reopened in early July, but more work is needed to make sure that another slide doesn’t happen.
Guilty verdict returned in Pinehurst meth case
A 65-year-old Kingston man is facing up to eight years in prison after he was found guilty on several drug charges.
SCSO continues to make positive strides despite significant needs
Addressing increasing levels of crime in Shoshone County has been a challenge, but the Shoshone County Sheriff's Office is hoping that its efforts throughout the county continue to yield positive results.
The Sundae Edition
Ice cream is universally beloved, but in Shoshone County, there seems to be an intense love for the stuff that goes beyond reason. With roughly 13,000 residents scattered across the sizeable county, there are more than 15 places to stop in and grab an ice-cold sweet treat.
Annual audit comes with positive news for Shoshone County
Elected officials and department heads throughout Shoshone County met with auditor Tony Matson on Monday to review the county’s annual audit.
City excited for Maverik
The 6,000-square-foot store will be one of the company’s larger facilities, and the expanded design of the facility grounds will make it easily accessible for semi-trucks and recreational vehicles and passenger vehicles.
Efforts on North Fork yielding positive results for SCSO
In the weeks since Memorial Day weekend, things have quieted down on the North Fork according to the Shoshone County Sheriff's Office.
Internship programs continue successful run in Shoshone County
Four students are participating in the county’s internship and clerkship programs under the watchful eyes of the Shoshone County Prosecuting Attorney Ben Allen and Magistrate Judge Keisha Oxendine.
Annual audit meeting scheduled in Shoshone County
The results of a special forensic audit are reportedly right around the corner, but the Shoshone County Commissioners will review the county’s annual audit first.