Radio Brewing releases limited-edition beer
Radio Brewing has released a limited-edition beer to commemorate the restart of the Bunker Hill Mine.
Charges dropped against pair connected to Kellogg man's death
Charges have been dropped in the cases against two California men believed to be involved in the April death of a Kellogg man.
P&Z, disaster services request new vehicles from BOCC
Last week, the Shoshone County Commissioners met with the county’s Planning and Zoning Administrator Dan Martinsen to discuss purchasing new vehicles for both P&Z and the county’s disaster services department.
County officials offer tips for holiday travel
The busiest travel season of the year is just days away and local officials hope that everyone stays safe during the holidays.
Driver injured in truck crash in Osburn
A semi-truck carrying apples on eastbound Interstate 90 crashed into Morehouse Field today.
Shoshone County Officials Discuss Future Plans Pt. 3
After Shoshone County Clerk-elect Lori Osterberg won her race in the May Primary Election, she could have sat around for the next eight months and waited for her term to begin. However, Osterberg isn’t one to sit and wait.
SCSO navigates bomb threats and highway chases on Wednesday night
It was a wild Wednesday night for local law enforcement, as deputies from the Kellogg Police Department and Shoshone County Sheriff’s Office engaged in a pursuit that took them from Kellogg to Osburn. This wasn’t the only source of drama that evening, as deputies with the SCSO had to respond to a bomb threat called into their own office.
Montana quartet faces multiple trafficking charges
Deputies with the Shoshone County Sheriff’s Office seized trafficking amounts of fentanyl and methamphetamine during a stop on Thursday night.
Shoshone County officials discuss future plans Pt. 2
Shoshone County Commissioner Jeff Zimmerman was recently re-elected to his seat as District 3 Commissioner and after finishing a two-year term, he is looking toward a few bigger goals and projects during his longer four-year term in office.
Wallace SD secures funding for meals program
For most students, the weekend is a time of joy. Days off school, the possibility of an adventure-filled Saturday, or maybe the ability to grab a few extra hours of sleep. But for some students, the weekend means more questions than answers.
Commissioners ask county officials to review wage study proposal
On Wednesday, Commissioners Jeff Zimmerman and Tracy Casady asked the county’s elected officials and department heads to review a proposal from Thompson Consulting Group.
QUICK TAKES: Storylines going into Boys SVT
Winter sports go into full effect this week, with the boys finally catching up to the girls on the hardwood and wrestling going into full swing.
Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony this weekend
In the Silver Valley, the holiday season doesn’t truly kick off until Silver Mountain’s annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony.
KSD reporting strong numbers following schedule change
The proof, as they say, is in the pudding. And the Kellogg School District is happy to report that through more than a quarter of the 2024/25 school year, the gamble to move from a traditional school week to a pilot 4-day week is paying off.
SAVE to host holiday fundraiser
Each year, Shoshone County’s SAVE Coalition partners with the Fainting Goat in Wallace for a fundraiser that benefits area families.
Shoshone County officials discuss future plans Pt. 1
Now that Election Day has come and gone, what can the residents of Shoshone County expect from their recently elected officials?
Shoshone County receives Thanksgiving gift
Idaho Strategic Resources steps up to cover costs for new heating system
Last week, Grant Brackebusch with Idaho Strategic Resources (ISR) contacted Shoshone County Public Works Director Jessica Stutzke to tell her that ISR would like to cover the cost of replacing the heating system in the county’s District 1 Road Shop.
Silver Valley Sports
What teams are poised to make a deep postseason run? Which teams are still a year or two out from their next successful run? And who are the names we’re going to be hearing and talking about over the next few months?
Nominating period open for Silver Valley Shop-With-A-Cop
The Osburn Police Department’s annual Shop-With-A-Cop holiday event is looking for shopper nominations.
County to replace failed heating system at Murray Shop
A total failure of the heating system at Shoshone County’s District 1 shop in Murray is forcing the county to dig into their cash to keep the shop running.
Traffic stop yields trafficking amounts of meth in Shoshone County
A pair of Montana men were arrested last week after a traffic stop resulted in the discovery trafficking amounts of methamphetamine.
Pride versus pride
Self-respect and dignity were the subjects of Retired Army National Guard Maj. Andrew Whipple’s message to veterans at the Silver Valley Veterans Day Memorial Ceremony on Monday morning.
Silver Valley Sports: Nov. 4 - 10
Wallace football bows out in playoffs; Area All-League Volleyball Teams announced
SV Chamber kicks off Shop Small promotion
Shop Small in the Silver Valley kicked off this past weekend with the Silver Valley Chamber’s Annual Winter Evening Market.
Crews pull double duty in Pinehurst house fire
Emergency crews responded to a residential structure fire on Monday afternoon that reignited early Tuesday morning.
Shoshone County ski hills ready for season
Lookout Pass opens this weekend, while Silver Mountain's grand opening is just a few weeks away.
All signs are pointing toward this year’s ski season being one for the books and Shoshone County’s two ski hills are excited for the coming weeks.
Lindsey, Zimmerman headline incumbent sweep on Election Day
83.9% of registered voters cast 6,214 votes, re-electing Jeff Zimmerman and Holly Lindsey, while also doing their part to retain state legislators Phil Hart, Dale Hawkins, and Heather Scott.
Shoshone County considering new public defense office
Last week, the Shoshone County Commissioners met with Eric Fredericksen with the Idaho State Public Defenders Office to discuss establishing an Institutional Public Defense Office in Shoshone County.
Young: "We like our chances" ahead of playoff matchup with Carey
The Miners had to wait a week, but they now know who they get in the first round of the 1A State Playoffs. A nice, long road trip and the chance to face the number one team in the state, Carey Panthers.
BOCC questioning new pay matrix
Misunderstanding or misinformation? That was the question Commissioner Dave Dose was trying to get answered on Wednesday morning.
Candidates take the stage at SNP/Chamber Forum
The event was open for any candidate on the upcoming ballot to attend, in a low-stakes environment that allowed each candidate to state their platforms and explain why they should get people’s votes. Candidates answered questions during the casual sip and mingle period that followed the presentations.
This time, it's Even Louder!
The show is the direct sequel to one the theater performed in March 2023, and Robinson hopes to recapture the lighthearted, psychedelic magic that made “Laugh In, Out Loud” a hit.
Miner duo, major impact
It’s been 10 long years since the Wallace Miners were the outright league champions on the gridiron. When the final horn sounded on Friday night at Sather Field, it was accompanied by raucous cheers, high-fives, hugs, and maybe even a few tears.
Shoshone County adopts interim pay matrix
The Shoshone County Commissioners made a significant change to the county’s pay scale last week, when they adopted an interim pay matrix.
Shoshone County partners with Post Falls for building inspections
Temporary contract approved as new building inspector is trained.
The Shoshone County Commissioners approved a contract with the city of Post Falls last week for the use of one of its building inspectors while Shoshone County establishes its new building inspection/code enforcement department.
Miner duo, major impact
It’s been 10 long years since the Wallace Miners were the outright league champions on the gridiron. When the final horn sounded on Friday night at Sather Field, it was accompanied by raucous cheers, high-fives, hugs, and maybe even a few tears.
Wallace sets fees for business registration law
The Wallace City Council approved a resolution setting the fees for the city’s recently adopted Business Registration Ordinance during a special meeting on Tuesday evening.
Pinehurst man arrested following child porn operation
A Pinehurst man was arrested on Tuesday after a search warrant turned up hundreds of digital files containing sexually explicit images of children.
SCSO honors deputies
The actions and bravery of Shoshone County Sheriff’s Deputies Corporal Darius Dustin and Detective Will Keller were celebrated during a recent ceremony at the Shoshone County Public Safety Building.
Po-Ta-Toes
Each year, a group of Kellogg Rotarians drive down to Blackfoot, where they pick up 350 boxes of Idaho Potatoes and bring them back for one of their biggest fundraisers of the year.
Leave the signs alone
Shoshone County Clerk Peggy White would like to remind people to leave campaign signs alone.
Spaces still available for Osburn Craft Fair
You know we’re knocking on the door of the holiday season when you hear the words Osburn Craft Fair.
Wallace says 'No' to alcohol license fee increases
The Wallace City Council voted against changing the prices on the city’s beer and liquor licenses following a public hearing last week.
Mullan students receives major scholarship
Mullan Jr./Sr. High School student Talan Rupp-Connors was recently named a recipient of a $25,000 scholarship from the Horatio Alger Association.
Wallace City Council discusses registration fees
The Wallace City Council examined a proposed fee structure for their new Business Registration Ordinance during their monthly meeting on Wednesday night.
KHS students ready themselves for annual haunted house
The haunted house is hosted by the KHS Student Council and is the group’s largest annual fundraiser, providing money for several student activities throughout the school year.
Innovia announces new fund in Silver Valley
The Innovia Foundation hosted a social event last month at Albertini’s Gem Bar, where they unveiled plans for the new Silver Valley Forever Fund.
Border Patrol seizes illegal immigrants following SCSO traffic stop
A routine traffic stop last month resulted in the apprehension of three men by the United States Border Patrol.
County approves contract for broadband study
Shoshone County is working diligently to make sure all of its residents have access to reliable, high-speed internet.
Changes in air quality standards may affect Shoshone County
The Environmental Protection Agency’s air quality requirements have changed, and Shoshone County residents may have to adjust how they burn during the final months of the year.