The Power County Sheriff’s Office received a phone call Sunday, Oct. 8, at 7:56 p.m. from a man reporting a disturbance at a residence on North Pleasant Valley Road, approximately 10 miles northwest of American Falls. The disturbance involved a…
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Power County Prosecutor reluctantly will leave post
Power County Prosecuting Attorney Jason E. “Mack” Mackrill has announced he will reluctantly resign from his position with his final day being Friday, Oct. 27. … Read the full story and more in the paper edition of The Power County…
Near Rockland school rests treasures of past by Celia Klassen Press/Times staff writer
Tucked away near the Rockland School is a small building that could be mistaken for a house. The signage presents it as the Relief Society, but inside houses treasures from Rockland’s past. … Read the full story and more in…
A.F. School District announces significantly lower property tax
The American Falls School District is thrilled to announce a property tax reduction totaling $670,000 for the year 2023, according to Superintendent Randy Jensen. … Read the full story and more in the paper edition of The Power County Press!…
AFHS honors students with Academic Letters
AFHS honors students with Academic Letters American Falls High School honored a select group of students who achieved an academic milestone last year, earning Academic Letters for maintaining a stellar 3.8 grade point average (GPA) or higher throughout the school…
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…