🌱 Idaho Falls Burglar Arrested + Fatal Two-Vehicle Collision

Good morning, everybody! It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the Idaho Falls Patch newsletter — here to tell you all the most important things happening in town.

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Now, your local weather:

• Thursday: Breezy in the afternoon. High: 89 Low: 54.
• Friday: Hot with plenty of sunshine. High: 95 Low: 53.

Here are the top three stories in Idaho Falls today:

1. Timothy Brian Wardas has been located and booked into the Bonneville County Jail after an incident where he allegedly broke into a residence, leading to a confrontation with Idaho Falls police. Wardas was found in possession of items belonging to the homeowner, and after being taken to the hospital for medical evaluation, he left against medical advice, prompting the police to search for him. (Post Register)
2. A woman was killed and two people, including the driver of a pickup truck with his horse, were injured in a rollover crash involving a pickup pulling a trailer and a Toyota Prius near Idaho Falls on Monday. The pickup driver failed to stop at the intersection, resulting in a broadside collision with the Prius, causing the pickup to flip. The woman in the Prius was pronounced dead at the scene, and the injured individuals were taken to the hospital for treatment. (East Idaho News)
3. A 70-year-old Idaho Falls man hiking in the Teton Range in Wyoming injured his knee and was unable to continue, prompting a rescue operation by Teton County Search and Rescue. With challenging conditions such as hot temperatures, steep trails, and little shade, 20 volunteers hiked the trail with supplies and a wheeled litter to transport the man down the mountain — taking a total of four hours to complete, where he declined an ambulance ride and sought further medical care with his companion in their vehicle. (East Idaho News)

Today and tomorrow in Idaho Falls:

Thursday, July 20

• Pets Of Downtown Mural Ribbon Cutting At BlackRock Fine Wine And Craft Beer (4:00 PM)

Friday, July 21

• Wines In The Wild At Idaho Falls Zoo At Tautphaus Park (5:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Bonneville County Library District will host a community-wide discussion called "Iron Families, Iron Communities" at McCowin Park today, Jul. 20, at 6:00 p.m. in response to recent political movements like House Bill 314, which aimed to restrict certain library materials from minors. The event aims to empower local citizens to engage with various avenues within the community, featuring guest speakers, family-friendly activities, and information booths from different organizations. (Post Register)
• New homes have been listed for sale in the Idaho Falls area! Get all the property details at the link. (Idaho Falls Patch)
• The Idaho Falls Sidewalk Chalk Festival over the weekend showcased stunning portraits, realistic animals, pop culture impressions, and imaginative landscapes created by talented artists. Congratulations to Joseph and Jean-Michel Knickerbocker, who won the grand prize in the Chalk Masters category for their portrait of "The Refugee." (Rexburg Standard Journal)

Thanks for following along and staying informed. See you all soon for another update!

— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.