🌱 Shooting At Garfield Apartments + Stranded Driver Rescued

Hello, friends. It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the Patch newsletter. Keep reading for everything you need to know about what's going on in town.

But first, your local weather:

• Tuesday: Partial sunshine. High: 83 Low: 51.
• Wednesday: Nice with partial sunshine. High: 80 Low: 49.

Here are the top three stories today in Idaho Falls:

1. A shooting occurred early Saturday morning at the Garfield Apartments on North Fanning Avenue, leading to one individual being hospitalized, according to Lt. Robert Lasher of the Idaho Falls Police Department. The victim's identity has not been disclosed. An ongoing investigation is underway. (East Idaho News)
2. A stranded driver who had driven off a mountain ridge in Bonneville County was rescued by authorities on Saturday after emergency calls were received. The rescue operation involved around 15 Search and Rescue volunteers, backcountry deputies, and emergency services personnel, responding to the Skyline Ridge near Brockman Road. The driver, who had been stranded overnight, remarkably sustained relatively minor injuries and was transported by ambulance as a precaution, with praise given to the hunters who first located the car and assisted in the rescue effort. (LocalNews8.com)
3. The Rigby Police Department responded to an incident at the Dollar Tree parking lot in nearby Rigby, where a 75-year-old woman from Rexburg accidentally accelerated instead of braking while parking her 2020 Ford Explorer, causing the vehicle to jump the curb and damage the building's corner. Fortunately, no injuries were reported for the driver or anyone else on the scene. The incident resulted in exterior damage to the Dollar Tree building. (LocalNews8.com)

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Today and tomorrow in Idaho Falls:

Tuesday, September 12

• Pop In And Play At Idaho Falls Public Library (All Day)

Wednesday, September 13

• Little Learners At Museum Of Idaho (1:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Are you looking for a new family member with four paws? Check out the list of adoption-ready pets in the Idaho Falls area at the link! (Idaho Falls Patch)
• Treasure’s Formal Bridal and Tux, a cherished multi-generational business in downtown Idaho Falls known for providing beautiful dresses, suits, and a welcoming atmosphere, will be closing as owner Treasure Johnston plans to retire after 35 years at the helm. (East Idaho News)
• New homes have been listed for sale in the Idaho Falls area! Get all the property details at the link. (Idaho Falls Patch)

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— 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.