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  • How Mackay rallied after two climbers vanished on Mt. Borah

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  • Tuesday: An a.m. rain or snow shower, with a high of 47 and low of 37 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Windy with snow and rain, temps: high: 43, low: 19. ā›„ļø Brr!
  • Thursday: Cloudy, p.m. snow, up to 1", with a high of 35 and low of 29 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

ā€¢ Two Idaho Falls men vanished on Mt. Borah in 1977. Here's the rest of the story. (eastidahonews.com) ā€” Residents in and around Mackay may remember when hundreds of searchers scoured nearby Mt. Borah for two missing Idaho Falls climbers back in 1977. This detailed look back recounts the massive rescue effort, the long months of uncertainty for their families, and how the menā€™s bodies were finally discovered the following summer beneath deep avalanche snow.
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Sun Valley

  • Sun Valley Winter Wonderland kicks into high gear with the Tree Lighting Ceremony (kivitv.com)
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  • Viceroy Hotels & Resorts Expands Executive Leadership with Four Key Hires (businesswire.com)

Idaho Falls

  • Children Enjoy "Breakfast with Santa" at Idaho Falls Elks Lodge (localnews8.com)
  • A Message of Light in the Darkness: Idaho Falls community Celebrates first night of Hanukkah (localnews8.com)
  • Light the World Giving Machines arrive at Grand Teton Mall (localnews8.com)

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