JOSH McDONALD
Staff Writer
Recent Stories

Entrega especial: Kellogg firefighters travel 1,200 miles to deliver fire engine to Bolivian volunteers
Two firefighters from Shoshone County Fire District #2 will be going on the adventure of a lifetime all in the name of goodwill.

Kellogg police investigating hit and run
Kellogg police are looking for community help locating a vehicle and driver involved in a hit-and-run that occurred on Sunday afternoon.

ITD urges caution around snowplows
Each year, the Idaho Department of Transportation (IDT) waits for this moment knowing full well that the chaos tends to get worse before it gets better, largely because people struggle to coexist with the snowplows while they’re out clearing the roads.

Earthquake shakes Silver Valley
Folks settling in for the evening on Monday night got quite the shock when an earthquake briefly rattled through the area.

Kellogg's basketball court becomes center of hope for 2-year-old's cancer fight
The Wildcat community rallied around some of their own recently, when the Kellogg High School Boys Basketball team turned a busy weekend into what has become known as the “Live for Viv” Fundraiser.

Kellogg's Mayor Mac receives Precious Gem award
Last month, Pooler was awarded the Silver Valley Chamber’s “Precious Gem” award, which is given to a person who has given abundantly to the local community. He was unable to attend the chamber’s award ceremony, so former chamber president Juli Zook brought the award to him.

Shoshone new Rapid Action Team busts meth lab
Special unit in action after a year of training
The Shoshone County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at a residence in Pine Creek on Tuesday morning, leading to the discovery of a significant methamphetamine manufacturing operation.

Shoshone patrol deputies to fill gaps in jail staffing
The Shoshone County Commissioners approved a $12,000 transfer from the sheriff's jail budget to sheriff’s patrol overtime budget.

Honoring Sheriff Gunderson's legacy
The Silver Valley took a hit last year when former Shoshone County Sheriff Mike Gunderson passed away following a battle with cancer, but in the wake of their grief, his family has created something to ensure that his legacy lives on.

Extreme SkiJor kicks off next week in Wallace
The signature winter event at the Center of the Universe is just over one week away and even with less-than-advantageous weather, the seventh annual Wallace Extreme Ski Jor is set to go.