Idaho
Hansen, David Alton
BURLEY, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) —David Alton Hansen, a 71-year-old resident of Burley, Idaho, passed away Friday, January 12, 2024, at St. Luke’s Magic Valley Medical Center in Twin Falls, Idaho.
He was born October 25, 1952, in Rupert, Idaho, the seventh of eight children born to Rodney Alton and Zira Jean (Belnap) Hansen. He grew up working with his family on their potato farm in Paul, Idaho. He enjoyed playing basketball and church softball. He served in the Germany North Mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Upon completion of his mission, he married Alice Anne Carey, December 18, 1976, in the Idaho Falls Idaho Temple. He then earned a bachelor’s degree from Utah State University, and an MBA from University of Utah. After graduating he went home to farm with his father, Rodney Hansen, brother, Bruce Hansen, and brother-in-law, Duane Hunt in the Paul area for Rodney Hansen Farms. David and Alice made Burley their permanent home to raise their six children and were happily married for 48 years.
He loved being out on the farm, but his real enjoyment was being involved in the business management aspects. He later began to split his time between the farm and the financial department for Mart Produce.
He was a kind, constant father and devoted husband. In addition to his family, he committed his heart and life to serving Jesus Christ. He served the Church in many positions at the stake and ward level. He was exemplary in his consistent scripture study each morning before he headed out to work at 6 a.m. He was known and loved for his sincere, loving, patient, and good-natured manner by all who knew him.
He is survived by his wife, Alice; six children and their spouses, Kaisa (Chad) Crossley, Esther (Elliot) Seibold, Rodney (Jenni Brdecka) Hansen, Ingrid (Rob) Smallman, Helen (Avery) Neilson, and Greta Hansen; three sisters, Karen (Kenneth) Hutto, Laureen (Jay) Anderson and Margaret (Duane) Hunt; two brothers, Bruce (Elaine) Hansen and Thayne (Laurie) Hansen; a sister-in-law, Pam Hansen; 11 grandsons; and four granddaughters.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, Howard Hansen and Lowell Hansen.
He left behind a legacy of faith, kindness, and sincerity that will be remembered. His example will continue to bless his family and friends.
The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, January 20, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints – Burley 3rd Ward, located at 2200 Oakley Avenue, in Burley.
Burial will follow at Pleasant View Cemetery in Burley. Family and friends will be received from 5 until 7 p.m. Friday, January 19, at Rasmussen-Wilson Funeral Home, 1350 E. 16th St., in Burley, and from noon until 12:45 p.m. Saturday, preceding the funeral, at the church.
A webcast of the funeral service will be available and maintained at rasmussenwilson.com.
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MOUNTAIN HOME, Idaho (CBS2) — A joint investigation by the Elmore County Sheriff’s Office and the Mountain Home Police Department has led to the arrest of a man accused of multiple sexual offenses in Elmore County and the city of Mountain Home.
An arrest warrant was issued on June 10, 2026, for Dillon Thorpe following an investigation conducted by Elmore County Sheriff’s Office detectives. Thorpe was taken into custody on June 11, 2026, on a warrant by the Idaho State Police.
Thorpe is charged with rape, child enticement, lewd conduct with a minor, and sexual abuse of a child under the age of 16.
Authorities said additional details about the investigation will not be released at this time because of the nature of the crimes and to protect the privacy of victims and witnesses.
Law enforcement believes there may be additional suspected victims and/or witnesses who have not yet been identified. Anyone with information or evidence relevant to the investigation is encouraged to contact the Elmore County Sheriff’s Office or the Mountain Home Police Department to make a report.
DENVER (KDVR) — Three Colorado motorcyclists died on Tuesday in northern Idaho after a pickup truck driver, also from Colorado, hit all three while trying to pass another vehicle, according to the Idaho State Police.
The crash happened at about 4 p.m. Tuesday outside the town of Kooskia on U.S. 12, police said. The pickup truck driver, identified as a 60-year-old Colorado Springs woman, was headed west on the highway when she crossed the double yellow line in a no-passing zone while trying to pass another vehicle.
She then collided head-on with the three motorcycles that were headed east on the highway.
The three motorcyclists died at the scene. The Idaho County Coroner identified the motorcyclists as: Ethan Powers, 35, of Timnath, Jeremy Coleman, 45 of Berthoud, and Nathan McCormick, 26, of Loveland.
The Colorado Fraternal Order of Police later identified Coleman and Powers as a sergeant and deputy with the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office and McCormick as Coleman’s son-in-law.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with their families, friends, coworkers, and the members of FOP Lodge 4 as they face the difficult days ahead,” the union said. “The law enforcement profession is built on service, sacrifice, and commitment to others. Sgt. Coleman and Deputy Powers dedicated their lives to protecting their community, and their impact will continue to be felt by those who had the privilege of serving alongside them.”
The truck driver was taken to a hospital for medical evaluation before being released then arrested. She was booked into the Idaho County Jail on probable cause for three counts of vehicular manslaughter, police said.
The following is a press release from the Idaho State Police:
The Idaho State Police (ISP) is investigating a three-fatality crash that occurred at approximately 4 p.m. on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, on U.S. Highway 12 near milepost 113 east of Kooskia.
The preliminary investigation indicates a 2019 Ford F-150 was traveling westbound on U.S. Highway 12 when the driver attempted to pass another vehicle in a marked no-passing zone. The pickup crossed the double yellow centerline and collided with three motorcycles traveling eastbound.
The three motorcyclists sustained fatal injuries and died at the scene.
The 60-year-old female driver of the Ford, from Colorado Springs, Colorado, was transported to a local hospital for medical evaluation. Following her release, she was arrested and booked into the Idaho County Jail on probable cause for three counts of vehicular manslaughter.
The Idaho County Coroner’s Office will identify the deceased and determine the cause and manner of death.
U.S. Highway 12 was closed for approximately six and one-half hours while emergency responders assisted at the scene and investigators processed evidence.
ISP was assisted by the Idaho County Sheriff’s Office, the Idaho County Coroner’s Office, the Idaho Transportation Department, and local fire and EMS personnel.
The crash remains under investigation.
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