UPDATE

All lanes on U.S. Highway 20 are back open after a fiery crash near the Thornton exit. That’s according to a Facebook post from Madison County Sheriff’s Office around 6 p.m.

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REXBURG — Multiple law enforcement agencies have responded to a crash on U.S. Highway 20 involving a vehicle on fire and people being hospitalized.

The incident happened on Monday before 5 p.m. The Rexburg Police Department posted about it on social media, saying that there was a “significant traffic accident” in the westbound (southbound) lanes at milepost 328, which is near the Thornton exit. 

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The Madison County Sheriff’s Office said two vehicles were involved, and one caught fire. Three people were transported to the hospital by ambulance. No one was killed, authorities say.

Pictures of the wreck were sent to the East Idaho News newsroom. 

Traffic is being diverted off the highway at the Thornton exit. Law enforcement is asking drivers to plan an alternate route toward Rigby and Idaho Falls.

The fire has been extinguished, according to the Rexburg Police Department.

“Please use caution and give our emergency responders space to work,” the post read.

Details on what caused the crash and fire are not yet available.

BOISE – Idaho’s four electors will officially cast their votes for President and Vice President of the United States on Tuesday, December 17th, at the Idaho State Capitol. The event is set to begin at 11:30 a.m. Mountain Time in the Lincoln Auditorium.

Idaho Secretary of State Phil McGrane will oversee and certify the Electoral College vote, ensuring that the results are sent to federal officials in Washington, D.C., ahead of Congress’s official vote count on January 6, 2025.

The electors, chosen by Idaho voters during the November General Election, are:

• Vicki Keen

• Jean Mollenkopf-Moore

• Brent Regan

• Doyle Beck

The voting process will be open to the media and the public. Those unable to attend in person can watch a live stream provided by Idaho Public Television at the following link: Idaho Public Television Live Stream.

The Electoral College vote is a critical step in the U.S. presidential election process, formally confirming the state’s choice for President and Vice President based on the outcome of the November election.

Georgia has reached out to Idaho wide receiver Jordan Dwyer, the player confirmed Sunday night to UGASports.

At 6-foot and 195 pounds, the native of Puyallup, Washington, just completed his redshirt sophomore year with the Vandals. Dwyer has two more years of eligibility remaining.

He placed his name into the NCAA Transfer Portal on Saturday following the resignation of head coach Jason Eck to take over at New Mexico.

This season, Dwyer led the Vandals with 78 receptions for 1,192 yards and 12 touchdowns. For comparison, Georgia’s current leading receiver is Arian Smith who has 750 yards.

During last week’s game in the FCA playoffs against Montana State, Dwyer was a perfect 11 for 11 in receptions for a career-high 189 yards and two touchdowns.

Per his account on X, Dwyer has already received a number of offers, including Iowa, New Mexico, and Western Michigan.