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UAlbany football beats Idaho in FCS quarterfinal

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December 10, 2023

UAlbany football beats Idaho in FCS quarterfinal

UAlbany wide receiver Brevin Easton, shown earlier this season, had three touchdown catches Saturday night in an FCS quarterfinal win at Idaho.

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University at Albany wide receiver Brevin Easton, who was playing Division II college football two years ago, helped lead the Great Danes to the Football Championship Subdivision semifinals for the first time.

He caught nine passes for 228 yards and three touchdowns on Saturday night, including the winning 30-yard score from Reese Poffenbarger with 4:38 to play, in a 30-22 win over fourth-seeded Idaho in an FCS quarterfinal at the P1FCU Kibbie Dome in Moscow, Idaho.

Easton transferred to UAlbany from Division II Assumption last year.

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“It definitely means everything to get to this point, coming from a Division II and just a lot of different ups and downs going through in life and just finding a way to persevere,” Easton said. “But I’m definitely most happy for me and my whole family, my football family, and everybody on the team. We’ve been through a lot these last two years and to get to this point is just bittersweet.”

No. 5 seed UAlbany (11-3) will play defending FCS champion and No. 1 seed South Dakota State (13-0) in a semifinal at 7 p.m. Friday in Brookings, S.D.

“I just have faith in these guys,” UAlbany head coach Greg Gattuso said. “They played their tails off. We just kept banging away and banging away until we could get an opportunity to get the lead and we were able to hold on to it. So it was a badge of a win for our program. First time in the final four is pretty sweet.”

Showing his usual elusiveness against the pass rush, Poffenbarger completed 24-of-41 passes for 341 yards and three scores.

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Poffenbarger also threw scoring passes of 64 and 39 yards to Easton in the first half. Easton added a 39-yard catch down the left sideline that set up John Opalko’s 22-yard field goal with 11:07 left.

“He was just open,” Poffenbarger said. “You’ve been watching us all year. Brevin’s always open. So is Ju (Hicks), so is Roy (Alexander), so is (MarQeese) Dietz, so is Levi (Wentz). So when we have incompletions, I blame myself a lot because we have such good receivers and there’s always a play to be made.”

Easton’s catch in the right corner of the end zone after Poffenbarger moved right and threw put UAlbany up 23-19. Griffin Woodell of Glens Falls added the clinching score on a 29-yard touchdown run with 46 seconds left.

Wtih the Great Danes leading by four, UAlbany defensive end Anton Juncaj sacked Idaho quarterback Gevani McCoy to force a fumble that defensive tackle Elijah Hills recovered with 2:46 remaining to preserve the lead.

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It was Juncaj’s 15th sack of the season.

Idaho’s Ricardo Chavez kicked a 49-yard field goal to bring Idaho within 30-22 with 25 seconds left, but Dietz recovered an onside kick to secure the victory.

UAlbany earned its first victory in a dome and its first triumph outside the Eastern time zone. The Great Danes were previously 0-8 in games outside EST.

“I don’t think there’s really anything better,” Poffenbarger said. “Especially Idaho having such a cool venue like this and taking a lot of pride in playing at home and winning at home. We just have that mentality that we’re the underdogs.”

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McCoy completed 23 of 43 passes for 317 yards and a touchdown for Idaho, which finished at 9-4.

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Two rafters die in separate accidents on Idaho's Selway River

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12 hours ago

May 12, 2025

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Two rafters die in separate accidents on Idaho's Selway River

IDAHO COUNTY, Idaho — Two people are dead following separate rafting incidents on Idaho’s Selway River over the weekend.

The Idaho County Sheriff’s Office received the first call just before 1:30 p.m. on Saturday and was informed of an SOS activation up the Selway River, with CPR reportedly in progress. The area where the SOS was sent from is part of the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness Area and is nearly 20 miles from the end of the nearest road.

Roughly 2 hours after the first call, around 3:40 p.m., Idaho County Dispatch received a 911 text from someone saying that a second person in their rafting group had flipped into the water. This incident was roughly 2 miles downstream from the first SOS location, according to a press release.

Life Flight responded to the scenes and confirmed the death of both individuals, but, due to the location, was unable to transport them out.

The next day, Two Bear Air used a helicopter winch system to retrieve both individuals from the canyon. They were then taken to Cedar Flats and turned over to the Idaho County Coroner. The names of the deceased have not been released while authorities notify their families.

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Idaho Falls Public Library launches new drive-thru service – East Idaho News

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May 12, 2025

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Idaho Falls Public Library launches new drive-thru service – East Idaho News

The following is a news release from the city of Idaho Falls.

IDAHO FALLS – The Idaho Falls Public Library is excited to announce the grand opening of its brand-new drive-thru pick up service, officially launching on Monday, May 12.

The city hosted a celebration on Friday with a ribbon-cutting. The Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce participated in the event.

“The IFPL drive-thru is another step in making library services more convenient and accessible for the community,” said Robert Wright, Idaho Falls Library Director. “We’re excited to see it become part of our patrons’ everyday lives.”

Starting May 12, Library patrons can pick up materials without leaving their vehicle. The drive-thru on the east side of the library just north of the book drop, is accessible via Park Avenue. After returning any items in the book drop, patrons can continue straight into the drive-thru lane.

The service is open to all library card holders, including residents of Idaho Falls and non-residents who have purchased a membership.

How it works

Patrons can request items by:

logging into their account, placing holds, and selecting “Drive-Thru Pick Up” under pickup options.
calling the Library directly to place a hold
calling the Library directly to request same-day pickup of a Library-selected bag of age-appropriate children’s books.

Pick-up process:

Items, other than the bag of children’s books, are typically ready two business days after the request.
Patrons will need to present a driver’s license at the window for verification.
The pickup process takes just a minute or two.

“We’re making it easier than ever to access the world of books, learning, and imagination,” added library staff. “Whether you’re on a busy schedule or have kids in the car, the drive-thru is for you.”

The Idaho Falls Public Library is open Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. with a 6 p.m. closing time on Friday. It’s open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday.

For more information, visit the website or call the Idaho Falls Public Library at (208) 612-8460.

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Man allegedly involved in high-speed chase arrested by Idaho Falls Police SWAT team – East Idaho News

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May 11, 2025

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Man allegedly involved in high-speed chase arrested by Idaho Falls Police SWAT team – East Idaho News

IDAHO FALLS — An Idaho Falls man wanted in connection to a high-speed pursuit Friday night was arrested Saturday evening after a SWAT operation at an Idaho Falls home.

Lucas James, 40, was taken into custody on a felony probation violation warrant.

He was located at a home on the 1700 block of Burlwood Drive. Police obtained a search warrant and SWAT officers approached the house with an armored vehicle called a Bearcat around 5:30 p.m., according to a news release from the Idaho Falls Police Department.

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“When officers started making announcements, Mr. James attempted to flee out a back door,” the release says. “Unfortunately for Mr. James, he was met in the backyard by Idaho Falls Police Officers.”

James was taken to the Bonneville County Jail and faces additional charges from Idaho State Police related to the high-speed chase that ended with a two-vehicle crash on Yellowstone Highway and Pancheri Drive around 10 p.m. Friday.

Police recovered drugs, drug paraphernalia, and firearms from the vehicle James was reportedly driving.

The charges include felony eluding, three counts of felon in possession of a firearm, felony possession of a controlled substance, and misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia.