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Idaho’s health officials report the first human West Nile virus meningitis case of the year, a Canyon County resident over 65 who was hospitalized and is recovering at home; officials urge protection against mosquito bites and reducing standing water to prevent transmission, noting that West Nile can cause severe illness—especially in older adults.
Former NHL star Brooks Laich married CrossFit champion Katrín Tanja Davíðsdóttir on Aug. 15 at their lakeside home near Coeur d’Alene, Idaho—the same city where he wed Julianne Hough in 2017. The three‑day celebration kicked off with a dinner at Elk Point, featured a ceremony by the water attended by their dog Koda, and culminated in a reception on two floating barges; Davíðsdóttir wore a sleeveless WONÁ Concept gown with a thigh‑high slit, while Laich wore a classic black suit. The couple, who share 10‑month‑old daughter Emberly, welcomed about 110 guests.
Eastern Idaho Public Health confirms a laboratory‑tested rabid bat in Mackay (Custer County). Rabies is fatal if not treated, so do not touch bats; seek medical advice immediately if exposure is suspected, and have the bat tested for rabies (testing is free if exposure is suspected). Vaccinate pets (dogs, cats, ferrets, horses) and bat‑proof homes to reduce risk. For bat‑proofing guidance, see CDC resources referenced by the article.
An Idaho teen with Type 1 diabetes relies on Barkley, a diabetes-alert dog trained to sniff for low and high blood sugar and alert with a ball reward. During training, Barkley unexpectedly began growling at people with cancer—first at a patient with skin cancer recurrence and later at another cancer patient (one case involved a pregnant woman)—suggesting the dog’s nose may detect cancer scents. While studies note dogs can be trained to identify cancer, more research is needed. Barkley’s alerts help Jaylin manage her condition and have made him a clinic favorite, giving the family peace of mind.
Twin Falls’ In-N-Out reopens after the Aug. 1 mass shooting that left three dead and seven wounded, with authorities saying the gunman Chad Williams killed two and wounded seven before killing himself. An off-duty Idaho State Trooper and two citizens distracted the shooter, helping evacuate staff and customers. Braxton Steube, a bystander who confronted the gunman on a walking trail, recounts his exchange with Williams as the shooting occurred, a moment his actions say helped prevent further harm. The motive remains unclear and the restaurant’s reopening credited first responders and the brave bystanders who intervened.
New video and police timeline show a gunman’s deadly rampage in Twin Falls, Idaho, beginning at an In-N-Out drive-thru and ending with a self-inflicted gunshot on a nearby trail; three people were killed and seven wounded. An off-duty Idaho State Police trooper and an armed bystander confronted the shooter, helping evacuate customers and prevent more casualties, while investigators say the motive remains unknown.
Police released surveillance video from Aug. 1’s mass shooting at an In-N-Out in Twin Falls, Idaho, showing terrified employees and customers as Chad Williams, 24, opened fire, killing three and wounding seven before dying by a self-inflicted gunshot after a confrontation with an off-duty trooper and a Good Samaritan; victims were Ashley Garibay, 23; Dale Schultz, 66; and Christopher Claunch, 59. Authorities say there is no known motive, and it took about 90 minutes to confirm there was only one shooter amid multiple reports of other active threats.
Police released the clearest surveillance video yet of the Twin Falls, Idaho, In-N-Out shooting, detailing a rampage that killed three and wounded seven before gunman Chad Williams fatally shot himself; the footage shows him firing through the drive-thru, inside the restaurant, and at nearby vehicles as officers and an off-duty trooper evacuate patrons, with investigators saying no motive has been identified.
A mass shooting at the Idaho In-N-Out in Twin Falls on August 1, 2026 left three people dead and several injured. Dale Schultz, 66, died from gunshot wounds; his wife Reinette Schultz was severely wounded and has undergone multiple surgeries with a long road to recovery. Ashley Garibay and Christopher Claunch were also killed. The gunman, Chad Williams Jr., died by a self-inflicted gunshot after two armed good Samaritans returned fire. Authorities called it a mass shooting, and a GoFundMe was set up to cover medical and funeral costs while a vigil was held for the victims.
One of the three people killed in a Twin Falls, Idaho, In-N-Out shooting has been identified as a Utah man, according to law enforcement. Authorities have not released details about suspects or a motive, and the investigation continues.
A Stockton-born In-N-Out manager, Ashley Garibay, 23, was killed in a mass shooting at an Idaho Twin Falls restaurant where she had traveled to train staff. The gunman, Chad Williams, 24, killed two others and wounded seven before taking his own life; investigators say he acted alone and no motive has been released. Garibay’s family and In-N-Out leadership expressed heartbreak, and the Twin Falls store had just opened on July 24 as part of the chain’s expansion.
A 35-year-old healthcare worker, Jordan Salinas, who trained in firearms after a Boise mall shooting, fired back at the gunman at Twin Falls’ In-N-Out, with police saying his actions, alongside an off‑duty officer, diverted the attacker and likely saved lives. The shooter killed three and wounded seven before dying by a self‑inflicted gunshot. Salinas described his response as automatic, following a four-step ‘observe, orient, decide, act’ process.
An armed lone gunman opened fire at an In-N-Out in Twin Falls, Idaho, killing three and wounding seven before taking his own life. An off-duty Idaho state trooper and Jordan Salinas, a 35-year-old bystander, returned fire, diverting the shooter and likely preventing more casualties; authorities say Williams acted alone and the motive remains under investigation. One victim was an In-N-Out employee and seven others were injured, some critically. The FBI has asked the public for photos/video from the attack as investigators review the timeline.
Three people were killed and seven wounded when a gunman opened fire at a Twin Falls In-N-Out. The suspect, 24-year-old Chad Williams, died by a self-inflicted gunshot after an off-duty state trooper and an armed bystander returned fire, likely preventing further casualties. Investigators say Williams acted alone; one of the deceased was a restaurant employee. Two of the wounded were treated and released, three remained in stable condition and two were in critical condition. The FBI is collecting photos and video as authorities continue to piece together events and motives, while relatives are being notified and misinformation online is being debunked.
An armed bystander distracted a gunman during a shooting at an In-N-Out in Twin Falls, Idaho, helping people escape as an off-duty state trooper returned fire; the attacker fatally shot himself, three people were killed and seven injured, and investigators are reviewing motive and full circumstances.