Enterprise The Idaho
Oneida County's News Since 1879 Malad City, Idaho
December 11, 2025 |Vol. 145 No. 50
“Hammin’ It Up for Christmas” event runs one more week! You could win a ham for Christmas!
For one more week, the Hammin’ It Up for Christmas contest will run in The Idaho Enterprise. Sponsored by Malad merchants. Several juicy hams will be given to Oneida County residents who take the time to enter the contest. 100 East 90 South, Malad Clip the entry forms that are included in this edition of The Idaho Enterprise, fill them in and deliver them to the participating merchants by Wednesday, December 17. Entry forms were also included in the December 4th edition of The Idaho Enterprise, so you have two chances to win! The rules specify that winners do not need be present to win. Name___________________________________________ The participating “Hammin’ It Up for Christmas” sponsors include: Allen Drug & Variety, Ireland Bank, Oneida Family Dental, Address____________________ Phone________________ KW Equipment Services, Broulim’s, Malad City, Nell J. Redfield Memorial Hospital, Farm Bureau Insurance, Mountain States Insurance, Idaho Mill & Tree Service, ATC Communications, Thomas Electric & Furniture, Northern Title, On the Run & Little Caesars, Hess Lumber & Home Center, Physical Therapy Solutions, Malad Rock, Edith’s Collective, Outlaw Vapor, Malad Drive in, The Idaho Enterprise, and Ward’s ACE & Country Store. Deadline to enter is December 17 by 5:00 p.m. Each business will have an in-store drawing on Thursday, December 18 and will notify their winners to pick up their hams. See page 10 of this issue and enter to win a nice Tami Fager, Jolynn Irick, Abriee Keel, Mary Lyndon, Kacey Keller - Ireland Bank holiday ham!
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NEWS IN BRIEF
Wyoming Highway Patrol Tracks Down Missing Wisconsin Teen, Arrests Alleged Kidnappers En Route to Utah
A missing Wisconsin teenager was safely recovered after the Wyoming Highway Patrol intercepted a vehicle carrying the girl and two alleged kidnappers along Interstate 80. A regional alert had been issued for the teen, who authorities believed was traveling with a 20-year-old man wanted on drug charges. Using cellular data, dispatchers traced the suspects’ movement between Laramie and Rawlins, allowing troopers to locate the vehicle near Sinclair. During the traffic stop, officers found the teen in the back seat and detained the two men, who claimed they had been “hired” to take her to Utah. Investigators are reviewing that claim, but both suspects now face kidnapping and custody interference charges. Highway Patrol officials praised the coordinated response, crediting communication among agencies for the girl’s safe recovery and swift resolution.
Plan Your Magical Night at the 2025 Fantasy at the Willard Bay Lights Show
Ashley Allen & Hannah Luthi - Malad Drive-In
Kelley Neal- Edith’s Collective
Audrie Hansen - Idaho Mill & Tree Services
Willard Bay State Park is gearing up for another season of holiday magic as the 2025 Fantasy at the Bay Lights Show returns December 1–24. The annual drive-through attraction transforms the park into a glowing winter landscape featuring thousands of colorful light displays from 5:00 to 10:00 PM. Families can enjoy the illuminated route from the comfort of their vehicles, making the event an easy, festive outing. Admission is $20 per vehicle for up to eight passengers, and special-event rules mean annual, senior, and honor passes are not accepted. Guests can also purchase 3D glasses at the gate, adding extra sparkle to the vibrant displays. With its warm holiday atmosphere and bright decorations, the Fantasy at the Bay Lights Show remains a favorite tradition and a memorable way to celebrate the season.
BYU–Idaho Student Accused of Kidnapping 4-Week-Old Baby in Costco
KC Williams - KW Equipment Services
Travis Hanks & Wes Fredrickson Malad Rock
Leila Hoopes and Dr. Josh Wray Oneida Family Dental
Gloria Maldonado - Outlaw Vapor
Greg Compton - PT Solutions
Kalissa Blackham - Ward’s Ace
INSIDE THE ENTERPRISE
Firemans Ball......................................Pg. 2 Parade of Homes................................Pg. 3 Power Outage.....................................Pg. 4
Puzzles................................................Pg. 6 Obituaries............................................Pg. 9 Sports........................................... Pg. 11-12
A BYU–Idaho student is facing serious charges after allegedly removing a shopping cart containing a 4-week-old baby inside an Idaho Falls Costco. Police arrested 24-year-old Michael Garrison Raine after surveillance footage reportedly showed him pushing the cart several aisles away while the baby’s mother briefly browsed in the book section. Raine later claimed he had accidentally taken the wrong cart, but investigators say the recorded footage contradicts his explanation. The infant was located quickly and unharmed, thanks to the mother’s report and assistance from store employees. Raine was charged with second-degree kidnapping and later released on bail. He is scheduled for a preliminary hearing on December 10 as authorities continue reviewing the circumstances surrounding the incident.