Enterprise The Idaho
Oneida County's News Since 1879 Malad City, Idaho
November 20, 2025 |Vol. 145 No. 47
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NEWS IN BRIEF
Millions Witness Unexpected Northern Lights as Solar Storm Dazzles the World
Oneida County’s Veterans were the guests of honor at MES
Students took turns speaking to share their thoughts about veterans
Malad Commemorates Veterans Day Last week, Malad schools were each held their own respective events paying honor to the Veterans on the holiday named for them and commemorating their service. Malad Elementary School was the host of a program featuring performances of patriotic songs by the students, and the recitation of the award-winning essays that had been judged prior to the event. The middle and high schools also held their own event, which also included a number of musical performances. Throughout the day, various other activities in support of local veterans were held. VETERANS On Page 2
Several musical numbers accompanied the program
Sportsman’s Banquet hosts a full house
It takes a village to raise a child, and a huge wrestling family of supporters to be a state powerhouse!
The Event Center in Malad was filled to capacity last Friday as the community came out to support the State Champion wrestlers, their parents, coaches, and fans. The evening included both a live and silent auction, as well as an outstanding dinner. Wrestlers served as attendants and servers during the event, monitored by their “all-in” parents who helped make the night a huge success. The repeat State Champion Malad Dragons are a force to be reckoned with on the state athletic scene, and more than set to bring back another title. The coaches held the floor to thank everyone for their support and run the evening’s events, with Coach Maddox and Merridee Morrison holding multiple drawings throughout the evening from a huge variety of sponsors. It may have been the case that a coach ended up drawing a name he recognized for a big prize. The live auction was turned over to auctioneer Glen Gillies, who sold it all! The breadth and depth of support in town for the team is outstanding, and we don’t have enough room here to cover everything (we plan to bring you a more complete accounting of the event next week), but here is a list of some of the many who donated and added to the cause: Donations came from Potter Ranch, Wild Sage Co. Kallie
Rindlisbaker, ID USA Wrestling, Napa, Malad Double or Nothing, Oneida Family Dental, Edith’s, Daisy Hollow, Hess Lumber, Pizza Stop, Northern Title, J Peak Propane, Idaho Milling and Grain, ATC, Allen Drug, Legrande Aqua Plunge, Danny Hess, Your Mom’s Coffee, Chat and Chew, Bamma Wamma’s, Coatney Family, 4-Gauge, Mark Arnout, Camp Chef, Vortex, Mathews Archery, Kent’s Optics, Ron Keller Tire, Holiday Inn Express, Brigham, Joel Pilcher, Samantha Henderson, Willie Brothers Beef, Malad Rock (Travis Hanks), Preston Golf, Clair Semrad, Mills Family, Enterprise, Holly Hanson, Vicky Cazier, Weston and Breanne Nalder Family, IFA Agronomy, Post, CWC, Steve Daniels, Eagle Ridge Ranch, Island Park, BC Timbers, Alice’s Beauty Shop, Nell J Redfield Memorial Hospital, Mountain State Insurance, Dance Trucking, Grit Shop Guns (Schrenk), Silver Dust Silver Co-A Wangsgard, CO Construction—Clain Olsen, Wild Rivier Taxidermy, Devil Creek Upland Game Preserve, Cache Valley Bank, Doug Adams, JCImagined, Maddox Family Farms, Davis Sod, Eliason Livestock, Hungry Heifer, Darrin Daniels, Summit Skid Steer, Hess Lumber, Merja Family, Scott Mackay, Edward’s Family, Skin Haven Aesthetics Spa, Central Service, The Gym, Nate Eliason, Frozen Cow, Kamas Reel, and countless other volunteers, donors, parents, and supporters!
Guns were on the menu for the fundraiser
Impossible! Coaches can’t win drawings
INSIDE THE ENTERPRISE Giving Machine....................................Pg. 2 Hometown Christmas Festival.............Pg. 4 Puzzles................................................Pg. 6
Looking Back.......................................Pg. 7 Jacob T. Marley............................Pg. 10-11 Sports............................................... .Pg. 12
Millions of people across the globe were treated to a rare spectacle as vibrant northern lights illuminated skies far beyond their usual range. The dazzling display came from a powerful solar storm that unexpectedly intensified, sending charged particles from the sun crashing into Earth’s magnetic field. Spectators from Europe, North America, and even parts of Asia and Australia reported glowing ribbons of green, purple, and red light dancing across the night sky. Scientists say this storm was among the strongest in decades, briefly disrupting radio signals but offering an extraordinary visual show. Experts continue to monitor solar activity as more geomagnetic waves are expected in the coming days, possibly creating another round of aurora displays.
Idaho Man Uses Excavator to Destroy Newly Built Home, Police Say
Authorities in Idaho say a man used an excavator to demolish a newly constructed home in a shocking act of destruction over the weekend. According to the Teton County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to reports of heavy equipment tearing through the property late Saturday evening. When they arrived, they found the home reduced to rubble and the suspect still at the scene. Investigators believe the man, whose identity has not yet been released, had a dispute with the property’s developer or owner prior to the incident. No injuries were reported, but damages are estimated to be in the hundreds of thousands of dollars. The man was taken into custody and faces multiple charges, including felony malicious injury to property. Local officials called the event “bizarre and deeply unfortunate,” noting that the home had only been completed weeks earlier.
Brigham City to Get Nuclear Power Plant, Announced by Mayor and Governor
Brigham City Mayor DJ Bott and Governor Spencer Cox announced plans to build a nuclear power plant in Brigham City, marking a major step in Utah’s push for clean, reliable energy. The facility will use small modular reactors to help meet rising energy demand, particularly from data centers and AI infrastructure. Governor Cox highlighted the state’s commitment to expanding energy production, noting that the project aligns with Utah’s long-term sustainability goals. Mayor Bott called the initiative “a game-changer” for local jobs and economic growth. The project is currently awaiting regulatory approvals, including environmental and federal permits, before construction can begin. Officials estimate significant economic and environmental benefits once the plant becomes operational, positioning Utah as a leader in modern nuclear energy in the U.S.