The man accused of fatally shooting two Idaho firefighters before killing himself last month had tried to join the fire department, and became angry when told he would need to go through training and testing. Wess Roley also tried to join the Army twice — his father was an Army veteran — but was disqualified after failing to...Read More
PENDLETON – Three firefighters were injured while fighting a fire on the 1700 block of Southwest Court Avenue in Pendleton on Wednesday. Pendleton Fire and Ambulance Chief Tony Pierotti said one of the injuries was heat-related, and that firefighter was treated on the scene. Two firefighters were shocked from a down power line on a fence,...Read More
A Waubay Fire Volunteer Department fire truck was reported stolen and later recovered, but with significant damage, earlier this week. This incident led to the arrest and charging of Jeremiah Nathaniel Shepherd, 19, of Browns Valley, Minnesota. According to court documents, the incident occurred on or about July 21, 2025, in Day County, South Dakota....Read More
