Special Olympics gears up for state games with torch run

Area police officers continue the tradition of helping the State Summer Games

Participants in the Law Enforcemnt Torch Run pose after Tuesday’s event. | Allan Steele, EastIdahoSports.com. IDAHO FALLS – It was a good day for an afternoon run as about two dozen law enforcement members met up Tuesday at the Waterfront. It was an even better day to carry a torch for a special cause. Idaho State Police, Idaho Falls Police, Pocatello Police and officers from the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office all participated in the Law Enf…

Special Olympics gears up for state games with torch run

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI)—In an annual event that's become a favorite for participants and supporters alike, the Special Olympic torch is on its way across the state ahead of this summer's state Special Olympic Games in Nampa. Idaho Falls is one of many cities in the path of the torch run. Tuesday's run from Waterfront Park in Snake River Landing to Teton Toyota was short, but it was a chance to bring the spirit of the games to the city and spec…