BUTTE — Kelly Knievel has threatened to “destroy” the top organizer of Evel Knievel Days unless he signs a pact with the county and caves to other demands.

Sept. 8, 1974 was a momentous day in American history. Sure, it was the day that Gerald Ford pardoned Richard Nixon, but maybe more importantly, it was also the day Evel Knievel tried — and ...

Evel Knievel waves as he is lowered into his rocket in this Sept. 8, 1974, file photo before his failed attempt at a highly promoted 3/4-mile leap across the Snake River Canyon outside Twin Falls.