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Las Vegas man drowns in weekend kayak trip on Warm River
ASHTON — A Las Vegas man is dead after drowning in Warm River near Ashton over the weekend. It happened Saturday around 1:40 p.m., according to Fremont County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Bart Quayle. Quayle tells EastIdahoNews.com an older man, whom they’ve identified as 68-year-old Bruce Heinz, and...
Idaho man identified as homicide victim found at Canyon County campground
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — A man who was killed at a Canyon County campground over the weekend has been identified by the Sheriff's Office. Sheriff Donahue's office identified the victim as 37-year-old Travis Haywood Calumpit from Parma. Calumpit died of a gunshot wound on July 12 at the Martin Landing campground. The Martin Landing campground is located near the confluence of the Snake River and Boise River near Parma, Idaho.
Woman arrested for attempted $37,000 wire fraud in Caldwell
CALDWELL, Idaho (CBS2) — A woman has been arrested after attempting to complete a wire transfer using fraudulent identification. According to Caldwell Police, 57-year-old Patricia Sue Meyer of Texas was arrested on several felony charges after she had fraudulently withdrawn over $5000 from someone's account and later attempted to obtain debit cards from the same victim's account at a bank branch in Nampa.
Suspect in fatal DUI crash admitted to drinking vodka at Coeur d'Alene Casino prior to driving
SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. -- The man arrested for causing a crash that killed two teens and nearly killed a third told law enforcement he had been drinking at Coeur d'Alene Casino before getting behind the wheel.
Yellowstone Comes to Nampa This Week
Is there any hope that the endless heat wave will finally disappear? Eventually, the weather will cool off, but if you're looking for an excellent way to embrace the Western lifestyle, Nampa is the place for you this week. . We have some news, both good and bad, about Idaho's...
Alpine Fire responds to truck versus boat accident
The Alpine Fire Department (AFD), along with the Idaho State Police and the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office responded to the report of an accident involving a truck and another vehicle towing a boat on Monday morning. Initial reports indicated that there were injuries on the scene. Upon arrival, crews...
Range Riders clinch Pioneer League postseason berth
BOISE, Idaho – The Glacier Range Riders (29-18) are going dancing for the first time in franchise history. With an 8-5 win on Saturday night over the Boise Hawks (24-23), the Range Riders clinched at least a tie for the second-best record in the first half of the Pioneer League. With one game to go and the tiebreaker being runs allowed, the Hawks would need to score at least 46 runs for a chance to flip the tiebreaker against the Range Riders. It is safe to say the Flathead Valley will see playoff baseball for the first time ever come September.
Local musicians invite the public to free ‘Superfriends’ camping music festival
PINGREE — A group of east Idaho bands and solo musicians are inviting the public to come out for “Superfriends,” a weekend festival of music, friendship, and raising money for good causes. The free event happens July 19-21 at 436 South 1200 West in Pingree (about 13 miles southwest of Blackfoot). Organizer Ryan Thatcher says it’s a family-friendly event with free camping on private property.
Famous Funny Fox Star Coming To Nampa
It's always welcomed news when a major entertainer visits Idaho. Usually, the Gem State is a place where the big stars catch up with friends, go on a hike, or get in a boat—in other words, relax and unwind. However, in just over two months, the city of Nampa will host one of Fox Television's biggest stars.
Main Street reconstruction project in Soda Springs started Monday and will continue through October
SODA SPRINGS — A project to reconstruct Main Street in Soda Springs started on Monday and is expected to continue through October. Alan Skinner, city engineer for Soda Springs, said the project will come in two parts. The first part was funded thanks to a grant for $1.5 million. "We will replace the asphalt and the storm drain and redo the lights," Skinner said. ...
‘Free Haircuts For Everyone’ at Boise Barbershop This Weekend
So often we hear of local businesses in the Treasure Valley closing -- and it isn't that there's an influx of closures, but it just seems that closures are what make the headlines. We're here to tell you that plenty of local businesses are going strong in the Treasure Valley...
Bronco Basketball lands 2 intriguing late additions to squad
With the close of Mountain West Conference media days last week, most of Bronco Nation has completely moved on to Boise State football season, and for good reason. But before football fully engulfs our busy lives, I thought we should get one last profile of a couple late additions to the BSU basketball team.
Soda Springs receives City Achievement Award for Hydro Plant Rebuild
BOISE — The City of Soda Springs was recognized with a Garret Nancolas City Achievement Award at the June 20 awards banquet during the 77th Association of Idaho Cities Annual Conference in Boise. Creativity, innovation, and solutions-oriented leadership define Idaho city officials. The Garret Nancolas City Achievement Awards recognize...
Orthopedic Sports Medicine Surgeon Joins Gritman Orthopedic Team
(MOSCOW,ID) ― Orthopedic Surgeon and Sports Medicine Physician Dr. Christina Cervieri has joined Gritman Orthopedic Surgeons with a focus on getting patients of all ages and activity levels back to the activities they enjoy. A Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Cervieri is fellowship-trained in Sports Medicine and has more than...
Vandal Soccer Announces Transfer Addition
MOSCOW, Idaho – The University of Idaho soccer team is excited to announce the addition of Heather Squitieri to the squad. The senior transfer spent three seasons at Florida Atlantic University and hails from Lakewood Ranch, Fla. "Heather is a great addition to our program," said head coach Jeremy...
Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests release End of the World draft environmental impact statement
GRANGEVILLE - The Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests Acting Forest Supervisor Molly Ryan is seeking public comment on a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the End of the World Project, a fuel reduction initiative designed to protect communities and ecosystems south of Grangeville, Idaho. The DEIS incorporates feedback and addresses...
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