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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Police, 57-year-old Patricia Sue Meyer of Texas was arrested on several felony charges after she had fraudulently withdrawn over $5000 from someone's account and later attempted to obtain debit cards from the same victim's account at a bank branch in Nampa.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...
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.
‘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...
This University of Idaho research could change how we manage our forests
Originally published July 12 on IdahoCapitalSun.com. Just as the microorganisms in the human gut play a crucial role to our well-being, microorganisms in forests are essential to forest stability. Researchers at the University of Idaho are working to understand exactly how those microorganisms respond when faced with stressors, such as drought and wildfires, and what their role could be in helping trees survive. Their research could influence forest management practices...
Bronco Updates: MW Media Days, Jeanty a 91, Dickey is “100%”
A *lot* of news this time. You can see a more detailed breakdown of them here. Also, here’s a rundown of when you can expect to see some of the new uniforms. Boise State Picked To Win Mountain West Conference. Ashton Jeanty Named MW Preseason Offensive Player of The...
'AMAZINGLY STRONG': Local 9-year-old boy bravely facing cancer diagnosis
For the Hemmert family of Grace, June 29 started out like any other Saturday. Becky went for a bike ride while Kevin was home tinkering around the house with their kids as they were recuperating from a week-long Bible camp. Becky and Kevin’s youngest son, Krew, age 9, had spent the week often not feeling well but with recovering sprained ankles and the heat many thought it was normal for...
Big Horn Beverage Donates to Folds of Honor
On Friday, July 12, at the Sheridan WYO Rodeo, Big Horn Beverage of Sheridan donated $5000 to the Folds of Honor (FOH) Scholarship fund. The money will fund one scholarship. Rodney (Rocky) Sickmann, a retiree of Anheuser-Busch and survivor of the Iran Hostage Crisis, accepted the donation on behalf of Folds of Honor, the non-profit organization that provides academic scholarships to the children and spouses of wounded or killed soldiers and First Responders.
Springville police arrest Rexburg man after late night carjacking attempt
SPRINGVILLE — A man accused of trying to carjack a driver at gunpoint late Sunday was arrested after struggling with police, forcing officers to deploy a Taser on him. Michael Spencer Tandoh, 24, who police say is a transient from Rexburg, Idaho, was booked into the Utah County Jail early Monday for investigation of aggravated robbery, trespassing and interfering with an officer.
What happened to El? Valley in the Clouds Sanitarium is a ‘place of joy,’ not sinister, says family
ISLAND PARK — Family members are providing insight into their Island Park property, which was at the center of a mystery involving an enigmatic girl. EastIdahoNews.com shared a story last week about a Fremont County Sheriff’s Office police log dated Aug. 6, 2019. A teenage girl wandered into the Island Park Scout Camp with cuts and bruises, and a woman who was a volunteer at the camp helped her get back to a place called the Valley in the Clouds Sanitarium.
Man dies in hospital after scooter crash
BOISE, Idaho — A man died after crashing a Vespa-style scooter near S Federal Way and S Findley Ave., he was taken to the hospital but later died from his injuries. According to the Boise Police Department (BPD), no other people or drivers were involved. Police said the crash...
Bench Lake Fire grows to 738 acres
The Bench Lake Fire had grown to 738 acres by Monday morning and its zero containment means the Redfish Lake recreation complex near Stanley remains closed for the fourth day during its busy summer season. Skies throughout Custer County have been hazy since Friday as smoke from the Bench Lake...
'AMAZINGLY STRONG': Local 9-year-old boy bravely facing cancer diagnosis
For the Hemmert family of Grace, June 29 started out like any other Saturday. Becky went for a bike ride while Kevin was home tinkering around the house with their kids as they were recuperating from a week-long Bible camp. Becky and Kevin’s youngest son, Krew, age 9, had spent the week often not feeling well but with recovering sprained ankles and the heat many thought it was normal for...
Stanley fire doubles in size over the weekend; Cow Valley fire in eastern Oregon at 130,000 acres
If it’s not already clear from the smoke in the air, wildfire season has begun. Over the weekend several wildfires, including one in Stanley, have grown significantly in size. The Bench Lake fire, in Stanley and the Sawtooth National Forest, started on July 11 around noon and although Idaho saw cooler temperatures on Sunday, the Bench Lake fire doubled in size over the weekend. According to Lisa Wilkolak, National Park...
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