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'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...
Kroger-Albertsons Merger Threatens Idaho Jobs And Traditions
Despite the Federal Trade Commission's and several state attorney generals' oppositions, along with the voices of thousands of employees and millions of customers, the proponents of the Kroger/Albertsons merger persist. The detrimental effects of this merger on workers and consumers, particularly in Idaho, are clear to anyone. The BoiseDev exclusively...
19-Year-Old Dies After Collision Between Pickup and Front End Loader in Southern Idaho
TWIN FALLS - A 19-year-old died after a pickup collided with a front end loader on Sunday in southern Idaho, wast of Twin Falls. The collision occurred at 12:34 p.m. on Sunday in Twin Falls County. According to police, a yellow John Deere front end loader, driven by a 34-year-old...
Two New Trendy Dining Options Announce Opening in Downtown Boise
Changes are coming to downtown Boise's dining and drinking scene--but what's new?. As Boise continues to grow, expand, and evolve--these are the types of things that we have to expect. We love when local businesses thrives and that's exactly what we're hearing is next on Idaho Street. Popular downtown Boise...
Fight Over Parking Space Results In Death Of Sheridan Youth Hockey Coach
The Coach of a Sheridan Youth Hockey team has died after being punched in the head in what prosecutors say was a fight over a parking spot. The assailant, 33-year old Cody McCalla has been charged with one count of involuntary manslaughter. According to court documents, at around 6pm this...
The Latest Scam To Strike Idaho Involves Fake Facebook Friends
We all know that scams are prominent during the holiday season but. However, the Ada County Sheriff's Office is warning that a new scam is taking Idaho by storm and it involves utilizing the friends you "think" you have on Facebook. Pay attention to your friends list!. The Ada County...
Red Flag warnings for mountains
High pressure easing the heat after a few spotty storms. It will be noticeably cooler today with haze and a high of 90. Winds could pick up to 20mph. Tonight lows will be at 57 for the central plain with winds more southeasterly late and breezes at 10-20mph. Tuesday will...
Some police officers leave big cities for smaller towns to avoid heightened scrutiny
Four years after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic and the police murder of George Floyd, many big-city law enforcement agencies are struggling to fill their ranks. Departments have tried offering hiring bonuses, expediting background checks and increasing salaries. Some have dropped bans on visible tattoos, lowered physical fitness exam requirements and expanded eligibility to […] The post Some police officers leave big cities for smaller towns to avoid heightened scrutiny appeared first on West Virginia Watch.
Bare 0.17-Acre Lot in Jackson, WY, On the Market for Almost $1.7 Million
Location is everything when it comes to real estate, and Jackson, Wyoming, continues to be one of the most desirable places to live. Last year, the town broke a record when the average single-family home sale price surpassed $5 million. Then, in April of this year, it topped $7 million. It was just $2.6 million in 2019. Additionally, as previously reported, Teton County is the wealthiest county and has the largest income gap in the U.S.
Voyeurism case proceeds against N. Idaho man
COEUR d’ALENE — The case of a man accused of recording nude videos of children and adults without their knowledge has been referred to the district court for further action. Michael S. Wall, 51, of Coeur d’Alene, faces 10 counts of sexual exploitation of a child by possession...
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