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Idaho Open Primaries Initiative heads toward November ballot
BOISE — Idaho voters in November will likely get to choose whether or not to shift Idaho’s primary elections away from political parties and open them up to any affiliation. Supporters of the Open Primaries Initiative, which would create a top-four, non-partisan primary and allow ranked choice voting, on Tuesday turned in petition signatures from each county to the Secretary of State’s Office. After the signatures are reviewed by the office, the initiative will be cleared to go on the ballot in the upcoming general...
Major collision between hay swather and vehicle on Ririe Highway
RIRIE — A vehicle and a hay swather collided on Ririe Highway, resulting in a significant wreck at 7:54 a.m. Saturday. “It might be a pickup truck, but their vehicle hit a swather,” Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office Public Information Officer Sgt. Bryan Lovell said. Idaho State Police,...
Firework mishaps: Several people injured in Rexburg, one in Hamer
"I've never heard boom quite that deafening before."Emma Valentine REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI) — A firework explosion on Crestview Drive in Rexburg injured several people, sending some to the hospital with burns. It happened late on the July 4 holiday. The firework is believed to have exploded outward instead of upward like it was supposed to.
One dead after single-vehicle crash near Emmett
GEM COUNTY, Idaho — Idaho State Police is investigating a deadly single-vehicle collision north of Emmett. The crash occurred around 02:30 p.m. on Friday along Sweet-Ola Highway at milepost 12 in Gem County. A white pickup truck was driving southbound on Sweet-Ola Highway when the driver failed to negotiate...
Idaho Counties With the Highest Number of Miserable Lyme Disease Cases
When the spring and summer months hit in the United States, the words “Lyme disease” and “ticks” go hand in hand in the media. And we’re not just talking about programs like NBC Nightly News and ABC World News Tonight. You’ll often see Lyme Disease get discussed on entertainment news shows like ET or Hollywood Insider. That’s because there has been a significant number of celebrities that have contracted the bacterial tick-borne illness without it being properly diagnosed the first time.
Firework anxiety: What to do if your pet runs away from home
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — The crackling sound of fireworks can be nostalgic for many people, but it can also be very frightening for pets. The Snake River Animal Shelter wanted to help animals with firework anxiety by hosting its first ever Fourth of July "Cuddle Buddy" event this year. This temporarily puts them in foster
Fireworks spark house fire in Hayden
HAYDEN LAKE, Idaho — The Northern Lakes Fire Department responded to a call about a house fire on Thursday, July 4. Fire crews say that an illegal aerial firework that was launched in front of the house was the cause of the fire. No one was in the home...
Hayden man receives probation for holding hunting knife to maintenance worker’s neck
HAYDEN, Idaho – A Hayden man found guilty of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon received probation in court last month. According to the Kootenai County Prosecutor’s Office, the man threatened a maintenance worker at his apartment by putting a knife to his neck during a scheduled smoke damage inspection.
3 injured after UTV crash in remote Payette County
PAYETTE, Idaho — Three people were rescued early Friday morning after they were injured in a UTV accident in remote Payette County. The Payette County Sheriff's Office said on Friday, officials received a report at 10:30 p.m. on July 4 that three people were involved in a UTV wreck near Dry Creek Road and Little Willow Road. The crash happened after the driver attempted to go up a steep hill and crashed.
WATCH: The Melaleuca Freedom Celebration Fireworks
The 31st Annual Melaleuca Freedom Celebration—the largest Independence Day fireworks show west of the Mississippi River—will dazzle spectators with a high-flying, ground-shaking, adrenaline-filled fireworks display.
Popular Boise Rooftop To Host Ultimate 4th of July Celebration
The 4th of July is creeping up on us very quickly. It’s hard to believe that 2024 is over halfway and that it’s time for yet another 4th of July celebration. No matter what your plans are, whether you are floating the Boise River or going to one of the Boise splash pads there are plenty of ways to celebrate the 4th of July in Boise.
Hundreds gather in downtown Coeur d'Alene for annual American Heroes Parade
COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho - As people across the nation celebrate America's Independence this Thursday, hundreds gathered in downtown Coeur d'Alene for the annual American Heroes Parade.
That's hot! Heat wave coming to Treasure Valley could send temperatures to 110 degrees
Get ready to feel the heat. The National Weather Service issued an excessive heat watch Friday, warning of dangerously hot conditions for south central, southwest and west central Idaho this week. The watch will go into effect Monday and last through Thursday. Stephen Parker, a National Weather Service meteorologist out of Boise, said the watch will become a warning when the high temperatures are imminent. ...
Major Drug Bust Near Idaho Border Finds Meth, 60,000 Fentanyl Pills
We've very lucky, in the Treasure Valley, to live in a place as safe as we do. Here, we look out for one another and our law enforcement keeps us safe. It's also safe to say that throughout our state, our safety and neighborly attributes apply as well. Of course,...
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