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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,...
IDHW: Residents, pet Owners Should be Wary of Algae Blooms During Water Recreation
With summer officially here, the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare is reminding Idahoans to be safe and protect pets when recreating in and around water because of harmful algal blooms. Cyanobacteria, which are naturally occurring aquatic organisms, can produce toxins that affect human health and the environment under certain...
“Celebrate responsibly this Independence Day”
Aaa of Idaho projects that nearly 71 million americans, including 400,000 idahoans are traveling this week for the holiday. Which means, there has been a massive increase of travelers on Idaho roads this independence day during the time known as the 100 deadliest days on Idaho roads.
No budget surplus expected as Idaho begins new fiscal year
After state budget projections missed the mark by more than $120 million in May, budget officials were not expecting the state of Idaho to end its fiscal year on Sunday with a budget surplus — a departure from record surpluses in recent years. Idaho runs on a fiscal year calendar that begins July 1 and ends June 30. Fiscal year 2024 just ended, and fiscal year 2025 is just beginning. ...
BANS OFF OUR BOOKS: Over 100 People Attend 'Harmful Materials' Bill Protest in Southern Idaho
POCATELLO — Displaying colorful signs displaying the words “Libraries - the cornerstone of democracy” and “A great library has something in it to offend everyone”, protestors of the “harmful materials” bill assembled in front of the Marshall Public Library on Monday evening to voice their discontent.
Over 30 fires blazed in Boise during Fourth of July
BOISE, Idaho — The Boise Fire Department )BFD), told KTVb that they responded to 31 fires over the Fourth of July holiday. The department added that the numbers are probably low as reports are still being compiled. "The fire responses included house/structure fires, grass/brush fires, dumpster fires, etc. None...
Two women arrested in Boise for anti-Semitic harassment at a local restaurant
Boise, ID (CBS2) — Two Boise women have been arrested after they yelled anti-Semitic comments at a man dining at a downtown Boise restaurant. 28-year-old- Hannah Tucker and 38-year-old Crystal Grosenbach were both arrested on Thursday night. Boise Police say the two women approached a man, who was wearing a Yamaka, and a woman who was sitting on the patio of a restaurant and started yelling antisemitic comments at the man.
Scorching 5-Day Heatwave Forecasted For Twin Falls ID
The Fourth of July holiday came and went and the temperatures in southern Idaho remained relatively nice as highs reached the upper eighties for the region on Thursday. That's about to change in the form of a five-day heatwave that will blanket the Magic Valley beginning Monday (July 8). "The...
Idaho Falls Fire responds to 100 calls including 12 fireworks-related fires
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready ... The following is information and a photo from the Idaho Falls Fire Department. The Idaho Falls Fire Department responded to 100 calls for service between 8 a.m. July 3 and 8 a.m. July 5, including medical emergencies, fires, vehicle accidents, and other call types. During this time, IFFD responded to 12 fires attributed to personal fireworks.
Challenger Ben Fuhriman defeats incumbent Julianne Young by four votes after recount
After a required state recount, Ben Fuhriman has defeated three-term incumbent Julianne Young by four votes in the District 30 B Representative race. District 30 B involves Bingham and Butte Counties. In the May Republican primary, the election night unofficial ballot count had Fuhriman winning by 10 votes, but when the vote in Butte County was canvased officially, it was found that the victory margin had shrunk to two votes. ...
Single Vehicle Collision Claims Life and Ignites Brush Fire in Gem County
EMMETT - At approximately 02:32 p.m. on July 5, 2024, Idaho State Police (ISP) is investigating a single vehicle collision, on Sweet-Ola Highway at milepost 12 north of Emmett in Gem County. A white 1990 Ford F-250 was southbound on Sweet-Ola Highway when the driver failed to negotiate a curve...
UPDATE: Twin Falls Police seeking identification of Fawnbrook Apartment suspects
TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — The Twin Falls Police Department is actively seeking the public’s assistance in identifying both a male and female that left the scene of a shooting that occurred on July 3, 2024, at 7:22 p.m. The shooting occurred in the parking complex of the Fawnbrook Apartments, which led to the death of 35-year-old Miguel Lawrence Garza.
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