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Going offline: Virtual academy in District 91 closing after contractor unable to continue service
IDAHO FALLS — The Virtual Preparatory Academy of Idaho (VPREP) is closing its digital doors after the company providing the service cut off its contract with Idaho Fall School District 91. “(ACCEL Schools, the contractor,) sent us a letter on June 20 that they were terminating the contract due...
Upcoming events at Bannock County Event Center
POCATELLO — Don’t miss a spectacular Fourth of July at the Bannock County Event Center. Plus, Pocatello Downs returns next weekend. Check out the upcoming public events at the Bannock County Event Center. — Bannock County Independence Day Celebration — Thursday:
Reel Lives: Coeur d’Alene Casino Resort CEO Laura Penney On Sovereignty, iGaming, And Staying Active
Every gambler has a story to tell. And so does every person who chooses to make a living in this unique industry. In our “Reel Lives” series, Casino Reports shines a spotlight on people working in the gaming business, from executives, to analysts, to media members and communications pros, and all points in between.
Higher costs aren’t deterring beef shoppers
Beef is proving to be extremely resilient within the meat department. Despite an average price increase of 6.1% for the 52 weeks ending April 21, 2024, beef volume sales fell just 0.5%, reports Circana, a Chicago-based market research firm. Beef accounts for 53.7% of meat dollar sales, up 1.5% from a year earlier.
Legion Baseball: Hawks/Cowboys split doubleheader, Minico sweeps 4B Post 23
TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — It was a slow day for Legion baseball on Wednesday but still action-filled. TF Hawks Legion A 14, Twin Falls Cowboys Legion A 1 (game one) Kennan Huettig: 2-3, 3 RBIs, R/Earned the win on the mound, giving up one hit and zero runs over two innings. He had two strikeouts and walked one.
Historic Downtown Pocatello weekly update
Come celebrate this week in Historic Downtown Pocatello!. The Bannock Civitan Club will host this week’s Revive @ 5 Summer Concert on Wednesday. The Aaron Ball Band will be live on stage from 5-8:30 p.m. This week’s sponsor is Denny’s Wrecker Service. Angels Tacos, Camille’s Crepes, PoDogs, and The Yellowstone Restaurant will have delicious food available. Live music, great food, cold beverages and family fun, every Wednesday, all summer long at Lookout Point!
Ada County Dispatch texting capabilities not ready for tonight's 4th of July celebrations
BOISE, Idaho — The Fourth of July is a day of celebration but it can also be a treat to dry weather, starting fires. As previously reported, the Ada County Board of Commissioners banned the use of fireworks in unincorporated areas last month. Last year on the Fourth of...
What causes the northern lights?
When conditions are just right, the dark night sky can light up with a curtain or ribbon of green light waving across the sky. These are the northern lights, and they happen when solar winds from the sun crash into the atmosphere, causing an eerie and awe-inspiring green glow. Dr....
Boise National Forest proposes fee increases
The Boise National Forest is seeking public comments on increased fees for campgrounds, rental cabins and day use areas. There are 18 sites on the Cascade Ranger District that would see new or increased fees and 64 total sites across the Boise Forest. Fees in most campgrounds would increase by...
St. Joseph's Regional awarded Platinum Performance for heart care standards
LEWISTON, ID - St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center is being recognized as one of 259 hospitals nationwide to receive the American College of Cardiology NCDR Platinum Performance Award. The award recognizes St. Joseph’s commitment and success in implementing a higher standard of care for heart attack patients. It signifies that...
Suspect dies, ranger injured in Yellowstone National Park shootout
Yellowstone National Park rangers were involved in a shootout overnight Wednesday that left one man dead and at least one ranger injured. The unidentified man had been reported as acting in a threatening manner while carrying a firearm at Canyon Village near the center of the park. When law-enforcement rangers arrived, there was an exchange of gunfire, the park stated in a news release. The “subject” was declared dead early Thursday and at least one ranger was reported to be in stable condition at a regional hospital. The Canyon Village area remains closed to the public while the FBI and National Park Service agents conduct an investigation. As of mid-morning Thursday, there were no active threats in the park. The park stated that “no additional information is available at this time.” –Image courtesy of ©Pete Thomas
This Is Idaho: Watch Teens Ride Horses Through Fast Food Drive Thru
I saw this video on TikTok and immediately knew it had to be from Idaho. Watch 2 Teens Ride Horses Through Southern Idaho Fast Food Drive Thru. In the short video on social media, you can see two kids on horses in the McDonald’s drive-thru. The video was posted by Courtney Kimpel on May 24th with the caption ‘Yee Haw’ and tagged with a few city names in Idaho including Idaho Falls, Rigby, and Rexburg.
Biden administration issues postruling reminder on emergency abortions
In a letter sent to hospitals and provider groups Tuesday, Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure said it is a hospital’s legal duty to offer necessary stabilizing medical treatment to all patients in medical emergencies, even if that means performing an abortion. The Biden…
Emergency crews responding to plane crash at Palisades Reservoir
SWAN VALLEY – Authorities are investigating a plane crash at Palisades Reservoir near the Idaho-Wyoming border. It happened a little after 5 p.m., according to Sgt. Bryan Lovell with the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office. It’s unclear what caused the crash, but Lovell tells EastIdahoNews.com boaters in the area...
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