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PREP FOOTBALL PREVIEWS: Boise looks to build off historic season
Last season was a historic one for the Boise High football program. Jumping out to a 5-0 start, the Brave won seven games last year and reached the playoffs for the first time in 29 years. In year four of his tenure at Boise, head coach Mike Altieri found success in a place not known for it. Their play caught most teams by surprise. With a high-powered offense led by quarterback Trevor Schoolfield and wide receiver Cooper Smith, the Brave were able to keep up with anyone. ...
Caldwell Night Rodeo set to celebrate 100 years
CALDWELL - After the 2020 Caldwell Night Rodeo was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the rodeo’s staff had some extra time on their hands. So, they decided to start digging through archives to get a more complete understanding of their history. They never could have imagined the shocking...
Kyle Tellstrom Becomes First Two-Time Winner of Idaho 208 at Meridian
Kyle Tellstrom became the first two-time winner of the Idaho 208 at Meridian Speedway Saturday night, scoring the victory in the seventh race of the Northwest Super Late Model Series season. A couple of weeks ago, Tellstrom won the Idaho 200 at Findlay Stadium Stateline Speedway. Saturday's win added to...
Public input sought on State Wildlife Action Plan
The state Department of Fish and Wildlife will host an online public meeting from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 28 to discuss the update to the State Wildlife Action Plan. This meeting is part of the process of revising and updating the action plan every 10 years, and will introduce the timeline for the 2025 revision and opportunities for public participation during the yearlong process.
These Idaho Schools Are Making a Big Switch to 4-Day Weeks
Whether it was the Friday after Thanksgiving or a Monday holiday like Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents Day or Memorial Day, as a kid there were few things better than knowing you had a short school week. It meant you could enjoy an extra day of waking up whenever...
“Missing Child”? Idaho Scammers Have Officially Sunk To A New Low
Just when you didn't think scammers were bad enough, they came out with one of the most deplorable scams in existence. It's already bad enough that you want to deceive helpless people out of their money and it's a whole other to weaponize others for gain. An unfortunate trend. As...
How To Help Firefighter Who Lost Home Because Wildfire In Idaho
In the midst of a devastating fire season, the Kuna Chamber of Commerce has stepped up to rally support for affected wildland firefighters. Michelle, from the Kuna Chamber, mentioned a firefighter who lost his home and detailed how community donations are becoming the lifeline for many. With their main office in Emmett, they’re accepting donations all day and coordinating to bring supplies down to the Gem County Chamber of Commerce.
Yellowstone Comes To Caldwell This Week Only
The weather this week will be in the high nineties which is a big break from the excessive triple digit temperatures we've experienced all summer. The end of the summer means one of the great western events will be coming to Caldwell this week. Is there any hope that the...
A year after first quagga mussel sighting, testing and cleaning still continues
TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — It’s been almost a year since the quagga mussel was found near Centennial Waterfront Park in Twin Falls. After a massive treatment, the Idaho State Department of Agriculture devised a plan to rid the Snake River of any potential quaggas; it has been a long waiting game.
Idaho’s Winter Forecast This Year & The Highest Chance For Snow
Winter is coming, and if you're in Idaho or the Pacific Northwest, you might be curious about what to expect. Let's break down the Farmers' Almanac winter forecast in a way that's easy to digest. First, Idaho and the Pacific Northwest, including Washington and Oregon, are in for some mixed...
Idaho Falls Power breaks ground on peaking plant, research park
IDAHO FALLS — Shovels went into the dirt and in the air after a celebratory groundbreaking for a power generation facility in Idaho Falls Monday morning. People from the community came to watch the groundbreaking and learn more about the Idaho Falls Power Peaking Plant and Clean Energy Research Park at 2017 East Iona Road. Idaho Falls Power is investing $36 million to build the plant.
Smoky sunshine today with a chance of thunderstorms tomorrow morning
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — It should be another day of smoky sunshine around the Treasure Valley. High temperatures will be in the mid-90s today. Our air quality will bounce between the yellow and orange categories today. A shortwave trough will arrive late tonight and into Tuesday morning. This trough...
Nampa Police Post Hilarious Update on Green Power Ranger Arrest
It's a story we couldn't make up if we tried-- but it's a serious one. You may remember that just over a week ago, we reported that Police were looking for a man that shoved an elderly man to the ground in Nampa. Then, as Nampa Police continued to search...
Back to School: Superintendent collects T-shirts from districts around the state
TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — Superintendent of Public Instruction Debbie Critchfield has school spirit. She displays it proudly every week for T-shirts on Tuesdays, which started from her visits to districts around the state. “People were so generous and kind to me and would say ‘here’s a T-shirt’ and...
AAA GAS REPORT: Idaho Drivers see Modest Drop at the Pump
BOISE – After a six-cent jump last week, Idaho gas prices are once again beginning to calm down. According to AAA, today’s average price for a gallon of regular in the Gem State is $3.61, which is two cents less than a week ago, a penny less than a month ago, and 45 cents less than a year ago.
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