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Two Boise Residents Extracted From Crashed Vehicle 26 Miles Southeast of Grangeville
GRANGEVILLE - The Idaho State Police is investigating an injury crash that occurred Tuesday at about 3:00 p.m. on Highway 14. According to police, a white 2008 Ford F350 pickup, pulling an enclosed trailer, driven by an 85-year-old man from Boise was traveling westbound on SH14 at milepost 16.6, approximately 26 miles southeast of Grangeville. The vehicle struck a large rock on the right side of the road causing the driver to lose control and overturn the pickup. The pickup landed on its top blocking both lanes of travel. Extrication was needed to remove the driver and the passenger, an 85-year-old female from Boise. Both occupants were transported to a local hospital by ambulance.
Showers and storms make a return, here is what you need to know today
Its been a great Wednesday with temps in the valley holding in the 80s. Air quality remains pretty good in the moderate (yellow) range. A bit more smoke will increase Wednesday evening but yellow air quality is likely again on Thursday. Storms linger in the East-Central Mountains Wednesday evening but...
Smoky sunshine today with another chance of thunderstorms on Thursday
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — Yesterday's weak front cleaned up our air quality yesterday. Unfortunately, the smoke will likely return today. Look for sunny and hazy conditions with highs in the upper 80s to low 90s. Another trough of low pressure is expected to arrive on Thursday. This trough will...
Violating These 3 Idaho Laws During Back to School Results in Big Fines or Jail
After a few months of rest, relaxation and a lack of calculus homework, school is back in session across the Boise area. Parents are getting back into the routine of enforcing bed times, laying out clothes the night before, packing sack lunches, putting breakfast on the table and making sure the kids are out to the bus stop on time.
UI President Scott Green Highlights Success in State of the University Address-Enrollment Expected to Increase Again This Fall
MOSCOW - University of Idaho President Scott Green delivered another positive state of the university address Tuesday. Green highlighted UI successes over the past year. He announced that fall enrollment is expected to increase once again. That would mark the 7th straight semester for enrollment growth at the UI. Green...
Ross Park Aquatic Complex is back open following repairs
POCATELLO — The Ross Park Aquatic Complex is back open to the public after it closed on Friday due to a burst pipe. It reopened at noon on Monday and will remain open through Sunday, Aug. 18, which is the end of the season. The aquatic complex originally closed...
Bengal Women’s Basketball Adds Bowlin to Coaching Staff
POCATELLO, Idaho – Idaho State Women's Basketball has announced the addition of Patrick Bowlin to the Bengal coaching staff for the 2024-25 season. Patrick comes to the Bengals after most recently serving as an assistant coach at Green Bay. "Our program has received a major boost with the addition of Patrick. He is bringing in a wealth of coaching experience and has worked under great mentors. I look forward to working with him as well as learning from him," remarked Head Coach Seton Sobolewski . Bowlin began his first season as the Assistant Coach for the Green Bay women's basketball...
University of Idaho Welcomes New Vandal Spirit Squad Assistant Coaches from Lewiston and Seattle
MOSCOW - The University of Idaho has strengthened its Vandal Spirit Squad by adding two new assistant coaches, Dawson Murphy and Jordan French. Dawson Murphy, from Lewiston, Idaho, is the new assistant coach for the Vandal Cheer team. A 2016 graduate of Lewiston High School, Dawson was an accomplished varsity cheerleader and received professional tumbling training at 360 Gymnastics and Cheer.
Flat Fire-Update for August 13
The Flat Fire is located about 1.5 miles northeast of Pioneerville in Boise County. The fire is now estimated at 1,600 acres. No structures are currently threatened, and the fire continues to move East, away from the community of Pioneerville. The fire did pick up a little more today and...
What You Need To Know About The NEW CDC Warning In Idaho
Hey Idahoans, heads up! The CDC has recently flagged an uptick in human parvovirus B19 activity across the U.S., and we should be aware of it here in Idaho. Parvovirus B19, often dubbed the "fifth disease," is a seasonal bug that spreads through respiratory droplets, such as sneezes and coughs.
Idaho Supreme Court dismisses lawsuit challenging a ballot initiative for ranked-choice voting
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The Idaho Supreme Court has dismissed a lawsuit brought by the state’s attorney general over a ballot initiative that aims to open Idaho’s closed primary elections and create a ranked-choice voting system. The high court did not rule on the merits of Idaho...
Violating These 3 Idaho Laws During Back to School Results in Big Fines or Jail
After a few months of rest, relaxation and a lack of calculus homework, school is back in session across the Boise area. Parents are getting back into the routine of enforcing bed times, laying out clothes the night before, packing sack lunches, putting breakfast on the table and making sure the kids are out to the bus stop on time.
Gov. Little appoints new ISP director
A new Idaho State Police director will be sworn in next week. Bill Gardiner, a 25-year ISP veteran, will replace Kedrick Wills as the department’s director and colonel, the governor’s office announced Thursday in a press release. Gov. Brad Little appointed Gardiner to replace Wills, who is retiring Aug. 16. Gardiner will be sworn in on Wednesday at ISP’s Meridian headquarters. ...
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