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Shoshone-Bannock Tribes to hold groundbreaking for new fire station next week
FORT HALL — The Shoshone-Bannock Tribes are pleased to announce the groundbreaking of the new Fort Hall Fire Station on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at 10:00 am located at 70 Widowville Road in Fort Hall. Invited dignitaries will attend the event along with the Fort Hall Business Council, the project team, business partners and community members. “We are looking forward to this momentous occasion and are extremely grateful for Congressman...
50 years later, Evel Knievel's rocket returns to the jump site in Twin Falls
Marking 50 years since Evel Knievel's spectacular attempt to jump the Snake River, a celebration will feature a motorcycle parade, and a rare chance to see his Sky Cycle rocket in Twin Falls.
Feeding Frenzy: La Casita fires up Mexican flair at the Eastern Idaho State Fair
BLACKFOOT — The “Feeding Frenzy” is kicking off at the Eastern Idaho State Fair, and this year, we’re back with a visit to an all-time fan favorite: La Casita Mexican Food. Owner Marcial Mejia has delighted fair-goers with his delicious, authentic Mexican food for 21 years.
Mother-daughter duo to open thrift shop in Montpelier
MONTPELIER — A local mother-daughter duo have come together to open a new thrift shop that's sure to have something to interest everyone in the community. Kylee Skinner, who owns the shop with her mother, Kellie Wilson, said the name of the shop is Second Time Around Thrifting. Before they had the idea to open, they worked for another thrift shop in town. "That ended up going under," she said....
Wildfire near Plummer causing some evacuations
PLUMMER, Idaho — A wildfire near County Line Road near Plummer, Idaho is causing some evacuations. According to the Benewah County Sheriff's Office, fire crews and law enforcement are on the scene of the fire and are working to perform evacuations as needed. This is a developing story. Check...
Police investigating rape at Boise State campus housing
BOISE, Idaho — Boise State University and the Boise Police Department (BPD), are investigating a rape that happened in the early hours of Saturday, Aug. 31. The university put out a statement that the rape happened at a small party on campus housing. "The victim was at a small...
Central District Board of Health Faces Possible Leadership Change as Member's License Lapses
The Central District Board of Health may need to replace a controversial member under Idaho law. Dr. Ryan Cole was appointed in 2021 to the physician position on the public health district board, which under Idaho law is required to be filled by someone licensed to practice medicine in Idaho. As of June 30, Cole’s physician license has lapsed, the state online professional license database shows.
Sow grizzly trapped and relocated in Island Park area
After consultation with the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), the Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) relocated a 5-year-old female grizzly bear on Aug. 21, 2024. Wildlife Services began trapping southeast of Henry’s Lake in an area that has experienced several confirmed cattle depredations due to grizzly bears over the past several weeks. A 257-pound female grizzly was captured on the night of Aug. 20 while visiting the site. Given the presence of other bears at the kill site, and having no...
Artist hopes paintings and conversations can help destigmatize mental health
Artist Michael Norsk uses painting to help manage his mental health. Now, he’s hoping his experience and art can create support for others with similar struggles. Repetitive acrylic dots and strokes fill the canvas of Norsk’s paintings. He’s originally from Denmark and moved to Boise about seven years ago. He describes one of his paintings with a black background and gold and silver coming through.
(Video) – Braves Football hosts the Shelley Russets
The Wyoming high school football season is here! For the Star Valley Braves that means breaking in some new facilities while hosting perennial Idaho power Shelley to kick off the 2024 campaign. This Week Zero match up is the third straight season in which the Braves and Russets have met with Star Valley winning the last two.
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