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AQUATIC ADVENTURES: New slides at Ross Park Aquatic Complex officially open to the public
POCATELLO — The wait is over for the long-anticipated return of a water slide at the Ross Park Aquatic Center. And Gate City area residents have not one, but two state-of-the-art water attractions to help stay cool this summer and many more in the future. City officials, Pocatello-Chubbuck Chamber of Commerce Chiefs, construction developers, architects and swarms of children stood under the hot July sun on Friday in anticipation of...
Woman going to prison for drunk driving crash that killed her 7-year-old
IDAHO FALLS — A 30-year-old woman was given prison time after she pleaded guilty to causing a crash that killed her 7-year-old child. Jessica Martinez was sentenced by District Judge Bruce Pickett to a minimum of one and a half years and a maximum of 10 years in prison. She will also be required to pay at least $1,500 in court fees and fines.
Inside The Mysterious Billionaire Summer Camp Where Oprah and Corporate America’s Elite Gather to Forge Multibillion-Dollar Deals
Last week in Sun Valley, Idaho, it was time for the “annual fly-in event” when Friedman Memorial Airport is filled with private luxury jets. Aircraft-tracking […]
Man Accused in Lewiston Attempted Murder Case Pleads Guilty to Lesser Charge
LEWISTON - A man who was indicted for the 2023 attempted murder of Loyal Otis Dickson in Lewiston pleaded guilty on Tuesday to a lesser charge. According to the Nez Perce County Prosecutor's Office, on July 14, 2023, the Lewiston Police Department responded to an injured person call in North Lewiston. Upon arrival, officers located the victim unconscious with multiple stab wounds. The victim was identified as Dickson.
Mountaintop View 7-17-24. Blake Anderson, Conference Realignment, Boise State brand, Athlon Rankings, MLB Draft.
The football season is getting closer every day and there is a lot of preseason content being written by us and around the internet. Through it all, we have you covered. Take a look at today’s links, plus the content coming your way on our site. Anderson’s response.
Idaho Auction Plans Charity Concert and Event
Dealers Auto Auction of Idaho will hold its 12th annual Legends of Country Charity Concert featuring the country band, Diamond Rio on the evening of Aug. 13. The next morning, DAA of Idaho will showcase 600+ cars live in the lanes and on EdgePipeline. This two-day event aims to raise funds for local charities, continuing a tradition of generosity and community support.
Popular Grocery Chain Closing Over 30 Locations
Ever since the pandemic hit, and still to this day, businesses have been struggling to stay afloat. Closing down stores that are underperforming, and having to file for bankruptcy seem to be the norm of today's day and age. Popular grocery chain closing over 2 dozen locations. Stop & Shop,...
Boise makes investment to help provide affordable housing
BOISE, Idaho — Going from short-term fixes to long-term solutions in Idaho's capital city – Boise is expanding its partnerships with local housing organizations in order to help combat the city's housing crisis. The City of Boise in July allocated a $5.5 million investment into affordable housing for...
ISU women's soccer team experiences 'beauty' both on and off the pitch in European tour
If you had to describe the Idaho State women’s soccer team’s recent tour of Europe in one word, it might be “beauty.” As in the beauty of seeing historic European capitols like Vienna, Zurich and Munich. Or seeing the beauty of soccer expressed as a sport through the precision execution of a Swiss professional team. ...
Sawtooth National Forest enacts Stage 1 Fire Restrictions
JEROME, Idaho - The Sawtooth National Forest and Idaho Department of Lands will initiate Stage 1 fire restrictions within the National Forest System lands boundaries on the Sawtooth and Cassia zones effective 12:01 a.m. July 17. The purpose of the restrictions is to reduce the potential for human-caused ignitions. “Our...
Boise plans for transition as Red Lion hotel shelter contract nears end
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — The Boise City Council is reviewing options on how best to wind down the use of the Red Lion "hotel shelter," in downtown Boise. The "Hotel shelter" began in 2020 during the rise of COVID. The City identified homeless people and those determined to be "medically fragile" as needing an alternative housing solution than those provided by traditional shelters.
City Council approves proposal to build 86 townhomes near Pocatello park, despite recommendations against it
POCATELLO — By unanimous vote, the Pocatello City Council approved the proposed development of 86 townhomes near the popular Ammon Park. A recent public hearing that lasted roughly 2-1/2 hours included some barbs between residents speaking against the proposal and the developers, mainly regarding the developers’ “plan B.”
California triple-murder suspect with Idaho ties arrested in Modesto
MODESTO, Calif. — The nationwide search for a triple-murder suspect with Idaho ties is over after law enforcement reported the man was arrested in Modesto, California. The California Statewide Law Enforcement Association (CSLEA) on Tuesday said 59-year-old Jose Carmen Cardona was located and arrested. He faces three counts of murder, one count of attempted murder and one county of child endangerment.
Citizens to march in protest of Bureau of Land Management Wild Horse Roundup
ROCK SPRINGS, Wyo. (Wyoming News Now) - Monday, July 22 citizens and activists will have a march protest against the Bureau of Land Management’s “inhumane wild horse roundups”. The protest will call for an immediate halt to BLM’s practices with its wild horse roundups that happen throughout...
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