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Weiser City Residents Will See Changes to Their Utility Bills Coming Soon
Monday, August 12th the Weiser City Council held a public meeting to share information on proposed cost changes to Weiser City residents utilities. The proposed changes were a 5% increase for water, a 5% increase for sewer and a 13.8% increase for garbage. Mike Campbell, Weiser City Public Works Director, shared that the proposed increases are due to rising cost in maintenance, supplies and equipment. After the meeting hearing from local community members the resolution was brought to the council for a vote which was passed unanimously by the council.
The North Fremont boys cross country team's success at 2A sets tone for move to 3A
North Fremont collected its second Class 2A boys cross country state title in three seasons in thrilling fashion last October, winning by eight points over North Star Charter at Poutneuf Wellness Complex in Pocatello. Corbin Johnston repeated as the boys individual cross country state champion with a time of 15...
Fish Creek Fire at 900 acres; smoke visible from Dubois
(Bridger-Teton National Forest) – The Fish Creek Fire in the Jackson Ranger District of the Bridger-Teton National Forest was first reported late yesterday, August 17, and has since grown to 900 acres as of Saturday night, according to fire.airnow.gov. The fire is in a remote area of the North...
From Saigon to Baghdad: The Utah National Guard’s heroic missions Part 3
ST. GEORGE — Since its inception, the Utah National Guard has sought to be a premier, community-based military force, comprised of resilient and adaptable soldiers and airmen. The 2nd Battalion, 222nd Field Artillery, proudly known as the Triple Deuce, has maintained an unbroken legacy of excellence throughout its storied...
New study offers insights into Utah’s unrelenting homeless crisis
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Aug. 17, 2024 (Gephardt Daily) – A new report by the Utah Office of Homeless Services is shedding new light on the state’s unrelenting homeless crisis. According to the comprehensive report, homelessness rose by 9% in 2023, meaning a total of 9,838 Utahns found...
West-side family vows to stay put amid redevelopment push, pressure to sell
SALT LAKE CITY — An unfinished townhome project sits seemingly abandoned next to the Leal home on Salt Lake City's west side. Across the street, several homes sit boarded up and fenced off, awaiting demolition, Jose Luis Leal and daughter Alexandra Leal Vergara say, so the land can be redeveloped.
Another BIG Change is Coming to Costco and Idahoans Are NOT Happy
We’re less than a month away from Costco hiking their membership fees for the first time in seven years. Now the warehouse is making another change that not everyone is excited about. Back in January, news leaked that the membership warehouse was testing a new way to crack down...
Health department sees improvement in Idaho foster family recruitment
BOISE - Idaho licensed more new foster families in the month of July than it has in any other month in the last three years, following a targeted push from the health agency’s new director. The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare Director Alex Adams updated the Board of...
Everyone in Idaho May Have Had Social Security Number Stolen
A few years ago, we had our wallet stolen from our vehicle in Southeast Boise. While it was inconvenient to replace our debit card and driver’s license, what really made our stomach drop was the fact that we knew we had a social security number scribbled on a piece of paper in that wallet.
Idaho Schools Say No To Students Using Cell Phones
It wasn't that long ago that the school year was wrapping up. Kids were getting ready to live the dream of sleeping in and enjoying endless summer days. Time flies when you're having fun, and summer vacation is over for most Idaho students. Soon, school buses will be on the road, and kids will complain about homework.
Idaho Home Prices Have Dropped the Most in The Nation
Ah, the good ole days when Idaho's housing market was the envy of the nation. It's a challenge to describe the housing frenzy as thousands of Americans moved to Idaho, buying homes sight unseen. If you remember the days of the Oregon Trail, it was reminiscent of the gold rush.
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