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PREP FOOTBALL PREVIEWS: Snake River aims to inch closer to being the state's standard bearer once again
The high school football season in Idaho begins on Aug. 23. So to get you ready, we’re counting down with at least one local team preview every day until kickoff. Up next: Snake River Panthers 2023 IN REVIEW: 6-5 (first place in 3A South East Idaho Conference)Lost 28-0 to Homedale in Class 3A state quarterfinals ...
WARNING: People Are Posing As Caldwell Police In A New Scam
Some people will do just about anything to make a buck and for scammers, there are absolutely no boundaries when it comes to making some money. Caldwell police shared a post on social media warning of a scam involving phone calls to unsuspecting victims. Caldwell, we are getting calls about...
Pocatello, Idaho Forecast: Thunderstorms and Highs in the 90s This Week
Pocatello, ID – Thunderstorms are expected to return to the Pocatello area this weekend, bringing the potential for heavy rain. According to the National Weather Service in Pocatello, scattered thunderstorms are likely across the region today and Sunday, with a marginal risk of severe weather on Saturday. While the...
Free Admission to the Western Idaho Fair for CBS2 Day
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2 News) — Friday is CBS2 Day at the Western Idaho Fair. From noon to 4 p.m., you can get in for free! Just bring non-perishable food items for the Boise State Food Pantry. Donations may also include personal hygiene items.Click here to learn about the Boise...
Boise State releases men's hoops non-conference schedule
Two teams that caught the attention of the nation this past March will be making a trip to ExtraMile Arena this season. The Boise State men’s basketball team released its complete 11-game 2024-25 non-conference schedule on Thursday, including home dates against Oakland and Clemson, NCAA Tournament darlings from last season. The non-conference schedule includes at least seven games against teams who made postseason tournaments last season, five of which were...
‘You have a conundrum’: Eagle council wrestles with budget as costs for police outpace revenue
The City of Eagle won’t be taking any property tax increase this year, but the decision came with a split vote and a lot of heartburn. On Tuesday, the Eagle City Council debated for two hours on how much to increase property tax collections for the upcoming fiscal year 2025 budget. The final 2-2 vote, with Mayor Brad Pike breaking the tie, ultimately will not increase property taxes beyond what would cover annexation and new construction and also increase the Eagle Police Department contract by $700,000.
Idaho Residents Should Be Able to Stop Stores Closing in the Gem State
If you haven't heard by now, Golden Corral in the Magic Valley has closed. While it is sad to see a beloved and popular restaurant close, one of the bigger stories was how it closed. According to employees, there was no notice, as they showed up to find out they were out of a job. Not only were employees caught off guard, but so too were customers, many of which had gift cards, and coupons, and ate at the restaurant regularly. It has left many stunned and trying to figure out what happened and what could have gone differently. While the restaurant will be missed, could it have been saved if residents had a say and could stop the closure? Too many places have closed over the last few years and should a law be in place to allow residents to save certain restaurants, stores, and companies if someone is willing to invest in them or to stop them from closing suddenly?
Hike Review: Hyde Park Canyon segment of Bonneville Shoreline Trail | News
HYDE PARK — Recently, a new portion of the Bonneville Shoreline Trail was unveiled up Hyde Park Canyon. The 2.85 mile trail project was made possible by grants, tax dollars, and a partnership between Hyde Park city and a private landowner. The following is a trail review:. If you...
Most Utahns who changed party affiliation switched to unaffiliated, 2024 election data shows
Because the Utah Republican Party holds a closed primary — and many of Republican-controlled Utah’s elections are decided in the primary — each year there tends to be speculation of “party raiding,” or Democrats switching their affiliation to Republican. But election registration statistics don’t show widespread party raiding — not this year, and not even […]
Crime Alert: Utah Could See Jugging Coming To The State
It's a Friday and you are grabbing some extra cash from the ATM for a weekend at the bars and a night out on the town. It's a little later in the evening reaching dusk and you’re heading back to your car when you hear footsteps behind you. Your head swivels and two strangers with dark hoodies are a few feet behind you.
The rural Utah community at the crossroads of the fentanyl epidemic
PRICE — The highway headed into Price has more roadkill on it than moving cars. Through the windy canyons, there is an abandoned, sunken ghost town and periods of time without cellphone reception. U.S. 6 may seem out-of-sight and out-of-mind to northern city slickers, but it is one of the routes drug traffickers take to distribute fentanyl and heroin to dealers across the state.
Clearfield police post renewed call for public’s help finding missing woman
CLEARFIELD, Utah, Aug. 17, 2024 (Gephardt Daily) — In a hopeful, bittersweet at best anniversary post, Clearfield police are asking for the public’s help locating Tina Jones, now missing for a year. “Help us locate Tina Jones!” reads the Friday announcement online, a year to the day Jones...
WATCH: Man Films Himself Nearly Being Shot Dead On Idaho River
When spending time outdoors alone, people need to be ready for just about anything. One man who was recording himself fishing recently on an Idaho river came within inches of potentially losing his life. Fishing isn't a hobby I ever really took up. My mother ran a flyfishing shop in...
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