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Boise Farmers Market to close early again on Saturday
BOISE, Idaho — The Boise Farmers Market will again close early on Saturday, July 20, as triple-digit temperatures are expected to carry into the weekend. Last weekend, the market closed early for the same reason. According to organizers, like last weekend, the new limited hours will be 9 a.m....
Some people in Burley are asking for help keeping the city clean
BURLEY, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — Welcome to Burley, where the neighborhoods are beautiful and the houses are new, but when go down river, this is how some of the other neighborhood looks. “I’ve watched this community grow and blossom in different directions and in all shapes and forms, but in...
Snake River Stampede gets rolling in Nampa
NAMPA — When Michael and Cyndi Hayes moved to the Boise area from southern California, they went to the Snake River Stampede Rodeo in Canyon County. Five years later, and it’s an annual tradition for the couple. “We loved it. Very patriotic, God first. Just a different type of fun that we hadn’t experienced before, being in California,” Michael Hayes said while standing in the Ford Idaho Center outdoor concourse...
70-year-old female motorcyclist airlifted to hospital after being struck by pickup's tire on I-86 near Pocatello airport
POCATELLO — A 70-year-old female motorcyclist was airlifted to Portneuf Medical Center after she was struck by a tire on Interstate 86 that had come off a passing pickup truck. The 3:40 p.m. Wednesday incident east of Pocatello Regional Airport temporarily shut down Interstate 86 when an emergency helicopter landed on the freeway to transport the seriously injured motorcyclist to PMC. Idaho State Police said the motorcyclist, from Ashland, Oregon,...
Used-car dealership to hold grand opening in August
POCATELLO — A new dealership for used vehicles is set to hold its grand opening and ribbon cutting in August. According to a news release from 1 Hour Auto, owner Teresa Nelson hopes to transform the used car buying process. She hopes to offer exceptional service and no-hassle financing to ensure that customers are able to save both time and money. Nelson has operated several businesses in the Pocatello area,...
Historical Boise swimming pools are getting a makeover
BOISE, Idaho — Two of the oldest facilities within the Boise Park and Recreation program are getting a much-needed makeover. Lowell and South Pool were both constructed in 1953 and have been up and running since. The city said that both pools are not compliant with various codes and...
Former Boise State football coach Dan Hawkins joins his son's staff at ISU
Idaho State head football coach Cody Hawkins will once again be working with his father. Only the roles are going to be reversed this time around. Dan Hawkins was announced Wednesday as the newest addition to his son's staff. The former Boise State head coach, will serve as the Director of Player and Staff Development. He will be the lowest paid member on staff with a salary of $19,000. ...
Areas of thunderstorms with more smoke for Thursday
Wednesday evening, thunderstorms scattered around the region with patchy smoke. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59°. For Thursday, there is a chance of showers after noon. Patchy smoke, with partly cloudy skies. A high near the mid 90’s for the Snake River Plain. SW winds at 10-15 mph for the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Idaho State University and AmeriCorps team up to fight poverty and food insecurity in Idaho
More than 20 years after the 9/11 terrorist attacks in the United States, September 11 has become the biggest day of service in America. It’s a day when many give back to their communities to honor those lost that day. Last year, Idaho State University’s Institute of Rural Health...
Authorities issue warning about dangerous conditions on Portneuf River in Pocatello
POCATELLO — City Officials are warning the public of dangerous river conditions on the Portneuf River from the north end of the concrete channel to Batiste Bridge. This section of the river is not floatable at this time. Along this portion of the river north of the channel, there are multiple log jams and debris in the river which can cause severe injuries. With the low water levels, these log jams can make it impossible to pass while on the river. “While this area is considered closed, the community can still float from Edson Fichter down to Centennial Park and from Batiste put-in to Douglass Lane,” said Hannah Sanger, Pocatello's Science & Environment Administrator. If you have any questions please call Sanger at 208-234-6225.
Police: Two local men arrested for attempted strangulation in separate incidents
POCATELLO —Two local men were recently arrested for attempting to strangle women during separate incidents. Michael David Moutray, 24, of Pocatello, has been charged with one count of attempted strangulation following an incident on July 5, according to police and court records the Idaho State Journal recently obtained. Pocatello police were dispatched to a a Pocatello home for the report of a disturbance between a man and a woman, police...
Man who sold guns, drugs out of Nampa nursery sentenced to prison
A man has been sentenced to more than a decade in federal prison for selling guns and drugs out of his Nampa nursery. Sergio Cisneros-Guzman, also known as Salomon Hernandez Medina, a 49-year-old Mexican citizen residing in Nampa, on multiple occasions sold methamphetamine to undercover law enforcement officers at Rolling Hills Nursery. Cisneros-Guzman also sold undercover officers an AR-style rifle with a high-capacity magazine, according to a news release from the U.S. Attorney's office.
Orofino man Arrested After Allegedly Dropping bag of Fentanyl Pills at Casino
LEWISTON - An Orofino man is facing felony drug trafficking charges after allegedly dropping a plastic bag of suspected fentanyl pills during a visit to the Clearwater River Casino. At around 5:30 p.m. Thursday, the Nez Perce County Sheriff's Office responded to the Clearwater River Casino after a plastic bag...
Police: Local man arrested for arson after intentionally setting car, dumpster on fire
POCATELLO — A 66-year-old local man was recently arrested after police say he intentionally set a car and vehicle on fire. Matthew Laroche Moyer, 66, of Pocatello, has been charged with two felony counts of first degree arson following the incident, which began to unfold around 4:30 a.m. on Friday. Pocatello police were dispatched to the area of Cedar Street for the report of a man that was attempting to...
Lori Barber Appointed the Second President of the College of Eastern Idaho
Lori Barber has been named the second president of the College of Eastern Idaho. She will assume her presidency on August 1. The College of Eastern Idaho is a community college located in Idaho Falls. The school enrolls over 2,300 students, 60 percent of whom are women. For the past...
Great American Snacks in Nampa to cease operations in September, laying off employees
BOISE, Idaho — A Nampa snack facility is shutting down, with lay offs imminently for over 250 employees. Meaning, they all have to endure new opportunities. In a statement from a Great American Foods spokesperson, they have decided to close their plant. They will cease operations in September of this year.
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