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Group that quarterbacked effort to build playground in Soda Springs now raising funds for industrial shades to protect park-goers from sun
SODA SPRINGS — Laura Lind clearly remembers the hot summer days of 2014-15, taking her children to the various playgrounds located in and around Soda Springs. Pushing a stroller in one hand, holding a baby in the other, while watching her older kids run amuck trying to ride the fastest slide or go on the highest swing, each located on opposite sides of the park, was nothing short of exhausting for the young mom. ...
Idaho Falls woman launching African-American Art and Culture Center, and she’s asking for your help
IDAHO FALLS – Months after establishing a meal-delivery service in Idaho Falls, Delphia Bradley wants to make sure the African-American voice is heard and represented in eastern Idaho. The 38-year-old woman is working with a local organization to launch an African-American Art & Cultural Center in Idaho Falls. An...
Lewis County Sheriff’s Office searching for missing 17-year-old
LEWISTON, Idaho – The Lewis County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a missing 17-year-old girl. According to the sheriff’s office, Michealle Debord was last seen at around 10:30 a.m. on Thursday leaving her home to go to a friend’s house. “It is possible that she was...
Football rivals ISU, UI announce creation of Potato State Trophy
The University of Idaho and Idaho State University announced the official introduction of the Potato State Trophy, a traveling rivalry trophy awarded to the winner of the annual football game between the two schools. The Potato State Trophy officially replaces the retired Battle of the Domes Trophy which was discontinued ahead of the 2023 season after the trophy sponsor, adjusted its sponsorship with both institutions. Idaho head coach Jason Eck...
Containment of the Bench Lake Fire improves over Saturday
STANLEY, Idaho — On Saturday, the Bench Lake Fire continued to grow to 2,538 acres. The fire is now 13% contained, and 439 personnel are helping to fight it. According to Great Basin Team Four, strategic foresight and the correct complement of firefighting personnel bolstered containment efforts to 13%. The additional hotshot crews and aviation resources assigned to the Bench Lake Fire were critical in securing firelines.
Shuttered since 2020, plans finally in place for Boise’s historic pools
Two longstanding Boise city swimming pools are about to undergo significant facelifts, both from structural and location standpoints. Under a plan presented by the Boise Department of Parks and Recreation, Lowell Pool will be renovated to retain its original design and a new pool will be constructed at Whitney Elementary School to replace South Pool. South Pool's structure will be preserved, with its future purpose to be determined at a later date. ...
Idaho Fish and Game brings sockeye in unseasonably warm river to Eagle
IDAHO, USA — The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is taking steps to protect sockeye salmon, an endangered species, from the extreme heat. More than a hundred fish are now at the Eagle Hatchery after the state agency started trapping them at the Lower Granite Dam near Lewiston earlier this summer.
Boise sees just 1 cent drop in gas prices, says GasBuddy
BOISE, Idaho — According to GasBuddy, the average price of a gallon of gas in Boise is now priced at $3.60 per gallon on Monday. GasBuddy surveys 216 stations in the Boise area, and what they found was that prices in Boise are 10 cents per gallon higher than a month ago, and sits at 19 cents lower than a year ago.
Dangerous Virus Detected In 2 Boise Areas: What You Need To Know
We're in the thick of summer and some of the best activities you can do during the summer take place outside. Also, it's easier now than any other time to lose track of time while you're outside as daylight lasts a lot longer. A dangerous virus is threatening our safety...
Areas of smoke with a thunderstorm chance
Areas of smoke with isolated thunderstorms for Sunday evening. An overnight low around 60°. Northeast winds around 10 mph. Patchy smoke and hot for Monday. A high temperature in the lower to mid 90’s. A few thunderstorms for the afternoon and evening. Sunny and hot for Tuesday, with...
Former area college baseball players still grinding in the pros
Jul. 21—On Tuesday, Drake George became the 140th player from the Lewis-Clark State Warrior baseball program to be drafted by a major league club. The right-handed pitcher is the first Warrior to be drafted since Jake Taylor took the reins in 2019 and the first LC State player to be selected since Gage Burland was drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 22nd round in 2018. "We are all very ...
Nibley man arrested for allegedly raping teen girl | News
LOGAN — A 20-year-old Nibley man was arrested for allegedly raping a 15-year-old girl last month, according to investigators. Sem Francois Pirtle was booked Thursday into the Cache County Jail following a month’s long investigation. According to a probable cause statement, Cache County Sheriff’s deputies received a report...
Utah State University's 'Cow to Cone' event shows the process of how ice cream is made
LOGAN — Utah State University held its first ever "Cow to Cone" event on Friday. It's an opportunity for the university to show people where ice cream comes from — and it's not the store. USU also provides its students a unique vantage point in being able to see the dairy products all the way through.
Utah State football player dies in apparent cliff jumping accident
A Utah State football player died on Saturday in an apparent drowning. Utah State shared the news of cornerback Andre Seldon Jr.’s death early Sunday morning. Seldon was 22. The Utah State University community is mourning the death of football student-athlete Andre Seldon Jr. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones.... The post Utah State football player dies in apparent cliff jumping accident appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Authorities release name of motorcyclist killed in north Pocatello crash
POCATELLO — A motorcyclist is dead after a crash at a north Pocatello intersection early Sunday morning. The incident occurred around 2:30 a.m. at Yellowstone Avenue and Flandro Drive. The adult male motorcyclist died at the scene. The Bannock County Coroner's Office identified the deceased as Angel Garcia, 28, of Pocatello. “My heart goes out...
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