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Mountaintop View 8-16-24 Helmet communication set to begin, why Nelson chose BSU, and other news and notes from Thursday
As we celebrate the last weekend without college football games until early 2025 (does that make this weekend Week Minus -1?), today’s edition is fresh with football news across the conference. We start with a new rules change on the field and end with a new rules change in Fresno that will put a crimp in gameday tailgating while other juicy content in between. Enjoy!!
USS Idaho, cutting-edge nuclear submarine, launches after years of construction
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — The USS Idaho, a state-of-the-art nuclear-powered submarine, has launched from a shipyard in Connecticut. Construction on the Virginia-class submarine began in 2017. CBS2 reported two years ago about the USS Idaho when a new Randall Leslie was named the new commander of the submarine. After...
Hoo's House, Say What: Boise Fire rescues owl from residence, it's owl good
BOISE, Idaho — Knock, knock, hoo's there? Well, an owl was for one Boise family after an owl became stuck in their fireplace. Apparently, it wasn't a hoot, and the family called Boise Fire who came and safely rescued the owl. The rescue proves owl you need is love,...
Latino Fest returns to Boise after 5-year hiatus
BOISE, Idaho — This article originally appeared in the Idaho Press. Food trucks, dance contests and a performance from A.B. Quintanilla — the brother of Selena — are all in order, as Boise’s Latino Fest is slated to set up shop in Cecil D. Andrus Park on Aug. 24.
Dedicated Juliaetta resident, Wendi Dodge, balances EMT duties with community service
JULIAETTA, ID – She's an EMT, a city council member, and a provider for many in her community. Wendi Dodge has been a Juliaetta resident for 20 years, a place she wouldn't change for the world. For her, the Gwen fire was terrifying seeing flames so close to her...
Community Library Network removes 'diversity, equity, inclusion' language from website
HAYDEN, Idaho — Trustees of the Community Library Network unanimously voted to remove the words "diversity, equity and inclusion" from the network's website Thursday during a meeting at the Hayden Library. “I believe that this is incongruent with the CLN’s personnel manual," Vice Chair Tom Hanley said, reading from...
UPDATE: Partial power restored to Idaho Falls Power customers
IDAHO FALLS — Crews are working to restore electricity to some 2,600 Idaho Falls Power customers Thursday evening. The power outage started at about 5:30 p.m. and impacts the center sections of Idaho Falls. The outage is due to a downed power line on Russet Street, according to city...
Weiser School District Board of Trustees Meeting (08/12/2024)
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Idaho Department of Labor to host skilled trades event in Lewiston
LEWISTON, IDAHO (KLEW) — The Idaho Department of Labor is set to host a skilled trades occupations event. The event will occur on Thursday, Aug. 22 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Lewiston office. Residents looking to start a new career are encouraged to attend and speak to...
A healing garden and memorial in Moscow, built by students, is complete
A sprawling green field has been transformed into a structured garden with paths and a memorial. “Seeing it at the end, it was so rewarding,” said Jackson Wiedenfeld, an architecture student at the University of Idaho. He was one of the students who was part of the process from the beginning.
Property Poses Puzzle for Planning & Politics
I’m still not sure that this title agrees with me. But if it caught your eye, then maybe this story’s subject will as well. Let’s dive into some Moscow zoning history, as well as some reasons that the city could be in a bind with a developing situation downtown.
Boise Rescue Mission will add 58 more beds for homeless women and children
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — On Saturday, Aug. 17, the Boise Rescue Mission Ministries' Next Step Transitional Living Facility at City Light will re-open and serve an additional 58 homeless women and children. The dormitory was initially added in 2009, and since the COVID-19 pandemic, it has been utilized for...
Bunker Hill Mine plans to reopen early next year
KELLOGG – More than four decades after it closed amid environmental disaster, the Bunker Hill Mine is on track to reopen next year in one of the country’s largest superfund sites, this time with a vision for more responsible mining and stewardship. “If you come in with the...
Don't look to much into Idaho State's two-deep roster right now, it's really much ado about nothing
Issuing a two-deep roster a week into fall football camp is like throwing chum on shark-infested waters. There is going to be a feeding frenzy. That’s kind of what happened among the small group of hardcore Idaho State fans who populate “The Bengal Den,” the online gathering site for Bengal faithful, when ISU issued its first two-deep roster last week. ...
High school basketball elite delays sports career for a religious mission
Many kids dream about becoming professional basketball players and those who get the opportunity may not forgo it for religious obligations. Ike Sutton from Hillcrest High School in Ammon received much recognition for being a great basketball player. But, instead of starting his college basketball career immediately, he made the difficult decision to delay his collegiate sports career to serve a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Parents and freshmen navigate emotions during Boise State Move-In Day
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — Boise State University is buzzing with excitement as thousands of incoming students from across the country move into their dorms, marking the beginning of their college journey. For freshmen, Move-In Day represents a significant milestone, blending excitement with a touch of nervousness. “I’m excited, a...
Eagle man sentenced to 20 years for raping woman in his vehicle
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — According to a recent news release, 53-year-old Steven Schossberger of Eagle was sentenced to prison on Thursday for raping a woman inside of his vehicle in March 2023. In June, an Ada County jury convicted the defendant of rape. Schossberger went to a local restaurant...
Boise State’s Playoff Hopes Hang In Balance Amid Uncertain Future
Nothing in life is guaranteed, and in the ever-changing world of college football, change happens seemingly every minute. Most college programs are getting ready for the season, whether they're in the Power Four, the Group of Five, the FSC, or the NAIA. However, a troubling report highlights the pressure on Boise State and the rest of the Group of Five teams. 
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