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Grizzly bear trapped and relocated in Island Park area
After consultation with the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), the Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) relocated an adult male grizzly bear on Aug. 13, 2024. Wildlife Services set a trap for the animal after the death of a domestic calf near Highway 20 and the Buffalo River that was determined to have been killed by a grizzly bear. An 11-year-old male grizzly was captured that evening as it returned to the kill site. The bear was identified as a known individual...
Graduate student investigates the danger hotter, drier climates pose to cloud mountain forests
Sandra Velazco, an Ecology, Evolution and Behavior Ph.D. student at Boise State, was lead author on an article studying how climate change impacts cloud mountain forests. Another Ecology, Evolution and Behavior Ph.D. student, Andri Zaiats, and College of Arts and Sciences faculty members Jodi Brandt and Trevor Caughlin are among Velazco’s international team of coauthors. The article, titled “Hotter, drier climate influences tropical tree cover loss and promotes bracken fern dominance within arrested successional patches in Andean Cloud Forests,” was published in Biological Conservation in August 2024.
Boise Library trustees reject request to deem Bible ‘harmful to minors,’ restrict access
On Wednesday, the Boise Public Library’s Board of Trustees rejected a request to designate a version of the Bible as adults-only material. Trustees considered the request under Idaho House Bill 710 that took effect on July 1. The bill requires libraries to relocate any book deemed “harmful for minors” upon Board review to a restricted section only accessible by adults.
Boise State favored in Mountain West with Pac-12's OSU, WSU on schedule
BOISE, Idaho — For all that has changed in college athletics, Boise State being favored in the Mountain West remains a remarkable constant. The Broncos were picked for the 17th consecutive year to win a conference or division title, including all 14 years they have been in the Mountain West.
W. Bench church hopes to build apartments for those ‘close to going into homelessness’
A church on the West Bench may build a set of apartments for community members who are “close to going into homelessness.”. Mountain View Church of the Brethren on N. Cole Rd., south of Ustick, owns a triangular piece of land behind the church building that has long stood vacant. The church has applied with the City of Boise to rezone the two-acre lot to build a new three-story apartment building with 27 units.
Local gynecologist urges patients to consider risks of using tampons
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — Local gynecologists expect to answer more questions about tampon usage from their patients as they meet for regular checkups following a study finding measurable levels of 16 different metals in the period products. " We may not have the definitive evidence linking the presence of...
Married choir teachers launch new community children’s choir
RIGBY – When Rigby Middle School removed their choir program, a local couple decided to take matters into their own hands. Corbin and Jenna Rasmussen are choral educators and are launching East Idaho Youth Chorus, a community choir program for elementary and middle school-aged kids. Due to state-wide budget...
ESPN FPI projections for every game on Boise State's schedule
ESPN released its FPI preseason rankings for the upcoming season last month and Boise State football came in at No. 48 on the list. Based on those metrics, Boise State was the highest ranked MWC team and highest ranked team outside of the Power-4 Conferences. Boise State football has a...
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?
Idaho State Police Welcomes Colonel Bill Gardiner as Director
MERIDIAN, Idaho —The Idaho State Police (ISP) proudly announces Colonel Bill Gardiner’s appointment as its new Director. A native of Burley, Idaho, with 25 years of service, Colonel Gardiner has held numerous critical roles within the agency, demonstrating unwavering dedication to public safety. Colonel Gardiner began his career...
Behind the Business: Tacos El Guey
TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) - There is something to “taco-bout.” A food truck in the Magic Valley is cooking up Mexican favorites with their own family twist. “So this was one of my dreams,” Katrina Martinez said. Katrina and Emilio Martinez opened Tacos El Guey a couple...
The massacre lasted for days as members of the party were hunted down, killed, and mutilated.
I heard several today from members of my listening audience. One from a writer who explained it involved the family of former Governor John Evans, in Malad. The house was empty, and the writer says the Governor’s brother, Don, Had sought the writer’s help in moving furniture. They heard several doors slam in an empty house with many locked doors. A presence then dashed by the two men, and they found an open family album on a table. Don Evans believed it was the ghost of a deceased younger brother.
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...
President Green gives 2024 State of the University Address
President Scott Green gave his State of the University Address last Tuesday, August 13th. There, Green discussed the standings of UI, such as enrollment rates, research plans, and other opportunities for the University. Student registration continues upward for UI, seeing seven straight semesters of enrollment growth. Freshman classes are larger...
Prep football preview: Skyline redemption tour underway
IDAHO FALLS — Redemption can be a great motivator. It’s not a word taken lightly around the Skyline football program, which has been a 4A powerhouse with five state titles in the past eight seasons. But having its three-year title run snapped last year by conference foe Hillcrest...
University district proposal will go to Coeur d’Alene City Council
COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho — City planning and zoning commissioners unanimously recommended this week that the city council create a “university zoning district” encompassing North Idaho College’s campus. In January, the Coeur d’Alene City Council tasked city staff with investigating the need to update the comprehensive plan...
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