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Gooding’s Colston Loveland earns Big Ten preseason honors
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana (KMVT/KSVT) — The preseason honors continue to roll for one Idaho native, marking him as one of the best players in his conference for the upcoming football season. Gooding alumnus and Michigan junior tight end Colston Loveland has earned preseason All-Big Ten Honors from the media days...
New sign proposal approved by city planning commission removes cap on billboards
POCATELLO — After taking considerations from residents and businesses, the Pocatello Planning and Zoning Commission approved a revised sign code in a 3-1 vote last week. Since late last year, several meetings have been held to collect community feedback, evaluate potential changes and modernize the code. Work on revising the sign code has gone one since early 2023. Through that data collection process and through listening to feedback in public meetings over the past few months, the Planning and Zoning Commission finally approved a new...
Lucky Peak lake levels drop for Turner Gulch ramp repairs, shortening boating season
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — Water levels at Lucky Peak Lake are dropping, so that a 70-year-old boat ramp can get some needed TLC. Craig Quintana, the Public Information Officer at the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation, explained that Turner Gulch boat ramp isn't safe. He said, "We didn't have much say in the matter, the Corp needs to do this project, the ramp has become a hazard. It desperately needs the repairs."
Red Cross Providing Evacuation Center Amid Durkee Fire
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — The Red Cross has relocated its evacuation center from Malheur County Campgrounds to the Eastern Oregon Ontario Center in response to the spreading Durkee Fire. The Malheur County and Baker County Sheriff's Offices have issued Level 3 "Go Now" evacuation orders for multiple areas, urging...
Volleyball Earns AVCA Team Academic Award
LEXINGTON, Ky. - A record number of volleyball programs have earned the AVCA Team Academic Award for the 2023-24, including Northwest Nazarene volleyball. More than 1,400 collegiate and high school volleyball programs maintained a year-long grade-point average of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale (or 4.1 on a 5.0 scale), to earn the award for their classroom excellence during the recently completed academic year.
Crook County's Greater Idaho measure passed, so now what?
In May, Crook County voters approved a ballot measure that expressed citizen support for the Greater Idaho movement. But what does its passage mean and what can residents expect to happen now? Voters approved Measure 7-86, an advisory question regarding citizen sentiment for relocation of the Oregon-Idaho border, by a 53.44%-46.56% margin. Crook County is one of 13 Oregon counties whose citizens have voted in support of the Greater Idaho...
Canyon County Fair gets going in Caldwell
The Canyon County Fair returns to Caldwell this week for its 138th iteration. As per usual, the fair will feature animals, concerts, rides, popular food items and family-friendly events all weekend long. Fair organizers expect about 60,000 attendees during the four-day event. “At the Canyon County Fair, it is our mission to be an inclusive celebration for the community,” the fair said in a preview flier. “We are proud of...
Unborn baby dies, man may be charged after Caldwell crash
An unborn baby was killed and a man is facing potential charges following a crash Monday night in Caldwell. Officers responded to the crash, at Middleton Road and Lincoln Avenue, just before 11 p.m., and found the driver and passenger of a vehicle stuck and in need of extrication, according to a Caldwell police news release. Officers learned the vehicle made slight contact with another vehicle before driving off the side of the road and landing in a ditch. The occupants of the other vehicle...
Photos: Eagle Was Hit With Disgusting Hate Filled Graffiti
Eagle Police Seek Community Help in Graffiti Vandalism Investigation. The Eagle Police Department is appealing to the community for assistance following a disturbing incident of graffiti vandalism reported early this morning. Residents in the area of Floating Feather and Highway 55 woke up to find offensive messages spray-painted on fences, prompting a swift response from local law enforcement.
'Epitomized the community spirit': Mehen Memorial Skate Park project receives $10K donation from Brundage Mountain
BOISE, Idaho — A skate park project that memorializes the memory of two New Meadows residents has received a large donation, minimizing the gap to its $600,000 goal. Brundage Mountain officials on Tuesday said General Manager Ken Rider donated a check for $10,000 to the Mehen Memorial Skatepark during the mountain's July 19 summer concert series. The community project honors the owners of the Hartland Inn in New Meadows, Rory and Sara Mehen, who were killed in October 2022.
6 Of The Most Expensive Floods To Strike Idaho
We've had some pretty crazy weather as of late with record-breaking temperatures all across Idaho and the Treasure Valley. Yesterday was one for the books with an assortment of weather events with the wildfires out west even creating their own weather system. Flooding in Idaho. Heavy rain is much needed...
Murphy Named to NABC Honors Court
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The NABC has announced the recipients of the 2023-24 NABC Team Academic Excellence Awards and NABC Honors Court, representing achievement in the classroom by men's college basketball teams and individual players. Northwest Nazarene men's basketball made the cut as a team, while Gabriel Murphy received...
11 Mistakes Idaho Homeowners Make During Wildfire Season
The Treasure Valley is currently experiencing a heatwave and whether we notice it or not, this presents some dangerous conditions... especially for our homes. According to the Western Fire Chiefs Association, we're right in the thick of wildfire season, which begins in June and peaks in July/August. If you weren't...
Are Idaho’s Public Schools Really That Bad?
WalletHub has posted a list of states with the best and worst public school systems in the country. Can you guess where Idaho ranks? Here's a hint: you'll be scrolling for a while before you find us. WalletHub looked at several factors to determine the rankings. Idaho stood out in...
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