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Idaho inmate gets life sentence for escaping state custody at Boise hospital
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — An Idaho inmate was sentenced Friday to life in prison for escaping state custody at a Boise hospital after the corrections officers guarding him were violently attacked. Skylar Meade pleaded guilty to the escape and to sentencing enhancement for being a persistent violator and for...
WATCH: Idaho Hiker Gets Up Close And Personal With Mountain Goat
Crossing paths with wildlife during a hike isn't something that happens to most people. One Idaho individual recently shared stunning images of a mountain goat while on a favorite hike. There's one point in the video where the animal almost poses on some rocks with an absolutely stunning backdrop. Hiking...
Roaring Springs is Open for the Summer and You Can Win Tickets Now
With the intense heat we’ve been dealing with in Idaho for the last few weeks, you have probably been looking for a reprieve. This is the answer to your needs: Roaring Springs with free tickets and a possibility at passes to Wahooz too so you can enjoy the cool air conditioning!
National fire risk elevated to highest level earlier than expected amid fires in Washington and Idaho
The National Interagency Fire Center announced that wildfire risk has pushed national resources to the highest preparedness level, trending earlier than the two previous years. The NIFC is the nation’s center for wildland fires, and it operates on five levels of preparedness based on the risk of fires. Levels depend...
Staying safe outdoors during peak wildfire season
July and August mark the height of wildfire season for Eastern Idaho, according to the western fire chiefs association. With that in mind, the Red Cross of Idaho and East Oregon is encouraging families to take steps now to keep themselves safe.
As Bench Lake Fire grows, Idaho families organize fundraiser for Redfish Lake Lodge
Crews have placed hoses and sprinklers throughout the Redfish Lake Lodge area to help protect structures from the Bench Lake Fire. (Courtesy of interagency InciWeb management system) Families from Idaho’s Wood River Valley have organized an online GoFundMe fundraiser to support the staff and owners of Redfish Lake Lodge while...
Idaho’s Coolest Rodeo is in Nampa [photos]
It is July in the Gem State, which means summer vacations, triple-digit temperatures, and rodeos. Whether you're a native of the West or new to our area, rodeos are everywhere within the Mountain West. In a world of digital this and TikTok, it's inspiring to see so many young and old Idahoans championing the Western lifestyle.
Post Falls approves Seltice Way road rehabilitation
POST FALLS, Idaho — A project to update the pipeline along Seltice Way between McGuire and Chase roads was approved by the Post Falls City Council on Tuesday. Andrew Arbini, projects division manager for the Post Falls public works department, said the pavement in that area is in poor condition. He said interim repairs including patching provided a temporary fix to get the roadway through another season.
Grangeville Area to Implement Stage 1 Fire Restrictions Due to Hot, Dry Conditions
GRANGEVILLE - Due to ongoing hot and dry weather conditions curing both live and dead fuels across north-central Idaho, interagency land managers have decided to implement Stage 1 Fire Restrictions for the Grangeville Fire Restrictions Area. This decision was made collectively by Fire Wardens and Fire Management Officers from the Nez Perce Tribe, Idaho Department of Lands, Bureau of Land Management, Clearwater-Potlatch Timber Protection Association, and the Forest Service.
Chance of storms with highs still in the 90’s for Friday
A few thunderstorms for Thursday evening with partly cloudy skies. A low around 60°. Winds around 10-15 mph. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph. Mostly sunny and hazy for Friday, with afternoon thunderstorms possible. A high temperature in the lower 90’s. Afternoon and evening gusty winds from the passing thunderstorms.
TCSAR responds to unconscious hiker on Table Mountain
DRIGGS, Idaho — At noon on Saturday, July 13, Teton County Search & Rescue (TCSAR) responded to a hiker having a medical issue on Table Mountain, a peak on the border of Grand Teton National Park and Caribou-Targhee National Forest. TCSAR said on Facebook that the 27-year-old woman had...
Local author who penned Pocatello trail guide to hold book signing later this month
POCATELLO — A local author has just finished a guide book on the trails that surround Pocatello that’s sure be a helpful resource for anyone regardless of skill level. Ryan Byers, author of “Pocatello Trail Guide: Hiking, Biking and Cross Country Skiing over 300 Miles of Trails around the Gate City” said the book serves as a guide to all the different trails in the area. It has information on more well-known trails such as City Creek and lesser known trails such as Blackrock Canyon. ...
Suspect Wanted For Credit Card Thefts In Boise Area
Look, we get it - times are tough, the world is changing right before our eyes, and things are getting more expensive. Still, that doesn't mean any of us should go to the extreme that one suspect is going right here in Ada County. Credit card theft. Some people get...
Alternative School: Shady Grove 2024
Shady Grove is CJ's favorite weekend of the year! Alternative School will inform you about (and play) some of the artists who will be performing at FMC Park in Pocatello July 19-20. I have been in the broadcasting biz for almost 20 years, most of which was spent being a...
Idaho’s Most Luxurious Youth Golf Camp Takes Place in Meridian
We all know that Topgolf is the Treasure Valley’s funnest new attraction, but did you know they started a summer camp for your kids? With 5 days of fun and lots of learning your kids will be having the summer of their lives while learning golf skills. The beauty in this is YOU get a week off too! Who’s kid wouldn’t be excited if you told them they were going to summer camp at Topgolf?
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