Jerome
LATEST NEWS
Upcoming Dworshak elk working group meeting on July 18 at 6:15 p.m.
The Dworshak Elk Working Group consists of 12 members representing hunters, outfitters, landowners and sportspersons groups. The purpose of this group is to develop proposal ideas for the 2025-26 season setting. Proposals developed by the working group will be presented to the public during the spring public comment period spring of 2025. The Idaho Fish and Game Commission will use this input to help set seasons into the future.
Some police officers leave big cities for smaller towns to avoid heightened scrutiny
Four years after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic and the police murder of George Floyd, many big-city law enforcement agencies are struggling to fill their ranks. Departments have tried offering hiring bonuses, expediting background checks and increasing salaries. Some have dropped bans on visible tattoos, lowered physical fitness exam requirements and expanded eligibility to […] The post Some police officers leave big cities for smaller towns to avoid heightened scrutiny appeared first on Rhode Island Current.
Woman hospitalized following ATV crash on local trail
A woman was hospitalized after being injured in an ATV crash on a backcountry trail between Lava Hot Springs and McCammon on Sunday. The crash occurred around 4 p.m. when an ATV being ridden by the woman, a man and an 8-year-old boy rolled off a steep spot on the Boundary Trail and overturned, eventually coming to rest against a tree, authorities said. The ATV’s occupants called 911 and Bannock...
'AMAZINGLY STRONG': Local 9-year-old boy bravely facing cancer diagnosis
For the Hemmert family of Grace, June 29 started out like any other Saturday. Becky went for a bike ride while Kevin was home tinkering around the house with their kids as they were recuperating from a week-long Bible camp. Becky and Kevin’s youngest son, Krew, age 9, had spent the week often not feeling well but with recovering sprained ankles and the heat many thought it was normal for...
'We're a little funky and people love that': The Flying M celebrates 32 years in business
BOISE, Idaho — Coffee -- many people say they cannot live without it. The love Boiseans have for coffee is apparent by the plethora of coffee houses on almost any downtown street corner. Shops come and go, but The Flying M has stood the test of time. The coffeehouse is celebrating 32 years in business.
Hundreds attend annual Antique and Classic Boat Show in Sandpoint
SANDPOINT, Idaho — Hundreds of people attended the Antique and Classic Boat Show Saturday afternoon in Sandpoint. The Inland Empire Chapter hosts the show. People from all over the Inland Northwest and across the country came to see 50 antique wooden boats lining the Sandpoint Marina and boardwalk. This...
Wake in the Snake experiencing youth movement in twenty-sixth year
BURLEY, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — It was cooking outside on Saturday, but that meant it was perfect weather for a day on the water and Idaho Watersports hosted their annual Wake in the Snake event. The wakeboarding competition entered its twenty-sixth year in 2024 and the action was hot on...
Idaho’s Summer Camp for Billionaires Hypocrisy
Summer vacation is almost over for the world's wealthiest people in Sun Valley, Idaho. The yearly Allen & Company get-together will wrap up on Saturday. This year's event could be the most popular one in recent memory, as some have speculated that Boise's airport has been used to handle the overflow of jets to the much smaller Hailey Airport.
See a Wild Turkey? Idaho Fish and Game Wants to Know
Idaho’s Department of Fish and Game’s Turkey Tracker project is bringing turkey surveying to the Gem State. Idahoans will be encouraged to participate in two separate surveys to better understand the wild turkey population in Idaho. A brood survey measuring offspring will be conducted through July and August, while a broader distribution survey will be conducted throughout the year.
Chance of thunderstorms with temps down slightly
For Sunday evening and overnight there is a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63°. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming northeast in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Partly cloudy with a slight thunderstorm risk for...
Callous Idiots with Fireworks Burn Idaho Business
Morons disregard the warnings. A military surplus store burned overnight in Sandpoint. The owner, Cornel Rasor, posted pictures on his Facebook account, explaining his business was a total loss. Rasor is a Republican Party activist and somewhat of an institution in the panhandle. Imagine celebrating a joyous Independence Day, and...
Coeur d'Alene Mayor Jim Hammond will resign August 31
In his career, Mayor Jim Hammond served on countless commissions and boards. He was a state senator. Principal. City administrator. Councilmember. “I’ve done a lot of things,” he said as he sat in his office at City Hall. “That's kind of at the expense of being home with the kids.”
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.