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Look for hazy sunshine today with highs in the upper 80s
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — It should be a day of hazy sunshine around the Treasure Valley. Air quality will likely improve today after yesterday's trough of low pressure stirred the atmosphere and broke up the smoke layer.Highs will be in the upper 80s today. High pressure will strengthen over...
SADDLE BRONC RIDER CHASE BROOKS IS AT THE TOP OF THE LEADERBOARD WITH A WIN AT CALDWELL NIGHT RODEO
CALDWELL, Idaho (Aug 14, 2024) – Saddle bronc rider Chase Brooks arrived at the Caldwell Night Rodeo on Wednesday night anticipating his matchup. He was well acquainted with Calgary Stampede’s horse Y.U.R Friskey. The random draw that matches cowboys with bucking horses had their names together last March at Rodeo Houston and before that during the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in December in Las Vegas.
BLM announces next steps on public lands conservation rule
The Bureau of Land Management is clarifying its controversial Public Lands Rule, which puts conservation on equal footing with traditional land uses. The BLM released guidance documents last week to instruct its state and field office managers across the West how to carry out the new rule, which officially went into effect in June.
Idaho Department of Labor to Host in-Demand Skilled Trades Event in Lewiston
LEWISTON - The Idaho Department of Labor says job openings continue to increase in Idaho in the skilled trades industry — specifically for welders, plumbers, electricians, commercial driver’s license workers and heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) workers. When looking at total employment, the Lewiston Metropolitan Statistical Area...
City says electric bikes allowed to ride on Coeur d'Alene trails
COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho — The City of Coeur d'Alene is reiterating the rules for electric bikes, or e-bikes, on city trails as their use gets more popular. The city will follow Idaho state regulations for e-bikes on trails. The state rules say they are allowed on all trails where mechanical bikes are allowed, but they must have pedals and cannot be operated faster than 15 miles per hour.
Mayor Wagoner addresses budget concerns, insists Caldwell is on track
CALDWELL, Idaho (CBS2) — Some Caldwell residents are concerned over the latest city budget meeting. CBS2 met with Caldwell Mayor Jarom Wagoner, who believes there isn't a need for concern. He said the city is within budget and they aren't dealing with any deficit. During the city council budget...
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...
Man Charged In Connection To Twin Falls Shooting After Large Fight
Twin Falls Police have made an arrest following a shooting that happened in Twin Falls on August 9th, 2024. The incident started as a large fight in downtown Twin Falls, followed by reports of shots fired a few blocks away. Shell casings were found at the scene but no victim was found at that time. Less than half an hour later a man checked into the Emergency Room at St. Luke’s in Twin Falls.
Twin Falls School District has programs to help first year teachers
TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — The new school year is right around the corner, and while kids prepare to return, so are teachers, especially those in their first year. Elisa Radmall is entering her first year at Pillar Falls Elementary School. She is no stranger to working with kids, having taken on various roles in the schools.
Idaho Fish and Game flying into bat education in Twin Falls
TWIN FALLS, Idaho — Bats are no stranger to the State of Idaho, even rabid bats are known to be seen all around. To combat fears, or to intrigue bat lovers, the Idaho Fish and Game, Magic Valley Region is hosting a bat education and awareness event. The event...
Idaho's unemployment sees increase in July
BOISE, Idaho — The unemployment rate in July increased from 3.4% in June, to 3.5% in July, a news release from Idaho Department of Labor said. Idaho's seasonally adjusted unemployment rates increased month-over-month, which is following the national trends. Unemployment in Idaho increased by 921 (2.8%) to a total of 34,007 people.
Idaho group files four initiative proposals to restore abortion access to state with ban
The organizers of an Idaho ballot initiative to restore access to abortion and protect all other types of reproductive care have filed four proposals with the offices of state attorney general and secretary of state — the first hurdle the initiative needs to clear before gathering signatures. Melanie Folwell, organizer and spokesperson for Idahoans United […]
CWD found in deer in North Idaho
Idaho Fish and Game officials announced Wednesday that a whitetail deer has been detected with chronic wasting disease near Bonners Ferry in the state’s panhandle. The fatal deer disease has now been found in three areas of the state. It was first detected in Idaho three years ago at Hunting Unit 14 near White Bird and last year in Unit 32A near New Meadows. Last week, wildlife officials in Washington...
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