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Party With Your Pup In Nampa This Weekend!
A human being's bond with their dog is truly unlike anything else. Sure, being a parent to actual human beings is rewarding but being a parent to a canine is something completely different. Make time for your pup this weekend!. It's important to bond with your dog(s) as much as...
North Idaho man suspected of pointing laser at helicopter, interfering with flight, is arrested
COEUR D’ALENE (The Spokesman Review) — A 30-year-old Coeur d’Alene man faces felony assault charges after police say he shined a laser at a Kootenai County Regional Air Support helicopter, interfering with the aircraft’s patrol Friday night. Deputies with the air support unit were aboard the...
No injuries after train versus semi crash in Jefferson County
HAMER — There were no injuries after a crash between a semi-truck and a train in Jefferson County on Tuesday. The crash occurred at about 4 p.m. on 2100 North near Old Butte Highway in Hamer. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office responded and determined there were no injuries, and...
A recent cyberattack impacted the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes. Here’s what we know.
FORT HALL — A cyberattack has affected the Shoshone-Bannock Tribal government. According to a letter posted by the Fort Hall Business Council on the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes Facebook page that was dated Monday, there was a data breach that “may have compromised the personal information of Shoshone-Bannock Tribes’ employees and tribal members.”
Grand opening of Con Gilmore Pickleball Courts postponed due to rain damage
The ribbon cutting and grand opening for the Con Gilmore Pickleball Courts are being postponed because rain from Monday night's storm damaged the final layer of the court, which will need to be replaced.
More wind with slightly cooler temperatures for Wednesday afternoon
A dry southwest flow to the region will keep us mostly clear with isolated thunderstorms. We see a large area of low pressure, advancing overhead for this weekend. This low, will usher in cooler temperatures and scattered showers. For Tuesday night, partly cloudy with a low around 55°. Winds around...
Man charged for allegedly trafficking fentanyl at known drug house
IDAHO FALLS – Police say a Rigby man was found in possession of fentanyl pills at a known drug house in Idaho Falls. Alan Izucar Sanchez, 29, of Rigby has been charged with felony possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver as well as misdemeanors for possession of drug paraphernalia and resisting and obstructing officers.
Breached canal impacts local farmers near Hansen
HANSEN, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — Another canal breach in the Magic Valley area created more trouble for local farmers. This time, it happened at the Twin Falls Mainline Canal south of Hansen. “On the hill up on the canal bank right there, and that’s where the break was,” local produce...
There will be an indoor farmers market this winter in Idaho Falls
IDAHO FALLS — A popular local outdoor farmers market will now be going year-round after announcing there will be an indoor market. The Idaho Falls Farmers Market will be having a “Winter Market” during the months of November to April. “Last year, I kind of came up...
Why Does the Golden Corral Website Say ‘Future Opening’ for Twin Falls
We were all surprised when the Golden Corral in Twin Falls abruptly closed last week. Employees were left with questions and looking for new jobs. Even if you didn’t like the restaurant, the closure was unexpected. Especially so suddenly and without explanation. Could Twin Falls Get a New Golden...
Fort Hall Elementary students greatly boost reading proficiency, outscoring one third of schools in the district
Last year, Fort Hall Elementary was the only elementary school — out of the seven elementary schools in Blackfoot School District 55 — to show reading improvement in every grade level. Further, each grade level at Fort Hall Elementary scored higher than at least two other schools in the district. The third grade showed the greatest improvement by raising their reading proficiency from 20 percent to 57 percent. Other grades showed changes of 14 percent and 17 percent as well. Collectively, they have moved from...
A bridge no more: Village at Meridian again changes course on expansion
Apartments will no longer be part of The Village at Meridian’s expansion. Centercal, the developer of the large regional shopping center, has decided to pivot its initial expansion plans for 549 apartment units on top of 34,547 square feet of retail space. The expansion was called The Bridge, named after a skybridge that would have connected two buildings together.
High school football action kicks off this weekend
Football season starts this week in the Treasure Valley. The high school football season kicks off Friday with 10 local teams participating in nine ‘Week 0’ games. Of those nine games, one involves two local teams with Marsing hosting Cole Valley Christian. Marsing is coming off of its first playoff appearance since 2013 and looking to continue building under new head coach Mike Foristiere, while the visiting Chargers are making...
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