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PREP FOOTBALL PREVIEWS: West Side looks to continue arguably the state's most impressive dynasty
The high school football season in Idaho begins on Aug. 23. So to get you ready, we’re counting down with at least one local team preview every day until kickoff. Up next: West Side Pirates 2023 IN REVIEW: 9-2 (first place in 2A South East Idaho Conference)Beat Declo 41-13 in Class 2A state championship game ...
Active-duty military firefighters arrive to help fight Idaho wildfires
BOISE (KIVI) – Over 250 active-duty military personnel landed at the National Interagency Fire Center Saturday to help fight wildfires burning in the Boise and Payette National Forests. The firefighters come from Joint Base Lewis-McChord and will be assisting with fire suppression efforts for up to 30 days. The...
Bank robbery in Mountain Home ends in high-speed pursuit with police
MOUNTAIN HOME, Idaho (CBS2) — The Mountain Home Police Department have released more information about a bank robbery that ended in a high-speed pursuit. MHPD report receiving a 911 call around 9:15 am Tuesday morning from a Chase Bank branch on 2nd St. Responding officers located the suspect vehicle and pulled it over. The driver immediately jumped out of the vehicle and reportedly lay in a prone position, following police instructions. That is when the passenger, the suspected bank robber, jumped into the drivers seat and sped off at a high rate of speed.
Man on probation arrested for drug trafficking after trying to skateboard away from officers
IDAHO FALLS — A 41-year-old man on probation was arrested Sunday after officers caught him allegedly trying to sell drugs. Justin Roy Richards is charged with felony trafficking methamphetamine or amphetamine, felony fentanyl trafficking, felony possession of a controlled substance, misdemeanor possession of a controlled substance, misdemeanor use or possession of drug paraphernalia, and misdemeanor resisting or obstructing officers.
Audrie Reyes, a female welding student
From high school dual-credit students to single parents searching for a new career, the College of Western Idaho serves 30,000 students from diverse backgrounds. Some look to save on tuition, while others pursue vocational training or come to learn English and build community. Here are the stories of six students who utilized the different opportunities offered by CWI.
Gooding Pro Rodeo: Recap, Highlights & Payouts
The Gooding Pro Rodeo featured three arena-record-tying rides and runs in what was an exciting weekend of rodeo in Idaho. Cole Reiner Enters the Bubble Conversation with Big Win. Cole Reiner entered the weekend on the outside looking in when it comes to the Bareback Riding Bubble. After a 91-point...
Mental Health Minute: Substance abuse and addiction
TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — Substance abuse is an issue that impacts communities across the country. According to the State of Mental Health in America report, 15% of Idaho’s population abuses a substance of some kind. In this week’s mental health minute, KMVT spoke with a local doctor...
Top 10 Idaho high school football players in Class of 2025
BOISE, Idaho (BVM) — The Gem State lives up to its moniker. There are some real gems in Idaho’s Class of 2025. Numerous two-way talents have emerged from this year’s group. Which seniors rank as the state’s elite?. Here is a look at that special set...
CWD Detected In North Idaho
Idaho Fish and Game announced last week a positive case of Chronic Wasting Disease in an adult female white-tailed deer roughly three miles outside of Bonners Ferry. The deer was reported to Fish and Game by a landowner who found the dead deer in early July. The positive test result marks the first known case of CWD in north Idaho.
Hunters React To Idaho Fish & Game’s Super Hunt Drawing Results
Idaho Fish & Game's Super Hunt has local hunters crying foul and many felt the drawing was unfair. "The second wave of Idaho Super Hunt drawing winners have been selected..." Idaho Fish & Game announced they received a total of 49,125 entries which broke down to 13,737 deer tags, 15,064 for two elk tags, 3,540 for two pronghorn tags, 12,208 or a moose tag, and 4,576 entries for "one Super Hunt Combo, which includes a tag for each of the four species."
U.S., Canada officials to study impact of coal mining in North Idaho’s Kootenai River
Officials from the U.S. and Canada are taking steps to address concerns from Native American tribes and environmental groups in Idaho who have pushed for years to strengthen regulations on water contamination in the Kootenai River. The International Joint Commission, which is made up of U.S. and Canadian officials, is accepting public comment until Aug. […]
Idaho Wheat Focused On Market Development
This time of year is a busy one for the Idaho wheat community, not only because of harvest, but efforts to sell the crop internationally. Britany Hurst Marchant, Executive Director of Idaho Wheat says market development is a pillar of the Commission. For example, the Commission just wrapped up an event hosting a trade team from South Korea. This week, they will host a team from The Philippines in the Lewiston area. And then in September, Idaho wheat will welcome in a trade team from Japan. Hurst Marchant noted these field days allow buyers, bakers and millers get a good look at the crop.
New Find Could Make Idaho Card Collectors An Instant Millionaire
The race is officially on for anyone who collects sports trading cards in the Gem State to become an instant millionaire. For the past week, a leading card manufacturer in the United States has been offering an incredibly rare, olympic sports card featuring three of the greatest basketball players' autographs that is the most sought-after collectible find in the world right now.
Everyone in Idaho May Have Had Social Security Number Stolen
A few years ago, we had our wallet stolen from our vehicle in Southeast Boise. While it was inconvenient to replace our debit card and driver’s license, what really made our stomach drop was the fact that we knew we had a social security number scribbled on a piece of paper in that wallet.
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