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Did Raising Cane’s Apply for a Prime Location in Twin Falls, ID
It turns out that some rumors online can be true. Among the speculations about what would take the place of the recently vacated Golden Corral restaurant, someone was possibly right. There are conflicting reports between our public records request from the City of Twin Falls and the Public Information Officer,...
Sunny day ahead as highs drop into the mid to upper 80s
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — It should be slightly cooler around the Treasure Valley. Highs will be in the mid to upper 80s. Expect sunny skies with a very light haze around the Treasure Valley. Air quality will be much worse in the mountains once again today. An air quality...
After Boise moved to shut down airport hotels, one remains open, other tied up in legal limbo
The City of Boise’s move to shutter two hotels on Boise Airport property wasn’t an open-and-shut case. In mid-February, Boise gave the Airport Inn and Rodeway Inn notices to vacate city property with the threat of eviction over concerns about illegal drug activity, a spike in police and EMS calls to the area and what the city claimed were ‘several discrepancies’ in their business practices. The two hotels, both privately owned and operated by different owners, were the only hotels in the area on city property, which gave the city more power than it would normally have over the operations of a private business.
Intermountain Gas Company files proposed decrease in prices
BOISE, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT)– Intermountain Gas Company filed its annual purchased gas cost adjustment (PGA) with the Idaho Public Utilities Commission to decrease its prices by approximately $46.8 million. The proposal is due to an over-collected gas cost from the prior PGA as well as a decrease in estimated costs for the coming year.
Districts receive more than $18.5 million in grants for career technical programs
Lewiston School District students will soon be getting the space they need to build everything from tiny houses to small boats. “I tell our students, ‘If you can imagine it … you can design it and build it and now — put it all together,’” said Lance Hansen, the district’s superintendent.
Veterans Memorial Association to hold car show at the end of the month
POCATELLO — The Bannock County Veterans Memorial Association is holding its second annual car show at the Veterans Memorial Building at the end of this month. Miguel Dominic, historian for the Veterans Memorial Association, said all the proceeds from the car show will go toward repairs and maintenance to the building at 300 N. Johnson Ave. "There's this one and another fundraiser in September," he said. "All this goes toward...
KATZ Weddings and Formal Wear reaches 10-year anniversary
POCATELLO — A local gown and formal wear store has reached its 10th year of service to brides, grooms and anyone else in need of formal wear. Katrina Evans, who owns KATZ Weddings and Formal Wear with her husband, Brian, said they started their business at the farmer's market while they were planning their own wedding. "We got our first storefront in 2014," she said. "It's two doors from where...
Historic Downtown Pocatello weekly update
It’s that time of year again...time to wrap up the summer and head into fall. This week we are celebrating back to school and like it or not, the holiday season is quickly approaching. So, before these warm, sunny days are behind us, come take a walk Downtown! Come do some shopping and enjoy an amazing meal. Your friends and neighbors Downtown would love to see you!
Eagle Eye Produce Expands Footprint With New Idaho Facility
Eagle Eye Produce is one of the largest growers, packers and distributors of a variety of ag products, and now they have expanded their operations with a new facility in Idaho Falls. New 22,000 square-foot facility office and shop. According to Produce Blue Book, the Idaho-based company grows, packs and...
Boise State’s Playoff Hopes Hang In Balance Amid Uncertain Future
Nothing in life is guaranteed, and in the ever-changing world of college football, change happens seemingly every minute. Most college programs are getting ready for the season, whether they're in the Power Four, the Group of Five, the FSC, or the NAIA. However, a troubling report highlights the pressure on Boise State and the rest of the Group of Five teams. 
Bengals release full 2024-25 schedule, which will be highlighted by a home game against BYU
It doesn’t happen often; it is a very rare occurrence. But head coach Seton Sobolewski and the Idaho State women’s basketball team were able to corral a Power 4 program into coming to Reed Gym as the BYU Cougars make an appearance on November 16. It was one of the highlights of the 2024-2025 schedule that was released on Saturday afternoon. ...
Retiring off to the Kibbie Dome: Dennis Patchin to become the new 'Voice of the Vandals'
MOSCOW, Idaho — SWX's own Sports Director and the Inland Northwest Sports Hall of Famer, Dennis Patchin, is set to retire from his sports director duties next week, with Thursday, Aug. 29 being his final day working for SWX/KHQ in the role. However, his days of calling football and basketball games are far from over.
Road construction starts in the Nez Perce-Clearwater national forests
KAMIAH, Idaho – The US Forest Service announced Tuesday that the 250 road near Clearwater River will undergo reconstruction from late August to October. The forest service says that the construction will span from the Bungalow Ranger Station to the Kelly Forks Work Center. “This project will improve 18...
Boise State AD Jeremiah Dickey Inks New Contract
Boise State will keep its hardworking athletic director, Jeremiah Dickey after the university announces a new deal to keep him here for the next few years. Various publications speculate that his new contract will give him a raise, making him the highest- or one of the highest-paid athletic directors in the Mountain West Conference.
Prep football: Sugar-Salem, West Side top preseason polls
IDAHO FALLS — Powerhouse Sugar-Salem High School topped the preseason state media football poll released Tuesday, earning all nine first-place votes in 4A. Rigby tied for third place in 6A with Eagle. Coeur d’Alene and Rocky Mountain were selected in the top two slots. Highland was ranked fifth.
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