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Kuna and Nampa fire departments deploy to aid Oregon amid escalating wildfires
KUNA, Idaho (CBS2) — On Saturday afternoon, a wildfire task force from Kuna Fire and Nampa Fire were deployed to help Oregon. The state's fire conditions have deteriorated significantly over the last few days with more evacuations. Kuna Rural Fire Districts say it has remained staffed and ready to...
Authorities identify man killed in weekend motorcycle crash in Pocatello
POCATELLO – Authorities have released the name of a man killed in a motorcycle crash over the weekend. In a news release, Bannock County Coroner Torey Danner says Angel Garcia, 28, of Pocatello, was killed in an early Sunday morning collision. It happened around 2:30 a.m. on Yellowstone Avenue...
Fulbright Scholar Program award given to UI professors
The Fulbright Scholar Program has granted the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program award to four University of Idaho professors for the 2024-25 academic year. According to its website, the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program is the largest fellowship program for U.S. scholars. The program offers “over 400 awards in more than 135 countries for U.S. citizens to teach, conduct research, and carry out professional projects around the world.” The Fulbright Program has allowed more than 400,000 professionals from various backgrounds to perform research abroad.
Rigby couple to appear on new game show airing on FOX this Tuesday
RIGBY – A local couple recently appeared on a new game show and you can watch it on TV this week. William and Jodi Bozung of Rigby were guests on FOX’s new trivia game show, “The Quiz with Balls.” Their episode airs this Tuesday at 8 p.m.
Man cited with misdemeanor, accused of groping woman on Boise Greenbelt
Originally published July 19 on KTVB.COM. A man has been given a citation for groping a woman on the Boise Greenbelt. Boise police said 50-year-old Aaron Brown not only received a citation for sexual battery, but he was also arrested for a warrant for a parole violation. Brown was arrested on Friday, July 19. Boise...
Idaho Falls woman launching African-American Art and Culture Center, and she’s asking for your help
IDAHO FALLS – Months after establishing a meal-delivery service in Idaho Falls, Delphia Bradley wants to make sure the African-American voice is heard and represented in eastern Idaho. The 38-year-old woman is working with a local organization to launch an African-American Art & Cultural Center in Idaho Falls. An...
‘A career criminal’: Prisoner who escaped in Boise hospital ambush sentenced for crimes
BOISE (Idaho Statesman) — Idaho Department of Correction Officer Daniel Lopez said he wanted to believe that the actions taken by Skylar Meade, the prisoner who escaped in a hospital ambush, were an “extreme slipup” in judgment from someone tired of being incarcerated. But after viewing text...
Nampa Mayor Declares “Nampa Farmers Market Day” in Honor of Market’s 35th Birthday
In a ceremony held at the Nampa Farmers Market, Nampa Mayor Debbie Kling issued a proclamation naming July 13th as “Nampa Farmers Market Day” in honor of the Market’s 35th birthday. Joined by Nampa Farmers Market Board President Bob Wagner, Secretary Niccole Perrine, Treasurer Michele Alidjani, Board...
Vallivue School District bans student cell phone use
Countering a growing distraction in classrooms, the Vallivue School District has made an overarching decision to ban student-device use on all campuses. The district announced its new policy in an email to parents earlier this week. “The issue of cell phone use during the school day has been a major topic of discussion lately,” Superintendent Lisa Boyd wrote. “While cell phones and other personal communication devices offer many conveniences and...
ISU's Miller-Ranch Stadium set to finally get new turf field
It’s a gamechanger in more ways than one for the Idaho State softball program and head coach Andy Rich. Last Wednesday afternoon, they got word that a combined $600,000 donation had been made to pay for the installation of a new all-weather turf field at Miller-Ranch Stadium in time for the 2025 campaign. It is the largest contribution to softball since the program was restarted 14 years ago. ...
Boise State Roster Countdown 2024: Day 41, Boen Phelps
It’s a lowkey Sunday. Another day closer to kickoff. And almost to the 30s. My how the time has flown by. With 41 Days until kickoff we have — Safety Boen Phelps. Mr. Phelps signed on the dotted line as a walk on in February of 2023. He had some other lower-level offers in Montana Western and Central Washington.
Bronco Updates: Tedford Steps Down, New Commits, College Football 25
Also added the 2B Player of the Year From Washington. Three games deep, can confirm: The return of the game lives up to the hype!. ISU turning into a real BSU legacy establishment, between this and Harsin’s son committing there to play QB. Basketball Shaping Up For A Special...
Clarkston considers park ordinance amendments to address misdemeanor violations
Jul. 23—The Clarkston City Council is considering amending an ordinance to establish penalties for repeated misdemeanor violations at city parks. If adopted, the city could prohibit people who break the law from using any park in Clarkston. The first offense would be a 10-day expulsion, the second would trigger a 20-day exclusion, followed by 30 days for the third misdemeanor, and up to a year ...
Garfield County pledges to keep jail shuttered after suicide went undetected
Family members of a man whose suicide went undiscovered in Garfield County jail for 18 hours have settled their claim, in an agreement approved by a superior court judge on Monday. Kyle Lara’s parents say the most important part of the agreement has already occurred: the closure of the jail where he died.
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