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The National Trust Just Awarded $3 Million in Grants to Preserve Iconic African American Sites
“Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it,” philosopher George Santayana wrote in 1905. The African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund, a program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, is putting its money where its mission is to ensure that the past can be remembered—and preserved. Since 2018, the Action Fund has invested $27 million to champion 304 Black heritage sites. (Check out our retrospective on the institution's incredible impact here.)
Kan. man admits defrauding rancher in hay scam during drought
BILLINGS, Montana — A Kansas man accused of devising a scheme to steal from Montana and Wyoming ranchers who were trying to find hay to feed their livestock during a drought admitted to a fraud charge Thursday, U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich said. The defendant, Jory D. Parks, 43, of...
Wyo. Coaches Association South Volleyball Preview
The South Volleyball team competing in the Wyoming Coaches Association on Saturday in Casper has plenty of height and plenty of ability. There's a host of All-State players on the roster and Brooke Hansen of Burns is a two-time pick. There's also a good set of setters so this group has the talent to win on Saturday.
Idaho’s Dangerous Scorching Temperatures Continue
Remember when our June temperatures were unseasonably low? Do you remember when it was raining? It's been years since we've had a break from temperatures that aren't in the triple digits. The last time we had a summer like this was several years ago. Unlike other parts of the country,...
More than 30 million bake under heat alerts as dangerous triple-digit temps return to West
One of the hottest starts to summer on record across much of the West is ready to write its next chapter as yet another dangerous bout of heat is building, just in time for the weekend.
First Federal Bank Park’s splash pad still closed
TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — The First Federal Bank Park splash pad has not been working for the past few months in the scorching heat of the Southern Idaho summer. According to Twin Falls Parks and Recreation, the concrete pour on the splash pad when it was first built was not satisfactory.
Inside the DoorDash Theft Ring, Boise’s New Delivery Issue
During a scorching heatwave this past Saturday, we decided to relax at home and order some food via DoorDash. My aunt and uncle were visiting, and it seemed the perfect solution for a leisurely afternoon. However, after waiting an unusually long time without any updates, my uncle contacted the DoorDash driver assigned to our delivery. The response was unexpected and frustrating: "It's been stolen."
Two New Trendy Dining Options Announce Opening in Downtown Boise
Changes are coming to downtown Boise's dining and drinking scene--but what's new?. As Boise continues to grow, expand, and evolve--these are the types of things that we have to expect. We love when local businesses thrives and that's exactly what we're hearing is next on Idaho Street. Popular downtown Boise...
Beat Boise’s Heat Indoors With Idaho’s Fastest Growing Trendy Sport
Boise is one of those places where when it’s cold it’s really cold and when it’s hot it’s really hot and over the past few weeks Boise residents have been working with the “really hot” stage of summer. It could be a struggle to be outside in the heat for more than 10 minutes at a time which is upsetting for many people considering it’s not as easy to stay active when it’s over 100 degrees outside.
Sandpoint launches off-leash dog program to deter geese from City Beach
SANDPOINT, Idaho — A wild goose chase has begun. On Wednesday, the city of Sandpoint launched its new off-leash dog program at City Beach. Going forward, seven permitted handlers and their dogs will be working in the park to deter geese from settling in the area. “The geese here...
Yellowstone Comes to Nampa This Week
Is there any hope that the endless heat wave will finally disappear? Eventually, the weather will cool off, but if you're looking for an excellent way to embrace the Western lifestyle, Nampa is the place for you this week. . We have some news, both good and bad, about Idaho's...
Mavericks 4-H state results
MAVERICKS –The McCall Mavericks 4-H Team representing Valley County 4-H competed in the State Championship competition in Rigby, Idaho on July 8 and 9, competing in three events. The team placed second overall in horse judging and horse bowl and fifth in hippology. Scarlett Keese placed first in the individual horse judging event. In Horse bowl, Evie Wilifinger was second with Kaiti Vance third and Scarlett Keese fifth. In hippology, Wilifinger was second with Keese in third. Pictured above are Evie Wilifinger (right), Mira Jones, Makayla Swain and Scarlett Keese. Photo courtesy of Jessica Vance.
Sixth Annual Murder at the Mansion
During an appearance on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse, Wyoming State Historic Site Superintendent Shaire Shada told listeners the theme of this year’s Murder at the Mansion will return the visitors to the 1920s. Guests are encouraged to dress as and act the part of the individual character they...
JHHS tennis courts to be resurfaced next week
JACKSON, Wyo. — After postponing on July 8, Teton County/Jackson Parks & Recreation (TCJPR) and the Teton County School District have scheduled the resurfacing and striping of the high school tennis courts to start on Monday, July 22, weather dependent. According to Teton County, the work will take approximately...
Idaho’s Threat from Deadly Alligators
Is there any evidence of friendly alligators? The animals don’t see themselves as mean, they just see a food source and try and take a bite or two. Our climate isn’t conducive to an alligator habitat, mostly. The warm springs near Hagerman have hosted the reptiles. The animals can also survive a cold snap, by slowing metabolism and floating with their noses above water or ice.
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