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Grizzly bear trapped and relocated in Island Park area
After consultation with the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), the Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) relocated an adult male grizzly bear on Aug. 13, 2024. Wildlife Services set a trap for the animal after the death of a domestic calf near Highway 20 and the Buffalo River that was determined to have been killed by a grizzly bear. An 11-year-old male grizzly was captured that evening as it returned to the kill site. The bear was identified as a known individual...
Blackfoot native battles injuries, addiction to become Professional Bull Riders champion
Professional bull riders often find themselves face down in the dirt. It is part of the sport. Former Blackfoot resident Brady Oleson has had to pick himself up and dust himself off countless times in pursuit of the often elusive eight-second ride. Rising after the fall is something that Oleson has down to an art. The 28-year old has risen from injuries and battles with alcohol to become a world...
Man accused of murder accepts second plea deal following more felony charges
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — A man charged with first-degree murder has been given a second plea deal for more felony charges stemming from alleged incidents in the Bonneville County Jail. Lance Broncho, 23, pleaded guilty for the second time on Monday to first-degree murder in the death of 51-year-old...
UPDATE: Partial power restored to Idaho Falls Power customers
IDAHO FALLS — Crews are working to restore electricity to some 2,600 Idaho Falls Power customers Thursday evening. The power outage started at about 5:30 p.m. and impacts the center sections of Idaho Falls. The outage is due to a downed power line on Russet Street, according to city...
Lamb Weston Celebrates Grand Opening of Expanded French Fry Manufacturing Line in American Falls, Idaho
Lamb Weston, a leading global supplier of frozen potato products, is renowned for its innovation and commitment to quality. With a legacy of excellence in the food industry, Lamb Weston continually invests in its production capabilities to meet the demands of a growing market. Recently, the company celebrated the grand...
Fish and Game Urges Folks to be on the Lookout for White-Tailed Deer With Symptoms of EHD
LEWISTON - Outbreaks of EHD (Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease) are not uncommon to white-tailed deer in the Clearwater Region. This summer’s hot and dry weather pattern presents ideal conditions for deer to congregate at water sources where the disease-carrying biting gnat resides. Fish and Game encourages folks out on the...
Eagle man sentenced to 20 years for raping woman in his vehicle
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — According to a recent news release, 53-year-old Steven Schossberger of Eagle was sentenced to prison on Thursday for raping a woman inside of his vehicle in March 2023. In June, an Ada County jury convicted the defendant of rape. Schossberger went to a local restaurant...
Avista Planning Power Outage for Some Moscow Customers on Tuesday
MOSCOW - Avista Utilities says approximately 180 Avista electric customers in east Moscow in the area around 6th Street and E 3rd Street will experience a planned power outage on Tuesday, Aug. 20. The planned outage is expected to start at 8 a.m. and end at 2 p.m. Impacted customers...
Latino Fest returns to Boise after 5-year hiatus
Food trucks, dance contests and a performance from A.B. Quintanilla — the brother of Selena — are all in order, as Boise’s Latino Fest is slated to set up shop in Cecil D. Andrus Park on Aug. 24. COVID and logistical hurdles kept the celebration out of commission for five years, according to the Idaho Hispanic Chamber of Commerce’s (IHCC) cultural project manager Odette Gutierrez, but now it is back by popular demand. ...
Mountaintop View 8-16-24 Helmet communication set to begin, why Nelson chose BSU, and other news and notes from Thursday
As we celebrate the last weekend without college football games until early 2025 (does that make this weekend Week Minus -1?), today’s edition is fresh with football news across the conference. We start with a new rules change on the field and end with a new rules change in Fresno that will put a crimp in gameday tailgating while other juicy content in between. Enjoy!!
Boise Rescue Mission will add 58 more beds for homeless women and children
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — On Saturday, Aug. 17, the Boise Rescue Mission Ministries' Next Step Transitional Living Facility at City Light will re-open and serve an additional 58 homeless women and children. The dormitory was initially added in 2009, and since the COVID-19 pandemic, it has been utilized for...
The NCAA Ban That Almost Changed Boise State History Forever
Boise State's football season is quickly approaching and as we prepare for the upcoming season, we're looking back at one of the most controversial moments in the program's history. "Unfair Advantage" Winning is what it's all about in team sports. Sure, you want to build good camaraderie, instill positive values,...
Bunker Hill Mine plans to reopen early next year
KELLOGG – More than four decades after it closed amid environmental disaster, the Bunker Hill Mine is on track to reopen next year in one of the country’s largest superfund sites, this time with a vision for more responsible mining and stewardship. “If you come in with the...
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