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Football rivals ISU, UI announce creation of Potato State Trophy
The University of Idaho and Idaho State University announced the official introduction of the Potato State Trophy, a traveling rivalry trophy awarded to the winner of the annual football game between the two schools. The Potato State Trophy officially replaces the retired Battle of the Domes Trophy which was discontinued ahead of the 2023 season after the trophy sponsor, adjusted its sponsorship with both institutions. Idaho head coach Jason Eck...
Craig Wilker named grand marshal of the Bancroft Pioneer Day Parade
BANCROFT — This year’s grand marshal of the Bancroft Pioneer Day Parade is no stranger to the community as many know and have a great love for Craig Wilker. Craig has been a face around the rodeo scene for years and his love for ranching has always been prominent. He was also an influential educator at Grace High School for 30 years. Many know and love what this man continues to stand for. ...
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.
Firefighters with help from aircraft battle 250-acre Fort Hall wildfire
Firefighters with help from aircraft have gained the upper hand on a wildfire that's scorched about 250 acres on the Fort Hall Reservation. The blaze was reported around 1:30 p.m. Sunday near Little Indian Road northeast of Blackfoot, the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes reported. Firefighters from the Fort Hall, Blackfoot and Shelley fire departments as well as the Bureau of Indian Affairs and Bureau of Land Management responded to the blaze and...
National High School Finals Rodeo: Three make championship short-go; weekend recap
ROCK SPRINGS, Wyoming (KMVT/KSVT) — The National High School Finals Rodeo wrapped up on Saturday and three of our area athletes: one cowgirl and two cowboys, qualified for the world championship short go rounds in the cutting events. Meanwhile, two other cowgirls fell short of doing the same during their second go-arounds earlier in the day.
Local athlete has been representing US on world stage for over 20 years
SODA SPRINGS — Caribou County is home to an accomplished athlete who frequently represents the U.S. on the international stage. Christine (Hauger) Robinson grew up in Grangeville in north central Idaho. The drive to succeed was taught by the example set by her two parents who excelled as college athletes. Even at 80 years old, Robinson’s mother still is weightlifting, golfing and participating in Zumba classes. Robinson started building her...
PREP FOOTBALL PREVIEWS: Expectations remain high at Weiser
Weiser has been knocking at the door. Three years ago, the Wolverines were crowned 3A state champions for the third time in school history. In the last two seasons, Weiser has reached the semifinals, losing to Homedale and Sugar-Salem. Heading into 2024, their goal remains the same — get back to the state championship. Only this time, they hope to forge an easier path for themselves. ...
Two of best county fairs in state coming up in Caribou, Bear Lake counties
County fairs across the state are way more than a place for a carnival to show up once a year. They are a building block to bridge communities of all ages together to not only develop leadership opportunities but to promote the talents and skills of local residents, especially the youth. For Idaho's county fairs to be successful it requires community members to come together and participate in everything from...
Former area college baseball players still grinding in the pros
Jul. 21—On Tuesday, Drake George became the 140th player from the Lewis-Clark State Warrior baseball program to be drafted by a major league club. The right-handed pitcher is the first Warrior to be drafted since Jake Taylor took the reins in 2019 and the first LC State player to be selected since Gage Burland was drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays in the 22nd round in 2018. "We are all very ...
Five Vandals Named Preseason All-Big Sky
SPOKANE, Wash. – Five Vandals were named to the Big Sky Conference Preseason All-Conference team, announced by the league Sunday as part of the Big Sky Kickoff weekend in Spokane. Junior tight end Jake Cox was the lone Idaho offensive player on the list. He caught just 12 passes...
WARNING: Idaho’s Climate Apocalypse Fizzles Out
The Democrats staffing America’s newsrooms would have us believe man-made activities cause our summer heatwave. I would post the latest scaremongering from the New York Times, but it’s behind a paywall. Also, you already know the routine. Blame farming, cattle, and efficient automobiles. None of This is New.
Idaho inmate gets life sentence for escaping state custody at Boise hospital
BOISE, Idaho — An Idaho inmate was sentenced to life in prison for escaping state custody at a Boise hospital after the corrections officers guarding him were violently attacked. Skylar Meade pleaded guilty to the escape and to sentencing enhancement for being a persistent violator and for causing bodily...
Boise sees just 1 cent drop in gas prices, says GasBuddy
BOISE, Idaho — According to GasBuddy, the average price of a gallon of gas in Boise is now priced at $3.60 per gallon on Monday. GasBuddy surveys 216 stations in the Boise area, and what they found was that prices in Boise are 10 cents per gallon higher than a month ago, and sits at 19 cents lower than a year ago.
Gang member arrested after man fatally shoots himself at Caldwell party
CALDWELL, Idaho (CBS2) — Caldwell Police officers responded to a call on July 20 at 2:30 a.m. from a home in the 200 block of Friar Drive reporting a shooting. Officers found a 23-year-old man with a gunshot wound to the head at the front door of the home. Medics were dispatched and the male was declared deceased.
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