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Children's hospital raises the alarm: Counterfeit car seats on the rise
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — Intermountain Primary Children's Hospital is raising the alarm for parents over counterfeit car seats, posing a risk of serious injury to children. A growing trend spotted by Intermountain Primary Children's Hospital is the rise in counterfeit car seats. Car seat techs working with the hospital to help check and safely install car seats for parents leaving the hospital first noticed the trend.
New webpage provides guidance on hiring student employees
As the academic year gets underway, many Boise State departments hire students to take on a secondary role as a university employees. These employment opportunities provide students with meaningful opportunities to advance their academic and professional goals as they provide departments with talent, energy and fresh perspectives. To assist managers...
Fall 2024 Fitness Challenge registration is open for faculty and staff
Students in the kinesiology department are once again participating in an experiential learning opportunity and hosting a fitness challenge to help faculty and staff achieve their health and fitness goals. The challenge will begin on Tuesday, Sept. 3, and continue up to Thanksgiving break (November 22). Those interested in participating can register via the Participant Registration Form for Fitness Challenge.
Breaking down barriers in the world of athletics
Globally, more than one billion people live with a disability, which can create barriers in everyday life. A fact that coach Steve Baxter is very aware of. That's why he's heading up an adaptive sports program at Boise State University, giving athletes with physical disabilities the chance to compete in the sports they love.
‘Just lined up for us’: Big Bun sets second location in former chain drive-thru
An icon of the Boise Bench purchased a former Carl’s Jr. drive-thru location on Glenwood St. in Garden City. Summit Commercial Real Estate said it sold the restaurant to Big Bun Drive-In, the classic burgers-and-more restaurant that’s served hungry Bench dwellers at Curtis St. and Overland Rd. for 70 years.
Soccer Game Recap: Sun Valley Community Triumphs
Sun Valley Community's game last Saturday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Monday. Their defense stepped up to hand the Wendell Trojans a 6-0 shutout. The high-flying offensive performance was a huge turnaround for the Cutthroats considering their one-goal performance the contest before. Their...
‘I Was Just So Used to It’: Black Students at Idaho High School Were Constantly ‘Degraded’ with Racial Slurs By Classmates While Staff Stood By and Did Nothing, They Say
Years of blatant racism at Eagle High School in Idaho have brought two families to the brink. After school administrators allegedly ignored “countless” complaints and […] ‘I Was Just So Used to It’: Black Students at Idaho High School Were Constantly ‘Degraded’ with Racial Slurs By Classmates While Staff Stood By and Did Nothing, They Say
In Wake of Wet Weekend, Boise Fire’s Footprint Remains the Same for Another Day
Fire activity remained minimal overnight with no growth outside the current fire footprint. Infrared mapping identified a few interior heat sources in the easternsouthern parts of the fire, which crews will monitor. Today, crews will continue with previous work assignments, patrol the containment line on the west and north sides, and backhaul material and equipment. Suppression repair within the area is actively taking place by chipping material that resulted from the fire suppression effort. Along Nordheimer, crews line spiked overnight to ensure safety and have an early morning start of building and improving the direct line from China Creek to 10N23. Crews will be addressing the spot fire on the east side of China Creek. Resources continue to work on completing the indirect handline along the east side of the fire perimeter.
Redemption Season: What to expect ahead of the 2024 soccer season
Boise State is back and better than ever ahead of the 2024 women’s soccer season. After a devastating loss to Utah State in the semi-finals last year, the Broncos are looking for redemption as they hope to secure their second Mountain West Championship in program history. The Broncos are...
Only one more week of this year's Boise River float season
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — Tuesday, Aug. 27, through Monday, Sept. 2 marks the last week of the official float season on the Boise River. Barber Park and Ann Morrison Park offer rental and shuttle services, but they are closed from Aug. 26-29. They will reopen from Aug. 30 through Sept. 2.
Simpli.fi Named to Cynopsis’ 2024 Best of the Best List
Simpli.fi, the Advertising Success Platform providing programmatic advertising and workflow software to agencies, brands, and media companies, today announced it has been named a finalist for Cynopsis’ Best of the Best Awards in the AdTech – Best DSP category. The list, which recognizes top players across AdTech, programming,...
Men's Basketball Adds Two More to 2024-25 Recruiting Class
NAMPA, Idaho – Northwest Nazarene men's basketball head coach Jon Hawkins has announced two new additions to the program ahead of the 2024-25 season. Earlier this summer, the signings of six newcomers were announced on this release. Hawkins and his staff have now added a total of eight newcomers,...
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