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City of Twin Falls Begins Seasonal Street Maintenance
The City of Twin Falls has started seasonal street maintenance and will perform maintenance work through August 9. Street maintenance will take place mostly in northwest Twin Falls' Maintenance Zone 5 and will cause some temporary street closures and detours in the area. The maintenance work maintains the life and drivability of city streets.
Take back your money at the Idaho Potato Museum
BLACKFOOT – Remember that check you forgot to cash? Aug. 7 is your chance to claim it. Bingham County residents have more than $4,400,000 in unclaimed funds, so State Treasurer Julie Ellsworth wants to reunite them with their money. Ellsworth will be at the Idaho Potato Museum in Blackfoot...
Colorado Springs Fire Department giving fire relief nationally
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - The Colorado Springs Fire Department (CSFD) says they are deploying their wildlands firefighters to wildfires in Oregon, Idaho, and the Mesa Verde National Park. According to CSFD, three wildlands firefighters were sent to Mesa Verde National Park with a large fire vehicle and supplies to...
Idaho Weather Alert: Thunderstorms and Air Quality Updates
Pocatello, ID – Today, Idaho residents can expect a mix of clouds, showers, and thunderstorms due to a passing pressure trough. The National Weather Service in Pocatello forecasts that the main impacts will be in and around Pocatello, with the affected areas experiencing non-severe thunderstorms. According to the National...
Motorcycle Crash UPDATE: Both Riders from Utah Killed on Idaho Highway
ACCIDENT UPDATE: Idaho State Police have updated their report. The driver of the motorcycle, a 69-year-old male from Farr West, Utah, has also passed away. He succumbed to his injuries at the hospital on July 28th, 6 days after the crash. A motorcycle crash on an Idaho highway has left...
Despite loss of farmland, Idaho’s agriculture industry is still producing more than ever
Two years ago, Galen Lee was trying to buy a plot of land in Fruitland to farm, but he was outbid by a housing developer for twice as much as he could offer. Lee is a fourth generation farmer in Payette County, and he raises sugar beets, peppermint, asparagus, alfalfa, corn and beef. This year, […]
Direct Admissions: How to Get Into College Without Applying
This fall, high school seniors may find college acceptance letters in their mailboxes before they complete a single application. It’s not a scam — it’s a nascent college admissions program called “direct admissions,” offered by a growing number of states and third-party organizations.
One person injured, shed destroyed in Fort Hall wildfire
FORT HALL — One person was injured and a shed was destroyed in a wildfire in Fort Hall on Monday afternoon, according to a news release from the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes. The fire was reported around 3:30 p.m. near the Buckskin subdivision off of Frasure Road, authorities said. The Fort Hall Fire Department and North Bannock Fire Department responded to the blaze, which burned approximately two acres before it was contained...
Blackfoot woman who died in crash over the weekend has been identified
MONTPELIER — A coroner has identified a woman from Blackfoot who died in a crash over the weekend. Bear Lake County Coroner Chad Walker said it was Abigail Thornley, 20. The manner and cause of death are currently under investigation, he said. The two-vehicle crash happened Saturday morning around...
Pet of the Week: Xena
DRIGGS, Idaho — Meet Xena!. Xena is our pint-sized pittie with a heart full of love and soulful eyes! At 2 years old, she’s got a laid-back vibe that makes her the perfect cuddle buddy. Xena gets along great with other dogs but prefers to keep cats at a distance—she’s all about the human affection! Whether it’s soaking up butt scratches or basking in your love, Xena is ready to be your snuggle buddy.
Boise State leads Idaho’s water resource collaboration with BlueWater Initiative
Idaho ranks 39th in the nation in population but third in water use, trailing only California and Texas. The state irrigates over three million acres of land – the fifth highest in the nation – and uses more water for irrigation than any other state except California. Its aquaculture industry produces more commercial Rainbow Trout than any other state but also requires the largest freshwater withdrawals for aquaculture in the U.S. On top of that, Idahoans rely on freshwater resources for drinking supplies and recreation. Idaho’s water is a critical and precious resource, and its management is highly complex.
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