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Blackfoot School District laying off teachers, staff, administrator after budget shortfall
While the Idaho State Legislature has poured millions into school infrastructure, a lesser-known reduction in state school funding for teachers is also happening. This reduction has required Blackfoot School District 55 to lay off a total of 25 employees, including teachers. Blackfoot School District 55 Superintendent Brian Kress is quick to acknowledge the support the state has given for buildings — in fact, he credits the School Modernization Program for...
Do Better Boise: Disrespectful Booing at Chris Stapleton Concert
Boise Concertgoers Embarrass Themselves with Disrespect at Chris Stapleton Show. Last week's Chris Stapleton concert at the Ford Center should have been a memorable evening of great music and community spirit. Instead, it was marred by an embarrassing display of disrespect when concertgoers booed the keyboard player simply because he hailed from San Jose, California.
Kootenai County commissioners split on proposed mutli-decade lease of fairgrounds
COEUR d’ALENE — Kootenai County commissioners fielded questions from the public about the county’s future at a town hall meeting Tuesday night. About two dozen people attended the meeting at the Kootenai County Administration Building, where topics ranged from how to handle population growth and the strain it puts on county infrastructure to whether commissioners will accept a proposed 20-year lease agreement between the fair board and the county.
WHAT?! Boise State is NOT the Most Recognizable College in Idaho
Less than 365 days ago, Boise State won a very special honor from the USA Today. That’s why we’re a bit surprised to see where the university landed on a new set of rankings!. In case you forgot, USA Today released one of their “10 Best Readers Choice”...
Case of Moscow Man Accused of Kidnapping Daughter and Fleeing to Mexico Moves to Federal Court
MOSCOW - The criminal case against the Moscow man accused of kidnapping his two year old daughter and fleeing to Mexico has been elevated to federal court. "The Whitman County Prosecutor's Office and the Whitman County Sheriff's Office have worked with Federal authorities to return Mr. Aung to the region. After careful consideration and coordination as to the best venue for this matter, it has been decided that the Federal Government has the resources to pursue charges against Mr. Aung and hold him accountable," said a press release from the Whitman County Prosecutor's Office on Wednesday morning.
Boise Police release use of force investigation report for 2023 shooting
BOISE, Idaho — Boise Police Department's (BPD) Office of Police Accountability Director Nicole McKay has released a use of force investigative report on an "critical incident" that took place in January 2023. A "critical incident" is used by BPD to describe "officer involved incidents that result in serious injury...
Another slam dunk for SilverHoops
KELLOGG –– It was two full days of blacktop bliss as SilverHoops 24 crossed another major milestone. A record-breaking 210 teams took to the courts at Teeters Field this past weekend in hopes of calling themselves SilverHoops champion. SilverHoops 3-on-3 committee members Gus Colburn and Ethan Wendt did...
Department of Justice continues investigation into Nampa School District
NAMPA, Idaho — This article originally appeared in the Idaho Press. It has been a full year since the American Civil Liberties Union published a report on discriminatory policies within the Nampa School District, alleging that it targets Latine students. Following the report, a formal complaint by the ACLU...
Minidoka County Fair kicked off Monday
RUPERT, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — A handful of Magic Valley county fairs have already come and gone, but another begins its weeklong journey Monday. It’s fair season across the Magic Valley and Minidoka County was the latest to get underway at the grounds in Rupert, but it wouldn’t be a fair without food.
Danielson: Broncos will name starting QB 'prior to game week'
BOISE — The race is on. The Boise State football team officially kicks off fall camp on Wednesday, and while Bronco coach Spencer Danielson said there are a lot of different position battles he’s excited about in fall camp, there’s one in particular on the forefront of most Boise State fans’ minds: The race for starting quarterback. Malachi Nelson and Maddux Madsen, who was limited in spring practice recovering from...
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