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Big Country's Pet of the Week
Each week we shine a spotlight on animals at local shelters that are looking for their forever home. This week's Big Country Pet of the Week is Sting. Sting is waiting to meet his new family at the Humane Society of the Palouse. He is a 1-year-old, neutered, 45lb, fully-grown pit bull mix. Described by the shelter staff as energetic, extroverted, excitable, and athletic.
A trough of low pressure could bring thunderstorms to the region later today
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — We may see another round of storms pass through southwest Idaho later today.Another trough of low pressure will arrive in the late afternoon, bringing slightly cooler air and a chance of thunderstorms. High temperatures will be in the mid to upper 80s today.This trough should...
Idaho Teens & Suicide: no, our kids are not okay
The stats are heartbreaking. In 2021, a CDC study found 21.3% of Idaho high schoolers had seriously considered suicide within the past year. Even more devastating, the study points out 19.7% of students had made a plan with 10.9% having actually attempted it. Of the attempts, 3.4% led to critical injuries.
Idahoans should inspect moss aquarium balls for possible zebra mussels, officials warn
The Idaho State Department of Agriculture says aquarium owners should inspect Marimo moss aquarium balls after fast-spreading zebra mussels were found in neighboring Washington state. Zebra mussels — like quagga mussels — are an invasive species that can clog water pipes and harm native fish populations, according to the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. Zebra mussels […]
Colonel Gardiner appointed as ISP Director
BOISE, Idaho — Colonel Kedrick Wills stepped down after 29 years of service with the Idaho State Police at a Change of Command Ceremony in Meridian on Wednesday, Aug. 12. Colonel Wills served the past seven years as Director of ISP. As he entered retirement on Aug. 12, he expressed his interest in serving Idaho in various ways moving forward, he told KTVB.
Did a tornado touch down on Tuesday, and how often does eastern Idaho get tornado warnings?
POCATELLO — A tornado warning was issued on Tuesday by the National Weather Service in Pocatello — but did one ever touch down?. The warning in eastern Idaho lasted for one hour, from 2 to 3 p.m., and affected Jefferson, Butte, Bonneville and Bingham counties. The Idaho National Laboratory area was a concern.
NW Onion Field Days, PNVA Conf. dates set
August is the month for several onion field days in the Northwest, and the popular Pacific Northwest Vegetable Association Conference and Trade Show is coming up later in the year. The variety field days kick off with the Crookham Onion Showcase in Wilder, ID, on Aug. 27, followed by the...
WFD Chief called back to action
Editor’s note: The following is part II of a story involving the Weiser Fire District and its assistance in containing area fires. As the Durkee-Cow Valley fire complex in Oregon was winding down, the Paddock fire, believed to have been ignited by lightning, was gaining strength, this time about 20 miles north of Emmett in Gem County.
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