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Bunker Hill Mine plans to reopen early next year
KELLOGG – More than four decades after it closed amid environmental disaster, the Bunker Hill Mine is on track to reopen next year in one of the country’s largest superfund sites, this time with a vision for more responsible mining and stewardship. “If you come in with the...
High school basketball elite delays sports career for a religious mission
Many kids dream about becoming professional basketball players and those who get the opportunity may not forgo it for religious obligations. Ike Sutton from Hillcrest High School in Ammon received much recognition for being a great basketball player. But, instead of starting his college basketball career immediately, he made the difficult decision to delay his collegiate sports career to serve a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Grizzly bear trapped and relocated in Island Park area
After consultation with the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), the Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) relocated an adult male grizzly bear on Aug. 13, 2024. Wildlife Services set a trap for the animal after the death of a domestic calf near Highway 20 and the Buffalo River that was determined to have been killed by a grizzly bear. An 11-year-old male grizzly was captured that evening as it returned to the kill site. The bear was identified as a known individual...
Graduate student investigates the danger hotter, drier climates pose to cloud mountain forests
Sandra Velazco, an Ecology, Evolution and Behavior Ph.D. student at Boise State, was lead author on an article studying how climate change impacts cloud mountain forests. Another Ecology, Evolution and Behavior Ph.D. student, Andri Zaiats, and College of Arts and Sciences faculty members Jodi Brandt and Trevor Caughlin are among Velazco’s international team of coauthors. The article, titled “Hotter, drier climate influences tropical tree cover loss and promotes bracken fern dominance within arrested successional patches in Andean Cloud Forests,” was published in Biological Conservation in August 2024.
W. Bench church hopes to build apartments for those ‘close to going into homelessness’
A church on the West Bench may build a set of apartments for community members who are “close to going into homelessness.”. Mountain View Church of the Brethren on N. Cole Rd., south of Ustick, owns a triangular piece of land behind the church building that has long stood vacant. The church has applied with the City of Boise to rezone the two-acre lot to build a new three-story apartment building with 27 units.
Boise boy with leukemia receives dream wish from Make-A-Wish Idaho
BOISE, Idaho — A 14-year-old from Boise who dreamed of becoming a video game designer saw his dream come to life this month. With the help of Make-A-Wish and Boise State University, he created an original video game known as "Gods and Shadows." Brycen was diagnosed with leukemia in...
Idaho State Police Welcomes Colonel Bill Gardiner as Director
MERIDIAN, Idaho —The Idaho State Police (ISP) proudly announces Colonel Bill Gardiner’s appointment as its new Director. A native of Burley, Idaho, with 25 years of service, Colonel Gardiner has held numerous critical roles within the agency, demonstrating unwavering dedication to public safety. Colonel Gardiner began his career...
Boise State releases men's hoops non-conference schedule
Two teams that caught the attention of the nation this past March will be making a trip to ExtraMile Arena this season. The Boise State men’s basketball team released its complete 11-game 2024-25 non-conference schedule on Thursday, including home dates against Oakland and Clemson, NCAA Tournament darlings from last season. The non-conference schedule includes at least seven games against teams who made postseason tournaments last season, five of which were...
President Green gives 2024 State of the University Address
President Scott Green gave his State of the University Address last Tuesday, August 13th. There, Green discussed the standings of UI, such as enrollment rates, research plans, and other opportunities for the University. Student registration continues upward for UI, seeing seven straight semesters of enrollment growth. Freshman classes are larger...
The massacre lasted for days as members of the party were hunted down, killed, and mutilated.
I heard several today from members of my listening audience. One from a writer who explained it involved the family of former Governor John Evans, in Malad. The house was empty, and the writer says the Governor’s brother, Don, Had sought the writer’s help in moving furniture. They heard several doors slam in an empty house with many locked doors. A presence then dashed by the two men, and they found an open family album on a table. Don Evans believed it was the ghost of a deceased younger brother.
How To Help Idaho Firefighter Injured In Accident Fighting Fires
This wildfire season has been dangerous, and amidst our daily routines, it can be easy to overlook the heroes are on the frontline keeping us safe. While many of us worry about the daily challenges we face at work, with our kids, school, etc... not many of us have to worry about coming home safely to our families.
WARNING: People Are Posing As Caldwell Police In A New Scam
Some people will do just about anything to make a buck and for scammers, there are absolutely no boundaries when it comes to making some money. Caldwell police shared a post on social media warning of a scam involving phone calls to unsuspecting victims. Caldwell, we are getting calls about...
Most dangerous Group of Five teams in 2024
The Group of Five is undergoing a renaissance as teams enter the expanded College Football Playoff age. In the 12-team format, a non-power champion is guaranteed a trip to the postseason and a serious shot at playing for a national championship. That said, the Group of Five has changed dramatically...
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