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Pocatello lands $16.4 million grant for South 5th Avenue corridor improvements including construction of six-mile trail
The city of Pocatello will receive $16.4 million in much needed infrastructure improvements for its South 5th Avenue Streets and Sewer corridor project including the construction of a six-mile trail, sidewalks and park upgrades. The U.S. Enviornmental Protection Agency, or EPA, announced on July 25 that it had allocated more than $325 million in funding for 21 selected applications to help disadvantaged communities address environmental and climate challenges. Pocatello was one of the recipients chosen. ...
Spencer Lee takes silver medal at Paris Olympics after narrow loss in gold medal match
PARIS, IDF — Spencer Lee's gold medal match went down to the wire Friday, but the former Hawkeye came up just short. Previous video above: Hawkeye bar hosting watch party for Spencer Lee. Lee fell to Rei Higuchi of Japan in the 57kg final Friday. Higuchi claimed the gold...
Proof Blaine County Residents Don’t Know What 911 is For
Recently, Blaine County Dispatch 911 was inundated with phone calls from frustrated travelers stuck in traffic on Highway 75 between Hailey and Ketchum. The cause? Road construction that led to significant delays. An additional 2000 cars on the highway following a concert the evening of August 3, created even longer than usual wait times at possibly over an hour in stand-still traffic.
“Education for Eternity”: Helen Holland Graduates BYU-Idaho at 101-Years-Old
“I did not realize that seven months can make such a difference when I’ve lived so many years,” said Helen Holland, a BYU-Idaho alumna who graduated with her associate’s degree in Spring 2024. “The lessons I’ve learned, the help I’ve received, and the memories I’ve made will be eternal.”
Iconic Symbol of Wildfire Prevention, Smokey Bear, Turns 80-Years-Old
LEWISTON - August 9 marks the 80th birthday of Smokey Bear. The iconic bear was born in 1944, when the U.S. Forest Service and the Ad Council agreed that the figure would be the symbol for their joint effort to promote forest fire prevention. Artist Albert Staehle was asked to...
Median home prices go up in Kootenai County
COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho — The median home price in Kootenai County in July was $529,950, a 1.1% increase from a year ago. The number of homes sold through July was 1,325, a 3.8% increase from July 2023, while current active residential listings totaled 1,138 as of Aug. 5, an 8.1% hike from the same time last year.
Prep football preview: Butte County looks to build off of first state title
ARCO – How good was Butte County School District 111’s season a year ago? If the town throws a parade in your honor, then it was probably a good season. The Pirates won their first state championship last season in what was truly a memorable journey. Coach Sam Thorngren said he was still getting congratulatory calls two months after Butte County defeated three-time defending state champion Oakley 58-44 in a dramatic back-and-forth game.
'This is what heals me': Buck knife honors fallen Marine
POST FALLS, Idaho — When his son was killed in Afghanistan while serving in the Marines, Steve Nikoui knew he had to get his son’s knife back. “I thought, if I got that back, somehow I would find happiness again,” Nikoui said Tuesday during a visit to Buck Knives in Post Falls.
Leaders in Learning: Zoo Boise offers unique & engaging programs for Treasure Valley kids
BOISE, ID (CBS2) — Adventure is around every corner at Zoo Boise, and you can get in on the fun with their 2024 Fall Education Programs!. Zoo Boise is providing a unique and interactive approach to learning, right in the heart of Boise. Allowing students of all ages to...
Caldwell Night Rodeo kick-off Saturday at Indian Creek Plaza
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — Put some boots on and get ready for a great time! The Caldwell Night Rodeo’s one-hundredth anniversary celebration starts Saturday at Indian Creek Plaza. There will be live entertainment, drinks and of course plenty of dancing. The event will start at 6:00 p.m. and...
Experts Warn Idahoans to Remove This Item From Their Wallet ASAP
You don’t know how it happens or why it happens, but every now and then your wallet becomes Narnia. It’s full of random receipts, gift cards to businesses that closed eons ago, years of your kids' school pictures, loyalty cards you’ve never bothered to use…you get the idea.
“Missing Child”? Idaho Scammers Have Officially Sunk To A New Low
Just when you didn't think scammers were bad enough, they came out with one of the most deplorable scams in existence. It's already bad enough that you want to deceive helpless people out of their money and it's a whole other to weaponize others for gain. An unfortunate trend. As...
How To Help Firefighter Who Lost Home Because Wildfire In Idaho
In the midst of a devastating fire season, the Kuna Chamber of Commerce has stepped up to rally support for affected wildland firefighters. Michelle, from the Kuna Chamber, mentioned a firefighter who lost his home and detailed how community donations are becoming the lifeline for many. With their main office in Emmett, they’re accepting donations all day and coordinating to bring supplies down to the Gem County Chamber of Commerce.
Heroic Rescue of a Boy Being Swept Away on a North Idaho River
A family in panic and few options to try to avoid a tremendous tragedy. What must have been running through their minds watching a child being swept away? And what were the odds of the ultimate Good Samaritan being in the right place at the right time?. That's the lead-in...
Wildfire in Southern-Central Idaho Grows to Over 150,000 Acres
WEISER - The Paddock Fire, located east of Weiser, has quickly grown to more than 150,000 acres since it was first sparked by lightning on August 5. The fire is mostly burning in grass and brush. As of Saturday morning, the 152,331 acre fire is uncontained, with no estimated time-frame for containment or control.
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