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Greater Tater Tot Festival happening in Idaho Falls Friday and Saturday
IDAHO FALLS--The tater tot has been a classic food item for years. From a fast-food combo to cameos in the movie Napoleon Dynamite-- the tater tot continues to gain popularity. However, its origin story is a mystery to most people. Leslie Grigg the great Nephew of the tater tot’s founders...
Millions of campaign dollars aimed at tilting school voucher battle are flowing into state races
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Millions of dollars are being spent this year to steer voters toward candidates for Republican-led Legislatures who not only support school vouchers, but will become key figures in implementing school choice programs in states across the U.S. Most recently, national pro-voucher advocates declared victory after...
Committee to look into buying or building governor's residence; housing stipend fund running low
Idaho is one of just five states that doesn’t have a designated residence for its governor — but that may change as the housing stipend fund is nearing depletion. The Governor’s Housing Committee said at a meeting Wednesday that they want to begin looking into building or buying a home. Gov. Brad Little, who has a salary of $138,202, currently receives a monthly stipend of $4,550.67 to pay rent and utilities at a downtown Boise condo. Little and his wife, Teresa, also live at their...
U.S. Marshals arrest stalking suspect in Minidoka County
RUPERT, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — U.S. Marshals tracked down a man wanted for stalking in Rupert on Monday. According to the U.S. Marshals Service, the 3rd Judicial District Court in Canyon County issued a felony arrest warrant for Austin Allen Genius in May 2024 for two counts of first-degree stalking and violating parole.
Wildland firefighter from Boise in critical condition after falling tree incident
A wildland firefighter from Boise who was struck by a falling tree is in critical condition at a Spokane, Washington, hospital. Justin “Riley” Shaw and other members of the Salmon River Ranger District Fire Crew had just arrived at the Coffee Can Saddle Fire on the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest on Saturday when the accident happened. Fire information officer Jim Wimer said the tree fell on its own and was not dropped by firefighters as part of their efforts to contain the blaze. ...
Ada County to hold public hearing on Boise River Greenbelt safety
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — According to a recent news release, the Board of Ada County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, Aug. 13, at 6 p.m. to discuss maintaining and enhancing a safe and enjoyable experience for all users of the Boise River Greenbelt. The board wants...
Built to Spill played 'There's Nothing Wrong With Love' deep cuts for the 1st time in decades at tour opener (video, setlist)
Built to Spill began their tour celebrating the 30th anniversary of There’s Nothing Wrong With Love in their hometown of Boise on Friday night. While many of the album’s songs are staples in the band’s setlist — “Big Dipper,” “Car,” “Twin Falls,” “Distopian Dream Girl” — a few of them were dusted off, including “Israel’s Song” which had never been played live. “Fling” hadn’t been played since 1997, “Cleo” hadn’t been played since 2003, and “The Source” hadn’t been played live since 2013.
🚌 School safety + Woman rescued + Open pools
Hello Tuesday. Gretchen Parsons here to start off your day. A Boise woman was rescued after being stranded in the extreme heat and wilderness for two days, details below. But first, some back-to-school safety reminders. Today: 88°🌤🌩 Chance for t-storms then mostly sunny. First Up Today. School...
Boise State Roster Countdown 2024: Day 19, Troy Wilkey
And just like that, we are no longer in the 20s. My how time works. With 19 Days until kickoff — Wide Receiver Troy Wilkey. A local walk-on for the Broncos looking to make a name for himself. Only had Boise State on his recruiting profile (only one he needed).
How does Eagle's 'non-sanctuary' status change things?
In July, the city of Eagle became a non-sanctuary city. The decision, for some onlookers, came out of nowhere, but it had been on the docket for months. Why? Because of a couple of unmarked buses and a lot of assumptions. It all started in the spring, when a citizen...
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