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Flat Fire-Update for August 13
The Flat Fire is located about 1.5 miles northeast of Pioneerville in Boise County. The fire is now estimated at 1,600 acres. No structures are currently threatened, and the fire continues to move East, away from the community of Pioneerville. The fire did pick up a little more today and...
Shelley-Firth Ambulance District looking to expand response area to include Firth
A petition is circulating in northern Bingham County to see if the residents in the Firth area want ambulance service from Shelley instead of the more distant Blackfoot. To do so, the county commissioners will need to approve expanding the county’s ambulance district south to 350 North. Currently, the Shelley-Firth Ambulance District stops at 800 N. Goshen Road, just before the city of Firth. This means Blackfoot ambulances are responding...
What You Need To Know About The NEW CDC Warning In Idaho
Hey Idahoans, heads up! The CDC has recently flagged an uptick in human parvovirus B19 activity across the U.S., and we should be aware of it here in Idaho. Parvovirus B19, often dubbed the "fifth disease," is a seasonal bug that spreads through respiratory droplets, such as sneezes and coughs.
Idaho Supreme Court dismisses lawsuit challenging a ballot initiative for ranked-choice voting
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The Idaho Supreme Court has dismissed a lawsuit brought by the state’s attorney general over a ballot initiative that aims to open Idaho’s closed primary elections and create a ranked-choice voting system. The high court did not rule on the merits of Idaho...
Violating These 3 Idaho Laws During Back to School Results in Big Fines or Jail
After a few months of rest, relaxation and a lack of calculus homework, school is back in session across the Boise area. Parents are getting back into the routine of enforcing bed times, laying out clothes the night before, packing sack lunches, putting breakfast on the table and making sure the kids are out to the bus stop on time.
Gov. Little appoints new ISP director
A new Idaho State Police director will be sworn in next week. Bill Gardiner, a 25-year ISP veteran, will replace Kedrick Wills as the department’s director and colonel, the governor’s office announced Thursday in a press release. Gov. Brad Little appointed Gardiner to replace Wills, who is retiring Aug. 16. Gardiner will be sworn in on Wednesday at ISP’s Meridian headquarters. ...
‘It’s a dream come true.’ New elementary school in Blackfoot is ready for students.
BLACKFOOT — A local district will start the year with a new elementary school next week. Riverbend Elementary School, which serves kindergarten through 5th grade, is at 730 East Walker Street in Blackfoot on property that used to be softball fields. “We are very excited to open this new...
South Dakota to face Idaho State, Northern Arizona in Big Sky - Summit Challenge
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — The University of South Dakota men's basketball team will face off against Idaho State and Northern Arizona in the Big Sky - Summit Challenge, as announced by the conferences Wednesday. The Coyotes will host Idaho State to open their Big Sky - Summit challenge at...
ISU's new cross country coach Zach Kughn not wasting any time with season just around the corner
Don’t be deceived. Even though Idaho State cross country practice officially begins on Wednesday, the real training season for the Bengal harriers actually started after a short respite following the end of outdoor track season in May. That’s why it’s so important to new Bengal cross country coach Zach Kughn that there is a solid enough “culture” surrounding his new team that they have taken it upon themselves to continue...
Annual Pocatello Marathon set for Labor Day weekend
POCATELLO — The date has officially been set for the 24th Annual Pocatello Marathon, highlighting one of the Gate City’s premier running events. Beginning at 6:15 a.m. and running until 12:45 p.m. on Aug. 31, approximately 900 participants will endeavor in a variety of running activities. Registration is still open and entrants can register online at pocatellomarathon.com or in person on Aug. 30 from noon until 8 p.m. at the Idaho State University ICCU Bengal Alumni Center. There will be no race day registration. ...
Police: Local woman arrested for attacking, attempting to bribe officers
POCATELLO — A 21-year-old woman was recently arrested after police say she attacked officers and then tried to bribe them after they attempted to place her in protective custody for being too intoxicated. Kalli Rami Sam, of Pocatello, has been charged with one count of battery on a police officer and one count of bribery of a municipal official, both felonies, as well as misdemeanor possession of marijuana following the Thursday incident. ...
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