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Idaho Schools Say No To Students Using Cell Phones
It wasn't that long ago that the school year was wrapping up. Kids were getting ready to live the dream of sleeping in and enjoying endless summer days. Time flies when you're having fun, and summer vacation is over for most Idaho students. Soon, school buses will be on the road, and kids will complain about homework.
Idaho watchdog office preparing report on effectiveness of state’s troubled Luma business system
Idaho’s independent Office of Performance Evaluations is taking an all-hands-on-deck approach to its study of the implementation and effectiveness of Luma, the massive new state business system that is tied to all state agencies and state employees. In February, the Idaho Legislature’s Joint Legislative Oversight Committee authorized the Office of Performance Evaluations to undertake study […]
Idaho Home Prices Have Dropped the Most in The Nation
Ah, the good ole days when Idaho's housing market was the envy of the nation. It's a challenge to describe the housing frenzy as thousands of Americans moved to Idaho, buying homes sight unseen. If you remember the days of the Oregon Trail, it was reminiscent of the gold rush.
Idaho Department of Lands spends $24 million on fire suppression this year
Boise, ID (CBS2) — The Idaho Department of Lands shared a state-wide fire update sharing what the cost of fires on Idaho Department of Lands property has been so far this fire season. IDL says so far this year there have been 241 fires that have burned 23,305 acres...
Jeffrey Diluccia Awarded Richard L. Wallace Native Fish Conservationists Award from Idaho Chapter of American Fisheries Society
KAMIAH - On May 1st at the annual meeting of the Washington, British Columbia, and Idaho chapters of the American Fisheries Society, Jeffrey Diluccia won a major award that honors his lifetime of commitment to and achievements in conservation of native fishes in Idaho. Diluccia, the fisheries program manager at the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests, has worked in Idaho fisheries since 2001, beginning with the Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) and moving to the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests in 2023.
Chronic wasting disease surveillance hunt planned for north Idaho deer population
COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho – The Idaho Fish and Game commission (IDFG) is conducting a chronic wasting disease surveillance hunt in late August. According to IDFG, the hunt will take place over 9 days starting on Aug. 24. Chronic wasting disease, which is lethal in deer with no known...
Man arrested near Salmon for 50-year-old cold case murder
SALMON — A 50-year-old cold case murder was solved, police say, after DNA evidence led them to a suspect in eastern Idaho. Michael Eugene Mullen, 75, was arrested in Lemhi County Wednesday for the murder of a Swedish woman in 1973. According to a news release from the Marin...
Large timberland conservation easement faces mining challenge
On Friday, Bill Schenk, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Lands and Water Program manager, asked the FWP commission to approve a proposal to use Habitat Montana money to help purchase a conservation easement on almost 33,000 acres of former Weyerhaeuser land in the Cabinet and Salish Mountains west of Kalispell.
Historic Montana Lookout Tower Wrapped in Foil as Fire Approaches
Despite a few cooler days over the last week, several wildfires continue to burn in the Treasure State. According to InciWeb data shared by MTfireinfo.org, there are currently 56 active fires burning across the state (8/9/24), including 6 new ones in the last 24 hours. So far this season there have been a staggering 1,325 fires in Montana.
Oscar Nominated Actress Gena Rowlands Starred in a Movie About Montana
News broke last night and this morning about the death of actress Gena Rowlands. She might be most well known for playing Allie in "The Notebook" and in my opinion, her death in that movie is one of the most moving scenes in all of cinema. This morning Gena Rowlands...
Tiny Robots Could Revive Montana Forests After Wildfires
Montana's wildfires have been growing each year. Just this year alone Montana has seen 111,000 acres burned. Thankfully the moisture we have received lately is helping with the fires and also stopping new fires from starting. According to the Montana Free Press update from 8/9. The statewide forecast for the...
Every Montanan May Have Had Their Social Security Number Stolen
If you've never had your identity stolen or had your bank account hacked, consider yourself lucky, because it's a huge pain in the rear. Sadly, your luck may have just run out after a recent data breach has left every Montana resident along with every citizen across America exposed for identity theft.
New TV Show Coming Out About Montana Wranglers
We feel this show might be the next big thing to come out of Montana. Montana has become a hot spot for TV shows. Montanans have seen several television productions set up shop in Big Sky Country. These shows include Yellowstone, 1923, 1883, and Big Sky. Most of these shows...
Popular Shoe Brand in Montana Has To Pay Customers
This shoe brand is one of the most popular in Montana, but they might owe you money. Keep it casual or all business and no fun? That's up to you. Having a variety of shoes is vital to living in Montana. The weather in Big Sky Country is constantly changing, and having the appropriate footwear is crucial.
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