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ZAP! U of I students roll out robotic weeder for USDA nurseries
Seedling nurseries run by the U.S. Forest Service may soon get some robotic help when it comes to weeding. The three-foot wide robot rolls along rows of seedlings. Its camera analyzes each speck of green poking out of the ground until it finds a weed. “Then we start to do...
Two local men died, six other people injured in three wrecks on same day
Two local men are dead and six others were injured in three East Idaho wrecks on Friday. Paul R. Dreher, 24, of Blackfoot, died after he was struck by a vehicle while crossing Weeding Lane in the area of 62 East, which is located about a half-mile east of Highway 91 in Bingham County, authorities said. The Bingham County Sheriff’s Office around 11 a.m. Friday received the report of a...
Gusty winds and scattered thunderstorms
For Monday night there are chances of thunderstorms with gusty winds. Increasing clouds, with a low around 57°. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph becoming southeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. For Tuesday there is a chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am, then...
Man with suspended licensed arrested for DUI after driving wrong way, crashing into fence and stopping in yard
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready ... The following is a news release and mugshot from the Blaine County Sheriff’s Office. On Thursday, Aug. 8, at approximately 5:51 p.m., a Blaine County Sheriff’s deputy was on patrol southbound on Gannet Rd., near Labrador Lane in Bellevue. The deputy...
Soderberg Tabbed to Lead LC State Dance and Cheer
LEWISTON – Lewis-Clark State College and Warrior Athletics named an interim dance and cheer coach ahead of the 2024-25 season in Lewiston native Sydnee Soderberg. “We are excited to welcome Ms. Sydnee Soderberg on board as our interim dance/cheer coach,” LC State President Cynthia Pemberton said. “As an accomplished collegiate spirit student-athlete herself, and recognized competitive routine choreographer with nearly a half decade of coaching experience, Sydnee brings energy, enthusiasm and drive to the position. We have every confidence she will build on the strong dance program foundation established and lay an equally strong foundation for our next sport addition – competitive cheer!”
Back to School: Twin Falls School District introduces new policy on phones
TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — It is almost time to get ready to go back to school. With the new school year starting, there are also new policies that kids must follow. “First and foremost is we want our students to be engaged in their classes,” said the Twin Falls School District Public Relations Director Eva Craner.
Local man drowns in Palisades Reservoir after canoe overturns
Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies on Monday recovered the body of a man who drowned in the Bear Creek Drainage of the Palisades Reservoir on Saturday night Dispatch received a call just before 11 p.m. on Saturday advising four people in a canoe had overturned and only three of them made it out of the water. Deputies responded to the area along with Idaho Falls Ambulance, Swan Valley Fire, Air Idaho...
New information released in the rescue of a missing Boise woman in Canyon County
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — More information is being released about the rescue of a Boise woman who went missing from Celebration Park in Canyon County. Susan "Akeisha" Brooks disappeared from Celebration Park on Wednesday, August 7th. The Canyon County Sheriff's Office immediately began a search for her, but after two days with no signs, the Sheriff's Office reported her missing to the public.After two full days of searching, the CCSO was able to locate Susan, assisted by some of the latest drone technology.
Smokey Bear marks 80 years with Idaho Historical Society birthday bash
Boise, ID (CBS2) — Smokey Bear celebrated his 80th Birthday with the Idaho State Historical Society on Saturday!. The Idaho State Historical Society, explored the history of Idaho forests, fire safety, and how to help protect our nation’s forests. There was a meet and greet with Smokey Bear,...
New booster club providing much needed helping hand to Soda Springs High School
SODA SPRINGS — Booster clubs are becoming more and more active at schools nationwide. These volunteer organizations have proven successful at increasing school spirit and participation by providing much needed funds to a variety of programs school-wide. A group of eager volunteers saw a need at Soda Springs High School last year and recently came together to establish a Cardinals booster club. ...
Four MW Players on Watch List for Bednarik Award
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Four Mountain West football players are among the 90 student-athletes on the 2024 Chuck Bednarik Award Watch List, as announced today by the Maxwell Football Club. The award honors the outstanding defensive player in college football. Boise State defensive end Ahmed Hassanein, UNLV linebacker Jackson...
Man from Pocatello reported missing
POCATELLO — A 21-year-old man from Pocatello is missing. Connor McGrane has been reported missing to the Pocatello Police Department. He was last seen on Sunday by his friend who dropped him off late in the morning. He’s described in a Facebook post as a 5’8″ white male with...
Seasonal Street Maintenance Continues South of CSI Campus
Contractors with the City of Twin Falls have completed the first phase of seasonal street maintenance and will begin the second phase in west Twin Falls on Monday, Aug. 12. The City Street Department is utilizing Chip Seal — the process of applying a thin layer of oil emulsifier and pressing gravel, or chip, into the oil to create a new street surface. Vehicles must avoid streets being chip sealed until the seal has cured and work crews have removed signage.
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