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Missing Man Reportedly Last Seen On South Idaho River
The family of an Idaho man has contacted police after not having heard from him for nearly a week. The missing man was last seen on a southern Idaho river. The sister of a missing Idaho man recently shared information on the state's Missing Persons Alerts Facebook page. Chris Castro had spent time Sunday (July 21) on the Boise River, according to the family. His loved ones haven't heard of his whereabouts since.
With $7.7 million on the line, lawsuit challenges wording in school facilities law
This story originally posted on IdahoEdNews.org on July 25, 2024 An eastern Idaho school district is suing the state, saying a groundbreaking facilities law puts nearly $7.7 million in funding in limbo. In the July 17 lawsuit, the Oneida School District says the wording of the new laws threatens state funding that was earmarked long […]
Whitman County Board of Adjustment Unanimously Approves Conditional use Permit for Apparent Amazon Warehouse off Moscow-Pullman Highway
COLFAX - The Whitman County Board of Adjustment has granted a Conditional Use Permit for an apparent Amazon warehouse off the Moscow-Pullman Highway. The board unanimously approved the required CUP during a public hearing in Colfax Thursday night. The applicants are Ambrose Property Group and Kimley-Horn. Those companies build distribution warehouses for Amazon across the country. The application doesn’t mention the online retail giant.
Air Quality Advisory Remains in Effect for the Nez Perce Reservation
LAPWAI - An Air Quality Advisory continues to be in effect for the Nez Perce Reservation due to smoke from nearby wildfires. Wildfire smoke may shift in and out of the area based on fire activity and wind conditions, leading to varying levels of air quality across different regions. As a precaution, no EPA/NPT burn permits will be approved during this period. This advisory will remain in effect until Monday, July 29, at 10:00 AM.
Lawmakers call for director of children’s services in Washington to resign
At least two Washington lawmakers are demanding Department of Children, Youth and Families director Ross Hunter resign amid the agency’s decision to suspend intakes at two state juvenile detention facilities due to overcrowding. Democratic state Rep. Mari Leavitt of University Place and Republican Rep. Travis Couture of Allyn both posted on social media Thursday calling […]
PREP FOOTBALL PREVIEWS: Skyview looking to close gap between top schools
In his first year at Skyview, head coach David Robinson saw a five-win improvement from the year prior and reached the quarterfinals of the playoffs. That’s where their season ended last year at the hands of Hillcrest, the top seed in the playoffs, by a wide margin. Their improvement from 2022 was most apparent when they crushed Emmett 35-7 in a game that the Hawks had circled on their calendar. After a 1-2 start, Skyview’s only other losses last season came against the two teams...
Boise Airline Passengers Are About To See A Major Change
The Boise Airport is no doubt, one of the best in the country. It can get busy during holiday seasons but besides that, it's one of the more relaxed airports that we can say we've been to. For many Boise travelers, it's a great starting destination for a trip because...
Twin Falls Christians Plan to Confront Paranormal Cirque
They plan to stand up against what they view as creeping Satanism. Several Magic Valley Churches ask congregants to come to the Magic Valley Mall on Friday night. An event called Paranormal Cirque is in a tent, or that’s what I’ve been told. The Christians believe God-fearing people in the Magic Valley need to make a statement and offer an alternative for people looking for answers in tarot cards, palm readings, and soothsayers.
TWIN FALLS COUNTY WANTED: Samantha Alexis Anderson
TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — Twin Falls County Sheriff’s Office is looking for 33-year-old Samantha Anderson. Anderson is wanted for failure to appear on the original charge of intimidating a witness and probation violation. She is 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighs 135 pounds with brown hair...
Police Seek Idaho ‘Punk’ That Shoved Elderly Man to Ground [Video]
Nampa Police are once again turning to the community to solve a disturbing case. In an incident that took place on the afternoon of Friday, July 26th, an elderly man using a walker was shoved to the ground by a young man and left to fend for himself on the ground.
Man charged with murder takes back guilty plea, prosecutor files for death penalty
IDAHO FALLS — A man charged with murder has withdrawn his guilty plea, and the state has refiled for the death penalty following new felony charges. Lance Broncho, 23, was recently charged with three counts of felony assault or battery upon certain personnel and felony introducing major contraband to a correctional facility.
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