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Co-Conspirator in Southern Idaho Drug Ring Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison for Distributing Fentanyl
BOISE – 36-year-old Brandon Aaron Dana was sentenced today to 10 years in federal prison for distributing over 7,000 fentanyl pills in the Magic Valley, announced U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit. According to court records, in the summer of 2023, law enforcement officers identified Dana while investigating a drug trafficking...
Roaring Springs is Open for the Summer and You Can Win Tickets Now
With the intense heat we’ve been dealing with in Idaho for the last few weeks, you have probably been looking for a reprieve. This is the answer to your needs: Roaring Springs with free tickets and a possibility at passes to Wahooz too so you can enjoy the cool air conditioning!
Notice of Public Comment Period and Public Hearing on the City’s Amended CDBG Annual Action Plan for 2023
The City of Coeur d’Alene has drafted a substantial amendment to the Annual Action Plan for the use of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for Plan Year 2023 to include Public Facilities and Infrastructure Improvements. A public hearing will be held at the regular meeting of the City...
Idaho Republicans Share Space with President Trump in Milwaukee
The Idaho delegation is seated just below President Trump’s box. They saw him when he arrived on day one, bandaged ear and all. Maria Nate is an Idaho delegate. She told Newsradio 96.1 FM and 1310 KLIX that her impression is that Trump is a changed man. Humbled, and aware he’s still standing by the grace of our Lord.
Two women arrested in Canyon County campground homicide case
Canyon County, ID (CBS2) — The Canyon County Sheriff's Office has arrested two women in connection to the Martin Landing Campground homicide. The Canyon County Sheriff's Office has arrested 35-year-old Melissa Fay Calumpit and 59-year-old Rosalie Lynn Morris both of Battle Mountain, Nevada, in connection to the homicide of 37-year-old Travis Haywood Calumpit on July 12, at the Martin Landing campground near Parma.
‘It was a traumatic experience.’ Family involved in crash that sent multiple individuals to the hospital provides update
RIRIE — A local family is home recovering after being in a car crash over the Fourth of July weekend. Curtis and Jana Hamilton and their four children had plans to go to a horse show at the Wind River Arena in Rigby near their home on the day of the crash, which was July 5. They had left a lawn chair at Jana’s brother’s house in Menan so they were going to pick it up then go back to the arena.
Gate City Coffee expands to accommodate more customers, work from artists
POCATELLO — Gate City Coffee is ready to accommodate more customers, artists and vendors after recently expanding, including the addition of Gate City Gift & Gallery. Bill Kelvie, owner of Gate City Coffee, said the expanded space holds 26 more chairs for overflow at the coffee shop. With all the customers visiting, they were running out of room. "It's really been a blessing because we needed that room," he said. ...
Treasure Valley's rising temperatures create a deadly risk for dogs in hot cars
The Treasure Valley’s high temperatures pose a deadly risk for dogs left in parked cars. The Idaho Humane Society urges residents to act if they see a distressed animal as they continue to respond to an alarming number of calls — from March 20 to July 2 alone, the Idaho Humane Society received 141 calls to rescue dogs suffering from overheating inside vehicles. These incidents have involved not only dogs but also cats and even one parrot. ...
Meridian business that specializes in coned pizza hoping to open food truck in East Idaho
POCATELLO — A food truck in Meridian that specializes in pizza cones is hoping to franchise their company and bring the speciality eats to East Idaho. Tyler Blake, owner of Coned Pizza, said he and his wife started the business eight years ago. They started out as a food cart, but they have expanded since then. "We have four food trucks, two concession stands at Albertsons Stadium and a restaurant,"...
Sandpoint Council approves updated Comp Plan
The city of Sandpoint has its first updated Comprehensive Plan in 15 years, after City Council members unanimously approved the final draft of the document at their regular July 17 meeting. “I am very proud. We all stand on the shoulders of people who have worked on this for years,”...
Washington Paraolympian serving as role model for wheelchair athletes back home
PARIS, France- Susanna Scaroni is the definition of speed. “I remember some of the first major marathons were people we’re saying Susanna,” Scaroni said. Scaroni, a Tekoa, Washington native, has her eyes on gold this Olympics, but the road to the Olympics started in the Pacific Northwest. “There...
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