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Disaster relief 'heats up' for American Red Cross as wildfire season starts early
BOISE, Idaho — The sky and air quality make it clear that fire season is in full swing across Idaho and the rest of the West. We're keeping tabs on several of them. The Bench Lake Fire outside Stanley, according to the forest service, has burned nearly 1300 acres near Redfish Lake. None of it is contained.
8 Injured in Accidents on Idaho Roads this Week
This week has started off with at least 3 dangerous accidents on Idaho highways including one driver critically injured and a child taken to a local hospital. The accidents happened on US95 with 3 hospitalized in a 2-car crash, 4 hospitalized after a multi-car crash on US20, and 1 taken to the hospital after a 2-vehicle crash on State Highway 44.
Idaho athlete aims to compete in 2024 Paralympics
Boise native Annie Carey could be heading to the Paralympics in Paris this August. She currently holds the long jump world record in her classification as well as the U.S. record in the 200 meters, and last year she competed in the Parapan American Games, bringing home bronze medals in the 100 meter, 200 meter and long jump.
Some Idaho libraries put restrictions on who can challenge books
Want to challenge a book under the new Idaho library law? Check local policies first. After House Bill 710 went into effect July 1, schools and public libraries have updated their procedures for book challenges. But each policy looks a little different, and that includes an array of standards for...
ACLU of Idaho asks federal judge to halt law banning gender care for those in prison
A federal judge on Monday heard arguments about whether three transgender women in Idaho prisons could continue accessing their hormone therapy, despite House Bill 668 — which prevents state funds and facilities from offering gender-affirming care. The lawsuit, Roe v. Labrador, was filed by the ACLU of Idaho on behalf of the three transgender women […] The post ACLU of Idaho asks federal judge to halt law banning gender care for those in prison appeared first on Idaho Capital Sun.
Funds processing for this year's final batch of Empowering Parents grant money
BOISE, Idaho — Announced Monday in a news release, the Idaho State Board of Education (ISBE) has approved the last of the funds for Empowering Parents grants for the recently concluded state fiscal year. ISBE said that means that Odyssey, the program administrator is now processing the final batch...
Yellowstone Comes to Nampa This Week
Is there any hope that the endless heat wave will finally disappear? Eventually, the weather will cool off, but if you're looking for an excellent way to embrace the Western lifestyle, Nampa is the place for you this week. . We have some news, both good and bad, about Idaho's...
13th Annual Ice Cream Funday set for Saturday
TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) —The 13th Annual Ice Cream Funday is set to take over the Twin Falls City Park on Saturday. To help promote the event Jill Skeem joined us on Rise & Shine. To learn about the types of ice cream that will be there, when the...
City of Boise advances with Lowell and South Pools renovation plans
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — According to a recent news release, the City of Boise is moving forward with plans for two of its historic but aging pools. Members of the Boise City Council affirmed the following direction regarding the future of Lowell and South Pools:. Lowell Pool: Renovate the...
Man critically injured in one-vehicle crash near Pebble Creek Ski Area
INKOM — A man was critically injured in a one-vehicle crash near Pebble Creek Ski Area on Tuesday night, authorities said. The wreck occurred around 9 p.m. while the man was driving his car on Green Canyon Road near the ski area and reportedly lost control. The car left the roadway, traveled down a steep hillside and overturned, authorities said. Nearby residents witnessed the crash and called 911. ...
AQUATIC ADVENTURES: New slides at Ross Park Aquatic Complex officially open to the public
POCATELLO — The wait is over for the long-anticipated return of a water slide at the Ross Park Aquatic Center. And Gate City area residents have not one, but two state-of-the-art water attractions to help stay cool this summer and many more in the future. City officials, Pocatello-Chubbuck Chamber of Commerce Chiefs, construction developers, architects and swarms of children stood under the hot July sun on Friday in anticipation of...
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