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Wyoming’s Above-Average Alcohol Consumption May Be Increasing the State’s DUI Deaths
An analysis looking at data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reveals that eight of the ten states with the highest fatal DUI rates also report some of the highest alcohol consumption levels nationwide. The study looks at the number of deadly crashes involving drivers under the influence of...
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!
National fire risk elevated to highest level earlier than expected amid fires in Washington and Idaho
The National Interagency Fire Center announced that wildfire risk has pushed national resources to the highest preparedness level, trending earlier than the two previous years. The NIFC is the nation’s center for wildland fires, and it operates on five levels of preparedness based on the risk of fires. Levels depend...
Staying safe outdoors during peak wildfire season
July and August mark the height of wildfire season for Eastern Idaho, according to the western fire chiefs association. With that in mind, the Red Cross of Idaho and East Oregon is encouraging families to take steps now to keep themselves safe.
As Bench Lake Fire grows, Idaho families organize fundraiser for Redfish Lake Lodge
Crews have placed hoses and sprinklers throughout the Redfish Lake Lodge area to help protect structures from the Bench Lake Fire. (Courtesy of interagency InciWeb management system) Families from Idaho’s Wood River Valley have organized an online GoFundMe fundraiser to support the staff and owners of Redfish Lake Lodge while...
Idaho’s Coolest Rodeo is in Nampa [photos]
It is July in the Gem State, which means summer vacations, triple-digit temperatures, and rodeos. Whether you're a native of the West or new to our area, rodeos are everywhere within the Mountain West. In a world of digital this and TikTok, it's inspiring to see so many young and old Idahoans championing the Western lifestyle.
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.
Suspect Wanted For Credit Card Thefts In Boise Area
Look, we get it - times are tough, the world is changing right before our eyes, and things are getting more expensive. Still, that doesn't mean any of us should go to the extreme that one suspect is going right here in Ada County. Credit card theft. Some people get...
Chobani launches shelf-stable Super Milk exclusively for people in need
Chobani LLC, a next-generation food and beverage company originally known for its high-quality Greek yogurt, has launched Chobani Super Milk, its first shelf-stable, low-fat dairy milk—but it won’t be available to sell. This nutrient-rich, high-protein, low-sugar product will be donated to the American Red Cross for communities affected...
Post Falls approves Seltice Way road rehabilitation
POST FALLS, Idaho — A project to update the pipeline along Seltice Way between McGuire and Chase roads was approved by the Post Falls City Council on Tuesday. Andrew Arbini, projects division manager for the Post Falls public works department, said the pavement in that area is in poor condition. He said interim repairs including patching provided a temporary fix to get the roadway through another season.
Grangeville Area to Implement Stage 1 Fire Restrictions Due to Hot, Dry Conditions
GRANGEVILLE - Due to ongoing hot and dry weather conditions curing both live and dead fuels across north-central Idaho, interagency land managers have decided to implement Stage 1 Fire Restrictions for the Grangeville Fire Restrictions Area. This decision was made collectively by Fire Wardens and Fire Management Officers from the Nez Perce Tribe, Idaho Department of Lands, Bureau of Land Management, Clearwater-Potlatch Timber Protection Association, and the Forest Service.
Chance of storms with highs still in the 90’s for Friday
A few thunderstorms for Thursday evening with partly cloudy skies. A low around 60°. Winds around 10-15 mph. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph. Mostly sunny and hazy for Friday, with afternoon thunderstorms possible. A high temperature in the lower 90’s. Afternoon and evening gusty winds from the passing thunderstorms.
TCSAR responds to unconscious hiker on Table Mountain
DRIGGS, Idaho — At noon on Saturday, July 13, Teton County Search & Rescue (TCSAR) responded to a hiker having a medical issue on Table Mountain, a peak on the border of Grand Teton National Park and Caribou-Targhee National Forest. TCSAR said on Facebook that the 27-year-old woman had...
Local author who penned Pocatello trail guide to hold book signing later this month
POCATELLO — A local author has just finished a guide book on the trails that surround Pocatello that’s sure be a helpful resource for anyone regardless of skill level. Ryan Byers, author of “Pocatello Trail Guide: Hiking, Biking and Cross Country Skiing over 300 Miles of Trails around the Gate City” said the book serves as a guide to all the different trails in the area. It has information on more well-known trails such as City Creek and lesser known trails such as Blackrock Canyon. ...
Alternative School: Shady Grove 2024
Shady Grove is CJ's favorite weekend of the year! Alternative School will inform you about (and play) some of the artists who will be performing at FMC Park in Pocatello July 19-20. I have been in the broadcasting biz for almost 20 years, most of which was spent being a...
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