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Phoenix says it is ‘committed’ to Idaho, and negotiating with lawmakers
The University of Phoenix says it is still “committed” to partnering with the University of Idaho. The State Board of Education on Friday gave the U of I and Phoenix more time to pursue a purchase — and find a plan that the Legislature can support. But the State Board gave Phoenix a set of choices. The for-profit online university and its owner can talk to other buyers. Or it can look at going public, by setting up an initial purchase offering.
Southern Idaho Angler Sets Another State Record Tiger Trout
MONTPELIER - Congratulations to Austin Christensen of Montpelier, Idaho on setting the latest Idaho state record fish. He was fishing Montpelier Reservoir on June 1st, when he hooked and landed a large tiger trout. At 27.25 inches long, Austin thought he just might have a chance at a record fish....
Warming trend for this weekend with HOT temperatures next week
Mostly clear for Thursday night, with a low around 47°. South winds around 5 to 10 mph becoming north northeast after midnight. Sunny skies for Friday, with a high near 85°. North northeast winds 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
A library in Idaho is limiting children’s access to comply with new law
A new law in effect this week in Idaho requires libraries to move books into an “adults only” section if a patron believes it contains sexual content that could be harmful to children. Libraries that don’t comply face fines. But at least one library in the state, which says it doesn’t have the space to create a separate section, now requires children to have a parent present, or a signed waiver, to even enter the building.
HBD Idaho! July 3 marks Gem State's birthday
BOISE, Idaho — This article originally appeared in the Idaho Press. This July 3 marks 134 years of Idaho’s statehood, but its origins extend slightly further back and are slightly more contrived than one may think. Predating European colonization by several centuries, what is now Idaho was land...
Idaho officials sued by inmates over law blocking public funds for gender care
The ACLU of Idaho, on behalf of three people who are incarcerated in Idaho, has filed a federal lawsuit in the Idaho District Court against state officials over a new law that bans public funds from going toward gender-affirming care. House Bill 668 took effect on Monday, and it prevents the use of taxpayer funds from covering gender-affirming medication and surgeries for adults and children. That includes Idaho Medicaid. Also under the law, no state property or facility is allowed to be used for providing...
CARSTAR Hayden Named Idaho's Best Body Shop Following Consecutive Regional Nods
In a scene from "Rocky," Adrian notes curtly, “But it was Thanksgiving.” To which Rocky casually replies, “To you. But to me, it’s Thursday.”. Meet Greg Solesbee. He and his wife Rachelle own CARSTAR Hayden, just outside of Coeur d’Alene, ID. In May, the duo won their first statewide Best Auto Body Shop title in the 2024 Idaho’s Best Awards, after taking regional honors in their Panhandle backyard five years running.
Going offline: Virtual academy in District 91 closing after contractor unable to continue service
IDAHO FALLS — The Virtual Preparatory Academy of Idaho (VPREP) is closing its digital doors after the company providing the service cut off its contract with Idaho Fall School District 91. “(ACCEL Schools, the contractor,) sent us a letter on June 20 that they were terminating the contract due...
Farmer offers goat herd to clear away your unwanted foliage for a price
IDAHO FALLS — For the last six years, weed abatement hasn’t been a priority for Eddie Walsh, who lives on one-tenth of an acre on 12th Street in Idaho Falls. As a result, the backyard is overrun with weeds and shrubbery that would’ve taken a lot of work with a weed whacker or lawn mower to clean it up.
Higher costs aren’t deterring beef shoppers
Beef is proving to be extremely resilient within the meat department. Despite an average price increase of 6.1% for the 52 weeks ending April 21, 2024, beef volume sales fell just 0.5%, reports Circana, a Chicago-based market research firm. Beef accounts for 53.7% of meat dollar sales, up 1.5% from a year earlier.
Twin Falls Fire Department responds to fires
TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — Crews responded to a brush fire on Thursday, just after 9:30 p.m., across the street from the KMVT studios, at 1117 Blue Lakes Boulevard North. The brush fire was outside Wilson-Bates Discount Furniture Center. We captured footage from our sky cam, positioned on top...
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