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Olympian and Boise State Alum Marisa Howard to Join Broncos as Assistant Coach
BOISE, Idaho – Following her participation in the Olympics, former Bronco runner Marisa Howard will be joining the Boise State track & field and cross country staff as an assistant coach, head coach Pat McCurry announced, Wednesday. Howard ran for the Blue & Orange between 2010-15 competing in long distance events.
Pocatello police Lt. Val Wadsworth to retire Friday
POCATELLO — Lt. Val Wadsworth, a longtime officer of the Pocatello Police Department, is set to retire this week after over 26 years of service to the community. Wadsworth first joined the police department back in 1998 as a patrol officer. He served in several different capacities, including in narcotics and as part of the Internet Crimes Against Children task force. “I’ve worked as a firearms instructor since 2006,” he...
Doctor warns poor air quality poses delayed risks for kids out of school
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — When the Air Quality Index is 'Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups' and above, it can cause short and long-term heart and respiratory problems for babies and kids, but a local doctor said the impact may not be noticeable for days. Speaking about the "Unhealthy" AQI early...
Local men create video of cybertrucks performing synchronized light show
IDAHO FALLS — A local man shared a unique video on an Idaho Falls Facebook page last week that quickly became a hot topic. Jake Heaton, an Idaho Falls local and third-generation owner of Romaine’s Mattress King, posted a video of his and his friend Robbie Wood’s Tesla Cybertrucks doing a light show in unison. They recorded the video for fun late one evening last week.
Canyon Ridge junior Sean Hall earns All-American status at national wrestling tournament
FARGO, North Dakota (KMVT/KSVT) — A rising Canyon Ridge junior wrestler left his mark recently, earning some impressive honors. Sean Hall is now a 2X All-American wrestler. He earned the status at the U.S. Marine Corps Junior & 16U Nationals in Fargo, North Dakota, competing in the 16U Grego-Roman 132-pound bracket.
Are Idaho’s Public Schools Really That Bad?
WalletHub has posted a list of states with the best and worst public school systems in the country. Can you guess where Idaho ranks? Here's a hint: you'll be scrolling for a while before you find us. WalletHub looked at several factors to determine the rankings. Idaho stood out in...
6 Of The Most Expensive Floods To Strike Idaho
We've had some pretty crazy weather as of late with record-breaking temperatures all across Idaho and the Treasure Valley. Yesterday was one for the books with an assortment of weather events with the wildfires out west even creating their own weather system. Flooding in Idaho. Heavy rain is much needed...
Southeast Oregon, Southwest Idaho Weather: Lightning, Heatwave Predictions
Boise, ID – Idaho experienced a surge of lightning activity on Wednesday, with approximately 2,800 cloud-to-ground lightning strikes detected across Southeast Oregon and Southwest Idaho. This event marked the 38th highest number of strikes in a single day and the 9th highest for the month of July since records began in 2000.
Famous Retailer Is Closing These 16 Locations in the Northwest For Good
Earlier this month, we gave you a heads up that another major discount retailer was in serious danger of going under. Many industry experts speculate that the brand may be close to filing for bankruptcy. The discount retailer in question is Big Lots. CBS News recently reported that while the...
Idaho Joins the Entire Planet in Slow Roasting
Is hot enough for you? How often do you hear that question during summer? The question is being posed around the world. Scientists say last Sunday was the hottest day ever recorded on the planet. You can see some of the details by clicking here. I was going to provide a link for the Washington Post version, but Pravda-on-the-Potomac is behind a paywall. The writer of the Post story buries the point that temperature records are only a few centuries old.
Idaho’s Air Quality Crisis: The Hidden Dangers of Wildfires and Pollution
Summers in the Western United States are a challenge. Whether you live in Arizona, California, or our state of Idaho, it's hot. The summer of 2024 is projected to be one of the hottest and most dangerous on record, posing a significant threat to our communities. . Fortunately, the Gem...
North Idaho library network declines to change policy on kids accessing materials
POST FALLS, Idaho - Changes in how kids access materials in some North Idaho libraries will not change just yet, as library trustees try to balance a new state law with parental decisions.
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