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Man Charged In Connection To Twin Falls Shooting After Large Fight
Twin Falls Police have made an arrest following a shooting that happened in Twin Falls on August 9th, 2024. The incident started as a large fight in downtown Twin Falls, followed by reports of shots fired a few blocks away. Shell casings were found at the scene but no victim was found at that time. Less than half an hour later a man checked into the Emergency Room at St. Luke’s in Twin Falls.
USS Idaho, cutting-edge nuclear submarine, launches after years of construction
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — The USS Idaho, a state-of-the-art nuclear-powered submarine, has launched from a shipyard in Connecticut. Construction on the Virginia-class submarine began in 2017. CBS2 reported two years ago about the USS Idaho when a new Randall Leslie was named the new commander of the submarine. After...
Man arrested near Salmon for 50-year-old cold case murder
SALMON — A 50-year-old cold case murder was solved, police say, after DNA evidence led them to a suspect in eastern Idaho. Michael Eugene Mullen, 75, was arrested in Lemhi County Wednesday for the murder of a Swedish woman in 1973. According to a news release from the Marin...
Hoo's House, Say What: Boise Fire rescues owl from residence, it's owl good
BOISE, Idaho — Knock, knock, hoo's there? Well, an owl was for one Boise family after an owl became stuck in their fireplace. Apparently, it wasn't a hoot, and the family called Boise Fire who came and safely rescued the owl. The rescue proves owl you need is love,...
Dedicated Juliaetta resident, Wendi Dodge, balances EMT duties with community service
JULIAETTA, ID – She's an EMT, a city council member, and a provider for many in her community. Wendi Dodge has been a Juliaetta resident for 20 years, a place she wouldn't change for the world. For her, the Gwen fire was terrifying seeing flames so close to her...
Community Library Network removes 'diversity, equity, inclusion' language from website
HAYDEN, Idaho — Trustees of the Community Library Network unanimously voted to remove the words "diversity, equity and inclusion" from the network's website Thursday during a meeting at the Hayden Library. “I believe that this is incongruent with the CLN’s personnel manual," Vice Chair Tom Hanley said, reading from...
Idaho Department of Labor to host skilled trades event in Lewiston
LEWISTON, IDAHO (KLEW) — The Idaho Department of Labor is set to host a skilled trades occupations event. The event will occur on Thursday, Aug. 22 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Lewiston office. Residents looking to start a new career are encouraged to attend and speak to...
Property Poses Puzzle for Planning & Politics
I’m still not sure that this title agrees with me. But if it caught your eye, then maybe this story’s subject will as well. Let’s dive into some Moscow zoning history, as well as some reasons that the city could be in a bind with a developing situation downtown.
Don't look to much into Idaho State's two-deep roster right now, it's really much ado about nothing
Issuing a two-deep roster a week into fall football camp is like throwing chum on shark-infested waters. There is going to be a feeding frenzy. That’s kind of what happened among the small group of hardcore Idaho State fans who populate “The Bengal Den,” the online gathering site for Bengal faithful, when ISU issued its first two-deep roster last week. ...
Eagle man sentenced to 20 years for raping woman in his vehicle
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — According to a recent news release, 53-year-old Steven Schossberger of Eagle was sentenced to prison on Thursday for raping a woman inside of his vehicle in March 2023. In June, an Ada County jury convicted the defendant of rape. Schossberger went to a local restaurant...
Boise State’s Playoff Hopes Hang In Balance Amid Uncertain Future
Nothing in life is guaranteed, and in the ever-changing world of college football, change happens seemingly every minute. Most college programs are getting ready for the season, whether they're in the Power Four, the Group of Five, the FSC, or the NAIA. However, a troubling report highlights the pressure on Boise State and the rest of the Group of Five teams. 
Avista Customers in East Moscow to Experience a Planned Power Outage
(Spokane, WA) – Approximately 180 Avista electric customers in east Moscow in the area around 6th St and E 3rd St will experience a planned power outage on Tuesday, Aug. 20. The planned outage is expected to start at 8 a.m. and end at 2 p.m. Impacted customers will...
‘This is a holiday’: Rubber ducks fall from the sky
On Saturday, the Idaho Falls Rotary Club launched over 2,000 rubber ducks into the greenbelt river for an annual race. Of the hundreds of guests, some were more excited than others. Logan “Quack” Eickens came wearing a rubber duck hat, shorts, and tattoos. He’s been wanting to attend for years,...
Are The Boise Boys Really Back Together For A New Show?
Are the Boise Boys back? According to the Timber + Love website, the answer is yes, but if you read between the lines, the answer isn't so clear. According to an article by the Idaho Press, Luke Caldwell and Clint Robertson are about to launch a new television show. Their third attempt to become design megastars has yet to have a name or a network. It will likely be on a free streaming service through their own YouTube or Roku channel.
El Tenampa owner plans new spot with sports & tacos in S. Meridian
The owner of Metztli Mexican Taqueria and El Tenampa is looking to open a fourth restaurant. Oscar Pedraza’s new Metztli Sports Bar and Taqueria is slated for the Firenze Plaza on Eagle Rd. and Amity Rd. The dine-in Mexican restaurant is planned to be 2,200 square feet, according to...
UPDATE: Partial power restored to Idaho Falls Power customers
IDAHO FALLS — Crews are working to restore electricity to some 2,600 Idaho Falls Power customers Thursday evening. The power outage started at about 5:30 p.m. and impacts the center sections of Idaho Falls. The outage is due to a downed power line on Russet Street, according to city...
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