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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. 
A healing garden and memorial in Moscow, built by students, is complete
A sprawling green field has been transformed into a structured garden with paths and a memorial. “Seeing it at the end, it was so rewarding,” said Jackson Wiedenfeld, an architecture student at the University of Idaho. He was one of the students who was part of the process from the beginning.
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...
President Green gives 2024 State of the University Address
President Scott Green gave his State of the University Address last Tuesday, August 13th. There, Green discussed the standings of UI, such as enrollment rates, research plans, and other opportunities for the University. Student registration continues upward for UI, seeing seven straight semesters of enrollment growth. Freshman classes are larger...
High school basketball elite delays sports career for a religious mission
Many kids dream about becoming professional basketball players and those who get the opportunity may not forgo it for religious obligations. Ike Sutton from Hillcrest High School in Ammon received much recognition for being a great basketball player. But, instead of starting his college basketball career immediately, he made the difficult decision to delay his collegiate sports career to serve a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Parents and freshmen navigate emotions during Boise State Move-In Day
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — Boise State University is buzzing with excitement as thousands of incoming students from across the country move into their dorms, marking the beginning of their college journey. For freshmen, Move-In Day represents a significant milestone, blending excitement with a touch of nervousness. “I’m excited, a...
‘You have a conundrum’: Eagle council wrestles with budget as costs for police outpace revenue
The City of Eagle won’t be taking any property tax increase this year, but the decision came with a split vote and a lot of heartburn. On Tuesday, the Eagle City Council debated for two hours on how much to increase property tax collections for the upcoming fiscal year 2025 budget. The final 2-2 vote, with Mayor Brad Pike breaking the tie, ultimately will not increase property taxes beyond what would cover annexation and new construction and also increase the Eagle Police Department contract by $700,000.
Grizzly bear trapped and relocated in Island Park area
After consultation with the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), the Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) relocated an adult male grizzly bear on Aug. 13, 2024. Wildlife Services set a trap for the animal after the death of a domestic calf near Highway 20 and the Buffalo River that was determined to have been killed by a grizzly bear. An 11-year-old male grizzly was captured that evening as it returned to the kill site. The bear was identified as a known individual...
Boise State releases men's hoops non-conference schedule
Two teams that caught the attention of the nation this past March will be making a trip to ExtraMile Arena this season. The Boise State men’s basketball team released its complete 11-game 2024-25 non-conference schedule on Thursday, including home dates against Oakland and Clemson, NCAA Tournament darlings from last season. The non-conference schedule includes at least seven games against teams who made postseason tournaments last season, five of which were...
Mountaintop View 8-16-24 Helmet communication set to begin, why Nelson chose BSU, and other news and notes from Thursday
As we celebrate the last weekend without college football games until early 2025 (does that make this weekend Week Minus -1?), today’s edition is fresh with football news across the conference. We start with a new rules change on the field and end with a new rules change in Fresno that will put a crimp in gameday tailgating while other juicy content in between. Enjoy!!
Prep football preview: Skyline redemption tour underway
IDAHO FALLS — Redemption can be a great motivator. It’s not a word taken lightly around the Skyline football program, which has been a 4A powerhouse with five state titles in the past eight seasons. But having its three-year title run snapped last year by conference foe Hillcrest...
University district proposal will go to Coeur d’Alene City Council
COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho — City planning and zoning commissioners unanimously recommended this week that the city council create a “university zoning district” encompassing North Idaho College’s campus. In January, the Coeur d’Alene City Council tasked city staff with investigating the need to update the comprehensive plan...
Blackfoot native battles injuries, addiction to become Professional Bull Riders champion
Professional bull riders often find themselves face down in the dirt. It is part of the sport. Former Blackfoot resident Brady Oleson has had to pick himself up and dust himself off countless times in pursuit of the often elusive eight-second ride. Rising after the fall is something that Oleson has down to an art. The 28-year old has risen from injuries and battles with alcohol to become a world...
Graduate student investigates the danger hotter, drier climates pose to cloud mountain forests
Sandra Velazco, an Ecology, Evolution and Behavior Ph.D. student at Boise State, was lead author on an article studying how climate change impacts cloud mountain forests. Another Ecology, Evolution and Behavior Ph.D. student, Andri Zaiats, and College of Arts and Sciences faculty members Jodi Brandt and Trevor Caughlin are among Velazco’s international team of coauthors. The article, titled “Hotter, drier climate influences tropical tree cover loss and promotes bracken fern dominance within arrested successional patches in Andean Cloud Forests,” was published in Biological Conservation in August 2024.
Boise Library trustees reject request to deem Bible ‘harmful to minors,’ restrict access
On Wednesday, the Boise Public Library’s Board of Trustees rejected a request to designate a version of the Bible as adults-only material. Trustees considered the request under Idaho House Bill 710 that took effect on July 1. The bill requires libraries to relocate any book deemed “harmful for minors” upon Board review to a restricted section only accessible by adults.
Boise State favored in Mountain West with Pac-12's OSU, WSU on schedule
BOISE, Idaho — For all that has changed in college athletics, Boise State being favored in the Mountain West remains a remarkable constant. The Broncos were picked for the 17th consecutive year to win a conference or division title, including all 14 years they have been in the Mountain West.
W. Bench church hopes to build apartments for those ‘close to going into homelessness’
A church on the West Bench may build a set of apartments for community members who are “close to going into homelessness.”. Mountain View Church of the Brethren on N. Cole Rd., south of Ustick, owns a triangular piece of land behind the church building that has long stood vacant. The church has applied with the City of Boise to rezone the two-acre lot to build a new three-story apartment building with 27 units.
Local gynecologist urges patients to consider risks of using tampons
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — Local gynecologists expect to answer more questions about tampon usage from their patients as they meet for regular checkups following a study finding measurable levels of 16 different metals in the period products. " We may not have the definitive evidence linking the presence of...
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