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Police: Local man arrested for punching woman over 20 times
POCATELLO — A 38-year-old local man was recently arrested after police say punched a woman over 20 times after refusing to return the phone he borrowed from her. Nicklas Brandon Frasure, of Pocatello, was charged with felony aggravated assault following the incident, which unfolded on July 13. Pocatello police received a report of a physical disturbance between Frasure and a woman around 2:45 p.m. on July 13 at a home...
Wildfires Update-Juliaetta Remains Evacuated-River Fire Closes US12
An incident management team has been called in to lead the firefighting effort for a complex of blazes in Southern Latah and Northern Nez Perce Counties. The fires were sparked during Wednesday’s thunderstorm. Two major fires are burning between Juliaetta in the Potlatch River Canyon in Latah County and Myrtle in the Clearwater River Canyon in Nez Perce County. The 2,000 acre Gwen Fire South of Juliaetta has forced to the sheriff’s office to order a mandatory evacuation of that community. The 2,000 acre River Fire is burning nearby in Nez Perce County. Structures have been destroyed but officials have stated how many or what types of buildings have been lost. The fires have closed State Highway 3 South of Juliaetta and U.S. Highway 12 between U.S. Highway 95 and the Orofino area.
Idaho’s Mandatory Power Outages Draw Mixed Reactions
We're in the middle of one of the most dangerous wildfire seasons in recent memory as wildfires rattle the state of Oregon to its core. The people of Boise and surrounding areas are feeling the effects as well. Drastic times call for drastic measures. Whether we're happy with their plan...
Boise Airline Passengers Are About To See A Major Change
The Boise Airport is no doubt, one of the best in the country. It can get busy during holiday seasons but besides that, it's one of the more relaxed airports that we can say we've been to. For many Boise travelers, it's a great starting destination for a trip because...
Will A Women’s Sports Bar Spark Debate In Conservative Boise?
Could Idaho's Treasure Valley Support a Women's Sports Bar Like Watch Me! Sports Bar?. Long Beach, California, has welcomed the grand opening of Watch Me! Sports Bar is the first bar in the state dedicated exclusively to women's sports. Positioned as a welcoming environment with 26 TVs to showcase every game, it aims to create an inclusive space where patrons can celebrate women's athletic achievements. This innovative concept leads us to ask: could something similar find success here in Idaho's Treasure Valley?
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...
Drone drops may be to blame as Idaho prisoners gain more access to contraband, IDOC says
BOISE, Idaho — A marked uptick in banned materials inside Idaho’s prison system has led to growing concerns over the use of drones, which prisoners have employed to drop drugs and cellphones — and possibly to help with an escape. In the past year, prison officials suspect...
Spine surgeons overcome challenges of adding new procedures, tech
Many spine surgeons will want to add on new procedures and/or technologies to their practices, but they may face obstacles along the way. Three spine surgeons share their experiences and how they succeeded. Note: Responses were lightly edited for clarity. Question: What was the biggest challenge you faced when introducing...
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...
North Idaho air quality expected to reach advisory levels
COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho — Dozens of wildfires burning across the Pacific Northwest and Canada are decreasing air quality throughout North Idaho — and it’s uncertain when skies will clear. Air quality advisories are in place in many southern Idaho counties, and officials say the Air Quality Index...
School districts move to limit cellphone distractions, but some parents object
Idaho school districts are implementing new restrictions on cellphones in classrooms, as educators say communication devices are increasingly causing distractions from learning. But some parents are pushing back on restrictive policies over fears that they won’t be able to reach their children during an emergency. That’s particularly true in Emmett,...
Photos: Eagle Was Hit With Disgusting Hate Filled Graffiti
Eagle Police Seek Community Help in Graffiti Vandalism Investigation. The Eagle Police Department is appealing to the community for assistance following a disturbing incident of graffiti vandalism reported early this morning. Residents in the area of Floating Feather and Highway 55 woke up to find offensive messages spray-painted on fences, prompting a swift response from local law enforcement.
Vehicle crashes into building on Fairview Ave in early morning incident
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — A vehicle collided with a structure on 5714 W. Fairview Ave. in Boise early Friday morning. PulsePoint says the incident happened at 6:28 a.m. Police have already arrived at the scene of the collision. The Boise Police Department says they responded to a reported crash...
Wind Driven Wildfires Spread Quickly East of Lewiston
LEWISTON - After lightning moved through the area on Wednesday, multiple fires have quickly spread in the region. Most of the fire activity is located to the east of Lewiston. Multiple structures were lost as wind fanned the flames throughout the day on Thursday. The entire town of Juliaetta and surrounding areas were placed under a Level 3 (go now) evacuation notice. Highway 3 and Highway 12 are both shut down in the area. As of 6:00 a.m. Friday, the highways were still closed.
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