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The New Source of Smoke Over Southern Idaho
A line of thundershowers cleared the air briefly, but we woke up Friday morning in the Magic Valley under a shroud of smoke. It’s probably not from any of the lightning strikes Thursday evening, or not all of it is related to new fires. One of the biggest blazes in Idaho is burning in Central/Western Owyhee County. The Silver Fire was first reported on Wednesday. According to the Idaho Fire Map, it looks to be among the largest currently roasting in the state. It doesn’t appear to rival the multiple blazes scorching eastern Oregon, but there’s a history of massive fires in Owyhee County.
Police Seek Idaho ‘Punk’ That Shoved Elderly Man to Ground [Video]
Nampa Police are once again turning to the community to solve a disturbing case. In an incident that took place on the afternoon of Friday, July 26th, an elderly man using a walker was shoved to the ground by a young man and left to fend for himself on the ground.
FFA ‘tractor’ raffle keeps growing
BOISE – An annual “tractor” raffle has become a visual symbol of the Idaho FFA program, as well as an important fundraising tool. In its 14th year, the raffle continues to raise scholarship money for FFA members and for the 100 FFA chapters across Idaho.
Boise Vows to Rebuild After ‘Devastating’ Wind, 5-Minute Sprinkle
Weather alerts from all over were 'flooding' the Treasure Valley just a day ago as 'extreme' weather was allegedly on the way. National weather alerts and local new outlets continued to remind Boise residents to be safe as this 'extreme' storm was on the way. Many waited, waited, and waited...
Anheuser-Busch celebrates Idaho barley growers, commitment to quality
On Tuesday, July 9, Idaho Falls welcomed farmers, community members, and the legendary Budweiser Clydesdales for this year’s Anheuser-Busch Barley Grower Day event. The gathering highlighted the brewer’s longstanding, intergenerational partnerships with Idaho barley growers and celebrated the impact of their contributions on both Anheuser-Busch's business and the local economy. The event also showcased the brewer’s efforts to strengthen U.S. agriculture through research and innovation.
National Hire a Veteran Day
TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — The unemployment rate for Idaho veterans in 2022 was 3.50% compared with 2.80% for nonveterans, that’s according to USA Facts; and according to state and federal law, any honorably discharged veteran must be prioritized for employment. “For veterans we have priority of service,...
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