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ISU legend Natalie Doma inducted into Big Sky Conference Hall of Fame
When her college career ended for the Idaho State women’s basketball team, Natalie Doma was the Big Sky Conference all-time leader in both points scored (2,296) and rebounds (1,174) − an incredible achievement. Doma had already been inducted into the Idaho State Athletic Hall of Fame in 2008. But this past weekend at the Big Sky Conference “Kickoff Weekend” in Spokane, she was awarded another singular honor − being inducted into the Big Sky Hall of Fame. ...
Franklin County Republicans slate meeting to fill vacant precinct seats on Aug. 8 | News
PRESTON – A regular meeting of the Central Committee of the Franklin County Republican Party has been slated for Thursday, Aug. 8. The purpose of that meeting will be to fill vacant GOP precinct seats, according to Todd Thomas, the chair of the Franklin Republican Party. Those vacant party...
Battle in Island Park community: Idaho residents protest proposed airport, hotel
ISLAND PARK, Idaho — Two separate proposals for a private air park/airport and a hotel on the Henry's Lake Flats are stirring deep controversy in the Island Park community. About 150 residents and landowners in Island Park gathered Monday evening at the Fremont County EMS building on Library Road to protest the developments.
Pocatello Car Club to hold drag races this weekend
POCATELLO — The Pocatello Car Club is set to host its first-ever street drag racing event this weekend near Pocatello Regional Airport. The event, called Outlaw Street Drags, will be held on Saturday and Sunday on Fortress Street northeast of the airport terminal. The event is free to attend for Pocatello Car Club members. Organizers are asking for a $5 donation from non-members. There will be a car show and food trucks at the event in addition to the drag races. ...
Blackfoot Mexican restaurant expands to Chubbuck
CHUBBUCK — A popular Mexican restaurant in Blackfoot has recently opened a second location in Chubbuck. Juan Huizar, owner of Los Gavilanes Mexican Grill, said this second location is on West Chubbuck Road in the former Mama Inez Express location. He chose that location because he liked the area. ”I thought it was a good location,” he said. “It’s growing a lot.” ...
Local entrepreneur opens business specializing in sweet and sour candies
POCATELLO — A young local man with a passion for food and business has found success in his new candy making endeavor. Ashton Abel is a Pocatello entrepreneur who started Sweet and Sour Dunks Caramel Apple Candies when he was a senior in high school. His candies are double sided candies with caramel on one side and green apple on the other. "I've always wanted to start my own business,"...
Local man sentenced for leading officers on high-speed chase in stolen car with juvenile inside
BLACKFOOT — A 40-year-old local man was recently sentenced to serve up to 14 years in prison for leading officers on a high-speed chase in February while in a stolen car with a juvenile still inside the vehicle. Brent T. Sequints Jr., of Fort Hall, received a unified sentence of 14 years, of which at least four are mandatory, during a sentencing hearing in front of 7th District Judge Darren B. Simpson on Monday. ...
Iconic Boise Event is Now a HUGE $25,000 Idaho Lottery Scratch Ticket
If you’re someone who can’t resist picking up a few scratch tickets every time you go grocery shopping or fill up your tank, you may have noticed that there’s a new game in stores and it pays tribute to one of the city’s most iconic events.
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...
Wildfire smoke effects linger, potentially worsening winter flu season
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — According to a local emergency room doctor, the impact of summer wildfire smoke lasts long beyond the flames. "When the wildfire smoke is really bad in the summer, the cold and flu season tends to be bad six months later in the winter," said Dr. Ethan Sims, an emergency physician with St. Luke's health system.
Trendy Idaho Taco Spot Throwing National Tequila Day Party
These days, there seems to be a 'National Day' for just about everything-- whether it's for a charity, a cause, an awareness, a food or...tequila. Did you know that Wednesday, July 24th, is National Tequila Day all across the United States?. It seems only fitting that as the heat rises...
Idaho’s Top 2 Overpriced Grocery Stores Revealed
Remember when fast food was affordable? Was buying food at a restaurant or the grocery store not so painful? Americans haven't felt this much pain when purchasing food for forty years. Politicians blame each other, but the high energy cost has spiked the price of everything. Veteran shoppers have returned...
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...
Eastern Oregon fire is nation’s largest active wildfire
Powerful winds and hundreds of lightning strikes from thunderstorms rattled eastern Oregon and Idaho Wednesday afternoon, cutting power and stoking fires, including one in Oregon that is already the largest active blaze in the nation. The Durkee fire, burning near the Oregon-Idaho border, caused the closure of a stretch of...
Caldwell School District cuts SROs from budget. What's next for the schools, officers
CALDWELL, Idaho — This article originally appeared in the Idaho Press. Among major changes coming in the 2024-2025 academic year, the Caldwell School District will be cutting school resources officers from its budget. This is another decision made due to the failed renewal of a $4.1 million supplemental levy...
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