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Newest and Most Unique Football Trophy Comes to the Gem State
College football is a big deal in the state of Idaho. While not everyone watches it or follows it, Boise State has become a household brand that is what most people think of when they think of the Gem State. If you ask most people what they know about Idaho, they are likely to say two things, that is potatoes and Boise State football. The season is fast approaching and will be here before you know it, but what some may not realize is that there are college football programs in Idaho as well. Two of the colleges in Idaho will reignite their college football rivalry this fall, and they will do so with a new and unique trophy.
Wildfire suppression efforts continue; Idaho crews helping with Oregon fires
After a hot, dry weekend, the bi-state area continues to be a tinderbox. Eastern Oregon’s Durkee wildfire, which began last Wednesday, ballooned from fewer than 3,000 acres on Friday to 173,758 on Monday and is still at 0% contained. Also in Oregon, the Cow Valley fire remains steady at...
Stage one fire restrictions ordered for McCall as wildfire conditions persist
As wildfire conditions continue in Idaho, land management agencies are preparing to implement stage one fire restrictions on Friday with plans to keep the restrictions in effect until October.
Texas Fire in North Idaho is now 60% contained, officials say
Crews fighting the Texas Fire burning east of Kendrick in Latah County report that the fire is 60% contained, making “significant progress” securing the fireline, fire officials said. Almost 200 firefighters were fighting the human-caused fire in North Idaho that has shrunk to 1,565 acres with more accurate mapping, according to a news release Monday […] The post Texas Fire in North Idaho is now 60% contained, officials say appeared first on Idaho Capital Sun.
Motorcycle Crash: 1 Rider from Utah Killed and 1 Injured on Idaho Highway
A motorcycle crash on an Idaho highway has left 1 dead and another injured. The deadly accident happened in Eastern Idaho not far from the Montana border on Interstate 15 at milepost 179. Idaho State Police responded around 10:51 in the morning of July 22nd. A Kawasaki motorcycle, driven by...
Move to ranked-choice voting could cost at least $25M to $40M, Idaho’s top election official says
Implementing the ranked-choice voting component of the open primaries ballot initiative that will be up for a vote in Idaho’s Nov. 5 general election could cost the state at least $25 million to $40 million if the state needs to replace its vote tabulation systems, Idaho’s top elections official wrote this month. But members of […] The post Move to ranked-choice voting could cost at least $25M to $40M, Idaho’s top election official says appeared first on Idaho Capital Sun.
Eastern Idaho librarians implement a variety of methods to comply with new library law
POCATELLO — Librarians across eastern Idaho are using a variety of methods to comply with a law that restricts materials to minors. The law, which was reintroduced a number of times in the Legislature, was passed on April 3 and became enforceable on July 1. It makes it so that anyone can submit a “request for reconsideration” on a library item to have it moved to a section with restricted access to minors, defined as anyone under the age of 18.
Rigby couple to appear on new game show airing on FOX this Tuesday
RIGBY – A local couple recently appeared on a new game show and you can watch it on TV this week. William and Jodi Bozung of Rigby were guests on FOX’s new trivia game show, “The Quiz with Balls.” Their episode airs this Tuesday at 8 p.m.
Man missing in Island Park has been found
ISLAND PARK – Authorities want your help finding a man believed to be in Island Park. Fremont County Sheriff’s Office is trying to locate Dennis Shepherd, who hasn’t been seen since about 10 p.m. Sunday night. His exact location is unknown. Shepherd, who is 5 foot 8...
Manchin, Barrasso Release Bipartisan Energy Permitting Reform Legislation
Washington, DC (WVDN) — U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (I-WV) and John Barrasso (R-WY), Chairman and Ranking Member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, released the Energy Permitting Reform Act of 2024. This bipartisan legislation will strengthen American energy security by accelerating the permitting process for critical energy and mineral projects of all types in the […] The post Manchin, Barrasso Release Bipartisan Energy Permitting Reform Legislation appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Inflatable MEGA brain teaches community about addiction, and how to promote brain health
IDAHO FALLS — Health educators spent Monday morning teaching the public about their brains and how to take care of them— while literally walking them through it. Eastern Idaho Public Health celebrated World Brain Day with a giant inflatable “MEGA brain” that allows community members to walk through the body’s most important organ to learn about disease, brain health, and how to keep your mind in tip-top shape.
Man charged with throwing 11 electric scooters in Idaho river
IDAHO FALLS — A 33-year-old man was charged with throwing 11 electric scooters into Idaho's Snake River. Nathan Frost, of Idaho Falls, was charged with felony malicious injury to property and misdemeanor resisting or obstructing officers. According to court documents, on July 14, Idaho Falls police officers were dispatched...
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