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Idaho inmate gets life sentence for escaping state custody at Boise hospital
BOISE, Idaho — An Idaho inmate was sentenced to life in prison for escaping state custody at a Boise hospital after the corrections officers guarding him were violently attacked. Skylar Meade pleaded guilty to the escape and to sentencing enhancement for being a persistent violator and for causing bodily...
Another day of excessive heat after record highs yesterday
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — Temperatures will once again push to near-record highs around Southwest Idaho. Today's forecast high in Boise is 107 degrees, one shy of the daily 108 degrees record set in 2003. Sunday's high of 108 degrees in Boise broke the previous record of 107 degrees in...
Craig Wilker named grand marshal of the Bancroft Pioneer Day Parade
BANCROFT — This year’s grand marshal of the Bancroft Pioneer Day Parade is no stranger to the community as many know and have a great love for Craig Wilker. Craig has been a face around the rodeo scene for years and his love for ranching has always been prominent. He was also an influential educator at Grace High School for 30 years. Many know and love what this man continues to stand for. ...
Two of best county fairs in state coming up in Caribou, Bear Lake counties
County fairs across the state are way more than a place for a carnival to show up once a year. They are a building block to bridge communities of all ages together to not only develop leadership opportunities but to promote the talents and skills of local residents, especially the youth. For Idaho's county fairs to be successful it requires community members to come together and participate in everything from...
Idaho agencies narrow down potential sites for electric vehicle charging stations
Originally published July 18 on IdahoCapitalSun.com.Idaho is one step closer to narrowing down where to place federally-funded electric vehicle charging stations. The Idaho Governor’s Office of Energy and Mineral Resources, Idaho Transportation Department and Idaho Department of Environmental Quality announced on Monday potential locations for deploying electric vehicle charging infrastructure under the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program, also referred to as NEVI. NEVI is a federal program that distributes...
AAA GAS REPORT: Idaho Gas Prices Remain Calm This Week
BOISE – Idaho drivers have seen little change at the pumps lately, with the average price for regular gasoline dropping two cents this week after rising two cents last week. According to AAA, the average price for a gallon of regular in the Gem State is $3.59, which is two cents less than a week ago, four cents more than a month ago, and 28 cents less than a year ago.
Family honors Memory of 8-year-old with lemonade stand for Make-A-Wish Idaho
COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho – In honor of their 8-year-old daughter Jaicey, who tragically passed away from an undiagnosed illness, her family organized a lemonade stand. The lemonade stand was a tribute to Jaicey, celebrating her memory and the positive impact of Make-A-Wish Idaho on children facing challenges in their lives. According to her family, the stand symbolized hope, offered moments of refreshment and helped build confidence, among other wonderful things.
Texas Fire Update for Monday, July 22
Containment increased to 60% as firefighters made significant progress yesterday securing the fireline. Crews completed initial mop-up for most of the fire area, gridding 100 feet into the black from the fireline, to search for and extinguish lingering heat. Firefighters assigned to the eastern spot completed hose lays three-quarters of the way around the perimeter, with engines working in areas where hose cannot be laid. Yesterday, a snag fell down creating visible smoke from the interior of the eastern spot; crews quickly responded and cooled the area with water. While mop-up operations continue, interior smoke may still be visible from time to time.
What a co-moo-nity, Elmore County FFA fundraiser steer raises $88,500 and the number is growing
ELMORE COUNTY, Idaho — In a country that can, at sometimes, seem at odds with itself, the community of Elmore County rallied together, buying and donating a steer back and forth over 5 times. Bringing in $88,500 and the number is still growing. An Elmore County FFA fundraiser today...
Pooch Party 2024 will raise money to support dog parks in Nampa
BOISE, Idaho — Nampa's premier dog festival returns! Join Nampa Parks & Recreation for the 16th Annual Pooch Party at Lakeview Park in Nampa on August 24th. Registration opens at 8:30 AM, followed by the walk at 9:30 AM. Gather your dogs and loved ones for a picturesque one-mile stroll around the park. Post-walk, the Lakeview Water Park gates will swing open for dogs to play in the pool. Enjoy contests, live entertainment, booths catering to pets, and a chance to win prizes.
Containment of Texas Fire Near Kendrick Jumps to 60%
KENDRICK - Crews continue to battle the Texas Fire, located east of Kendrick on the Latah/Nez Perce County line. According to a Monday morning update from officials, the fire's total footprint was estimated at 1,565 acres. New, recent mapping of the fire reduced the size estimate by 10 acres from the previous estimate.
Firefighters with help from aircraft battle 250-acre Fort Hall wildfire
Firefighters with help from aircraft have gained the upper hand on a wildfire that’s scorched about 250 acres on the Fort Hall Reservation. The blaze was reported around 1:30 p.m. Sunday near Little Indian Road northeast of Blackfoot, the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes reported. Firefighters from the Fort Hall, Blackfoot and Shelley fire departments as well as the Bureau of Indian Affairs and Bureau of Land Management responded to the blaze and...
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