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Pocatello City Council Votes on 2024 Budget Amendment
At tonight’s Pocatello City Council meeting a number of items were discussed and voted on. One of the main agenda items was the budget addition of $2.7 million dollars to the city’s 2024 budget. This money would be used to buy and improve the Western Recycling building at 3034 Garrett Way in Pocatello. With the recycling plant going up for sale, the city was looking at losing its city recycling program. By purchasing the recycling plant, the city will continue its program at a lower cost per tonnage. The City Council voted unanimously voted in favor of the budget amendment.
Idaho’s Dangerous Scorching Temperatures Continue
Remember when our June temperatures were unseasonably low? Do you remember when it was raining? It's been years since we've had a break from temperatures that aren't in the triple digits. The last time we had a summer like this was several years ago. Unlike other parts of the country,...
IDFG trapping sockeye at Lower Granite Dam to protect population as heat waves continue
BOISE, Idaho — Triple-digit temperatures have been felt by Idahoans in the Gem State, but they aren't the only ones feeling the effects. The Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG), reported they're trapping sockeye salmon to protect future generations. IDFG officials said on Friday they are trapping sockeye...
White supremacist who sparked massive manhunt after escaping Idaho hospital is jailed for life
Skylar Meade, an Idaho inmate who sparked a huge police manhunt after he was sprung from custody in an ambush at a hospital in March, has been sentenced to life in prison. Meade’s sentence is a fixed term of 30 years. He has been ordered to serve another 35 years concurrently on other charges, according to Idaho News 6. At the time of his escape, Meade, 31, was serving a 20-year prison sentence for shooting a sheriff in a high-speed car chase.
Most school districts plan to take facilities money in lump sum
Most Idaho school districts want their new facilities money all at once. House Bill 521, passed into law this year, will deliver $1 billion to schools for facilities upgrades, and districts have the option to take their share in a lump sum or in annualized installments over the next decade.
WATCH: Idaho Hiker Gets Up Close And Personal With Mountain Goat
Crossing paths with wildlife during a hike isn't something that happens to most people. One Idaho individual recently shared stunning images of a mountain goat while on a favorite hike. There's one point in the video where the animal almost poses on some rocks with an absolutely stunning backdrop. Hiking...
Packed house at water town hall meeting as VanderSloot calls for action and Bedke responds
IDAHO FALLS – We need some heroes. That was Frank VanderSloot’s message to a packed crowd during a town hall Wednesday night. Melaleuca’s Executive Chairman was the introductory speaker at a town hall meeting in the company’s event center about Idaho’s ongoing ground and surface water dispute. It was an informational meeting designed to provide background and context for the discussion, as well as give people a chance to ask questions and address concerns.
Idaho to Pick your Pocket to Feed a Dead Horse
If your battery dies in cold weather, it’s no different than riding a dead horse. That isn’t stopping Idaho from taking Caesar’s coin to build a network of charging stations. We’ll be told it’s a grant and that it won’t cost state taxpayers anything. As if we don’t pay federal taxes. Then they’ll tell us if we don’t take the money, it’ll simply go somewhere else. Meanwhile, everybody just keeps whistling past the debt graveyard.
Last weekend to experience Thornshire Renaissance Faire 2024
RIGBY – Friday marks the third and final weekend of the Thornshire Renaissance Faire’s 2024 season. But there’s still time to see your favorite performers, haggle over some wares and take a step back in time. Faire-goers will recognize some of their favorite vendors – and discover...
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