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‘A career criminal’: Prisoner who escaped in Boise hospital ambush sentenced for crimes
BOISE (Idaho Statesman) — Idaho Department of Correction Officer Daniel Lopez said he wanted to believe that the actions taken by Skylar Meade, the prisoner who escaped in a hospital ambush, were an “extreme slipup” in judgment from someone tired of being incarcerated. But after viewing text...
Vallivue School District bans student cell phone use
Countering a growing distraction in classrooms, the Vallivue School District has made an overarching decision to ban student-device use on all campuses. The district announced its new policy in an email to parents earlier this week. “The issue of cell phone use during the school day has been a major topic of discussion lately,” Superintendent Lisa Boyd wrote. “While cell phones and other personal communication devices offer many conveniences and...
Bronco Updates: Tedford Steps Down, New Commits, College Football 25
Also added the 2B Player of the Year From Washington. Three games deep, can confirm: The return of the game lives up to the hype!. ISU turning into a real BSU legacy establishment, between this and Harsin’s son committing there to play QB. Basketball Shaping Up For A Special...
Protecting your family: Tips for safe recreation in North Idaho’s lead-contaminated areas
COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho — Summertime recreation is one of the best parts of living in our area. Swimming, boating, camping and other outdoor activities are great ways to make lifelong memories with your friends and family. While our region looks like a pristine, beautiful place to recreate, some areas are impacted by the historical mining activities that occurred in the Coeur d’Alene basin.
Hazelton man lucky to be alive after grizzly attack: conservation officer
A BC conservation officer said a man is lucky to be alive after being attacked by a grizzly. Sgt Matthew Corbett said on July 16, a man was riding his bike from South Hazleton down to Anderson Flats on a trail that goes by Mission Creek when he ran into a sow.
Authorities identify man killed in weekend motorcycle crash in Pocatello
POCATELLO – Authorities have released the name of a man killed in a motorcycle crash over the weekend. In a news release, Bannock County Coroner Torey Danner says Angel Garcia, 28, of Pocatello, was killed in an early Sunday morning collision. It happened around 2:30 a.m. on Yellowstone Avenue...
Man cited with misdemeanor, accused of groping woman on Boise Greenbelt
Originally published July 19 on KTVB.COM. A man has been given a citation for groping a woman on the Boise Greenbelt. Boise police said 50-year-old Aaron Brown not only received a citation for sexual battery, but he was also arrested for a warrant for a parole violation. Brown was arrested on Friday, July 19. Boise...
Idaho Falls woman launching African-American Art and Culture Center, and she’s asking for your help
IDAHO FALLS – Months after establishing a meal-delivery service in Idaho Falls, Delphia Bradley wants to make sure the African-American voice is heard and represented in eastern Idaho. The 38-year-old woman is working with a local organization to launch an African-American Art & Cultural Center in Idaho Falls. An...
Nampa Mayor Declares “Nampa Farmers Market Day” in Honor of Market’s 35th Birthday
In a ceremony held at the Nampa Farmers Market, Nampa Mayor Debbie Kling issued a proclamation naming July 13th as “Nampa Farmers Market Day” in honor of the Market’s 35th birthday. Joined by Nampa Farmers Market Board President Bob Wagner, Secretary Niccole Perrine, Treasurer Michele Alidjani, Board...
Dangerous Virus Detected In 2 Boise Areas: What You Need To Know
We're in the thick of summer and some of the best activities you can do during the summer take place outside. Also, it's easier now than any other time to lose track of time while you're outside as daylight lasts a lot longer. A dangerous virus is threatening our safety...
Beat Boise’s Heat Indoors With Idaho’s Fastest Growing Trendy Sport
Boise is one of those places where when it’s cold it’s really cold and when it’s hot it’s really hot and over the past few weeks Boise residents have been working with the “really hot” stage of summer. It could be a struggle to be outside in the heat for more than 10 minutes at a time which is upsetting for many people considering it’s not as easy to stay active when it’s over 100 degrees outside.
COUNTDOWN TO CAMP: How important is the upcoming season to Cody Hawkins' tenure at Idaho State?
The Idaho State football team begins fall camp on Aug. 1. And to get you ready, we’re counting down with a question every day until the start of it. Today’s question: How important is the upcoming season to Cody Hawkins’ tenure at Idaho State? And the answer is − extremely important. ...
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