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Wiley: Stocks Down Means Opportunity for Savvy Investors

Wiley: Stocks Down Means Opportunity for Savvy Investors

Boise (670 KBOI News) – Stocks took another big dip Thursday, with the Dow Jones Industrials falling to below 24,000.  But that could be an an opportunity for those investors looking to expand their profile in the market. Brian Wiley, host of Idaho’s Money Show on 670 KBOI, says with the markets down 10-percent, we’ve officially…MORE

ITD: Eagle Road Will Be Open for Thursday Morning Commute

ITD: Eagle Road Will Be Open for Thursday Morning Commute

Meridian (670 KBOI News) – If your morning commute takes you on Eagle Road, the past two mornings have probably been a headache for you.  But cheer up…things should be back normal tomorrow morning. According to the Idaho Transportation Department, they expect the road to be re-opened about 10:00 tonight (Wednesday).  It was closed Monday…MORE

Man Who Died in Single Vehicle Crash in Meridian Identified

Man Who Died in Single Vehicle Crash in Meridian Identified

Meridian (670 KBOI News) – The Ada County Coroner’s Office is identifying the man who died this morning in a single-vehicle crash on the westbound I-84 off-ramp at Eagle Road. 29-year old David Taylor Jones of Meridian died from blunt force trauma in the crash.  Meridian Police said he had been driving fast when his…MORE

House Education Committee Approves Science Standards Without “Supporting Content”

House Education Committee Approves Science Standards Without “Supporting Content”

Boise (670 KBOI News) – On a 12-4 vote, the Idaho House Education Committee approved science standards for public schools, which do teach climate change, but leave it up to schools to decide how to teach it. Twin Falls Representative Lance Clow says critics who accuse the Committee and the state in general of being “anti-science”…MORE

UPDATE: Water Main Leak Causes Major Traffic Headache on Eagle Road

UPDATE: Water Main Leak Causes Major Traffic Headache on Eagle Road

Meridian (670 KBOI News) – If your daily commute takes you through the Eagle Road-Fairview Avenue area, you need to find another route this afternoon and tomorrow morning. An overnight water main leak has Eagle Road torn up just south of the intersection. Jake Melder with the Idaho Transportation Department says the water main has…MORE

Tax Cut Bill Clears Committee; Headed to Floor for Debate

Tax Cut Bill Clears Committee; Headed to Floor for Debate

Boise (670 KBOI News) – Idaho is one step closer to what could be the biggest tax cut in its history…as House Bill 463 clears the House Revenue and Taxation Committee 14-2. The bill’s sponsor, Majority Leader Mike Moyle of Star, says if businesses were allowed to keep more of what they earn, employers might be…MORE

Wall Street Worries: Expert Says Stick to Your Plan

Wall Street Worries: Expert Says Stick to Your Plan

Boise (670 KBOI) – If you thought Friday was a pain in the wallet, well, you’re really feeling it today. With the markets down so much in the last two weeks, what does that mean for your portfolio? Brian Wiley, host of Idaho’s Money Show, says the market is up so drastically in the last year,…MORE

Department of Finance Sues Accused Investment Fraudster

Department of Finance Sues Accused Investment Fraudster

Boise (670 KBOI News) – The Idaho Department of Finance is taking legal action against missing Boise businessman Rodney Allen, who’s accused of bilking about 70 investors out of an estimated $7 million. Jim Burns with the Idaho Department of Finance says Allen took advantage of people who trusted him. “By enticing them with a low-risk…MORE

Bill Would Raise Idaho’s Smoking Age to 21

Bill Would Raise Idaho’s Smoking Age to 21

Boise (670 KBOI News) – It’s back…a bill which would raise the smoking age in Idaho from 18 to 21 was introduced in the Idaho Senate State Affairs Committee. It’s slightly different from a bill introduced by Senator Fred Martin of Boise in last year’s session. In re-introducing the draft bill, he said he feels a…MORE

First Bill of 2018 Legislative Session is Now Law

First Bill of 2018 Legislative Session is Now Law

Boise (670 KBOI News) – It is possible to get legislation through the Idaho legislature quickly, and House Bill 335 is the proof. In less than a month, the bill went from a proposal to passing both houses and being signed by Governor Otter. The Governor told lawmakers it’s needed to help businesses and spur the…MORE

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Chris Janson VIP Pre-Party!

Join us Monday, August 22nd at the Western Idaho Fair for Chris Janson! Make sure you get there early because we’ll have a special Pre-Party for the first 75 people at the gate at 5pm catered by Costa Vida, plus your chance to upgrade your seats and win prizes from your favorite Kissin Country Artists!