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Father facing felony charges after boy fell off jet ski, died in Idaho lake

Father facing felony charges after boy fell off jet ski, died in Idaho lake

Three months after his son died in Lucky Peak Lake, a Boise father is facing two felony charges. In July Vyla Sichulailuck and his 16-year-old son, were riding a jet ski on the lake when they hit a wave. The teen fell off and never resurfaced, and his body was found Aug. 3. After turning…MORE

Mountain Home Chief of Police fired

Mountain Home Chief of Police fired

Mountain Home Police Chief Scott Conner has been terminated. Mayor Rich Sykes said in a statement, QUOTE “effective October 26, 2022, with the unanimous consent of the City Council, Mayor Rich Sykes unappointed Scott Conner as the Mountain Home Chief of Police thereby terminating his position with the city pursuant to MHMC 3-1-2. While we…MORE

Schools superintendent candidates spar over a variety of Idaho education policies

Schools superintendent candidates spar over a variety of Idaho education policies

Originally posted on IdahoEdNews.org on October 24, 2022 State superintendent candidates Republican Debbie Critchfield and Democrat Terry Gilbert clashed over a variety of education policies, including school choice, funding and immunization rates during their debate. The Idaho Capital Sun reports, Gilbert, a former teacher, jabbed at Critchfield’s lack of classroom experience, while she flexed her former role…MORE

New Wassmuth education center construction begins today

New Wassmuth education center construction begins today

Former Idaho Gov. Philip Batt will join other dignitaries at the Idaho Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial today (Wed) to sign a beam and launch the construction of the new Wassmuth Center for Human Rights education center. The building has been named in honor of Batt, who was Idaho governor from 1995-99, to recognize his…MORE

USA Today names two Idaho Ski Resorts for nominations in Top 10

USA Today names two Idaho Ski Resorts for nominations in Top 10

USA Today has brought back its voting poll for the Top 10 Best Ski Resorts. On the list, Idaho’s Sun Valley Resort and Brundage Mountain Ski Resort. This is the third consecutive year Brundage has earned the nomination, placing second in 2020 and seventh in 2021. Brundage General Manager, Ken Rider tells KIVI-TV, It’s an…MORE

Boise man, two women arrested after homicide investigation

Boise man, two women arrested after homicide investigation

Following up on a story from last Wednesday, as we now have more information about what led up to a fatal shooting…and the arrest of three people. It was around 11pm last Wednesday when Boise Police responded to a local hospital after a victim – Robert Nichols – arrived with a gunshot wound and later…MORE

Bogus Basin targets Thanksgiving Day open

Bogus Basin targets Thanksgiving Day open

Bogus Basin has announced a Nov. 24th target date to open for the ski season – that is Thanksgiving Day! Bogus also unveiled nearly $5 million in improvements on the mountain it’s completed in time for the winter season. According to a release, the upgrades include two new runs, expanded and improved beginner terrain, doubling…MORE

Weather turning cold this weekend, winter storm watch for Eastern Idaho

Weather turning cold this weekend, winter storm watch for Eastern Idaho

We are expecting the weather to turn heading into the weekend here in the Treasure Valley. While we have been enjoying temps in the 70s over the past few weeks, we will be in the 50’s for a good portion of next week. Meanwhile – other areas of Idaho are getting ready for snow! A…MORE

Boise State takes on Air Force on Saturday

Boise State takes on Air Force on Saturday

Boise State looks to take on Air Force on Saturday. The Idaho Press reports, Air Force is the nation’s top rushing team, gouging opponents to the tune of 360 yards a game. Running back John Lee Eldridge III collects over 80 a game. And leading the way is Brad Roberts, a senior running back, who’s…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!