Members of Take Back Idaho, a group of Republicans from across Idaho who are opposed to extremism within the party, issued a statement saying the election represents a dangerous lurch to the fringes of the party. “Dorothy Moon’s election to Idaho GOP leadership is absolutely disturbing. Moon’s dangerous gallery of associations— including militant Ammon Bundy, militia…… MORE
Courtesy Idaho Capitol Sun Rep. Dorothy Moon, R-Stanley, will be the new chairwoman of the Idaho Republican Party, one of few women to ever lead the party in its history. Delegates selected Moon by a vote of 434-287, and cheered loudly for her when she came on stage. Moon narrowly lost her bid to be Idaho’s next secretary…… MORE
The new mental health emergency crisis line, 988 is meant to give those facing a mental health crisis someone to call, rather than calling 911. The National Suicide Hotline Designation Act was signed into law in October of 2020, creating 9-8-8 as the national dialing code. The new line launches tomorrow (on Saturday) July 16th.…… MORE
The Idaho GOP convention kicked off Thursday with a lobbyist arguing for more Christian control over childhood education. Idaho Family Policy Center President Blaine Conzatti made a case to a classroom full of Republicans — gathered Thursday for the Idaho Republican convention at the College of Southern Idaho — for a Christian approach to government…… MORE
Due to teacher shortages, the Nampa School District Board is considering offering a sign-on bonus for some new teachers, and a retention bonus for teachers who are staying on. The Idaho Press reports, the Nampa School District tabled the discussion to its July 25th meeting. Trustees and administrators present at the meeting expressed differing opinions…… MORE
A man was shot by a Canyon County Sheriff’s Office deputy Wednesday in Nampa. The Nampa Police Department says the shooting occurred around 5 p.m. near Cassia Street and Karcher Road. A press release from Police also says the man was treated at a local hospital and released. The incident stemmed from an earlier shooting,…… MORE
The fire season has begun, as hot and dry weather has created conditions just right for a big wildfire. The National Weather Service issued red flag warnings for portions of South and Central Oregon on both Tuesday and Wednesday with a good chance of seeing more of the same into the weekend. The Oregon Department…… MORE
Family members say a missing woman and her 17-year-old daughter have been found dead in Oregon. Caldwell Police had been looking for Dawna Roe and 17-year-old Gabrielle Roe after they were last seen driving westbound on Interstate-84 near Fruitland back on June 30th. Police confirmed with CBS 2 News that it’s believed to be a…… MORE
Bonneville County Sheriff’s Deputies are asking the public to help locate a missing woman. Genevette Garner of Jefferson County has been missing since Tuesday, July 5th. Deputies say Gardner dropped off a car at her parent’s house in Iona Tuesday morning and communicated with family members by texting until around noon that day. Since that…… MORE
Don’t leave your car unlocked…More and more catalytic converters are getting stolen here in the Treasure Valley. In Meridian, police track a 550 percent increase in reports from 2019 to now. CBS 2 News reports Boise police took 12 reports in 2019, but that number has increased to 111 so far this year. Catalytic converters…… MORE
Tori D here…before I get into the meat of this, if you or someone you know is struggling with domestic violence, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233 or text “START” (78278) to Crisis Text Line at 88788. I woke up to my work email buzzing at 6:30AM today, and I opened an email…
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!
From pillows to rugs and shot glasses, Wanda June has pretty much everything you need to brighten up your home.
Sam Hunt’s daughter’s name might sound familiar since she shares it with a well known actress.