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E-scooters hit the ground in Meridian on August 1st

E-scooters hit the ground in Meridian on August 1st

  On Aug. 1st, Meridian residents can expect to see 150 Birds E-scooters on the ground. The City of Meridian held a Town Hall Wednesday afternoon. The Town Hall focused on the first draft of Meridian’s comprehensive plan of the scooters. The meeting gave people a chance to learn more about the Comprehensive Plan process,…MORE

BLOG: Boise State Football is still the favorite

BLOG: Boise State Football is still the favorite

By Rick Worthington 7/23/19   Once again, Boise State has been picked to finish first in the Mountain Division in the conference preseason media poll. This is a story we have told you before. The Broncos have been the preseason pick to win its conference or division for 12 straight years. This is as good…MORE

ISP investigates 11 car accident on I-84

ISP investigates 11 car accident on I-84

  We now know more about the big accident on I-84 on Friday afternoon. Five drivers were hospitalized after a semi pulling a car hauler failed to slow for traffic, causing a chain reaction crash with 10 other vehicles, on Interstate 84, west of Caldwell. Idaho State Police’s investigation stated that the semi first collided…MORE

Canyon Fire grows southeast of Bull Trout Campground near Stanley

Canyon Fire grows southeast of Bull Trout Campground near Stanley

  After Sunday’s burn operation along Idaho State Highway 21, firefighters are continuing to secure the east side of the Canyon Fire, and monitor the area for hot spots. The Canyon Fire is located southeast of Bull Trout Campground and 14 miles west of Stanley. Fire crews today are conducting burn operations on the northern…MORE

Valley Regional Transit considers fare increases

Valley Regional Transit considers fare increases

  Valley Regional Transit is considering fare increases and is taking public comment on the proposed hikes. The fare increases will cover the cost of services. The last fare increase for Ada County was in 2003, while Canyon County saw a fare increase in 2008. A single ride is $1. If implemented, fares would go…MORE

Idaho Falls teen identified as person who drown in Boise River

Idaho Falls teen identified as person who drown in Boise River

  An American Falls teenager died in a water accident this past weekend on the Boise River. She is 18-year-old Taylor Smith, a recent graduate of American Falls High School. Elmore County sheriff’s officials said a citizen reported the rafting accident Wednesday afternoon, on the South Fork of the Boise River. The Idaho Press reports,…MORE

Hepatitis A confirmed in Boise area food service worker

Hepatitis A confirmed in Boise area food service worker

  The Central District Health Department (CDHD) has confirmed a case of hepatitis A in a food service worker employed at Saint Lawrence Gridiron in downtown Boise. Hepatitis A is a virus that affects the liver and can make people sick for a number of weeks. To date, the food service worker is the only…MORE

Paulette Jordan documentary debuts in Boise

Paulette Jordan documentary debuts in Boise

  The documentary “Paulette,” about Paulette Jordan’s run for governor of Idaho, made its Boise debut on Wednesday night to an enthusiastic crowd at Boise’s Egyptian Theatre. The short film chronicles her campaign, from preparing for and participating in her first debate against now-Gov. Brad Little, to meeting with voters and traveling the state. The…MORE

Judge places Sarah Kester on probation for 10 years

Judge places Sarah Kester on probation for 10 years

  A mother who for years failed to report her husband’s sexual abuse of their daughters will be on probation for the next decade. In February, Sarah Kester was sentenced for felony injury to a child after pleading guilty to the charge. Her husband, Lester Kester Jr., pleaded guilty in November to five felony charges…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!