Tag Archives: Boise

Boise State set to get new President

Boise State set to get new President

  The Idaho State Board of Education will hold a special board meeting at 1:30 p.m. April 23 to consider a contract and hire the next president of Boise State University. The new president will then be introduced to the Boise State campus community and to media. The finalists are Susan Borrego, chancellor of the…MORE

Caldwell man arrested on charges of attempted kidnapping, lewd conduct

Caldwell man arrested on charges of attempted kidnapping, lewd conduct

  A Caldwell man was arrested Friday evening after he allegedly tried to kidnap two children from a park. Sidney Baker is charged with 2nd Degree Attempted Kidnapping and Lewd Conduct with a minor child under the age of 16. According to a Caldwell Police report, Baker tried to take a 3-year-old girl and her…MORE

Henderson impressive in Boise State Spring Game

Henderson impressive in Boise State Spring Game

  Five quarterbacks combined for 367 yards passing and the defense registered eight sacks in front of 6,841 fans at the 2019 Boise State Football Spring Game, Saturday at Albertsons Stadium. Leading the air attack was Jaylon Henderson. The Kingwood, Texas, native completed 9-of-13 passes for 187 yards, including a 53-yard touchdown to Khalil Shakir…MORE

Medicaid “sideboards” bill is next big decision for Governor Little

Medicaid “sideboards” bill is next big decision for Governor Little

  Governor Little has another big decision to make – but this time over Medicaid in Idaho. After hourslong debate, the Idaho Senate voted Friday to approve the much-amended Medicaid “sideboards” bill, adding work requirements for eligibility, as well as other limits. The Senate voted, 19-16, in favor of SB 1204aa, and it will now…MORE

Court orders stay in case of transgender Idaho inmate’s surgery

Court orders stay in case of transgender Idaho inmate’s surgery

  A federal appeals court ruled the Idaho Department of Correction does not have to provide gender confirmation surgery to a transgender inmate until it says otherwise, and attorneys are scheduled to argue the case in court in May. The Idaho Press explains, the stay came from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth…MORE

Worthington BLOG: Should I Leave the Republican Party?

Worthington BLOG: Should I Leave the Republican Party?

Worthington BLOG: Should I Leave the Republican Party? Rick Worthington 4/3/19   I look at the “old republican guard” and it’s refusal to modernize and catch up with the rest of the country. I find new blood and new ideas are badly needed. I support government that it is accountable to the people and does…MORE

Ontario set to hold Eastern Oregon Cannabis Festival on 4-20

Ontario set to hold Eastern Oregon Cannabis Festival on 4-20

  None of about a dozen marijuana dispensaries planned in Ontario will be open by April 20 — a popular day for marijuana users — but there will be an all-day cannabis festival in town that day. The Idaho Statesman reports, the first Eastern Oregon Cannabis Festival will happen in Ontario. It’s for adults only…MORE

Ada County Highway District’s annual Pothole Days begins today

Ada County Highway District’s annual Pothole Days begins today

  The Ada County Highway District’s annual Pothole Days begins today (April 2nd). Every year ACHD runs this event to encourage the public to report potholes when they see them. You can report a pothole at www.achdidaho.org. Take a picture, tell them where it is any additional details and ACHD crews will use that information…MORE

Meridian woman accused of sending nude pics of ex-boyfriend

Meridian woman accused of sending nude pics of ex-boyfriend

  A Meridian woman is accused of sending nude photos of her ex-boyfriend to several of his contacts. Meridian Police says Nicole Olsen sent the photographs to many of the ex-boyfriend’s contacts, which included minors. She’s also accused of transferring money from one of his accounts to hers using his phone. Olsen has been charged…MORE

Idaho State Department of Agriculture advising caution over case of Equine Herpes

Idaho State Department of Agriculture advising caution over case of Equine Herpes

  The Idaho State Department of Agriculture is advising horse owners to be very careful about traveling with the horses, and to disinfect all equipment, clothing, tack, and stalls, after a horse in Ada County was diagnosed with equine herpes. The Idaho Statesman is reporting the horse recently returned from a barrel racing competition in…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!