Mosquitoes trapped in Gem County have tested positive for West Nile virus. The Southwest District Health Department says mosquitoes were trapped outside of the Gem County Mosquito Abatement District near the Payette County border. Residents are encouraged to take extra precautions to avoid being bitten, such as draining any standing water on your property…… MORE
For the second time in the case of a Boise man accused of raping a woman last year, attorneys Monday gave opening statements before a jury at trial. Zackary Byrd – who is just 18 is charged with rape dating back to September of 2018. The Idaho Press reports, the prosecution says he sexually…… MORE
Two people are dead after police say a driver drifted off the road, overcorrected into the opposite lane, and hit another car, head on, on Highway 95, south of Weiser, Sunday morning. Christine Dove of Weiser was driving southbound on Highway 95, when she drifted off the road, overcorrected back onto the road, but…… MORE
Anyone who wants to give their input on Boise’s budget will have their opportunity this week. The Boise City Council will be holding a public hearing 6 p.m. Tuesday on the proposed budget for fiscal year 2020. This includes funding for new police offices, a tax increase and programs that will address public transportation…… MORE
Boise BLM crews continue to fight multiple lightning sparked wildfires across the district, including two new lighting fires, the Heart and Alkie fires, in the Weiser area. Boise BLM crews also responded to a suspected human caused fire, the Pen fire, above the Diversion Dam outside of Boise. The cause of the Penn fire…… MORE
After winning three consecutive collegiate national titles in the women’s 3,000-meter steeplechase, Boise State great Allie Ostrander will forgo her final season of eligibility and turn pro. Ostrander hired agent Ray Flynn of Flynn Sports on Sunday to represent her, and she is in the process of negotiating a professional contract. Flynn told the…… MORE
A Boise man accused of threatening a pregnant woman with an ax and damaging her home was arrested in Boise. Caelin Martin of Boise, lived with the woman and her two sons. The Idaho Press reports, the woman was pregnant with his child. Martin, whom is described as having difficulties with alcohol and anger,…… MORE
A single pool of West Nile Virus positive mosquitoes was found near Glenns Ferry in Elmore County. Elmore County is part of the growing list of Idaho counties reporting mosquitoes testing positive for West Nile Virus. Two other Idaho counties, including Canyon and Twin Falls, have also reported WNV-positive mosquitoes this season. CBS…… MORE
Those spending time on Idaho endowed lands during the Fourth of July holiday must leave fireworks at home and use caution with campfires. Those are the rules, according to the Idaho Department of Lands, from May 10 until October 20 — the closed fire season. If a wildfire starts because of fireworks, the person…… MORE
A young girl who was pulled out of Redfish Lake on Friday morning has died, and the body of an adult male was also recovered from the lake. The girl, believed to be 4 or 5 years old, was pulled out of the water by bystanders, who then administered CPR. The Idaho Statesman reports,…… 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.