Unseeded Roberta Vinci of Italy defeated Serena Williams in a match at the U.S. Open semifinals, ending Williams’ bid for a calendar-year grand slam.… MORE
Hillary Clinton’s explanations of her email saga
After months of explaining and defending her email setup during her time as secretary of state, Hillary Clinton apologized on Tuesday.… MORE
The Pope wants to hear your best joke
Pontifical Mission Societies is asking people to “donate” jokes to the Pope’s favorite causes. The funniest “Joke with the Pope” will win $10,000.… MORE
10 shootings in 11 days along stretch of Phoenix highway
There have been 10 shootings in 11 days along one small, busy stretch of Interstate-10 through downtown Phoenix. There are no suspects.… MORE
James Blake tackled by NYPD
Former tennis star James Blake says he was tackled and cuffed by NYPD officers while heading to the U.S. Open.… MORE
J.K. Rowling says you’ve been pronouncing ‘Voldemort’ wrong
Harry Potter author J.K .Rowling revealed the correct pronunciation of ‘Voldemort’ in a tweet to her followers.… MORE
Weatherman nails town’s super long name
British weatherman Liam Dutton pronounced the 58-letter name of Welsh village Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch flawlessly.… MORE
Apple unveils upgraded devices
No new devices but Apple unveils several upgrades. CNN’s Maggie Lake talks to Gene Munster, Senior Research Analyst for Piper Jaffray.… MORE
Bugging out: America’s first edible cricket farm
Is it a fad, or is it the future? Rachel Crane visits Big Cricket Farms, the nation’s first edible cricket farm to find out what everyone’s bugging out about.… MORE
‘Our heart is really broken’
Refugees fleeing from poverty, war and corruption tell the story of their journeys to Europe.… MORE
Blogs
Our Thoughts on NBC’s Opry 100
The Grand Ole Opry’s 100th Anniversary celebration on NBC Wednesday night (3-19) was a cavalcade of country music stars singing classic country songs. The show began with Reba McEntire singing Loretta Lynn’s “You Ain’t Woman Enough,” followed by a duet with Trisha Yearwood on “The Night The Lights Went Out in Georgia.” Ketch Secor, Jamey…
Spring Break Ideas for the Kiddos…
If your kids are anything like ours, they’re already bored. Thanks to Gretchen at BoiseDev – here are some fun things to do with your Spring Breakers this week: · 🎳Cheap Bowling: Emerald Lanes in Boise charges $4.75 per person per game or $30 per lane per hour Monday through Thursday.…
Top Things We’re Looking Forward to This Weekend in Kissin’ Country!
Spring is almost here, and this weekend in Kissin’ Country is packed with awesome events for the whole family! We’ve teamed up with our friend Becca at BoiseWithKids.com to highlight some of the best activities happening around town. From sweet treats to festive celebrations, there’s something for everyone to enjoy! Pi Day Deals – Friday,…