Two of the three Ada County Commission seats changed hands on Monday. Newly elected commissioners Rod Beck and Ryan Davidson were sworn in during a brief, socially distanced ceremony at the Ada County Courthouse. Prosecutor Jan Bennetts and Sheriff Steven Bartlett, both incumbents, were sworn in as well, marking a clean Republican sweep of…… MORE
Just a warning, but if you are driving in Eastern Idaho today you could run into issues. The Idaho Transportation Department will temporarily close ID 31 from Swan Valley to Victor starting Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The road is commonly used by people looking to take time off the trip between…… MORE
Madison County Prosecuting Attorney Rob Wood will remain on the cases of Chad and Lori Vallow Daybell. EastIdahoNews.com reports, a Judge made the decision late Friday afternoon after a day and half of arguments. The couple is charged with felonies related to the concealment, alteration and destruction and death of 7-year-old Joshua “JJ” Vallow…… MORE
After a few days of waiting – the Broncos new head football coach was introduced to the media on Sunday. Andy Avalos will be the 11th football head coach in the program’s history as a four-year institution and the second BSU graduate to become a head coach. Jeramiah Dickey, the Director of Athletics, said Avalos…… MORE
The first session of the 66th Idaho Legislature gavels in today (Monday). At 1 p.m., Gov. Brad Little’s State of the State address will highlight the opening day. He will speak remotely from a Statehouse auditorium, a departure from the traditional practice of speaking from the House floor with all three branches of government…… MORE
Boise State reportedly has hired a new head football coach today. The Idaho Press, BJ Rains reports today, Boise State has hired Andy Avelos. Boise State has not confirmed the hire at the time of this report. Sources told the Idaho Press and BlueTurfSports.com Friday that Avalos, who spent the past two seasons as…… MORE
The legislative session begins next week in Idaho, but already there is some drama unfolding among lawmakers. Two Democratic lawmakers, Reps. Sue Chew of Boise and Muffy Davis of Ketchum, filed a lawsuit Thursday in federal court against the Legislature and the Republican speaker of the House. The lawsuit says the Statehouse is unsafe…… MORE
Former Boise State head football coach Bryan Harsin is putting together his staff at Auburn and he is taking some familiar names with him. Boise State defensive coordinator Jeff Schmedding, who has worked under Harsin the past two seasons, will be joining the staff to coach linebackers and likely will be co-defensive coordinator. Boise…… MORE
The number of deaths due to COVID19 made a big jump yesterday. The state of Idaho said Thursday that an additional 29 Idahoans have lost their lives due to COVID-19. According to the state’s coronavirus tracking website, a total of 1,517 have now died since the pandemic began. Also on Thursday, the state said…… MORE
Governor Brad Little released the following statement on Wednesday following the riot at the US Capitol. As I reflect on the events in our nation’s capital, multiple sad things come to mind. For all my many years, I’ve had an interest in how our citizens, especially our children, get to participate or observe our governmental, especially…… MORE
670 KBOI Guest BLOG: Superintendent of Public Instruction Sherri Ybarra Superintendent Ybarra praises Gov. Little’s continued commitment to education Monday’s State of the State address by Gov. Brad Little offered welcome news to educators and families throughout Idaho. “Investing in Idaho’s public schools continues to be the top priority for Gov. Little, with a particular…
670 KBOI Guest BLOG: IEA President Layne McInelly Governor’s Budget Shows Promise, but Lacks Bold Vision Needed “Governor Little’s budget proposal checks some important boxes, but it lacks the bold vision and initiative Idaho students deserve. Idaho’s prosperous economy, a budget surplus of more than $600 million, and a growing population make this an ideal time…
Kissin 92.3 is hooking you up with some free groceries!! All you need to do is keep track of Santa’s shopping list! We are sending Santa shopping and adding a new item to his list every weekday at: 8am, 10am, noon, 3pm and 5pm Every morning Alana and Chris will ask for the previous days…
From Patriot to Punchline By Rick Worthington 9/3/20 Have you ever tried to do something good, but went about doing it the wrong way? I think, that is what we saw from Ammon Bundy during the Special Session in Idaho. I fear those actions have tainted the man’s reputation as a freedom fighter to what…