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Flaggers expected at State Highway 55 during busy travel times

Flaggers expected at State Highway 55 during busy travel times

Warm weather and increased recreational travel to Idaho’s mountain destinations, especially on Sundays, has resulted in longer-than-usual waits at the busy State Highway 55 and Banks-Lowman Road intersection in Banks, so flagging will begin this holiday weekend to reduce wait times. ITD will flag traffic on the weekends and holidays expected to have the highest…MORE

Meridian Celebrates the 4th of July at Storey Park

People in Meridian will have a chance to celebrate 4th of July, and the city has big plans. Food trucks, live music, family games, kid’s crafts, and a professional fireworks display will highlight the City of Meridian’s annual Fourth of July Celebration in Storey Park. The food trucks will be on site beginning at 4:00…MORE

Vehicle Burglaries around Lake Lowell

Vehicle Burglaries around Lake Lowell

The Canyon County Sheriff’s Office says there has been an increase in vehicle burglaries around Lake Lowell. The burglars are punching locks on vehicle doors to gain access which makes it hard to detect damage. Then they take valuables such as credit cards and use them to load gift cards which then makes the money…MORE

Twilight Criterium returns to Boise

Twilight Criterium returns to Boise

The Twilight Criterium is returning to Boise for the 36th consecutive year. On July 8th the Criterium will hit the streets of downtown Boise with professional, Olympic, and Paralympic cyclists. CBS 2 News reports, the kids’ ride will also take place earlier in the day following the same route. On the day of the race,…MORE

Nampa schools approve sexual orientation policy

Nampa schools approve sexual orientation policy

The Nampa School Board passed policy 2050 after reading it a second time. The policy affects all grade levels and prohibits gender identity, sexual orientation, transgender identity and gender expression to be discussed or taught in Nampa schools. The Idaho Press reports, the Nampa schools’ policy explains that the school board recognizes the “rights of…MORE

Idaho firework regulations remain as stands begin to open

Idaho firework regulations remain as stands begin to open

As stands begin to sell fireworks this Saturday, Caldwell Police Department (CPD) reminds the community of the regulations when it comes to the use of fireworks in Idaho. CPD says aerial fireworks are strictly prohibited. Although these types of fireworks can be legally purchased, their use is illegal under Idaho law. CBS 2 reports, examples…MORE

Suspect and four victims in Kellogg shooting identified

Suspect and four victims in Kellogg shooting identified

We now know more about the four victims who were shot and killed by their neighbor in Kellogg. The Shoshone County Coroner’s office has identified Kenneth and Kenna Guardipee, Devin Smith, and Aiken Smith as the four who were killed. We also know who the man is that is in custody. He is Major-jon Kaylor.…MORE

Idaho receives $9.3M in federal funding to improve electrical grid

Idaho receives $9.3M in federal funding to improve electrical grid

COURTESY IDAHO CAPITAL SUN Idaho will receive $9.3 million to improve its electrical grid infrastructure. The U.S. Department of Energy says the Gem State, six other states, three tribal nations and the District of Columbia will receive a total of $77 million in federal grants focused on modernizing the electric grid to reduce impacts of…MORE

Four people found dead in Kellogg home Sunday

Four people found dead in Kellogg home Sunday

Police have detained a man after four people were found slain in a Kellogg home Sunday evening. Idaho State Police have not released the suspect’s name, but additional information is expected to be released soon. The Shoshone County Sheriff’s Office says the four people had been shot. A caller told Shoshone County dispatch that multiple…MORE

Oregon Dept of Transportation partially opens Highway 20

Oregon Dept of Transportation partially opens Highway 20

The Oregon Dept of Transportation has partially opened Highway 20 in eastern Oregon west of Vale. The highway had been fully closed since Sunday night after multiple slides hit an area of about a mile, about 12 miles east of Juntura. Wednesday morning ODOT opened the route to single-lane traffic with pilot cars and flaggers.…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!

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