Big Sky Basketball Tournament returens to Boise this week

When the Big Sky Conference first came to Boise in 2019 they signed a three-year deal to play their conference tournament at Idaho Central Arena, now the Big Sky enters year number one of a five-year deal. The tournament will feature 20 games in six days beginning with the women todday (Monday) and the men…MORE

Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission stops selling Russian made spirits

There is one more way to fight against Russia, without picking up a weapon… It’s by not purchasing products made in Russia. The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission has directed the state’s locally-owned stores to stop selling all Russian-manufactured distilled spirits. The move is a direct result of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The OLCC…MORE

Boise State to make masks optional outside the classroom

Boise State will be making masks and face coverings optional outside the classroom beginning March 7th. Citing steadily declining cases, the new guidance from the university will cover all administrative, athletic, event spaces as well as communal spaces including common areas, the library and rec center, the student union building and other campus buildings and…MORE

Wyoming loss to SDSU gives Broncos share of MWC title

Monday night was a big night for the Bronco Mens Basketball team, without even stepping on the floor! With San Diego State’s five-point victory over Wyoming on Monday night, Boise State clinched at least a share of the Mountain West regular-season title for the first time since 2015. If BSU takes care of Nevada tonight,…MORE

Idaho Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin speaks at conference organized by white nationalist

Idaho Lt. Gov. and gubernatorial candidate Janice McGeachin spoke at a far-right conference organized by a well-known white nationalist late Friday night. Called the America First Political Action Conference, the gathering held in Orlando was organized by Nick Fuentes, a political commentator who has supported Russia’s authoritarian leader, voiced support for preserving American white identity…MORE

ISP investigate crash near Jerome

A woman crashed into a semi-truck after driving the wrong way on Interstate 84 Sunday. Idaho State Police are investigating a two-vehicle crash that happened at around 4:00 a.m. on Interstate 84 near milepost 155, west of Jerome. Police say a woman from Hagerman was driving westbound in the eastbound lane. Her car hit a…MORE

Broncos get road win at UNLV

LAS VEGAS –Marcus Shaver, Jr. and Abu Kigab combined for 50 points as Boise State took care of business on the road, beating UNLV 86-76 Saturday night at the Thomas & Mack Center. Shaver poured in a game-high 27 points and Kigab added 23, marking the third time this season the Broncos have had multiple players with 20-plus.…MORE

Canyon County adopts new precinct boundries

Canyon County has adopted new precinct boundaries that will be in place for the May 17 primary election. According to a press release, the Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved the map last week. The boundaries are based on data from the 2020 census and “follow the recent Congressional and Legislative district boundaries. The release…MORE

Cold weather continues to hit Treasure Valley

Lots of people out there have been talking about this stretch of cold weather here in the Treasure Valley. The colder than normal temperatures will easily continue through Friday as highs will remain in the low to mid 30’s. We should be closer to 50 degrees this time of the year. Highs will only reach…MORE

Senator Risch endorses Scott Bedke for Lieutenant Governor

Idaho U.S. Senator Jim Risch is throwing his support behind Speaker Scott Bedke and he officially endorses Bedke to be Idaho’s next Lieutenant Governor. Risch, a former Governor and Lt. Governor, with Bedke worked together in 2006 to pass a property tax cut of $260 million, which was the largest in Idaho history. Senator Risch…MORE