The Boise School District on Monday voted unanimously to approve a plan that would make masks optional. The plan also includes returning to pre-pandemic visitor and volunteer protocols along with reinstating school activities. The plan comes after several other states phase-out of their mask mandates for schools, but with Idaho hospitals still under crisis standards…… MORE
Ridge to Rivers asks hikers to stay off muddy trails
Ridge to Rivers says the Boise Foothills are seeing a lot of damage at trailheads and in popular reserves… from high use. Ridge to Rivers says even all-weather trails are often too wet for responsible use this week, unless you can get out first thing in the morning when the trails are still frozen. This…… MORE
Meridian Police arrest 16 year old for threats made at Meridian High School
The Meridian Police Department has arrested a 16-year-old suspect for written threats found on a bathroom stall at Meridian High School. On Feb. 11, the police were made aware of vandalism on a bathroom stall at Meridian High School which threatened a school shooting that would take place on February 14, 2022. CBS 2 News…… MORE
Broncos fall in OT to Colorado State
Courtesy BroncoSports.com BOISE, Idaho –Marcus Shaver, Jr. made another clutch 3-pointer for Boise State to force overtime, but Colorado State prevailed 77-74 in a battle between two of the top teams in the Mountain West, Sunday afternoon in Boise. Boise State (19-6, 10-2 MW) was down three with 35 seconds remaining when it got the ball…… MORE
Boise Faith Group shows letter of support for Interfaith Sanctuary
The Boise Faith Group, a collection of 39 local faith leaders, has written a letter to show support for Interfaith Sanctuary, while the Boise City Council considers an appeal concerning whether the shelter can continue. Interfaith Sanctuary is asking for an appeal of the city Planning & Zoning Commission’s 5-1 decision on Jan. 3, which…… MORE
Most of Idaho remains in drought
Weather and water experts held a virtual meeting Thursday afternoon, and they came away saying most of Idaho is still very much facing more drought like conditions. Experts say dry conditions in January and February have brought drought to most of Idaho and altered the outlook for snowpack heading into the spring and summer. As…… MORE
Cascade fire being called accidental
Following up on a story we told you about earlier this week. A team of fire investigators, including the state Fire Marshal, has determined that the fire that destroyed a Cascade pharmacy was accidental. The Idaho Department Of Insurance said Thursday that video evidence shows the fire went undetected for about two and a half…… MORE
Two bills would tighten restrictions around voting
The Idaho Legislature’s House State Affairs Committee introduced a pair of new bills Monday that would change voting procedures ahead of this year’s primary elections. One bill, House Bill 549, is a voter identification bill that sponsors are calling the Secure Election Act. If passed into law, House Bill 549 would make it so that…… MORE
Kenny Chesney plans summer stop at Ford Idaho Center Amphitheater in Nampa
Superstar Kenny Chesney has been scheduled to perform Wednesday, July 27th, at the Ford Idaho Center Amphitheater in Nampa. The opening act will be Carly Pearce, the Country Music Association’s reigning Female Vocalist of the Year. Tickets go on sale this Friday morning at 10 a.m. at fordidahocenter.com, for $49 to $149. The Idaho Statesman…… MORE
Degenhart Picks Up League-Leading Sixth Freshman Award
Courtesy BroncoSports.com Boise State forward Tyson Degenhart was named the Mountain West Freshman of the Week for a league-leading sixth time this season, the league office announced Monday. This is the third-straight week Degenhart has been honored with the award, and the sixth time in the last nine weeks. Degenhart averaged 18.0 points, 6.5 rebounds and 1.5…… MORE
