Idaho judges are pleading with the state Legislature for additional resources in their districts due to a backlog of cases, large caseloads, few applicants and increased population growth. Steven Hippler, the administrative district judge for the 4th District Court, asked the Judiciary Committee for one additional district judge in Elmore County accompanied by a court…… MORE
Nampa Board of Trustees appoint Greg Russell as interim superintendent
The Nampa Board of Trustees met in a special session Saturday to accept the resignation of Superintendent Paula Kellerer. They also met Saturday to appoint Assistant Superintendent Greg Russell as interim superintendent. A spokesperson says this change will take place immediately. At the same session, the board accepted the resignation of Zone 2 Trustee Mike…… MORE
Boise State looks to extend winning streak to 15 games
Boise State men’s basketball takes its program-record 14 game winning streak on a road trip for a matchup between the top two teams in the Mountain West Conference standings. The Broncos take on Wyoming Thursday in Laramie. Tipoff is slated for 7 p.m. MT and can be streamed on Stadium. WATCH LIVE: Thursday’s game will be streamed…… MORE
Mountain Home Mayor accused of “using public position for personal gain”
Mountain Home mayor Rich Sykes is being criminally accused of improperly using city resources for a home project. According to a criminal complaint from the Idaho Attorney General’s Office, Sykes has been charged with “using public position for personal gain,” which is a misdemeanor in Idaho. The complaint alleges the mayor in April of last…… MORE
Wednesday COVID-19 Update for Idaho
The state of Idaho on Wednesday reported 28 new coronavirus-related deaths. According to the state’s COVID-19 tracking website, there were 2,325 additional confirmed or probable cases. To date, there have been a total of 4,453 deaths due to the virus since the beginning of the pandemic. Over 911,000 people are fully vaccinated.… MORE
COVID numbers still headed in worng direction
COVID-19 numbers in Idaho are still going in the wrong direction. Local health leaders gave an update on the COVID-1 situation in Idaho Tuesday. Idaho Department of Health & Welfare director, Dave Jeppesen says last week, the statewide testing positivity rate set a new record at 38.8 percent. Jeppesen says with Omicron, getting the vaccine…… MORE
Another Canyon County restaurant closes it’s doors
A roadside diner at a Sinclair truck stop has bid farewell to the Treasure Valley. The Sage Cafe closed at the end of January. Located inside the Sage Travel Plaza off Interstate 84’s exit 29, it dished up home-style meals in Caldwell for decades. The Idaho Statesman reports, despite the closure, the rest of the…… MORE
Boise State Football Roster Update
BOISE, Idaho – The Boise State football team has updated its roster entering the offseason, reflecting the addition of early enrollees and those coming back for an additional year of eligibility. Twelve early enrollees and 11 super seniors have been added to the roster. The early enrollees include offensive linemen Cade Beresford, defensive lineman Jack Beresford,…… MORE
The future of Interfaith Sanctuary shelter up in the air
Mickaela Elich Just last month the Boise Planning and Zoning Commission denied Interfaith’s permit to move to a new location on State Street, and now it’s faced with some challenges. Interfaith’s emergency building that houses the current shelter was sold, and the money was used to purchase the new building on State Street. “When we…… MORE
Michael Vaughan has now been missing for 6 months
Today, five-year-old Michael Vaughan will have been missing for six months. Michael vanished from his home on the evening of July 27th. Police, his parents and his community have all been actively engaged in trying to find him ever since. Fruitland Police Department says they have followed more than 700 leads looking for Michael, and…… MORE
