Keep your family safe from foodborne illness this Thanksgiving

Americans will enjoy Thanksgiving with family and friends. While the COVID-19 pandemic is still top-of-mind, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reminds us all that it’s also important to keep family and friends safe from foodborne illness this Thanksgiving.“Thanksgiving is one of my favorite times to remind people about food safety,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom…MORE

Settlers Park set to add Cornhole courts this Spring

It’s one of the most popular backyard and tailgate games…now it’s coming to Settlers Park. Next spring, the city of Meridian says they will install five sets of permanent cornhole courts in Settlers Park. Cornhole recently has become more trendy in larger cities, and in recent years cornhole competitions have aired on CBS and ESPN.…MORE

Food Banks look to help feed families in need

With the help of the community, food banks across Idaho are preparing for the holiday season. Here are a few things individuals interested in donating items should know. Turkeys and hams are often donated to food banks, but that leaves a crucial part of the Thanksgiving holiday meal missing. Dan Clark with the Meridian Food…MORE

St. Luke’s needs more crutches

Due to supply chain shortages, St. Luke’s is in need of more crutches to help patients recover. They are requesting “new or gently used crutches, particularly adult crutches,” and these crutches will “support patients in need.” Donations of more than five crutches can be dropped off at the St. Luke’s Boise Medical Center shipping and…MORE

Have “the talk” about scams

(Boise Police Department)–As you get together with friends and family this week, make sure to have “The Talk” about scams. No one wants a holiday ruined by a manipulative scammer. Every year millions of Americans fall victim to scams and billions of dollars are lost. While the numbers we have are high, we know that we…MORE

Thanksgiving weekend precious cargo traveling highways

Troopers with the Idaho State Police remind drivers to expect heavy traffic over this Thanksgiving weekend as families travel to share the holiday with loved ones. The Idaho State Police, along with our partner law enforcement agencies, remind drivers to be especially alert to help make sure those traveling our roadways stay safe. “We’ll likely…MORE

Thanksgiving Day store closures

(CBS NEWS)–Most major retailers will be closed again this Thanksgiving, a pandemic shift that began last year after years of stores being open on the holiday for early Black Friday shopping. The lengthy tally of stores that will be shuttered on Thursday includes Best Buy, JCPenney, Kohl’s, Macy’s, Target and Walmart. (Full list below.) After…MORE

Gas prices in Idaho average $3.69 heading into Thanksgiving

Falling crude oil prices could relieve some pain at the pump for Idaho drivers, but according to AAA, the effect may be tempered by a spike in demand as people set out on a Thanksgiving vacation. Today, Idaho’s average price for regular is $3.69 per gallon, which is a penny less than a week ago…MORE