Boise Police are investigating a deadly crash that happened near Overland and Five Mile in Boise Wednesday evening. Just after 7:15 p.m., investigators say a woman was hit by a vehicle while walking north across Overland Road. She was not in a crosswalk at the time, police say. CBS 2 News reports, the woman was…… MORE
Fire Destroys Eagle Home
A large fire burned down a house in Eagle on Wednesday afternoon, nearly leveling the structure completely. No one was injured in the blaze, but “the home is completely lost,” according to firefighters. The Idaho Statesman reports, the fire started around noon Wednesday, with the Eagle Fire Department responding to the 1300 block of Hidden…… MORE
Central District Health urges community members to use COVID-19 tools to help ease the burden on health systems & public health
The combination of increasing COVID-19 positive cases, limited staffing, and resource constraints have created a significant backlog in COVID-19 case investigations. Central District Health (CDH) is currently processing up to 1,000 labs per day, with about 6,300 labs, from up to 10 days ago, waiting to be processed in the queue – a significant increase…… MORE
McGeachin calls for nationwide election audit
Idaho lieutenant governor Janice McGeachin wants a nationwide election audit in all 50 states. McGeachin made the announcement on Monday — days after Arizona finished up its election audit, which lasted six months and millions of dollars. The audit is reported to have presented no evidence to support a stolen election, however McGeachin called the…… MORE
FEMA continues to offer aid for COVID-19 funeral costs
The Federal Emergency Management Agency says 624 Idahoans have begun applying for help with funeral costs for loved ones who died of COVID-19. So far, FEMA has approved 331 of those requests, for a total of $1.9 million in federal aid for COVID-19 funerals. The Idaho Capitol Sun reports, the agency has provided more than…… MORE
Gas Prices Fall Slightly in Idaho
Idaho drivers saw a relief at the pumps this week, but the feeling could be short-lived. According to AAA, the rising price of crude oil could keep gas prices high well into the fall. The average price for regular in the Gem State is $3.75 per gallon, which is two cents less than a week…… MORE
Relying on natural immunity is not enough to beat COVID-19
While some people may be relying on their natural immunity to help fight COVID-19, health officials say that is not enough to beat this virus. According to South Central Public Health District’s Brianna Bodily, contracting COVID-19 and then surviving it, DOES provide you with some amount of natural immunity, however, after a specific amount of…… MORE
Lessons learned from shooting incident at Rigby Middle School last spring
The Idaho State Board of Education’s School Safety and Security Program released its report today on lessons learned in the response and initial recovery after a shooting incident that occurred May 6, 2021, at Rigby Middle School. Two students and one staff member were wounded, and a 13 year old student was taken into custody.…… MORE
Former Rep Von Ehlinger Arrested
Aaron von Ehlinger, the former Idaho state representative facing a rape charge, has been arrested in Georgia. Von Ehlinger was arrested around 11:30 p.m. Saturday in Georgia and booked into the Clayton County Jail in Jonesboro, south of Atlanta. Jail records indicate he is being held on a fugitive from justice charge. The Idaho Statesman…… MORE
ISP makes drug bust in Bonneville County
An Idaho Falls man was arrested for trafficking meth with the intent to deliver fentanyl. Idaho State Police say a trooper tried to stop a motorcycle for speeding in Bonneville County. The motorcyclist failed to stop and tried to speed away from the officer. The driver lost control and crashed the bike, and was eventually…… MORE
