Scammers recently used their own third-party Android applications (apps) to hijack over 10,000 Facebook accounts. If you were to download and open one of these malicious apps, you’d see a familiar feature: the “Continue with Facebook” button. Legitimate apps often integrate with websites like Facebook to make account creation quick and easy. In malicious apps,…… MORE
AMBER Alert issued for two Utah boys extended to Idaho
An AMBER Alert has been issued for two boys, aged 6 and 8-years-old, who have been abducted in Utah. According to the alert, the suspect and children are believed to be headed to Washington State. The alert was sent to Idaho on Friday afternoon. The suspect is 33-year-old Derek Rowley. The suspected vehicle is a…… MORE
Idaho Suicide Prevention Hotline is in need of volunteers
The Idaho Suicide Prevention Hotline is in need of more volunteers because of the increased number of phone calls it’s been receiving. CBS 2 News reports, currently, it has close to 90 volunteers, but it’s looking for 20 more by the end of next month. Crisis phone responders are required to participate in comprehensive training,…… MORE
Ten Idahoans receive the state’s Medal of Honor
Ten Idahoans on Wednesday received the state’s Medal of Honor for selfless acts in emergency situations. Law enforcement officers and firefighters were presented their medals during a ceremony at the Idaho Capitol. The medals are Idaho’s highest honor. This year’s ceremony honored recipients from 2020 and 2021, after last year’s event was canceled due to…… MORE
Idaho reports 1,217 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday
The number of coronavirus cases continue to climb in the Gem State. On Monday, state health officials reported reported an additional 813 coronavirus cases. Tuesday that number grew to 904 new confirmed and probable cases. On Wednesday, that number grew again to 1,217 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases along with 22 additional deaths. Idaho hospitals…… MORE
Hamilton tickets go on sale Thursday
The popular Broadway musical Hamilton is coming to Boise’s Morrison Center in December and single tickets go on sale to the public Thursday (tomorrow) at 10 a.m. Performances will take place from Dec. 8 through Dec. 26. Producer Jeffrey Seller and Broadway in Boise announced that you can buy tickets online at Ticketmaster.com or…… MORE
COVID-19 cases grow in Idaho to 904 on Tuesday 8/17/21
The number of coronavirus cases continue to climb in the Gem State. On Tuesday, state health officials reported 904 new confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases along with seven new deaths. Tuesday’s count is the highest single-day count since mid-January. Oregon is seeing the same problem. Oregon set another daily COVID-19 record on Tuesday, as the…… MORE
U of I team will study impact of drought and wolves on rangeland
A University of Idaho-led team next month will start studying how drought and wolves impact rangeland and the people who live and raise livestock there. A $1.6 million National Science Foundation grant is funding the five-year project. The Capital Press reports researchers will study six sites in Idaho and Oregon, each equipped with 50 cameras.…… MORE
New COVID-19 cases in Idaho are up 1,200% since July
New cases of COVID-19 in Idaho have increased more than 1,200% since early July. The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare on Tuesday reported 904 new cases of COVID-19 and seven new coronavirus-related deaths statewide. The Idaho Statesman reports Idaho’s seven-day moving average stands at 646.9 cases per day after falling as low as 49.7…… MORE
Idaho Department of Insurance launches new website
The Department of Insurance (DOI) launched a modern, user-friendly website today designed to help Idahoans find the information they need. It can be found at doi.idaho.gov. The new website contains up-to-date information on insurance topics for the public, Medicare assistance workshops, insurance company resources, tools for fire departments and DOI news. “We focused on ways…… MORE
