CBS2 reports the B-17 Bomber Sentimental Journey came to Nampa Monday and will be open to the public until Sunday. “A one of a kind collection of the rarest historical military planes in the world will be near you,” explained a spokesperson for the Commemorative Air Force. “Come see them up close and personal, and…… MORE
Scam of the week: Bluffing Blackmail
In a recent large-scale cybersecurity attack, scammers sent over 400,000 phony blackmail attempts. These devious emails are written in an oddly casual tone and seem to outline the bad guy’s entire blackmail process. The scammer claims to have purchased your information from a hacker. To make this claim more convincing, the scammer references an actual…… MORE
Lt. Col. Eric Orcutt steps in as Commander of 116th Cavalry Brigade Combat Team
Col. Dennis Stitt Jr. stepped down after a year at the the helm of Idaho’s largest national guard unit during a change of command ceremony Sunday. Stitt was replaced by Lt. Col. Eric Orcutt. The ceremony took place at at Gowen Field Sunday morning and featured the passing of the colors as well as other…… MORE
Governor Brad Little directs funds to cover upgrades to wastewater and drinking water systems
Local communities in Idaho will be better able to quickly apply for and execute new upgrades to wastewater and drinking water systems in the coming years after Governor Brad Little directed funds to cover additional grants for their engineering and planning costs. Governor Little announced Friday he directed $2 million in American Rescue Plan…… MORE
Giddings uses ethics case against her to raise campaign funds
The Idaho House Ethics Committee voted unanimously last week to censure Rep. Priscilla Giddings and strip her of one of her committee assignments. Rep. Giddings has decided to use the ethics case against her as a new way to raise funds in her campaign to run for Idaho lieutenant governor. The Idaho Press reports,…… MORE
Chad Daybell could get the death penalty
Prosecutors have notified the court that they will seek the death penalty for Chad Daybell, who faces numerous charges in the deaths of Chad’s first wife, Tammy Daybell, and Lori Daybells children, Tylee Ryan and Joshua “JJ” Vallow. In court documents filed Thursday, Special Prosecutor Rob Wood and Freemont County Prosecutor Lindsey Blake, say the…… MORE
The Western Idaho Fair takes place August 20-29
One of the biggest and most popular events in the state is just around the corner. Fair Director Bob Batista said based on input from the Ada County Board of Commissioners, the Western Idaho Fair will take place August 20-29th this year. Batista said people have a personal choice to attend the fair and should…… MORE
Blaine County 80% fully vaccinated
.Last year, Blaine County was a hotspot for COVID-19 cases. Now the resort area is leading the state — and most of the country — in vaccinating its citizens. More than 87% of Blaine County residents ages 12 and older have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, according to the Idaho Department…… MORE
Downtown Boise park dedicated to Cherie Buckner-Webb: ‘I am utterly speechless’
CBS2 reports the city of Boise has a new park dedicated to a “political trailblazer and human rights advocate.” On Thursday, officials dedicated a new urban park to Cherie Buckner-Webb. “This is one of the very few times in my life that I am utterly speechless,” Buckner-Webb said. “This is a once in a lifetime…… MORE
Canyon County resident suffering from dangerous form of West Nile Virus
A Canyon County resident over age 50 has been confirmed as suffering from the dangerous, neuro invasive form of West Nile Virus, and officials are warning Treasure Valley residents to drain standing water left from recent rains to avoid breeding mosquitoes that can carry the virus. The Idaho Press reports the Canyon County case was…… MORE
