When grizzly bears around Yellowstone come anywhere near a roadway, crowds form. The mob of tourists create what rangers call – “a bear jam” inside the park. Recently two Grizzlies were spotted in the park, and a park ranger had to force the crowd to back off. Unfortunately, the Bear charged the crowd The Ranger…… MORE
Caldwell hazardous waste disposal event
Pickles Butte Sanitary Landfill will host its next free quarterly household hazardous waste and electronic waste disposal event on June 9. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the parking lot of O’Connor Field House in Caldwell. There is no cost for Canyon County residents, a county news release said. People are…… MORE
Transgender Democrat announces candidacy for Idaho governor
Transgender Democrat Melissa Sue Robinson announced on Tuesday her candidacy for governor of Idaho. CBS2 reports Robinson said she’s running to help save the educational system in Idaho and fight fascism that has been “brought forward by Lt Governor Janice McGeachin, Rep. Barbara Ehardt, The Idaho Freedom Foundation, Wayne Hoffman, and other far-right-wing Republicans.” Robinson’s…… MORE
12 lives lost on Idaho roads since Friday
CBS2 reports Monday marked the start of the 100 Deadliest Days in Idaho. The time between Memorial Day and Labor Day that typically sees a dramatic increase in fatal car crashes. The dangerous time period started early for 2021 with a grim statistic. According to ITD, 12 people have lost their lives on Idaho roads…… MORE
Kellen Moore makes College Football HOF ballot
Former Boise State Bronco Quarterback Kellen Moore has made it onto the 2022 College Football Hall of Fame ballot. The National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame announced Moore’s name on Wednesday along with 77 other former FBS student-athletes. Moore, already in the Boise State Athletics Hall of Fame, was added to this year’s…… MORE
Chief Deputy Scott Johnson now acting Ada County Sheriff
The Ada County Sheriff’s Office has a new leader, at least for now, on an interim basis. Officials with the sheriff’s office says chief deputy Scott Johnson is now acting Ada County Sheriff following the surprise retirement of Steve Bartlett, who was appointed to the position in 2015 and then elected in 2016, and…… MORE
Idaho continues push to vaccinate Seniors
Idaho seniors did not get vaccinated at rates as high as state officials had hoped, data released Tuesday shows. By Tuesday, June 1, only 75% of Idahoans age 65 and older had reportedly received at least one dose; 71% had completed their recommended vaccinations. Almost 86% of all seniors in the U.S. have received at…… MORE
Mormon Crickets Hit Southwest Idaho
For weeks, the U.S. has been bugging out over the massive hatch of cicadas swarming on the East Coast. Idaho won’t see any cicada swarms, but a different insect infestation has hit the Gem State. East Idaho News reports, Mormon crickets are a species of large katydid native to Idaho have been seen hopping…… MORE
DUI driver arrested after driving through fence
Jonathan King, 43, of Boise was arrested on charges of Driving Under the Influence – Previously Found Guilty of a Prior Felony Within 15 Years (F), Officer-Flee or Attempt to Elude a Police Officer in a Motor Vehicle (F), Assault or Battery Upon Certain Personnel (F), Arrests & Seizures-Resisting or Obstructing Officers (m), Driving Without Privileges…… MORE
City of Boise’s director of police oversight resigns; interim replacement named
CBS2 reports the city of Boise’s director of police oversight has resigned. The city says Natalie Camacho Mendoza resigned from her position, which was effective on Monday. The city says it’s appointed Jesus Jara to serve as interim director until Mendoza’s replacement is found. He’s currently working as a senior human resources analyst for Benton…… MORE
