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Heavy-duty trucks can soon go 80 on some Idaho freeways. Truckers have concerns
1+ hour, 34+ min ago (1184+ words) BOISE (Idaho Statesman) " In late February, Rep. Doug Pickett, R-Oakley, told his colleagues at the Idaho Statehouse about a proposed legislative fix to what he described as a fatal problem on the state's major highways: differential speeds. "What this addresses…...
Idaho PACs spent more than $4. 2 M on primary races
16+ hour, 24+ min ago (1320+ words) BOISE (Idaho Capital Sun) " Idaho political action committees, or PACs, spent more than $4. 2 million on May primary races this year. In a deep red state like Idaho, the Republican primaries tend to be the most competitive races. Most of the…...
Idaho Falls residents request vote of no confidence in superintendent
20+ hour, 56+ min ago (469+ words) IDAHO FALLS (Idaho Ed News. org) " Over 500 Idaho Falls School District 91 parents, students, educators and community members have signed a petition as of Tuesday morning calling on the school board to hold a vote of no confidence in Superintendent Karla…...
This Idaho Falls farmer raises camels " and he's hoping his Century Farm survives
22+ hour, 8+ min ago (1251+ words) EDITOR'S NOTE: "From the Field" is a weekly newsletter bringing you the latest agriculture news in eastern Idaho. IDAHO FALLS " An 80-acre spread off Yellowstone Highway in Idaho Falls is where Jeral Williams has called home all his life. It…...
Teen found inside clothes dryer leads to kidnapping arrest in Florida
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (203+ words) KEY LARGO, Florida " A Florida man has been arrested after deputies say a teenage girl was found hidden inside a clothes dryer at his Key Largo home. Christopher Michael Veit, 53, was taken into custody on Sunday and charged with kidnapping…...
Idaho Falls angler lands 43. 25-inch lake trout and returns to the Idaho record books
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (355+ words) The following is a news release from Idaho Fish and Game. An Idaho Falls angler miraculously reeled in a new state catch-and-release record lake trout and, even more unbelievably, was able to hoist it up into the boat. Dylan Smith…...
GALLERY | How Pocatello celebrates World Refugee Day
3+ day, 3+ hour ago (148+ words) POCATELLO " A crowd gathered at Lookout Point Park on Saturday evening to celebrate World Refugee Day. The international day of celebration was created by the United Nations in 2001 and is observed annually on June 20. The UN says World Refugee Day…...
Idaho Falls entrepreneur scores $20 K grant to give Hispanic business owners a bigger voice
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (539+ words) IDAHO FALLS " An Idaho business aimed at promoting resources and opportunities for the Hispanic community was awarded a $20, 000 grant to continue highlighting local entrepreneurs and companies. The grant was part of American Express's Shop Small Grants, which awarded $10 million to…...
'Ru Paul's Drag Race' contestant coming to Idaho Falls for Pride events
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (364+ words) IDAHO FALLS " Mirage, a former contestant on season 16 of "Ru Paul's Drag Race," is coming to kick it with locals at The Heart events center this weekend. Sam Rodriguez, who coordinates all LGBTQ+ events at The Heart, told East Idaho…...
CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Massive landspout swirls over Wyoming field
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (585+ words) Nate Eaton has wanted to be a news reporter since he was a child. He began his journalism career at KIDK in Idaho Falls before moving to WRIC in Richmond, Virginia. While there, Nate covered the execution of the D. C. Sniper,…...