Stories from Wednesday, March 27, 2024

On Wednesday, March 20, a special meeting took place in the council chambers. It was originally a meeting that was requested by the Sho-Ban Tribes with Mayor Sykes. It grew into a special meeting because all council members were present and a quorum was established...

On Wednesday March 20th, citizens were treated to presentations on traffic and DUI enforcement and the indicators officers look for in detecting drivers who may be under the influence and operating a vehicle. (No, they don’t do wet labs there!) Students were also able to learn about the deployment of K9 Nero, their narcotics canine, and the legal limits of those types of searches...

Meridian, Idaho - Idaho State Police (ISP) is actively collaborating with law enforcement agencies statewide to address the pressing issue of aggressive driving. ISP troopers will increase patrols from March 19th to the 30th to target dangerous driving behaviors...

At approximately 2pm March 22, Skylar Meade, escaped inmate, and Nicholas Umphenour, shooting suspect, were arrested in the Twin Falls area following a vehicle pursuit. Multiple law enforcement agencies were involved in the capture of the two men who have been on the run since 2:00 a.m. March 20, 2024...

One of the holidays that has been celebrated by both secular and Christian communities is none other than Easter. This holiday is one that has meanings all the way back to pagan roots. There are many similar aspects in the pagan and the Christian circles, such as the importance of eggs, and the word ‘Easter.’...

BOISE, March 20, 2024 – Central District Health was able to help remind community members and health practitioners to be proactive towards preventing tuberculosis spread in our communities during World Tuberculosis Day on March 24. World TB Day is observed each year commemorating the date Dr. Robert Koch announced his discovery of the bacillus that causes tuberculosis (TB) in 1882. This year’s World TB Day shares the theme “Yes! We can end TB”...

BOISE, 20 de marzo de 2024 - Con motivo del Día Mundial de la Tuberculosis, que se celebra el 24 de marzo, Central District Health recuerda a los miembros de la comunidad y a los profesionales de la salud que deben ser proactivos para prevenir la propagación de la tuberculosis en nuestras comunidades...

BOISE – College basketball’s March Madness is here, and AAA is urging drivers to keep the excitement on the court and off the roads. “The weather is getting nicer, the days are getting longer, and the tendency to slow down and drive carefully during the winter may start to relax. ...

Idaho Power tankers are adding 50,000 rainbow trout to C.J. Strike Reservoir last week to help kickstart the spring fishing season. Stocking began on Monday last week, with fish being added to the reservoir at the Cottonwood and Jack’s Creek boat launch sites. These Idaho-grown trout are 10-12 inches long, perfect for the frying pan...

In recent weeks, the Idaho House of Representatives has been hard at work, passing several bills aimed at improving the lives of Idahoans across the state. While the specifics of each bill are different, their goals are the same: to enhance the wellbeing, safety, and prosperity of our communities...

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Saturday, March 23rd, Ashley Manor Memory Care & Assisted Living held an Easter Egg hunt for residents, staff and family. The Easter Bunny made an appearance and passed out candy to the little ones that were in attendance. For the full story, pick up a copy of the Mountain Home News or click on this link to subscribe to the newspaper’s online edition...

The Mountain Home Arts Council is proud to bring you Missoula Children’s Theatre production of Robin Hood. Auditions will be held Monday, April 1, at the Mountain Home High School’s Lloyd Schiller Gym, 300 South 11th East Street, Mountain Home, ID. Sign-ups are at 3:30 pm, and auditions begin promptly at 4 pm...

BOISE, March 15, 2024 - Central District Health has launched the CDH Storefront, a one-stop online shop for community members in Ada, Boise, Elmore and Valley counties to order health resources and educational materials. The goal of the Storefront is to establish a trusted, consistent location for community members to access the tools that will impact their well-being, mental and physical health, including:...

BOISE, 21 de marzo de 2024 - Central District Health ha puesto en marcha el Storefront (la Tienda CDH), una ventanilla única en línea para que los miembros de la comunidad de los condados de Ada, Boise, Elmore y Valley puedan solicitar recursos sanitarios y material educativo...

(Boise, Idaho) – Idaho Secretary of State Phil McGrane praised Senate President Pro Tempore Chuck Winder and Representative Brandon Mitchell for sponsoring legislation to make free IDs for voting more accessible to Idaho residents. The legislation, which passed both the House and Senate, eliminates a restriction for Idahoans who have possessed a current driver’s license in the prior six months from obtaining the free ID. ...

Glenns Ferry, Idaho (March 18, 2024) - Beginning 4/1/2024, Glenns Ferry K-12th graders can receive free dental sealants and fluoride varnish to help prevent cavities, as part of Delta Dental of Idaho’s Grins on the Go program. Dental sealants fill the deep grooves of a child’s back teeth, where 90% of children’s cavities occur. The fluoride varnish helps protect the smooth surfaces of children’s teeth...

At the 2024 Folkstyle Nationals Junior All Americans, Amie Hartman placed 4th amongst her peer at Nationals. Amie has been an inspiration throughout the entire season to all young women by showing that the girls really are capable of anything they set their hearts to. It has been such a fun season to watch this young woman conquer event after event as she rose to the top...

In response to the escalating crisis of fentanyl-related overdoses and deaths in Idaho, the House of Representatives took decisive action this session by passing House Bill 406. This crucial piece of legislation, which we are proud to co-sponsor, adds fentanyl to the list of dangerous drugs subjected to mandatory minimum sentences...