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Boise State vs Notre Dame Prediction, Picks & Odds for Today — College Football Week 6
Photo By - Imagn Images. Notre Dame running back Jadarian Price (24) runs with the ball on his way to score a touchdown. The Notre Dame Fighting Irish understand that piling up points each week is essential if they want to keep their College...

Idaho launches website for the Parental Choice Tax credit program
BOISE, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — The Idaho Parental Choice Tax Credit, House Bill 93, was signed by Gov. Brad Little in February 2025. The state has now launched the “My School Choice” website, which provides program details and family eligibility...

Former Trump adviser talks of energy sovereignty during visit to University of Idaho
MOSCOW — Energy independence is the key for the United States to dominate the world economy, according to a former White House adviser who visited the University of Idaho on Wednesday. K.T. McFarland, a former deputy national security adviser to...
Nominate North Idaho’s brightest stars
We all know young professionals making a difference in North Idaho through their leadership, innovation or community engagement. They are imaginative, committed and hard-working. They are the future. “In every corner of North Idaho, young...

Report: National parks, historic sites contribute $1.2 billion in economic output for Montana
The shutdown of the federal government, which began Wednesday, could have a more visible presence in Montana due to the outsized impact the National Park system has on Montana’s economy. According to a report released Monday by the National Park...

CONTRIBUTOR’S VIEW – John Tures: Student Research Into Scientific Evidence Of Gerrymandering
CONTRIBUTOR’S VIEW – John Tures: Student Research Into Scientific Evidence Of Gerrymandering Published 8:45 am Saturday, October 4, 2025 Texas conducted an unusual mid-decade redrawing of Congressional districts for the state. California responded...

Where to watch Notre Dame vs Boise State today, TV channel, streaming info
Notre Dame football's long road to get back into contention for the College Football Playoff continues on Saturday, Oct. 4. The No. 21 Fighting Irish (2-2) take on Boise State (3-1) at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, Indiana. Notre Dame will...

A Commission Of All Political Parties Should Appoint INEC Chairman – West-Idahosa

Idaho complaint filed after Forest Service blames shutdown on ‘radical’ Democrats
A former Boise Democratic state representative Friday filed a complaint with the U.S. Office of Special Counsel against the chief of the U.S. Forest Service, alleging that the chief was violating a federal law that bars employees in the executive...

Idaho utility authority lowers solar reimbursement rates, pauses annual adjustments
The Idaho Public Utilities Commission, which sets utility rate changes in the state, issued a ruling Thursday that will see solar generators in the state who are customers of Idaho Power compensated at lower rates with further adjustments not to...

Legalize Idaho to host cannabis education event Sunday in Coeur d'Alene
COEUR d’ALENE — Local cannabis advocates will field questions and share information with community members. Legalize Idaho, a group that promotes legalizing cannabis, will host an informal open house from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the Coeur d’Alene...

Former Notre Dame & Current Boise State CB’s Father Confirms Major Big Ten Program’s Sneaky Poaching Agenda
The week 6 Notre Dame vs Boise State matchup is a major statement game for one of the Broncos’ standout DBs. He is a former Notre Dame player who transferred and has now brought a gritty edge to Boise State’s secondary in this 2025 season. But...
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Idaho State Police Share Inside Look at Highway Meth Bust [Video]
Here in Idaho, we're thankful to live in a safe place--where neighbors look after one another and shared values, most times, keep our community clean and 'out of the riff-raff'. Of course, there's always a case of someone that 'ruins it' for the...

USPS Makes Big Mailing Service Changes In October, Idaho Will Be Affected
Whether it’s a box full of snickerdoodles, a homemade gift or something that you’re selling online as a side hustle, Idahoans shipping packages through the United States Postal Service are about to feel the impact of another price hike. Trust me,...

Boise landlord urges city to offer incentives for those keeping rent below market rates
BOISE BENCH, Idaho — Across Ada County, rent prices have skyrocketed between 2015 and 2023 by 71%. That's more than a quarter above the national average, according to the Idaho Policy Institute. After seeing last week’s story about a Boise Bench...

Part 2: Meet four of the seven candidates running for Seat 2 on the Idaho Falls City Council
IDAHO FALLS — Seven candidates are running for Seat 2 on the Idaho Falls City Council this November. The six candidates include Teresa Dominick, Brandon Lee, Mosy Moran, Jordan Bardsley, Stephanie Taylor-Thompson, Christopher Joseph Brunt and Brad...

All 50 States Will See Devastating Economic Hit in Democrat Shutdown
As Democrats hold the government hostage over their push to fund free healthcare for illegal aliens, the Council of Economic Advisers warns the U.S. could lose $15 billion in GDP each week the government is shut down — a crisis that will ripple...

Spirit seeks to cut nearly half of its 214 planes from pre-bankruptcy fleet
Spirit Airlines, as part of its campaign to shrink to profitability, has asked a U.S. Bankruptcy Court for permission to terminate the leases of 87 Airbus jetliners, a move that would cut the South Florida-based carrier’s fleet by about 40%. The...

Spirit Airlines slashes fleet, will get rid of more than 100 planes in latest bankruptcy cuts
Spirit Airlines is making tough decisions in bankruptcy as it fights to survive. On Thursday, the Dania Beach, Florida-based discounter asked a bankruptcy court for permission to reject leases on 87 Airbus A320-family aircraft and return them to...

Parks & Economy
As the government shutdown continues, visitors to national parks are finding some remain accessible but with limited services. This could lead to some visitors changing their plans which may have a significant impact on local communities that...