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Nampa City Changing East Powerline Road
The Nampa City Council is changing the name of East Powerline Road to Victory Road.

Boise Businessmen Arrested on Lewd Conduct Charges
A prominent Boise businessman and his associate face felony charges, accused of having sex with a 15 and a 17-year-old girl.

Boise Companies Make Gift Bags for ESPN
Machines at Buck's Bags in Boise run at full speed as they churn out the materials for tote bags soon to be in the hands of celebrities.

Business Associates Shocked By Developer's Arrest
The arrest of developer Richard Phillips on lewd conduct charges is a big deal to many, because of the big deals he's closed.

Boise Robbery Surveillance Photos Released
Boise Police have release photos taken from inside a convenience store where a robbery occurred over the weekend.

Lottery Returns Record Dividend to Idaho
The Idaho Lottery is presenting a check to Governor Otter of $34.7 million dollars for state public schools and buildings.

Boise Family Making Green By Delivering Greens
A Boise couple is growing a successful business by selling and delivering organic produce. Rachel and Jim Brown run Brown Box Organics.

Fed, SEC complete information-sharing pact
Associated Press - July 7, 2008 12:13 PM ET WASHINGTON (AP) - Financial regulators have announced an information-sharing agreement aimed at better detecting potential risks to the U.S.

Microsoft wants to negotiate with new Yahoo board
Associated Press - July 7, 2008 11:53 AM ET SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Deal talk is in the air again. Microsoft is putting its weight behind investor Carl Icahn's effort to oust Yahoo's board...

Stocks get a lift
Associated Press - July 7, 2008 11:53 AM ET NEW YORK (AP) - Stock prices are rising at midday. The Dow Jones industrial average is up 90 points at 11,378.

Steve-O says he's back in 'looney bin'
Associated Press - July 7, 2008 7:03 PM ET LOS ANGELES (AP) - Steve-O is back in rehab. The "Jackass" daredevil writes in his blog that after 115 days of sobriety, he is "back in the...

Christie Brinkley recalls NY breakup 'nightmare'
Associated Press - July 7, 2008 11:43 AM ET NEW YORK (AP) - Christie Brinkley says it was a "nightmare" to put on a brave face and throw a birthday party with 30 kids amid revelations that...

Publicist says Kidman has given birth to girl
Associated Press - July 7, 2008 11:33 AM ET NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A publicist for Keith Urban says Nicole Kidman has given birth to a baby girl in Nashville.

Police shoot, kill Idaho robbery suspect
Associated Press - July 7, 2008 9:14 PM ET PONDERAY, Idaho (AP) - Authorities in northern Idaho say they shot and killed a man suspected of robbing a liquor store in Ponderay.

Police find body of drowned Idaho writer
Associated Press - July 7, 2008 6:54 PM ET BOISE, Idaho (AP) - Authorities say they have found the body of an Idaho writer who drowned in a river near Yellow Pine.

Judge postpones restart of Duncan sentencing
Associated Press - July 7, 2008 6:04 PM ET BOISE, Idaho (AP) - A federal judge has delayed again the resumption of the sentencing hearing for convicted murderer Joseph Edward Duncan III.

Lottery returns record dividend to schools
Associated Press - July 7, 2008 5:24 PM ET BOISE, Idaho (AP) - Idaho public schools are getting ready to reap the rewards of another record year for the state lottery.

One injured in Payette Forest plane crash
Associated Press - July 7, 2008 3:24 PM ET YELLOW PINE, Idaho (AP) - Authorities say at least one person was injured when a small plane crashed at a rural airstrip northeast of the mountain...

Man convicted of murder leads police to body
Associated Press - July 8, 2008 2:43 AM ET OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - There's been an abrupt about-face in the case of a California computer software programmer who denied a role in his wife's...

Hot, drier weather developing on California firelines
Associated Press - July 8, 2008 2:43 AM ET LOS ANGELES (AP) - A wildfire near Santa Barbara, California, is now 35% contained, and more than 2,000 residents who had to evacuate over the weekend...

California group proposes George W. Bush Sewage Plant
Associated Press - July 7, 2008 7:03 PM ET SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - A San Francisco-based group is offering a plan to name a sewage treatment plant after President Bush.

Iraq raises idea of timetable for US withdrawal
Associated Press - July 8, 2008 12:53 AM ET BAGHDAD (AP) - The White House is downplaying a statement by Iraq's prime minister that his country wants some type of timetable for a withdrawal of...

The Positive Power of "No"

As parents, it's hard not to react to a contrary child. But appreciating the upside to that behavior -- and allowing your toddler to make some independent choices each day -- will make "no" a more positive experience for both of you.

Rising Fuel Prices Change Summer Vacations
No matter where you gas up everyone's feeling the rise in oil prices. Boise resident Karen Overgaard says, "We're watching things a little bit closer." Overgaard and others like her are watching their budgets making sure they can afford their big recreational plans.

2008 4th of July in the City Fireworks Display

A's snap 8-game home skid against Mariners
Associated Press - July 8, 2008 12:53 AM ET OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - Wes Bankston hit his first career home run, Dana Eveland won his third straight decision and the Oakland Athletics ended an...

Mad Dog Maddux's winless streak reaches 11 starts
Associated Press - July 8, 2008 12:53 AM ET SAN DIEGO (AP) - Jorge Cantu hit a two-run home run off Greg Maddux and that was enough to carry Ricky Nolasco and the Florida Marlins to a 3-1...

Kuroda one-hits Braves, Dodgers win 3-0
Associated Press - July 8, 2008 12:33 AM ET LOS ANGELES (AP) - Hiroki Kuroda took a perfect game into the eighth inning and settled for a one-hitter, leading Los Angeles to a 3-0 victory over...

Rockies' Jimenez baffles Brewers in 4-3 victory
Associated Press - July 7, 2008 11:23 PM ET MILWAUKEE (AP) - Ubaldo Jimenez baffled the Brewers in a 4-3 victory on Monday, spoiling what had been a day-long welcome to Milwaukee party for CC...

Hunter homers twice as Angels beat Rangers
Associated Press - July 7, 2008 11:13 PM ET ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Torii Hunter homered twice, the first capping a six-run second inning, and the Los Angeles Angels held on for a 9-6 victory...

Idaho Lottery returns record dividend to schools Mon, 07 Jul 2008 17:40:20 MDT
Idaho public schools are getting ready to reap the rewards of another record year for the state lottery.

Police find body of drowned Idaho writer William Studebaker Mon, 07 Jul 2008 16:47:58 MDT
Authorities say they have found the body of an Idaho writer who drowned in a river near Yellow Pine.

Death penalty sentencing hearing for Joseph Duncan postponed again Mon, 07 Jul 2008 15:27:58 MDT
The federal death penalty sentencing hearing of confessed killer Joseph Edward Duncan III has been delayed again until at least July 21, according to federal prosecutors.

Motorcyclist skids into van on I-84, sustains minor injuries Mon, 07 Jul 2008 12:34:22 MDT
A motorcyclist crashed into a van at the Cole Road exit off of Interstate 84 at 12:21 p.m. Monday and was taken to the hospital with what appeared to be minor injuries, according to a Boise Police spokeswoman.

Two people transported by air ambulance after plane crash northeast of McCall Mon, 07 Jul 2008 12:10:05 MDT
Two people were hurt Monday after a small plane crashed at a mountain resort northeast of McCall.

Boise police release photos of convenience store robbery suspect Mon, 07 Jul 2008 11:59:22 MDT
Boise police released several photos taken by a surveillance camera hoping it will help lead to the arrest of the man who robbed a convenience store Saturday.

2 Ada County men accused of drinking, having sexual contact with teenage girls at Eagle home Mon, 07 Jul 2008 11:33:35 MDT
Two Ada County men are facing felony charges after being accused of inviting a 15-year-old girl and a 17-year-old girl over to an Eagle-area house to party Saturday night and then having sexual contact with them over a period of several hours.

Idaho Newsreader: Miniature donkey death prompts cougar concerns Mon, 07 Jul 2008 08:35:42 MDT

Boise pilot dies when small plane crashes east of Memphis, Tenn. Mon, 07 Jul 2008 08:12:22 MDT

Treasure Valley temperatures to reach the low 90s through the week Mon, 07 Jul 2008 07:16:50 MDT
Temperatures in the Treasure Valley will remain in the 90s through the week, according to the National Weather Service.

DEQ issues yellow air quality alert; open burning prohibited in Treasure Valley Mon, 07 Jul 2008 07:14:24 MDT
The Department of Environmental Quality has issued a yellow alert for Monday because of the the moderate air condition in the Treasure Valley.

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Looking for a pro-gun candidate? Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:00:06 MDT
When it comes time to endorse candidates in Idaho this election year, the National Rifle Association has something of an embarrassment of riches. There simply aren't many potential officeholders the NRA considers "gun unfriendly."

30 out of 50 ain't bad, but Kuna man is missing Idaho's first plate Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:00:05 MDT
License plates provide Steve Hasson a diversion and a connection to history.

Boise Depot opens for visitors Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:00:04 MDT
As the city opens the doors of the Boise Depot this summer for seasonal visiting hours, city officials will consider a committee's recommendations on the historic building's future. The Vision for the Depot Committee members were appointed in January to determine the best use of the Boise Depot and maintain the buildings historic integrity in a "fiscally responsible manner." The 12-member committee sent the recommendations on to the city.

Rescue team narrows search for kayaker William Studebaker Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:00:03 MDT
The search for Idaho poet and kayaker William Studebaker has been narrowed to a 100-foot section of the East Fork of the South Fork of the Salmon River near Yellow Pine, according to Lt. Dan Smith of Valley County Sheriffs Office.

Coeur d'Alene school district has mold concerns Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:00:02 MDT
Concern over mold and resulting allergy-like symptoms in a northern Idaho school district's main offices caused administrators to reverse their decision to move students into the building.

NATALIE BARTLEY: Giving geocaching a try Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:00:01 MDT
Columnist Natalie Bartley wanted to find out what all the hype surrounding geocaching was all about, so she tried it herself.

Search area narrowed for Studebaker Sun, 06 Jul 2008 17:53:49 MDT
The search for Idaho poet and kayaker William Studebaker has been narrowed to a 100-foot section of the East Fork of the South Fork of the Salmon River near Yellowpine, according to Lt. Dan Smith of Valley County Sheriff's Office.

Idaho AG settles with companies over faxed ads Mon, 07 Jul 2008 22:35:32 MDT
The Idaho attorney general has won two cases against companies charged with sending unsolicited faxed ads to Idaho consumers.

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