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Missing 10 Year Old Boy Near Emmett
Searchers near Emmett are looking for a missing 10 year old boy.

Nampa Ministry Faces Fuel Price Crisis
Soaring fuel costs for airplanes has a Nampa-based ministry struggling to keep up aid to help people all over the world.

Treasure Valley Splash Pads Now Considered Safer
A huge outbreak of a highly-contagious fecal parasite hit Idaho last summer but now health experts are saying the risk is much lower. It came mainly from "splash pads," water-spout playgrounds inside a city park.

BSU Named "Best Workplace for Commuters"
The federal government has honored Boise State University for offering a number of "green" ways to get to campus.

U.S. House Approves New Fund For Wildfires
The U.S. House concedes we're in for a whole lot more bad fire years. It passed a bill to set up a fund for those long hard wildland firefights that we've seen here in Idaho and across the West. Even

Olympian to Ride with Kids at Boise Twilight Criterium
Children age 5 to 10 are invited to ride with Olympian Kristin Armstrong during the 22^nd Annual Wells Fargo Twilight Criterium.

Armed Robbery at Jackson's Convenience Store
Ada County Sheriff Deputies are on the lookout for a man they say robbed a Jackson's Convenience Store. The robbery happened at the store on the corner of Five Mile and Lake Hazel just before 1:30 overnight.

Child Molester Picked Up On Parole Violations
Investigators say Bradley Stowell, a convicted child molester and former Boy Scout leader, violated his parole by having a computer that could access the internet.

Family Finds Diarrhea In Luggage
A Boise family on vacation to Lafayette, Louisiana found a bag with diarrhea inside their lost luggage.

Experts Say Girls Often Targets Of Older Men
64 year old Richard Phillips and 36 year old Michael Hodge are two men accused, by the Ada County Sheriff, of convincing a 15 year old girl and a 17 year old girl to have a 'sex fest' with them. They're

Stocks fall in late trading
Associated Press - July 9, 2008 4:23 PM ET NEW YORK (AP) - Stocks staged a late session swoon. Investors remain nervous about the outlook for financial firms ahead of quarterly earnings...

Crude settles up 1 cent
Associated Press - July 9, 2008 3:13 PM ET NEW YORK (AP) - Crude oil futures prices little changed on the New York Mercantile Exchange. The near-month contract for the benchmark grade rose 1...

Northwest Airlines to cut 2,500 jobs
Associated Press - July 9, 2008 2:23 PM ET MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Northwest Airlines is cutting jobs because of high oil prices. The carrier says it will eliminate 2,500 management and front-line...

Low-priced clothing seller files for bankruptcy
Associated Press - July 9, 2008 2:13 PM ET NEW YORK (AP) - Retailer Steve & Barry's has filed for bankruptcy. The seller of low-priced clothing is the latest retailer to fall victim to the...

Christie Brinkley's NY divorce trial on hold
Associated Press - July 9, 2008 1:03 PM ET CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. (AP) - Christy Brinkley's Long Island divorce trial has been put on hold - and the model says she's praying for a...

Hospital: 'Impossible' to see inside Jolie's room
Associated Press - July 9, 2008 11:33 AM ET PARIS (AP) - The hospital where Angelina Jolie will give birth says the windows of her room have been coated with a special material that prevents...

Range fire ignites at INL
Associated Press - July 9, 2008 5:24 PM ET BOISE, Idaho (AP) - Fire crews are being called in to battle a range fire at the Idaho National Laboratory in eastern Idaho.

Boise real estate market consolidating
Associated Press - July 9, 2008 5:14 PM ET BOISE, Idaho (AP) - An Idaho real estate company is abandoning its independent ways and joining a larger Northwest company.

Bush admin opposes federal pay for wolf kills
Associated Press - July 9, 2008 5:14 PM ET WASHINGTON (AP) - The Bush administration is objecting to legislation that would ask the federal government to help compensate livestock owners whose...

Former head of Ketchum development group arrested
Associated Press - July 9, 2008 5:04 PM ET KETCHUM, Idaho (AP) - Authorities say they have arrested the former executive director of the Ketchum Community Development Corporation so he can...

Feds approve critical sturgeon habitat
Associated Press - July 9, 2008 3:54 PM ET SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) - The federal government today approved a plan that sets aside more than 18 miles of the Kootenai River near Bonners Ferry, Idaho,...

House OKs homeless veterans bill amid veto threat
Associated Press - July 10, 2008 12:43 AM ET WASHINGTON (AP) - Despite a veto threat, the House has approved a homeless veterans housing bill.

Hospital accreditation group going after bullies
Associated Press - July 10, 2008 12:23 AM ET CHICAGO (AP) - The organization that accredits most of the country's hospitals is cracking down on staff bullies.

Bronx Zoo cable car passengers safe after repairs
Associated Press - July 9, 2008 11:23 PM ET NEW YORK (AP) - The cable car system at the Bronx Zoo has been repaired and the dozens of sightseers stranded for hours over the animals' exhibits...

Hurricane Bertha strengthens to Cat. 2
Associated Press - July 9, 2008 5:03 PM ET MIAMI (AP) - Forecasters say Hurricane Bertha has strengthened back to a Category 2 as it heads toward Bermuda.

Internet Safety Books Unveiled at Boise Library
On Tuesday at the Boise Public Library, a group of children listened intently as First Lady Lori Otter read a story about Faux Paw The Techno Cat. One of three books in a new series designed to help kids understand how dangerous the computer can be and how to protect themselves.

76ers ink forward Brand to rich deal
Associated Press - July 9, 2008 9:23 PM ET PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Elton Brand signed a 5-year deal worth a reported $82 million in a move that promptly turned the Philadelphia 76ers into Eastern...

76ers ready to get going with forward Brand
Associated Press - July 9, 2008 9:13 PM ET PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Elton Brand has signed with the Philadelphia 76ers, who have worked quickly to become a threat in the Eastern Conference.

Bulls' top pick Rose held out because of knee
Associated Press - July 9, 2008 4:33 PM ET ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - Chicago Bulls point guard Derrick Rose sat out the team's summer league game Wednesday with tendinitis in his right knee.

James Jones coming home, signs with Miami Heat
Associated Press - July 9, 2008 1:23 PM ET MIAMI (AP) - James Jones has signed a 5-year contract with the Miami Heat, giving the swingman an opportunity to play for his hometown team starting...

O'Neal now a Raptor
Associated Press - July 9, 2008 2:43 PM ET TORONTO (AP) - Toronto has added Jermaine O'Neal to its lineup. The 6-time NBA All-Star is part of a multiplayer deal with Indiana.

Lopez, Beltre lead Mariners to win
Associated Press - July 10, 2008 1:03 AM ET OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - Jose Lopez hit a three-run double, Adrian Beltre drove in two runs and the Seattle Mariners ended a 3-game slide with a 6-4...

Lowe, Dodgers beat Braves 2-1
Associated Press - July 10, 2008 12:33 AM ET LOS ANGELES (AP) - Derek Lowe took a perfect game into the seventh inning, Matt Kemp homered and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Braves 2-1...

Hamilton's HR in 9th lifts Texas over Angels
Associated Press - July 9, 2008 11:33 PM ET ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Josh Hamilton hit a two-run homer with two outs in the ninth inning, lifting the Texas Rangers over the Los Angeles Angels...

Howard's 25th homer in 8th lifts Phillies
Associated Press - July 9, 2008 11:23 PM ET PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Ryan Howard homered leading off the eighth inning and Philadelphia's sputtering offense showed small signs of breaking loose in...

White Sox rally for second straight win over KC
Associated Press - July 9, 2008 11:23 PM ET KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Carlos Quentin hit a pair of 2-run homers and the Chicago White Sox fought back from a five-run deficit to score the go-ahead...

Local agencies searching for missing 10-year-old boy in Middleton area Wed, 09 Jul 2008 22:05:09 MDT
Local agencies have been searching for a young boy reported missing in the

Salmon man recovering slowly after crash into Payette River Wed, 09 Jul 2008 21:55:24 MDT
David Strodes July 3 escape from the frigid waters of the Payette River south of Smiths Ferry likely will be just another tale to tell among friends at The Lantern in Salmon.

Horses rescued by humane society doing better, ready for adoption Wed, 09 Jul 2008 21:00:00 MDT
Idaho Humane Society officials said Wednesday that a dozen emaciated horses and a donkey that were seized in early June have been fattened up to healthier weights and four are ready for adoption.

Voluntary contractor certification program aims high, starts slow Wed, 09 Jul 2008 20:01:21 MDT
Local building officials in Idaho say a 3-year-old state law that requires

Unrestrained Worship Tour - Agape Christian Worship Center (Religious/Spiritual) Fri, 11 Jul 2008 19:00:00 MST
Join national recording artist Calvin Nowell as he lets loose with the praise on the Unrestrained Worship Tour. Seating is limited. Free tickets are available at the church. Fri., July 11, 7 p.m.

Friday Night Pool Party - Borah Pool (Kids & Teens) Fri, 11 Jul 2008 21:00:00 MST
Youth ages 12-17 can swim, listen to cool music, win prizes and hang out. Pool time is intermingled with contests, giveaways, food and music courtesy of a DJ from 103.3 KISS FM Fri., July 11, 9-10:30 p.m.

Fourth Annual Lavendar Festival - Lakeside Lavender Farm (Festivals & Events) Sat, 12 Jul 2008 09:00:00 MST
Lose yourself in more than a thousand lavender plants which are available for you-cut harvesting, along with live lavender plants for sale, creations from local artisans and a special lavender-inspired boxed lunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. or until gone. Sat., July 12, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sun., July 13, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Inaugral Lavendar Festival - Faith-Full Farm (Festivals & Events) Sat, 12 Jul 2008 09:00:00 MST
Make a weekend of gathering You-pick lavender and have a picture taken in the lavender with a the Owyhee mountains as a backdrop. Buttercup soaps will offer handmade goats milk soaps for sale. Rapha Therapeutic Massage from Homedale offers their services and participate in a lavender wand making class. Sat., July 12, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sun., July 13, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

10th Annual Custer Day - Land of the Yankee Fork Interpretive Center (Festivals & Events) Sat, 12 Jul 2008 10:00:00 MST
The annual event brings more than 500 people to the historic mining center and ghost town of Custer in Central Idaho's Land of the Yankee Fork. Tour historic buildings like the Empire Saloon, Custer Schoolhouse (now a museum), family homes and miners' cabins. Engage in hands-on activities and entertainment like gunfights, melodramas and living histories throughout the day. Pan for gold, observe 19th century activities such as sewing on a treadle sewing machine, games for children, butter-making and blacksmithing, even enjoy the music of a past era or a friendly game of poker. To round out the day, treats include bread pudding from a Dutch oven and hand-cranked ice cream. To reach Custer, turn off State Hwy. 75 at Sunbeam (13 miles northeast of Stanley, 45 miles southwest of Challis), where the Yankee Fork River flows into the Salmon River, and follow Forest Service Road #013 along the Yankee Fork for 12 miles. The paved road turns into a wide, gravel road. Sat., July 12, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Ferret Show - Gem County Fairgrounds (Festivals & Events) Sat, 12 Jul 2008 10:00:00 MST
This American Ferret Association Sanctioned show has three Championship level classes as well as 13 specialty rings where every ferret entered into a specialty class wins a ribbon and the top 10 of three rings in the championship classes wins a ribbon. The public can learn all about ferrets and enjoy auctions, educational information, adoption information and raffle items that range from artwork, to ferret supplies and gift certificates. Sat., July 12, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Danskin Lookout - BLM Office (Events & Classes) Sat, 12 Jul 2008 08:00:00 MST
Dave Hazelton, leads the group on an all day trip to Danskin Peak stopping several places on the way with lunch at the lookout. A high clearance vehicle with rugged tires is recommended. Sat., July 12, 8 a.m.

Suspicious fire proves fatal Thu, 10 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Hearing delayed for suspect in fatal Lewiston hit-and-run Thu, 10 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Former Nez Perce chairwoman hurt in accident; sister arrested for DUI Thu, 10 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700

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