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Nampa School District continues to adjust to reduced funding
NAMPA — Following a year of difficult decisions, the Nampa School District discussed its budget at Monday’s board meeting. In the past year, the NSD has decided to close four schools, re-boundary the entire district, implement a new high school schedule and cut positions at all levels. Finance Director Randy Dewy attributed these cost-saving decisions largely to a $5 million reduction of funding by the state Legislature. “If we would...
Canyon County: Full-service waste transfer station coming to Nampa
A contract and permits for a full-service waste transfer station in Nampa were approved by the Canyon County Board of Commissioners last week. The decision and partnership with Timber Creek Recycling was called a “win-win” for the county by all of its commissioners, according to a Canyon County news release. The release added that the unanimous decision followed a nearly three-year process and crucial agenda meeting. It also marks a...
Boise Police Department has free summer program for youth
BOISE, Idaho — The Boise Police Department (BPD), has a free youth program called the SHIELD Academy Summer Program. Kids aged 12 to 15 can apply and kids aged 16 and 17, or 18 if they are still in high school are needed for mentors. SHIELD is an acronym...
A nickel less, gas prices trend downward for again this week
BOISE, Idaho — The new average price for a gallon of gas in Boise is now sitting at $3.82 per gallon, according to GasBuddy. GasBuddy surveys 216 stations in the Boise area, showing that prices have dropped five cents this week. Prices in Boise are 16 cents less than a month ago, and are four cents less than a year ago.
Southern Idaho man Convicted of Murder for Killing his Mother's Alleged Killer
A Nampa man has been convicted of killing his mother’s alleged killer. Raul Cuevas, 32, fatally stabbed 39-year-old Jesus Urrutia on March 29, 2023, a jury declared Tuesday following a five-day trial. Urrutia was suspected of killing Cuevas’s mother, 52-year-old Michelle Luna, on March 28 at Luna’s Nampa residence.
Magic and Wood River Valley claims 21 spring sports state titles
BOISE, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — The high school athletics season came to a close on Saturday and with so many state tournaments wrapping up on one day it can be hard to keep everything straight, but no worries because here is a recap of the Magic and Wood River Valley state champions from the spring sports season.
Idaho inmate who escaped from hospital in violent ambush pleads guilty
An inmate who escaped custody in Idaho following a "brazen, violent" prison break has pleaded guilty during a court appearance.Skylar Meade went on the run while undergoing medical treatment for self-inflicted wounds at a hospital in Boise. He was eventually re-captured after a 36-hour manhunt.Three law enforcement officers were shot and wounded during the violent escape.Meade entered a guilty plea to charges of prison escape and persistent violator in an Ada County courtroom on Wednesday, reported KTVB7.The 31-year-old inmate was serving a 20-year sentence for shooting at a sheriff during a high-speed chase. He had been transferred to the...
HIGH SCHOOL TRACK & FIELD: Medal haul for area athletes at state championships
MERIDIAN -- By the time team trophies were handed out Saturday at the 5A-4A state track championships, it was clear the two-day meet had a distinct eastern Idaho feel. From the sprints to the hurdles to the pole vault and the distance races, area athletes shined under the bright afternoon sun in Meridian.
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