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Boise State set to face undefeated UNLV in high-stakes showdown Saturday
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — Boise State is gearing up for a thrilling football clash against undefeated UNLV on Saturday at Albertsons Stadium. The last encounter between these teams was on December 6, 2024, when the Broncos secured a 21-7 victory,...

Idaho Voter Guide 2025: What's on your ballot?
Editor's Note: Uncontested candidates are not listed. Voters will head to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 4, to decide on a number of local mayoral, city council races, levies and bonds across Idaho. Up for vote are funding requests from various taxing...

Idaho Falls City Council candidates speak on growth, crime rates, infrastructure
Students of Compass Academy hosted a forum for Idaho Falls City Council candidates on Wednesday night. The event was in partnership with the Idaho Falls City Club. Among the questions that students asked were why candidates decided to run and how...

Boise State’s Ashton Jeanty’s Hilarious “Mic’d Up” Moment Has NFL Fans Cracking Up
Before the season began, we asked ChatGPT to predict the final record for Ashton Jeanty and the Las Vegas Raiders during his rookie season. The AI chat bot may have been a little overzealous, but the famous Boise State alum doesn’t seem to be...

With 4 big games in 23 months, Boise State-UNLV packs a punch. Is it a rivalry?
BOISE (Idaho Statesman) — Boise State and UNLV football have developed a somewhat contentious relationship in less than two years. The consistently dominant Broncos have seen a few teams rise to challenge them in the Mountain West over the past...

Treefort 2026: Boise’s beloved festival returns with big names, bold vibes, and a whole lot of heart
For those in the know, Treefort Music Fest isn’t just a music festival; it’s the juice of Boise. A full-sensory, five-day celebration that transforms downtown into a kaleidoscope of sound, flavor, art, and community, Treefort is a homegrown gem...

Major Tour Does Not Return To Boise And Idahoans Are Not Happy
There is never a lack of fun things to do in Boise. From the events, to the concerts, to the sports games, there is always something that the whole family can go out and enjoy. 2025 is no different! This year Boise welcomes musical artists making...

Pomerelle Ski Swap kicks off the start of winter sports season in South-Central Idaho
BURLEY, Idaho — With snow beginning to dust Idaho's mountain peaks, winter sports enthusiasts are gearing up for skiing and snowboarding season at the annual Pomerelle Ski Swap in Burley. WATCH: Pomerelle Ski Swap supports local Ski Patrol efforts...

Vote: Who should be The Sporting News Idaho high school football athlete of the week for Week 8?
Here are the candidates for The Sporting News Idaho high school football athlete of the week for Week 8. Vote as many times as you'd like until 11:59 p.m. Saturday, and the results will be announced in the following days. Vote now for who had the...

Geese, Magdalena Bay, Father John Misty, And More Lead Treefort Music Festival’s 2025 Lineup
The Treefort Music Festival routinely brings a great lineup of indie talent to the Pacific Northwest. Fans can start getting ready for next year now, as today (October 16), fest organizers have announced the first wave of artists for the 2026...

Adorable Idaho Pig Photos! Help Him Get Home!
The newest star of the West Valley Humane Society, an adorable pig, continues to turn heads. A local animal control officer turned in the pig. The piggly wiggly is not yet available for adoption due to the shelter's policy of giving the owner...

College football betting trends — Week 8: Edge for UNLV-Boise State
Bruce Marshall is a handicapper for CBS Sportsline. He provides the Las Vegas Review-Journal with college football notes and trends. Saturday UNLV at Boise State (-12½, 63): The Broncos have won and covered all three meetings with the Rebels the...

Questions raised on Qatar at Idaho Air Force base
By Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman BOISE, Idaho — As Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth celebrated a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas at the Pentagon, he dropped another piece of news: that Idaho would be a training ground for newly minted Qatari...

Sheriff’s veteran killed during apparent hunting accident in Idaho
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) - A Riverside County sheriff's lieutenant killed during an apparent hunting accident in southern Idaho was a 25-year law enforcement veteran, whose loss prompted the sheriff's department today to extend "heartfelt...

¿Quiénes subirán al escenario del festival de Musica Treefort? Se anuncia la primera lista de artistas
Más de 180 artistas fueron confirmados para el festival, que espera un récord de ventas. BOISE, Idaho — Amantes de la música, prepárense: el festival de Boise anunció la primera ola de artistas que se presentarán en marzo. Más de 180 nombres...

Bryan Kohberger Idaho murder case gets Hollywood treatment in new true-crime film
Lifetime has cast Miles Merry in a “ripped from the headlines” film focused on the story of Bryan Kohberger and the Idaho murders. “The Idaho Murders,” which is a working title, will focus on Kohberger’s confessed killing of four University of...

Boise State University Transforms Classroom Vision into National Esports Powerhouse
What started in a classroom eight years ago has become one of college esports’ greatest success stories. Boise State University just made history by moving its nationally dominant esports program from the College of Innovation and Design into the...

New Rankings: The 15 Coziest Cities in Idaho Revealed for 2025
All of a sudden, your Facebook newsfeed is being flooded with Gilmore Girls content. You’ve always loved the show but you can’t understand why you’re seeing Rory and Lorelai every few posts. We think we can explain. The first reason will send...

Who's taking the stage at Treefort Music Fest? First wave of artists announced
Over 180 artists have been announced for the music festival, which expects to see record ticket sales. BOISE, Idaho — Music lovers, get ready: Boise's Treefort Music Fest has announced the first wave of artists set to take the stage in March. Over...

Federal court denies bid to toss transgender sports lawsuit ahead of Supreme Court hearing
A federal judge denied an effort from a left-wing group to toss a lawsuit over Idaho’s law restricting women’s sports to biological females, as the case is slated to be argued before the Supreme Court later this term.The American Civil Liberties...