North Idaho College instructor placed on leave after social media post criticizing Charlie Kirk’s gun control stance following his death

COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho — North Idaho College said Sunday it placed an instructor on leave after a social media post criticizing Charlie Kirk’s stance on gun control following the conservative commentator’s death. The college said the assistant...

Idaho Falls celebrates Mexico Independence Day

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — Tuesday, September 16, is Mexico Independence Day, and people got together on Sunday to celebrate at the Waterfront at Snake River Landing. Visitors enjoyed live music, food trucks, and vendors. September 16...

College football TV schedule for Week 4 of 2025 season

Below is the college football TV and live stream schedule for Week 3 of the 2025 season. All times Central: Thursday, Sept. 18 Rice at Charlotte, 6:30 p.m., ESPN (ESPN) Friday, Sept. 19 Tulsa at Oklahoma State, 6:30 p.m., ESPN (ESPN) Iowa at...

Charlie Kirk’s Utah Killing Called Cowardly in Idaho

Twin Falls County Sheriff Jack Johnson didn’t get elected because he’s a shrinking violet. For many years, he trained law enforcement across southern Idaho in the martial arts. He’s blunt, but fair, and he treats everyone the same, until they...

Faith and Values: The healing art of creativity

About this column About this column Several times a month, community columnists weigh in on matters of faith and values. The Faith and Values column appears Mondays, and features retired Methodist minister Paul Graves; FāVS News editor Tracy...

The Sports Report: Where does UCLA go from here after firing DeShaun Foster?

From Ben Bolch: The DeShaun Foster era is over after 15 games and just five victories, the former UCLA star running back’s storybook rise to head coach at his alma mater coming to an abrupt, deflating end. After an 0-3 start that included...

NIC Instructor Placed on Leave after Social Media Post

An NIC instructor was placed on an administrative leave on Saturday after making a social media post following the shooting of Charlie Kirk, a prominent American conservative activist and co-founder for Turning Point USA, last Wednesday. In a...

Idaho High School Cheer Coach Fired for Posting Video Celebrating Charlie Kirk Assassination

Annika Rutz, an assistant cheer coach at Meridian High School in Meridian, Idaho, has been fired for posting a video celebrating the assassination of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk. Rutz was fired from the West Ada School District after...

Montana State golfer Eva Heinz breaks program, Big Sky record; Bobcats lead home tournament

MSU Athletics and 406 MT sports BOZEMAN — Eva Heinz shot a 10-under 62 in the opening round of the Yellowstone Intercollegiate on Monday to lead the Montana State women’s golf team to the top of the leaderboard after 36 holes of competition at...

Beloved Hyde Park Street Fair marks 46 years in Boise’s North End

BOISE, Idaho — Thousands of people from across Idaho flocked to Camel’s Back Park this weekend for the 46th annual Hyde Park Street Fair. Idaho News 6 spoke with vendors and attendees about what makes this North End tradition so special. “These...

NPFL: ‎Idahosa hails Insurance win over Niger Tornadoes

‎ ‎ ‎Edo state deputy governor, Rt. Hon. Dennis Idahosa, has hailed Bendel Insurance over their 1-0 victory against Niger Tornadoes in the week 4 fixture of the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL). ‎ ‎Idahosa said though his presence might...

Big Sky Notebook: Week 3 filled with thrillers; Montana's Ty Morrison earns weekly honor

BOZEMAN — The Montana football team earned a one-point win Saturday that featured a missed extra point and a late fourth-and-12 conversion. That clash against No. 16-ranked North Dakota arguably was one of several exciting games involving Big Sky...

Bobcats women's golf set to host tournament in Bozeman for 1st time since 2012

BOZEMAN — For the first time in over a decade, the Montana State women's golf team is set to host a tournament on its home course. The Yellowstone Intercollegiate will see 11 teams including the Bobcats play a 54-hole tournament at Riverside...

North Idaho College investigates instructor over social media post after Charlie Kirk’s death

COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho — North Idaho College said Monday it is investigating allegations against an instructor regarding a social media post following the death of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk. In a statement, the college expressed...

Sports on the air: Here’s what games are on TV and radio for the week of Sept. 14-20

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Transgender student who challenged Idaho sports ban drops lawsuit

Lindsay Hecox asked the U.S. Supreme Court to dismiss her case, citing personal safety concerns and a desire to graduate from college. IDAHO, USA — A transgender woman who challenged Idaho's ban on transgender athletes in women's sports has asked...

Idaho rushes for nearly 300 yards to beat Utah Tech 20-6

MOSCOW, Idaho – So, this is what Idaho football looks like. The Vandals defeated Utah Tech, 20-6, to improve to 2-1. “That football game was Vandal football. We are going to be physical. We are going to play very hard, and we are going to play...

‘This is what I was made for’. Hillcrest grad Brooke Yorgesen is the strongest woman in Idaho and pursuing a national title

Note: As a bonus to our readers who have followed us into Year 2, the East Idaho Sports staff will post a special story on Sundays – Could be a column, opinion, feature, or just something fun and goofy. Hope you enjoy and thanks again for coming...

A tiny town in Idaho dodged incineration in 2024. Will the next wildfire take it out?

During a 2024 wildfire season described as “unprecedented”, the tiny central Idaho town of Stanley and nearby Redfish Lake Lodge narrowly missed incineration by two fires: the Bench Lake and then the Wapiti blazes. It took heroic firefighting...

Idaho vs Utah Tech Full Game Highlights: Vandals rush for 286 yards in 20-6 win

MOSCOW, Idaho — The Idaho Vandals leaned on sophomore running back Art Williams, who delivered 146 yards and multiple big plays in the Vandals’ 20-6 win over future Big Sky opponent Utah Tech. Idaho had three consecutive scoring opportunities to...