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The Connector: Idaho Daily News
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- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Thursday, November 20
The family of a murder victim of Bryan Kohberger says they intend to sue the college that Kohberger was attending, Washington State University; a hand count…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Wednesday, November 19
The Supreme Court has set a date for legal arguments over Idaho's ban of transgender athletics; an Idaho conservative group wants the legislature to name an…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Tuesday, November 18
There's an invesigation into possible discrimination at an Idaho YMCA; ACHD snow plow drivers have gone through a so-called "no snow" dry run to make sure…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Monday, November 17
Some Idaho officials say they're deeply concerned about Qtari military personnel training at the Mountain Home Air Force Base; a team of Idaho officials is in…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Friday, November 14
Lifetime is planning a TV movie about Bryan Kohberger but thousands of people have signed a petition to stop it; we'll tell how the government has shut down a…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Thursday, November 13
We have some more details on a crash which claimed the life of a young Boise pedestrian; we'll hear from the Idaho man who got a pardon from President Trump…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Wednesday, November 12
Idaho SNAP benefits will get a portion of their food benefits; with shorter days, there's an increase of wildlife collissions; and we'll tell you an Idhao man…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Tuesday, November 11
We'll tell you how a very popular family-owned burger and shake eatery is helping out its neighbors in McCall - particularly those families who depend on SNAP…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Monday, November 10
Idaho travelers are more than a bit nervous about the curtailment of flights: City of Ketchum officials are not seeing eye to eye about traveling on the…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Friday, November 7
Idaho travelers are nervously awaiting word on the impact of plans to slash travel at a number of major airports, many of which are direct destinations to and…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Thursday, November 6
In the wake of this week's election, Idaho Democrats are optimistic about 2026; attorneys for Bryan Kohberger were back in a courtroom Wednesday; and some…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Wednesday, November 5
We've got a recap of the winners and losers from Tuesday's local elections; plus we'll tell you about something quite special that's happening at the Treefort…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Tuesday, November 4
It's Election Day and we're keeping a close watch on voter turnout today; we'll tell you about a new effort to get a medical cannabis initiative on next year's…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Monday, November 3
One day until Election Day and there's heightened interest in a number of Idaho communities; The State of Idaho has been sending personal data of food stamp…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Friday, October 31
Idaho (or at least Idaho lawmakers) have a continuing dilemma with changing the clocks back and forward and back and forward... each year; we'll tell you why a…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Thursday, October 30
An Idaho small business owner is joining the fight at the US Supreme Court, pushing back against tariffs; there's a big change to the Anne Frank Memorial in…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Wednesday, October 29
We have an update on a probable food stamp crisis that's about to hit 130,000 Idahoans; there's a troubling backlog at the coroner's office; and Boise's go-to…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Tuesday, October 28
There's a probe into a chief of police in a northern California town who commutes to work from his home outside of Boise; friends and family of a former Idaho…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Monday, October 27
A Boise resident says her modest petition created some "magic," resulting in a pocket park in her neighborhood; we'll tell you about a blue ribbon panel tasked…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Friday, October 24
There's going to be a new method to lower the speed limit of e-bikes and e-scooters in Boise; Idaho's DOGE committee is still on the hunt to cut un-filled job…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Thursday, October 23
We have some really important news that you need to hear about insurance and food stamps in Idaho; we'll tour Ada County's new election digs; and another…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Wednesday, October 22
Does the Treasure Valley have a rat problem? Why can't Ketchum lawmakers get along? And we have an update on that FBI and ICE raid at a Canyon County racetrack.
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Tuesday, October 21
We’re following the latest on the raid on an alleged horse gambling ring in Wilder and the simultaneous ICE presence. Idaho Republican leaders are asking for a…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Monday, October 20
Thousands of people crowded the Idaho Capitol Mall in Boise Saturday as part of the nationwide No Kings protests. Canyon County had its own demonstration as…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Friday, October 17
Idaho Fish and Game says Hunters could get cited if they get bad information about rules from AI search results, a large development near McCall won't get…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Thursday, October 16
Gov. Brad Little visits the UK, the lawsuit against Idaho's ban on trans women from women's sports will continue, Albertsons posts strong earnings and will buy…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Wednesday, October 15
A district judge partially ruled in favor of an Idaho drag performer suing a Christian lobbying organization, Ada County Commissioners opening the door…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Tuesday, October 14
How wildfires impact ozone pollution, Boise preparing for the next step forward for the 3,500-unit Murio Farms subdivision and the constitutional problem with…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Monday, October 13
The debate over whether to annex nearby BLM land in Star has been put on hold at city council. Bart Davis has been sworn in as the United States Attorney for…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Friday, October 10
The remains of WWII army lieutenant from Wilder have finally been identified and will soon return home. Boise broke ground on new affordable housing and the…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Thursday, October 9
A long forgotten -- and now broken pipe -- has ACHD on the hook for an expensive and complicated repair. Hailey is in line for new affordable housing and Coeur…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Wednesday, October 8
Idaho State Police have a recruitment problem: we'll tell you why the price of a gallon of gas is likely going to keep climbing; and we'll preview one of our…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Tuesday, October 7
We have some thoughts from a local faith community on the second anniversary of the Oct. 7 attacks; they're going after quagga mussels again; and we'll tell…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Monday, October 6
We'll let you know how much insurance premiums will be increasing in Idaho next year; the portal has opened, allowing parents of kids in private schools to…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Friday, October 3
We have an update on the curent status of National Parks in Idaho; there's a new count of men, women and children without a home in Ada County; and we preview…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Thursday, October 2
We've got an update on the fate of federal employees working at the Boise Airport: plus we'll tell you about a Boise psychiatrist being held behind bars…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Wednesday, October 1
We'll tell you how the government shutdown is impacting Idaho; there's an alarming increase in the number of uninsured Idaho children; and they're going after…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Tuesday, September 30
We'll tell you what happened when Idaho's own DOGE task force reconvened Monday; Boise's Interfaith Sanctuary is back in the news; and we'll tell you about a…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Monday, September 29
There's a new preservation effort at the National Historic Site at Minidoka; Idaho's version of a DOGE task force reconvenes today; and on this National Coffee…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Friday, September 26
Idaho's 911 system is in financial trouble; we'll tell you about 11 people accused of voting illegally in an Idaho community; and a regional police chief is…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Thursday, September 25
Idaho has struck a huge deal with Taiwan over wheat (a lot of it) over the next three years: we have an update on the Stibnite Gold Mine project; and a number…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Wednesday, September 24
We have an update on the trip that Idaho lawmakers made to Jerusalem; we'll tell how local election officials are getting their polling places ready for…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Tuesday, September 23
Governor Brad Little is talking nuclear at (where else) the INL; they're talking broadband access (or the lack thereof) at the Idaho Statehouse; and…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Monday, September 22
We;ve got some really interesting numbers for you today: take a guess how unsuccessful attempts there are each semester of Boise State students trying to…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Friday, Sept. 19
Governor Brad Little is warning state agencies to prepare for some more serious belt-tightening; we'll tell you about some personal remarks just before a…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Thursday, Sept. 18
We have an update on a delegation of lawmakers in Jerusalem as guests of the Israeli government; we'll tell you about a lawsuit challenging Idaho's use of…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Wednesday, Sept. 17
We'll tell you about Robert Redford's many connections to Idaho; we've got details on an Idaho delegation visiting Jerusalem; and it turns out that the City of…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Tuesday, Sept. 16
We'll tell how Idaho hunters will be rewarded for using non-toxic ammunition; we'll report on the passing of an Idaho sports legend; and we'll tell why some…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Monday, Sept. 15
Quagga mussels are back and so is the expensive effort to get them out of the Snake River; we'll update you on the heated debate over mail delivery in the City…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Friday, Sept. 12
New COVID vaccines should be becoming available, but there are significant restrictions on access; we have a new financial report card for the State of Idaho…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Thursday, Sept. 11
We'll tell you about a vigil on the steps of the Idaho Statehouse Wednesday night to remember Charlie Kirk; there has been a fourth sexual assault on the…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Wednesday, Sept. 10
We'll tell you about a memorable way to honor the lives lost on 9-11; we've got details on the new law the eliminates federal taxes on tips; plus we'll tell…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Tuesday, Sept. 9
How many Idaho students were disciplined during the past school year? Idaho lawmakers got an update on a possible U.S. government shutdown; and big change is…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Monday, Sept. 8
We'll check in with some of the folks who were celebrating Boise Pride this past weekend; some big changes are in the plans for the Idaho Botanical Garden; and…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Friday, Sept. 5
This morning: a small north Idaho town pushes back on a lawsuit from the US Department of Justice, Idaho's GOP senators cross party lines to fund clean water…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Thursday, Sept. 4
This morning: Pocatello Police officers who shot and killed an intellectually disabled teen this spring will not face criminal charges, Canyon County leaders…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Wednesday, Sept. 3
In the shadow of a private plane crash in Wyoming's wilderness, tragedy has hit a Boise family; we'll tell you about a new app designed to make students feel…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Tuesday, Sept. 2
Fewer sponsors will be backing this year's Boise Pride which begins later this week; we'll tell you how fall temperatures continue to rise in Boise; and we've…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Friday, Aug. 29
Yes, Bryan Kohberger has been convicted and is behind bars but there was another court hearing concerning his murder trial Thursday; we'll tell you about the…
- The Connector: Idaho Daily News
Thursday, Aug. 28
You'll need to hear about an important survey regarding suicide in Idaho; there has been another "swatting" incident in Idaho; and Boise State football kicks…