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Broncos accept invite to Frisco Bowl vs North Texas

Broncos accept invite to Frisco Bowl vs North Texas

In its 25th-consecutive season of bowl eligibility, the third-longest streak in the country, the Boise State football team has accepted an invitation to the Frisco Bowl in Frisco, Texas. “We are honored to be invited to the Frisco Bowl,” head coach Andy Avalos said. “For several of our players it provides an opportunity to play…

Fresno State Wins MWC Championship

Fresno State Wins MWC Championship

Boise State’s quest for a Mountain West title was dashed with a 28-16 loss to Fresno State in the conference championship, Saturday, at Albertsons Stadium. The Broncos got on the board first with a 26-yard field goal from junior kicker Jonah Dalmas with 10:16 left in the second quarter.  After two back-to-back Bulldog touchdowns late…

Gerald Pizzuto execution called off

Gerald Pizzuto execution called off

The Idaho Department of Correction Director suspends preparations for the execution of Gerald Pizzuto on December 15th. Idaho Department of Corrections Director Josh Tewalt has notified the Idaho Board of Correction he believes it is unlikely the Department will be able to secure the chemicals necessary to carry out the scheduled execution of Gerald Pizzuto.…

Sen. Melissa Wintrow of Boise voted new Idaho Senate minority leader

Sen. Melissa Wintrow of Boise voted new Idaho Senate minority leader

Idaho Democrats elected Sen. Melissa Wintrow of Boise, as their new Idaho Senate minority leader, according to the Idaho Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee. The Democratic caucus leadership elections took place in private and will greatly influence the upcoming 2023 legislative session. Wintrow, who begins her second term in the Idaho Senate this week, succeeds retiring…

Rep. Mike Moyle of Star is the new speaker of the Idaho House

Rep. Mike Moyle of Star is the new speaker of the Idaho House

Rep. Mike Moyle of Star, was elected speaker of the Idaho House on Wednesday night, defeating Rep. Jason Monks of Meridian. Previous Speaker Scott Bedke was elected lieutenant governor in November; in that role, he’ll preside over the Senate starting in January. The House GOP leadership elections were held during a two-hour closed-door caucus in…

The Idaho Capitol Tree Lighting Ceremony returns Nov. 28th

The Idaho Capitol Tree Lighting Ceremony returns Nov. 28th

The Idaho Capitol Tree Lighting Ceremony returns Nov. 28th. Governor Brad Little and First Lady Teresa Little invite everyone to join them on the evening of Monday, November 28, to celebrate the holiday season at the ceremonial lighting of Idaho’s Capitol Christmas Tree. The 25th Army Band will begin entertaining at 5:30 p.m. while guests…

Ada County election audit conducted

Ada County election audit conducted

Ada County November 8th general election results were successfully verified in an audit conducted on Monday by the Idaho Secretary of State’s Office. Ada County was one of eight counties across the state of Idaho included in the post-election audit. CBS2 reports all ballots cast for the Idaho Constitutional Amendment in Ada County precincts 1411,…

Busiest days to travel at Boise Airport this week

Busiest days to travel at Boise Airport this week

The Boise Airport is reporting what the busiest travel days this Thanksgiving season are projected to be. In a Facebook post, Boise Airport said the Wednesday before Thanksgiving, Nov. 23, and the following Sunday, Nov. 27, and Monday, Nov. 28, are projected to be the busiest travel days. Anyone traveling this week is recommended to…