IdahoStatesman.com News Updates

Canadians want joint effort with U.S. on climate issues

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:06 MDT

Canadians in western provinces, with much the same development traditions of the American West, are creating their own systems for limiting carbon.

Confessed killer Delling's sentencing delayed

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:05 MDT

Ada County prosecutors began a parade of witnesses Tuesday in the sentencing hearing for John Delling. Witnesses from local prosecutors to a man who sold Delling a gun testified that Delling was generally reasonable and calm before the alleged serial shooting spree.

Photo gallery: Kenny Chesney concert

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:04 MDT

Sharon Ullman seeks Republican nomination in governor's race

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:03 MDT

Ada County Commissioner Sharon Ullman told the Idaho Statesman on Tuesday that she will seek the Republican nomination in 2010.

Caldwell gets apology for dud fireworks show

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:02 MDT

The city of Caldwell received a formal apology Tuesday from the Rexburg-based firm that put on the city's Fourth of July fireworks display. The show, a traditional source of pride for the community, lasted less than half as long as expected

Ada County Commissioner Sharon Ullman will run for governor in 2010

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 19:55:26 MDT

Ada County Commissioner Sharon Ullman told the Idaho Statesman Tuesday she will seek the Republican nomination to run for Governor of Idaho in 2010.

Smashburger to open in Meridian, offering giant burgers

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 18:35:23 MDT

Smashburger, marketed as a �better burger� restaurant concept, is opening in August at 3223 E. Louise Drive. It is the first of five planned restaurants in Idaho.

Featured Photo Gallery: Readers' pet photos

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 15:58:23 MDT

Driver cited in crash that sends one bicyclist to hospital in Boise Tuesday

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 15:48:26 MDT

A 26-year-old driver who collided with a bicyclist in the 7800 block of Ustick Road at about 5:30 p.m. Tuesday was cited for inattentive driving, no driver's license and no proof of insurance.

Fireworks firm apologizes for Caldwell�s fizzled Fourth of July

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 14:53:25 MDT

Rexburg-based Elite Pyrotechnics issued a public apology, received by City Hall Tuesday, for a Fourth of July show that lasted less than half as long as usual.

Caldwell grade schools to get new dress code

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 14:24:30 MDT

A new, stricter dress code is planned for Caldwell elementary school students starting in fall 2010, and middle-school students may be asked to follow suit.

John Delling plea in second case delayed

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 13:14:54 MDT

Ada County prosecutors began a parade of witnesses Tuesday in the sentencing hearing for John Delling. Read more Treasure Valley crime news Track crime, registered sex offenders in your neighborhood

New Les Bois operator plans to race this season � and change name of the track

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 12:54:28 MDT

Les Bois Park has a new lease operator � and a new name.

Hot town, summer in the city: Boise temperatures may top 100 Friday

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 09:16:02 MDT

The high temperature Monday in Boise was just 77 degrees -- about 12 degrees below normal, according to the National Weather Service. Last year on July 13, the temperature was 93.

Kristin Armstrong to join discussion Thursday of Idaho bike laws, proposed legislation

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 08:13:56 MDT

Olympic gold medalist Kristin Armstrong will be one of five people involved in a panel discussion Thursday of current bicycle laws and proposed legislation in Idaho. The event, which is open to the public, will begin at 7 p.m. on the patio of the Falcon Tavern in Boise.

No end in sight for Canyon County's unemployed

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:00:08 MDT

In Canyon County, which has the highest unemployment rate in Idaho, this recession can feel a lot like a depression. Read more about Idaho's economy Get more news and information about the U.S. economy

Simplot family reaches out to Boise library

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:00:07 MDT

The Simplot family wants to make a new main library one of the anchors in a $100 million Downtown Boise "urban meeting place" project proposed for 9th and Myrtle streets. The family recently made a pitch to the library board to house the facility there.

Mountain Home Air Force captain injured in car crash dies

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:00:06 MDT

Mark Zampogna, 39, a U.S. Air Force captain in the 366th Operations Support Squadron at Mountain Home Air Force Base, died Saturday evening at 6:43 p.m. at Saint Alphonsus in Boise of blunt force trauma, according to Ada County Coroner Erwin Sonnenberg.

Police say Meridian woman passed booze to teen on the Boise river

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:00:05 MDT

BOISE - Witnesses told police that Debbie J. Dickey, 42 of Meridian, supplied hard liquor to a juvenile under age 15 who apparently then passed out while the two floated the Boise River.

Couple passes fake $100 bill in West Boise

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:00:04 MDT

An employee at a business in the 8200 block of West Fairview Avenue found the bill was fake after the couple left Friday, according to Boise police spokesman Charles McClure.

Boise State football recruiting class just about complete

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:00:03 MDT

Boise State coach Chris Petersen predicted in February that his recruiting season might be a little different this year. "I won't be on as many planes," he said.

Kristin Armstrong will not race in Boise's Twilight Criterium

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:00:02 MDT

Boise cyclist Kristin Armstrong will not defend her title in this week's Twilight Criterium in Downtown Boise, but she will have a major role in the event.