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11+ hour, 58+ min ago (192+ words) Idaho Vandals (6-3) at Notre Dame Fighting Irish (7-3) South Bend, Indiana; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Fighting Irish -11.5; over/under is 142.5 BOTTOM LINE: Idaho takes on Notre Dame after Kolton Mitchell scored 22 points in Idaho's 84-81 victory against the South Dakota State Jackrabbits. The Fighting Irish are 5-0 on their home court. Notre Dame is 1-1 in games decided by 3 points or fewer. The Vandals are 2-2 on the road. Idaho is fifth in the Big Sky scoring 81.7 points per game and is shooting 46.4%. Notre Dame averages 76.6 points per game, 4.6 more points than the 72.0 Idaho gives up. Idaho averages 11.3 made 3-pointers per game this season, 3.5 more made shots on average than the 7.8 per game Notre Dame gives up. TOP PERFORMERS: Braeden Shrewsberry averages 2.7 made 3-pointers per game for the Fighting Irish, scoring 10.5 points while shooting 44.3% from beyond the arc. Markus Burton is shooting 48.9% and averaging…...

18+ hour, 1+ min ago (554+ words) Lower Valley Energy has selected a new CEO who formerly ran Idaho Falls municipal electric utility. Bear Prairie is the new CEO of Lower Valley Energy. Lower Valley Energy has announced its next leader. Bear Prairie, who previously managed the Idaho Falls electric utility, is set to take over for Jim Webb in late January, after being hired by the rural electricity co-operative's board of directors. Webb worked for Lower Valley for 36 years, including as CEO for the last 31. The cooperative will be in good hands with Prairie at the helm, Webb said. The board selected Prairie because of his experience working with the Bonneville Power Administration, the federal agency that supplies Lower Valley with over 80% of its electricity. The agency provided Idaho Falls Power with half of its energy. Prairie's relationship to Bonneville made him a "standout" candidate, said…...

18+ hour, 31+ min ago (970+ words) CALDWELL, Idaho " The College of Idaho announced last week it will eliminate its theater, communications arts and philosophy majors, a decision that has left current students questioning the school's commitment to its liberal arts identity. The private college'is cutting three programs while adding others to its offerings.' Biochemistry, finance, and criminology will be added to the list of undergraduate majors available soon. Additionally, accounting, data science, and exercise science will be added to graduate degree options.' College CEO Doug Brigham said the changes reflect shifting enrollment patterns and market demand. "Those are really a direct result of just looking at programs that are under-enrolled relative to what we need to see and trying to move resources towards programs where the market looks to be going," Brigham said. "This is looking at what students are asking for when they're coming in,…...

21+ hour, 25+ min ago (358+ words) COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho " Idaho State Police dogs have a new skill in their toolkit as they take on the fentanyl crisis with their four legs and keen sense of smell. The dogs can now detect fentanyl, which is often considered odorless or somewhat undetectable to humans. Idaho State Police Corporal William Adams, a canine handler in District 1, works with his black lab Sterling as his partner. "He's trained on five odors: methamphetamine, heroin, cocaine, marijuana, and now fentanyl," Adams said. Adams knows firsthand the dangers officers face when searching vehicles. He experienced a real scare not too long ago while working as a trooper. "Back when I was a trooper in Lewiston, I got poked by a needle a few years ago. So I'm very aware of the dangers," Adams said. Idaho State Police troopers often search cars, not always…...

23+ hour, 11+ min ago (1730+ words) I'm the kind of traveler who lets my stomach decide the next turn, and Idaho's drive'in burger joints have become my unofficial road'map. I still remember pulling into a dusty lot beside a crystal'clear creek, the scent of sizzling beef drifting across the fields, and the warm grin of a cook who'd been flipping patties the same way for decades. Since that first bite, I've chased thirteen more of these hidden grills-each tucked into a different corner of the Gem State, each promising a juicy burger and a view you can't get at a typical highway stop. Strap in; we're about to take the scenic detour together. Westside Drive-In has been serving Boise since 1957, making it one of the city's most beloved burger institutions. Located on State Street, this retro gem keeps the classic drive-in experience alive with car-hop service…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago (373+ words) COEUR D'ALENE (The Spokesman-Review) " Six Kootenai County Jail inmates were taken to the hospital Saturday after they showed signs of overdosing on fentanyl, according to the Kootenai County Sheriff's Office. Sheriff's officials say they suspect the drug was mailed into the jail. The overdoses began with two inmates at 7:30 p.m., when jail staff identified overdose symptoms and administered Narcan to the two inmates. They were revived before jail staff moved to treat more inmates who were showing signs of overdose. Coeur d'Alene Fire and Rescue also responded to provide medical care to the six inmates. They were transported to Kootenai Health hospital for treatment. After several hours, all six inmates were returned to the jail. Raymond Spezzi, a 37-year-old inmate in the jail, was arrested for possession of a controlled substance inside a correctional facility. Spezzi has been in the jail…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago (334+ words) Don Nelson has been a consistent and reassuring presence on Idaho News 6 since 1994. But, like many of us, he took the proverbial long and winding road to get here. BOISE, Idaho " In the wake of recent ICE arrests, I sat down with Bart Davis, who is serving his second term as U.S. Attorney for the District of Idaho, to get his take on current policies and what his office can and cannot do regarding immigration enforcement. "It appears to me, and I hope that people will begin to understand that ICE has a very difficult job to do," said Davis. U.S. Attorney Bart Davis has spent many years as a public servant and knows the immigration challenges facing Idaho. Davis says his office has direct responsibilities when it comes to immigration enforcement. "Our focus is on immigration crimes, including illegally re-entering the…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago (356+ words) Kaden and Julie Bench, the owners of Tilden Co. BLACKFOOT " In a year marked by cautious optimism and renewed entrepreneurial momentum, Idaho's small businesses are proving their staying power and seizing opportunities to expand with support from top SBA lender Zions Bank. Zions Bank approved 175 U.S. Small Business Administration 7(a) loans totaling more than $20.4 million in the Boise District during the fiscal year ending Sept. 30, according to data from the SBA's Boise District Office. This marks a continued upward trend in lending volume and underscores the bank's commitment to fueling small business growth across the state. Julie and Kaden Bench, the owners of Tilden Co., used an SBA 7(a) loan from Zions Bank to transition their boutique from an online shop to a brick-and-mortar store in Blackfoot. Their growing business offers curated women's clothing and hosts community events like girls nights and craft…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago (519+ words) I'm the Idaho News 6 reporter dedicated to bringing you the latest stories from Canyon County. CANYON COUNTY, Idaho " The College of Idaho is eliminating three academic programs and laying off 10 employees as part of a comprehensive restructuring aimed at aligning resources with student demand and enrollment trends. The private liberal arts college announced it will cut theater, communication arts, and philosophy majors " all programs with low enrollment numbers. The decision affects six teaching faculty members and four non-teaching staff positions. "The programs that we made the choice to eliminate this past week were ones that didn't meet that, and it's really around the number of undergrads enrolled in those programs," said Doug Brigham, the college's CEO. WATCH: The College of Idaho is cutting three majors and 10 jobs, sparking pushback from alumni The cuts come after more than a year of…...

1+ day, 7+ hour ago (738+ words) Coming off a memorable four days that included a home victory over previously undefeated Missouri and an overtime win at TCU without leading scorer Markus Burton, Notre Dame basketball coach Micah Shrewsberry shared a saying that he learned from Arizona coach Tommy Lloyd, who he has worked with the'previous'two offseasons with USA Basketball. Coming clear of'success, Lloyd often asks his team two questions. So what? Now what? Noie: How did Notre Dame basketball pull out this OT win over TCU? Good advice: What Notre Dame's Jalen Haralson heard at halftime vs. TCU changed the game That pertains to Notre Dame this week. Win two big games last week? So what? Now what? Can Notre Dame be mature enough and focused enough and humble enough to return to work and be good enough to win two non-league home games this week?...