KOZE News Podcast 8/19/22
Idaho’s July unemployment rate shows slight increase to 2.6%
Idaho’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 2.6% in July, up 0.1 percentage points from June. The number of Idahoans employed or looking for work grew by 3,938 people or 0.4% to 952,500. Labor force participation increased by
Warrior volleyball team opens season with win
The Lewis-Clark State volleyball team opened its season with a road win over William Jessup yesterday (Thur) in Rocklin, California. LC took three of the four games in the match. Scores were 18-25, 25-21, 25-17 and 25-21.
Mariners wrap-up 12 game road trip with 3-game series in Oakland
The Seattle Mariners wrap-up their 12-game road trip with a 3-game series in Oakland beginning tonight (Fri) against the A’s. The Mariners are 65-54, and have a one game lead over Tampa Bay for the first Wild
Delta plans to bring larger planes to Lewiston
Delta Airlines plans to use larger planes for its service to and from the Lewiston-Nez Perce County Regional Airport. The Lewiston Tribune reports that beginning October 6th, the 76-seat Embraer ERJ-175 plane will replace the 50-seat CRJ-200
Sentencing delayed for man convicted of killing Lewiston resident
The sentencing for a man convicted of killing a Lewiston resident has been delayed. Clyde Ewing was scheduled to be sentenced yesterday (Thur) but it was continued pending the completion of a mitigation report. If the report
KOZE News Podcast 8/18/22
Empowering Parents grant applications to be available to Idaho families next month
The Idaho State Board of Education has announced applications for the Empowering Parents grant will be available to Idaho families in mid-September. Eligible parents or guardians will be able to use the funds to purchase education-related resources
Distributions to Idaho endowment beneficiaries remain steady
The Idaho Land Board has approved distributing $100.3 million to endowment beneficiaries in Fiscal Year 2024. The latest distribution mirrors the amount distributed this fiscal year, which represented a new record. According to a news release, the
Lewiston PD reminds motorists to be cautious as schools re-open
As summer winds down the Lewiston Police Department wants to remind drivers to please slow down and obey the speed limit in school zones as kids head back to classrooms. The speed limit in a school zone
Mother, daughter charged in murder case make initial court appearances
The mother and daughter charged with first-degree murder made their initial court appearances yesterday (Wed) in Lewiston’s 2nd District Court. 81-year-old Kay Morrison and her 54-year-old daughter Kimberly Morrison appeared via ZOOM where the pair are accused
Crews battle wildfire in Joseph Plains area
Crews from the Idaho Department of Lands are fighting a fire on the breaks of Wolf Creek in the Joseph Plains area. The Quinn Fire was reported late Tuesday afternoon and is currently estimated at about 300
Idahoans to see 12-percent lower health insurance costs with approval of key waiver
The U.S Department of Health & Human Services and the U.S. Department of the Treasury approved this week Idaho’s application for a Section 1332 State Innovation waiver. The state submitted the application to increase affordability of individual
Mariners complete sweep of Angels
Jesse Winker homered and drove in two runs and Adam Frazier had two hits and scored twice as the Seattle Mariners completed a 3-game sweep of the Los Angeles Angels with an 11-7 win yesterday (Wed) in
Wildfires along U.S. Highway 195 near Spokane force temporary evacuations
Three wildfires along U.S. Highway 195 south of Spokane yesterday (Wed) forced the temporary evacuation of several homes and the closure of a portion of the highway. Crews were able to stop the fires’ spread before they
Kendrick man charged in shooting incident
A Kendrick man charged with aggravated battery made an initial appearance yesterday ( Wed) at the Nez Perce County Courthouse. 20-year-old Wyatt Roetcisoender was charged with aggravated battery for the shooting of 45-year-old Travis Welles of Juliaetta,
Man dies in Latah County truck crash
A 71-year-old man from Boise was killed yesterday (Wed) afternoon in a single-vehicle crash on Rosenau Road near Stout Road in Latah County. Idaho State Police say the unidentified man was driving a Peterbilt semi-tractor southbound at
KOZE News Podcast 8/17/22
Idaho auctions 10 Priest Lake lots for $24,542,000
The Idaho Department of Lands recently sold 10 endowment-owned lake front lots at Priest Lake for deeded ownership during a public auction that allowed participants to bid online or in-person. The public auction generated more than $24.5
LC State signs MOU with state juvenile corrections to offer courses
Lewis-Clark State College and the Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to create a formal partnership that will allow the college to deliver dual credit online courses in both general education and
Mariners break up perfect game bid, blow out Angels
Ty France delivered a 2-run single in the 6th inning to break up a perfect game and the Seattle Mariners blew past the Los Angeles Angels 8-2 last night in Anaheim. Adam Frazier had two hits, including
Idaho Falls team comes up short of history in falling in Legion World Series Championship game
The Idaho Falls Bandits came up just short of making history in a 6-5 loss to Troy, Alabama yesterday (Tue) in the championship game of the American Legion World Series in Shelby, North Carolina. The Bandits jumped
Oldest Great Dane from recent rescue put down
The oldest Great Dane from a recent Lewiston rescue had to be put down due to a medical emergency and other medical issues. Officials with the Animal Rescue Network say the dog, named Andy, was one of
Kendrick man arrested in connection with shooting incident
A Kendrick man is under arrest in connection with the shooting of another man early yesterday (Tue) morning just north of Juliaetta. According to the Nez Perce County Sheriff’s Office, 20-year-old Wyatt Roetcisoender was arrested and charged
Lewiston mother and daughter arrested for murder of missing man
Lewiston police have arrested 81-year-old Kay Morrison and her 54-year-old daughter Kimberly Morrison, for the murder of Kenneth Morrison; the father of Kimberly and ex-husband of Kay Morrison. The arrest took place following the execution of a
KOZE News Podcast 8/16/22
BREAKING: Homicide investigation under way in North Lewiston
The Lewiston Police Department is actively investigating a homicide case. Lewiston police along with the FBI and other agencies executed a search warrant at 6 a.m. this morning on Harvest Road in North Lewiston regarding a missing
Idaho Falls chases three-peat in American Legion World Series title game
The Idaho Falls Bandits will play for their third consecutive American Legion World Series title this (Tue) afternoon against Troy, Alabama in Shelby, North Carolina. The Bandits won their first title in 2019, and after COVID canceled
Mariners rally for win over Angels in series opener
The Seattle Mariners scored 4 runs in the top of the 9th inning in a comeback win over the Los Angeles Angels 6-2 last night (Mon) in Anaheim. Jesse Winker homered and drove in two runs for
Two dead in central Idaho plane crash
Two Oregon men died in a small plane crash yesterday (Mon) in a remote area of central Idaho. 38-year-old twin brothers Daniel and Mark Harro were returning to Bend, Oregon from a backcountry camping trip near Yellowpine
Selway River Road temporarily opens to retrieve campers
The Selway River Road which has been closed due to a slide for several weeks, is open today (Tue) only so recreationists can retrieve campers. The slide has not be stabilized, but crews have opened one lane
Fire destroys Colfax home
A home in Colfax was destroyed by fire Saturday afternoon. Crews from the Colfax Fire Department responded to the blaze at around 2 p.m. and found smoke billowing from the home’s eves. Firefighters were successful in knocking
KOZE News Podcast 8/15/22
Lewiston career event coming up Thursday
Job seekers who want to change careers and increase their earning potential will be able to learn about jobs and training resources available at a skilled trades career event Thursday focusing on welding, plumbing, electrical and HVAC
Idaho receives more than $3.9 million in funding for AmeriCorps programs
Nearly 345 AmeriCorps members will be supporting efforts to provide low-income access to health care, education and mental health services, and serving on environmental education and restoration projects throughout Idaho. Idaho’s AmeriCorps programs are funded by the
Former Deacon of Moscow church pleads guilty to child porn charge
Former Moscow Christ Church deacon Alex Lloyd has agreed to enter a guilty plea in federal court for possession of child pornography. His change of plea hearing is scheduled for August 25th. The Lewiston Tribune reports that
LC State’s Van Mullem earns SHAPE Idaho honor
Heather Van Mullem, a professor in Lewis-Clark State College’s Physical, Life, Movement & Sport Sciences Division, has been selected as the Society of Health and Physical Educators’ or “SHAPE” 2021-22 Collegiate Educator of the Year for the
Colfax residents urged to conserve water while well is down
Residents in Colfax are being asked to limit their water usage over the next few weeks while crews work to bring a well back online. Public Works Director Matt Hammer says the city is currently in the
Feds extend comment period for definitions of old growth forests
The U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management have extended the public comment period on the development of a definition framework for old-growth and mature forests on federally managed lands until Aug. 30, 2022. An Executive
Mariners struggle to hit in loss to Rangers
Corey Seager had 2 doubles and scored twice and Bubba Thompson drove in two runs as the Texas Rangers beat the Seattle Mariners 5-3 yesterday (Sun) in Arlington. J.P. Crawford had 2 of the Mariner’s 4 hits.
Little seeks more tax cuts, education investment in light of $6 billion revenue projection
Idaho Governor Brad Little will push for more tax cuts and education investment as the state expects to collect more than $6 billion in taxes in fiscal 2023. In a news release, the governor said because of
Strong storm wreaks havoc in areas of Idaho and Lewis counties
A strong thunderstorm that produced high winds and hail Thursday caused crop and home damage in Lewis and Idaho counties. The storm, which hit late Thursday afternoon had winds reportedly in excess of 50 miles-per-hour that knocked
Lapwai man dies in two-vehicle collision on U.S. Highway 95
A Lapwai man died from injuries sustained in a two-vehicle collision just north of Lapwai along U.S. Highway 95 late Friday night. Idaho State Police say the wreck involved a Buick Park Avenue, driven by a 65-year-old
KOZE News Podcast 8/12/22
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Moscow schools halting two bus routes
The Moscow School District is cutting two in-town bus routes for the start of the school year because of a shortage of drivers. The district is asking parents and guardians to make other arrangements to get their
Moscow intersection to be closed for construction
The City of Moscow will close the intersection of D Street and Mountain View Road Aug. 18-19 to install asphalt and repaint the lines. The roads will be closed to all traffic while the work is being
Pullman receives $1M for Airport Road
The U.S. Department of Transportation announced Pullman will receive $1 million to add a bike path, pedestrian sidewalk and a roundabout to Airport Road. The money comes from the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity program
Spokane doctor takes plea deal in kidnapping-for-hire case
A Spokane medical doctor accused of hiring someone on the dark web to kidnap his estranged wife pleaded guilty Wednesday to two counts of threats in interstate commerce as part of a plea deal. Ronald Ilg, who
KOZE News Podcast 8/11/22
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