Thanks for reading my work. So you know a little about me, I’ve spent most of my career in the newspaper and magazine arenas. I do a lot of writing now for our radio’s news site and its sister station sites, but I also co-host a community issues broadcast. When I’m not behind a keyboard or microphone I like to hit the trails and visit the region’s rivers, lakes and reservoirs. In the office I share with a news buddy is a 6-foot tall cardboard cutout of Darth Vader. Multiple Yoda figures share the office too, and I think there might even be some small stormtroopers and R2-D2 figures around here somewhere.
Andrew Weeks
Fairfield Man Charged with Two Counts of Burglary in Blaine County
A 31-year-old man is facing time behind bars for a string of burglaries that happened in Blaine County.
Idaho Transportation Department Invites Public Input on Hailey Plan
The Idaho Transportation Department is seeking public comment now for a project that is still two years away.
Magic Valley Wanted: Dylan M. Gibson
Authorities in southern Idaho are asking for the public’s help locating a Magic Valley man.
One Killed in Interstate 84 Rollover
A crash on the interstate has blocked both eastbound lanes, according to Idaho State Police. The crash is reported near milepost 156 on Interstate 84 near Wendell.
Fish and Game Invites Public Comment on Proposed Rule Change
The public is invited to comment on a proposed rule by the Idaho Department of Fish and Game that changes the legal methods for trapping wolves.
Idaho Says Grants Are Available for Afterschool Programs
Local education and community-based organizations are among those that may apply for five-year grants to operate after-school programs.
Man Taken into Custody After Chase, Standoff in Eastern Idaho
A northern Idaho man is in custody after leading police on a chase – and then initiating a standoff – on Thursday night in eastern Idaho.
Firefighters Participate in Training at House in Twin Falls
If you saw smoke coming from a house in the south end of Twin Falls on Thursday, don't worry, it wasn't a real fire. Correction: the flames were real, the smoke was real, the house was real, but it wasn't an emergency.
Dietrich Issues Boil Water Advisory
In advisories such as this one, people should not use city water unless it is boiled – that means from brushing your teeth to cooking and drinking.
Wildlife Officials Investigate Illegal Shooting of Bull Elk
Wildlife officials are investigating the shooting of a bull elk that left the animal injured near Orofino.
Eastern Idaho Man Gets Prison Sentence for Drug Crimes
A prison cell will be the home of an eastern Idaho man for more than 17 years for drug crimes.
Northern Idaho Woman Sentenced for Embezzling More Than $1M
A 63-year-old northern Idaho woman wills pend some time behind bars for embezzling more than a million dollars.
Idaho Governor Urges Residents to Get Star Card Early
“Idahoans must have a passport or the Star Card in order to board a plane after October 1, 2020, and I strongly encourage everyone to get their Star Card with plenty of time ahead of the deadline,” Gov. Brad Little said.
Twin Falls County Seeks the Next Fair Board Member
Twin Falls County says it is looking to fill a fair board position with someone from the Buhl/Castleford area.
Extended Deadline to File Income Tax Draws Near
Welcome to October. Now let’s cut to the chase: you have only a couple of more weeks to file 2018 state income tax return.
Chubbuck Man Sentenced to Prison for Crimes Against Children
A 53-year-old Idaho man will spend almost two decades in prison for crimes he committed against children.
Idaho Milk Products Celebrates Expansion in Jerome
Idaho Milk Products recently celebrated the completion of a $30 million expansion in Jerome.
Late Night Detour Planned for Tuesday Near Interchange on I-86
If you plan to do any late-night traveling this week on the interstate, be aware that there’ll be another detour for a couple of hours near the Salt Lake interchange.
Fish and Game Says it Will Stock Magic Valley Waters in October
Anglers young and old will appreciate the upcoming fish stocking that the Idaho Department of Fish and Game has planned for October.
Eastern Idaho Woman Sentenced for Two Counts of Forgery
The manager of a conservation district in eastern Idaho was sentenced this week for forgery.