safety

Here are five, simple things you can do with your fireworks to reduce the chance of something catching fire after you dispose of your fireworks.

TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KLIX)- Idaho sees a lot of water recreation during the summer months and recreation officials want to remind people to be safe on any watercraft, including paddleboards.

HAILEY, Idaho (PRESS RELEASE) - By adapting an existing technology in a new way, Idaho Transportation Department officials gave pedestrians a 10-second head-start when crossing the street near the Hailey Post Office at Idaho 75 and Airport Way.

BOISE – How can Idaho’s rules for trucks improve safety and efficient customer service?

BOISE, Idaho (News Release) – Protecting lives and reducing serious injury from motor vehicle crashes may be as simple as clicking a seat belt. So, the Idaho Transportation Department is supporting efforts to increase Idahoans’ safety restraint use May 16-30.

Another state is considering legislation that will allow police to use a device to determine whether or not a person has been texting while driving. Do you think this technology should come to Idaho?

BOISE, Idaho (News Release) – As spring weather comes to southern Idaho and eastern Oregon, homeowners are pulling out ladders to paint, prune or clean gutters, and farm workers prepare for irrigation season.

Kids reach on age where they don't want or need mom and dad to go trick-or-treating with them anymore. If you're kids have reached that age, technology can put your mind at ease.

Click on the map above to zoom in and see more detailed information. Times have definitely changed. 20 years ago when I was trick or treating I would go out with a few friends and fill a pillowcase full of candy before I would go home. Now I drive or walk with my kids because I am afraid something may happen to them on Halloween.

Click on the map above to zoom in and see more detailed information. Times have definitely changed. 20 years ago when I was trick or treating I would go out with a few friends and fill a pillowcase full of candy before I would go home. Now I drive or walk with my kids because I am afraid something may happen to them on Halloween.

Click on the map above to zoom in and see more detailed information. Times have definitely changed. 20 years ago when I was trick or treating I would go out with a few friends and fill a pillowcase full of candy before I would go home. Now I drive or walk with my kids because I am afraid something may happen to them on Halloween.

Click on the map above to zoom in and see more detailed information. Times have definitely changed. 20 years ago when I was trick or treating I would go out with a few friends and fill a pillowcase full of candy before I would go home. Now I drive or walk with my kids because I am afraid something may happen to them on Halloween.

Click on the map above to zoom in and see more detailed information. Times have definitely changed. 20 years ago when I was trick or treating I would go out with a few friends and fill a pillowcase full of candy before I would go home. Now I drive or walk with my kids because I am afraid something may happen to them on Halloween.

Recently my truck broke down on the highway. That stuff happens - cars have issues. The bad part was that I was not prepared for the break down. I didn't have any jumper cables (which I needed because the kids had the radio on the whole time I was working on the engine)

Helping a child at a park just seems like the right thing to do, right? Apparently, this isn't always the case. Last month, my family and I were at a park in Washington. A little boy approached me and asked me to lift him onto a swing.

Summer is upon us and the Weather Service predicts highs hitting 103 by Saturday (Jun 27). According to the American Red Cross, approximately 400 Americans lose their lives due to summer's blazing heat. Here are the top 5 hot weather safety tips that will keep you cool, safe, and potentially save your life this summer...

Summer is upon us and temperatures are already soaring into the 90's. According to the American Red Cross, approximately 400 Americans lose their lives due to summer's blazing heat. Here are the top 5 hot weather safety tips that will keep you cool, safe, and potentially save your life this summer...

We are nearing the end of the school season and things are starting to get a little relaxed not only at the schools but in the parking lot. I have heard numerous parents complain that people are being dangerous in the school drop off zone because they are running late.

Temperatures heated up very quickly over the weekend. As temperatures rise there are a few things we all need to remember. Here are some quick safety tips to remember for Idaho's hot summer months:

Josh Jensen and Craig Paul from the South Central District Health Department have some more tips on preventing "Montezuma's Revenge" during the Christmas/New Year's season.