Idaho
Bogus Basin newest additions aim to help beginners on the slopes
Bogus Basin aims at opening for ski season on November 23. So far this non-profit recreation area has received 18 inches of snow, they’ve made snow for 36 hours and they have a base of eight inches.
“It’s a great way to start because it is best to make snow on top of natural snow,” said Brad Wilson, Bogus Basin’s general manager. “It really speeds up the process.”
What will be open on Saturday, November 23 depends on what happens between now and then, but snow is in the forecast this next week.
“We will have the terrain park open for sure and Coach,” said Wilson. “Coach is a brand new coach lift and Coach Trail which is three times as long as the old Coach Trail should all be open on the 23rd and anything else is a bonus.”
This summer Bogus Basin built two new SkyTrac fixed grip quads to replace their two oldest lift on the mountains. They include the new Coach lift that is twice as long and the Bitterroot Lift that Wilson believes will give beginners more time on the slopes.
“We are super excited to offer a much better beginner experience and we replaced the old Bitterroot Lift which was an old double with another quad,” said Wilson. “It is going to be fantastic and focused towards low intermediates and families with young kids.”
Another change includes the Bitterroot Lift being open all week long, it used to just be open on weekends.
“Realistically, most people have not even skied over there before,” said Wilson. “Now that area is going to be just supercharged because we have done a lot of work over there. We actually cut a new trail called Wake Up Jim.”
Bogus Basin has also focused their snowmaking on the tubing hill to get that open as soon as possible, only a limited number of season passes remain and this non-profit recreation area is fully staffed after raising wages and providing transportation to the mountain.
“We hire kids from 14-years and older so it is a great first job for kids,” said Wilson. “If you are retired it’s also a great job to make a little extra money and get a free season pass.”
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — Three people overdosed from suspected fentanyl on Tuesday.
The Idaho Falls Police Department reports three people on the 500 block of Ridge Avenue and the 200 block of Short Street overdosed on fentanyl on Tuesday. Two of the overdoses were deadly.
East Idaho News reports police say the deceased individuals were identified as two women, a 24-year-old and a 63-year-old.
Police say they do not believe that the overdoses were connected to a “bad batch” of fentanyl, but rather that the users believed the substance to be a different drug.
It is not clear what drug the fentanyl was mistaken for or made to look like.
According to the release, fentanyl can be found in several forms, including powder, and may appear in different colors and consistencies, making it difficult to identify.
“Because of this, individuals may unknowingly ingest fentanyl while believing they are using a different substance,” according to the release. “These incidents serve as a stark reminder of the dangers fentanyl poses within our community.”
Fentanyl is an extremely potent synthetic opioid that is often mixed into other narcotics, sometimes without the user’s knowledge, says police. Even a very small amount can be deadly.
The Idaho Falls Police Department, along with community partners, is continuing to investigate these incidents and work to identify and disrupt the distribution of dangerous narcotics in our area.
“We encourage anyone struggling with substance abuse to seek help immediately and urge friends and family members to check in on loved ones who may be at risk,” says the release.
Important safety reminders:
Never take pills or substances that are not prescribed directly to you.
Be aware that counterfeit pills may contain fentanyl.
Call 911 immediately if someone is experiencing signs of an overdose, including slowed breathing, unconsciousness, or blue or gray skin coloration.
Carrying and administering Narcan (naloxone) can save lives during an opioid overdose emergency.
Anyone with information related to narcotics distribution in the Idaho Falls area is encouraged to contact the Idaho Falls Police Department at (208) 529-1200 or submit anonymous tips through East Idaho Crime Stoppers.
BOISE COUNTY, Idaho (CBS2) — A traffic stop along the Highway 21 corridor in Boise County led to the arrest of an Idaho City woman on methamphetamine and other drug-related charges, according to the Boise County Sheriff’s Office.
On May 21, 2026, at about 6:40 p.m., a Boise County Sheriff’s Office deputy conducting traffic safety enforcement saw a gray car traveling at a high rate of speed and initiated a traffic stop. While speaking with the driver, the deputy recognized behaviors associated with drug activity.
K9 Sage was deployed for a free open-air sniff and alerted on the vehicle, the sheriff’s office said.
Rochelle Kinney, 46, of Idaho City, was arrested on charges of felony possession of methamphetamine, misdemeanor possession of a controlled substance and misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia.
“This arrest demonstrates our commitment to traffic safety enforcement and addressing drug possession that endangers public safety within Boise County,” the Boise County Sheriff’s Office said.
Concertgoers heading to see Bailey Zimmerman at the Ford Idaho Center on June 5 will be able to kick off the venue’s amphitheater season early with a tailgate-style pre-show party featuring a live DJ, food and drinks, prizes and giveaways, and photo opportunities.
The Ford Idaho Center is hosting its first-ever amphitheater season kickoff party ahead of Zimmerman’s show, partnering with CBH Homes.
Arielle McCormick, CBH Homes’ Director of brand and vision, said the company has long focused on making people feel welcome at community events.
“As Idaho’s number one home builder, we’ve been welcoming Idahoans home for 34 years,” McCormick said. “Making people feel welcomed and ready for fun at whatever event they are here for.”
Organizers said the pre-show party will include a live DJ to keep the energy up before the concert, along with food, drinks, prizes, giveaways and photo ops. Gypsy Tattoo will also be on site offering free flash tattoos inspired by live music.
“I’ve heard they are real tattoos, real flash tattoos, first come, first serve,” McCormick said. “So get here at four-thirty on June 5th.”
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The kickoff party starts at 4:30 p.m., hours before showtime. The event is only for Bailey Zimmerman ticket holders. Tickets have not sold out, but organizers say supplies are limited.
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