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Zoo Boise welcomes Red Pandas

Zoo Boise welcomes Red Pandas

Zoo Boise reports two rare Styan’s Red Pandas will join the Boise Zoo. The Styan’s subspecies of the red panda is larger with thick dark hair due to its regular habitat in colder climates. A male and female arrived in Boise from the San Diego and Milwaukee County Zoos, and Zoo Boise reports that both…

Lori Vallow Daybell asks for new trial

Lori Vallow Daybell asks for new trial

Attorney’s for Lori Vallow Daybell have filed a motion requesting a new trial. After a six-week trial that concluded in mid-May, Lori Vallow Daybell was convicted of murdering two of her children, and four additional felonies. East Idaho News reports, in the motion for a new trial, Daybell’s attorneys said one of the jurors knew…

Boise man sentenced for first-degree murder of four-month-old son

Boise man sentenced for first-degree murder of four-month-old son

A Boise man has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of his four-month-old son. Thomas Rowley will be eligible for parole in 25 years. The Ada County Prosecutor’s Office says Rowley was found to have severely shaken his son Milo before dropping him face first in his crib, causing him to suffer…

Mayor McLean statement following Micron announcement

Mayor McLean statement following Micron announcement

“This is a once in a generation investment in Boise from a home-grown company that is critical to the economic vitality of our community, our state and our nation. I’m so proud of the partnership it has taken to get to this point and excited for the opportunities continued collaboration brings. We looked hard at…

Micron set to build $15 billion chip facility in Boise

Micron set to build $15 billion chip facility in Boise

MICRON PRESS RELEASE Micron Technology, Inc., one of the world’s largest semiconductor companies and the only U.S.-based manufacturer of memory, today announced plans to invest approximately $15 billion through the end of the decade to construct a new fab for leading-edge memory manufacturing in Boise. This will be the first new memory manufacturing fab built…

Red, White & Goo Goo Dolls weekend!

Listen all Fourth of July weekend for your text word to get in to win a pair of tickets to see the Goo Goo Dolls at the Ford Idaho Center on July 15th! When you hear the text word this weekend, send it to 208-375-6274 to get in to win! Tickets are available now, click…

Donate to victims of war in Ukraine

Magic 97.9 supports the Full Gospel Slavic Church with their efforts to collect donations to help those affected by the war in Ukraine. The generosity of the Treasure Valley is unparalleled and currently goods donations are paused while the Full Slavic Gospel Church works on shipping out the THREE SEMI-TRUCKS of supplies that you as…

Boise State to play Memphis on Thursday

Boise State to play Memphis on Thursday

The Boise State Broncos will play Memphis Thursday morning in the NCAA tournament. The No. 8 Broncos enter the tournament as Mountain West Conference tournament champions with a one-point victory over San Diego State. No. 9 Memphis lost to Houston in the AAC championship game by nearly 20 points. Hear the game LIVE on 670…

Winter Driving Tips with Corporal Wills

Winter Driving Tips with Corporal Wills

It’s that time of year again! Winter driving in Idaho. If you’re new to the Treasure Valley or need some gentle reminders of how to drive prepared. Check out our new video!