Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 24th of August.
Good morning, Boise.
🌲 Environment
Today the Treasure Valley will see dry weather with low to mid 90s, while thunderstorms develop in Twin Falls and Owyhee counties this afternoon prompting a fire weather watch, and a slight chance of storms is forecast for Wednesday near the border between Idaho and Nevada and in central Idaho.
Fire officials reported the Big Grass Fire burned 578,637 acres across Malheur and Owyhee counties and was 93% contained after command transferred to the Albuquerque Zone at 6 p.m. Sunday.
Crews continued mop-up operations while monitoring flare-ups as slight thunderstorms were forecast.
🏈 Sports
Athletic Club Boise rallied from a deficit of two goals — tying 2 to 2 with One Knoxville SC on Saturday night.
The comeback keeps them in the playoff race and sets up a road match against Chattanooga on Saturday, Aug. 29 at 5 p.m. MT.
Caldwell Night Rodeo ambassador Megan McLeod-Sprogg explains that high fuel costs and other expenses push many barrel racers to depend on sponsors — a donor has boosted the event purse by $100,000 — ensuring higher pay and equal treatment for competitors.
Treasure Valley Beach now offers year-round indoor beach volleyball in Boise, providing drop-in play, leagues for various skill levels and a social spot with a full kitchen (including draft and canned cocktails).
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