Good morning, Boise.

Boise drivers should plan alternate routes today as FitOne’s race causes road closures between 5am and 11am on key downtown streets & parking restrictions affect Warm Springs Ave.

Handel's Ice Cream opened early Thursday in Eagle — drawing a crowd eager to try its many flavors, and the shop will feature exclusive deals during a Saturday weekend event.

Bluebird Social Club has announced its Bluebird Days Festival lineup — set for October — featuring acts like Passion Pit and GUDFELLA on stages for live bands and DJs in Boise.

A local radio host spent the night at Nampa’s Longbranch Station (built after a 1909 fire) to test ghost stories that have long surrounded the building.

Though viewers watched a live stream and heard unexplained sounds, no clear paranormal evidence emerged; the project renews local interest in Idaho’s haunted history.

Teff is gaining traction among local farmers in Rexburg and Jefferson County as an emergency crop that grows fast with less water and can yield a second cutting in 25 days.

Farmers are exploring its low-input benefits amid rising costs.

Boise School District held community sessions Tuesday and Wednesday to discuss plans to consolidate schools plus address declining enrollment and aging facilities, expecting closures and deferred maintenance challenges to be managed in 2 to 5 years while inviting community input online.

Greater Idaho Falls Transit — known as GIFT — is expanding its on-demand service into Ammon to improve access to jobs, shopping and medical care; a ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled for Oct.

1 at 4:30 p.m. at Ammon City Hall.

Kellen Moore — the NFL head coach with a legendary Boise State record — and Heisman finalist Ashton Jeanty will go head-to-head on Sunday at 2:30 p.m. as local fans enjoy watching these icons carry their college spirit into the pro league.