EastIdahoNews.com Staff

National

Trump approves US Army’s first execution by firing squad since World War II

 Brad Lendon and Mary Kay Mallonee, CNN

 Updated at 10:11 am, October 6, 2026

boise state basketball

Boise State men’s basketball’s all-time leading scorer signs with an NBA team

 Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman

 Published at 8:30 pm, October 5, 2026

UPDATE

Idaho grocery chain recalls snacks linked to video of dead mouse in jar

 Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman

 Published at 8:16 pm, October 5, 2026

Crime Watch

Boise police investigate alleged violent group chat at Timberline High

 Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman

 Published at 7:43 pm, October 5, 2026

College football

The ACC’s quest for respect in football is eternal. The fight is starting early in 2026

 Will Graves, Associated Press

 Published at 6:07 pm, October 5, 2026

nfl

NFL suspends an official 2 games for swearing at Arizona tight end Trey McBride

 Rob Maaddi and Stephen Whyno, Associated Press

 Published at 6:02 pm, October 5, 2026