Beginning Jan. 1, 2027, some Nevada Medicaid members must meet new work, volunteer, or school participation rules, with exemptions for certain groups.
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- Idaho Transportation Department
The eastbound I-90 on-ramp from SH-41 in Post Falls will close for about a week, detouring traffic via Seltice Way as crews prepare for a major I-90 traffic shift.
- Idaho Transportation Department
Overnight lane reductions and periodic 30-minute closures on SH-16 between Deep Canyon Drive and Valnova Drive will cause delays as crews set girders for a new overpass.
- Elko County School District
Elko County School District’s September STARS awards honor teacher Heather Niman, bus driver Jakob Hansen and custodian Erika Martinez for exceptional care.
- Nevada Governor's Office
Governor Joe Lombardo renewed Nevada’s Recreation Shared Stewardship agreement to expand outdoor recreation, protect public lands, and support the state economy.
- Idaho Transportation Department
Nighttime lane closures on Garrity Boulevard under I-84 in Nampa run Oct. 2-8, with one lane open each way and varying overnight hours, weather permitting.
- Idaho Transportation Department
The Idaho Transportation Department will close the SH-55 and Indiana Avenue intersection Oct. 2–5 for utility work, with a continued Indiana Avenue closure through Oct. 10.
Nighttime lane closures on Garrity Boulevard under I-84 in Nampa run Oct. 2-8, with one lane open each way and varying overnight hours, weather permitting.
The Idaho Transportation Department will close the SH-55 and Indiana Avenue intersection Oct. 2–5 for utility work, with a continued Indiana Avenue closure through Oct. 10.
Free classroom-based winter driving courses in North Idaho run October through December, with limited seating and required online registration for all participants.
Magic Valley Regional Airport reported PFAS above federal limits in its well, issued a consumer notice, and is pursuing treatment options and a new water source.
Twin Falls Parks and Recreation is collecting clean, undamaged plastic grocery bags for reuse at dog waste stations along public trails and in other public spaces.
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Idaho and St. Luke’s help families overcome distance, cost and access barriers to pediatric specialty care across Idaho.
Southbound SH-16 between SH-44 and US-20/26 will close overnight Oct. 1 for overhead sign installation, with traffic detoured via Star Road and Linder Road.
- Nevada Governor's Office
Gov. Lombardo backs an emergency NDE regulation to base 2026-27 school funding on legislatively approved enrollment counts, averting mid-year budget cuts.
- Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital
Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital employees raised $32,000 for cancer care, splitting funds between the American Cancer Society and the Elko Cancer Network.
- Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital
Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital will host a free drive-thru flu shot clinic on Saturday, Oct. 17, from 8 to 11 a.m., offering standard vaccines for ages 4 and up.
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- Nevada Department of Commerce Industry
Nevada’s Legislative Commission rejected regulations for oversight of 34 occupational licensing boards, prompting criticism from the Department of Business and Industry.
- Nevada Governor's Office
Governor Joe Lombardo announces Nevada’s first-ever A grade in the 2026 Digital States Survey, citing IT modernization, innovation, and improved cyber resilience.
- Idaho State University Twin Falls
Idaho State University students can meet more than 50 regional employers at the STEM and Business Career Fair on Sept. 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the PSUB Ballroom.
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- Nevada Governor's Office
Governor Joe Lombardo marks the opening of three new Desert Regional Center facilities in Las Vegas, a $30.66 million state-funded project completed under budget.
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- Nevada Governor's Office
Governor Joe Lombardo marks the under-budget, $30.66 million opening of three new Desert Regional Center facilities to enhance care for Nevadans with disabilities.
- Idaho Transportation Department
Beginning Oct. 1, ITD and Teton County will permanently close several minor access points to SH-33 between Driggs and Victor to reduce conflict points and improve safety.
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- Idaho State University Twin Falls
After 24 years at Idaho State University, clinical professor Darin Jernigan is retiring and will be honored at a campus reception on Tuesday, Sept. 29.
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- Idaho State University Twin Falls
The ISU Women’s Club will host its 2026 Fall Social on Sept. 30 from 5–7 p.m. in the Wood River Room, inviting women across the ISU community to connect.
- Idaho State University Twin Falls
Idaho State’s Anna Grinath studies how hands-on, research-based biology teaching builds undergraduates’ confidence, science identity, and ability to shape future research.