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Idaho abortion case puts doctors’ medical judgment under legal scrutiny
An Idaho doctor may believe continuing a pregnancy could seriously harm a patient. Under Idaho law, however, the legal question is whether an abortion is necessary to prevent the patient’s death. Where that line falls was at the center of a federal appeals court hearing last…
Boise State secures first Pac-12 win over Gonzaga in a slugfest
Women’s volleyball picked up their first Pac-12 win in front of 2,290 fans, the largest crowd for a volleyball match in the state of Idaho. Between a season-opening move from Bronco Gymnasium to ExtraMile Arena and nine new members to the 13-player roster, the Broncos have built…

Boise State tramples Western Michigan in the battle of the Broncos
Boise State proved to be the real Broncos after a dominant 32-7 near-shutout victory against Western Michigan. The blue and orange closed out their non-conference season in Kalamazoo, putting Boise State as the front runners of the Group of Six following the consistently…

You thought she was done? Taylor Swift officially enters her Encore Era
Taylor Swift brings four brand new songs to her fans on the album “The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore.” Following the release Swift added encore as an edition to her latest album “The Life of a Showgirl,” on Sept. 24. Swift’s album sparked conversation among netizens surrounding…

Section of Boise River Greenbelt Closed Oct 19-22

Boise State football’s trading cards hit the shelves for a fifth year
As kids across the Treasure Valley hunt for this year’s must-have Bronco Nation gear, many skip past the t-shirts and reach for Boise State football trading cards instead. With each pack holding fourteen cards, collectors have fourteen shots at pulling their favorite player. This…

Weather dictates women’s golf season opener
Boise State women’s golf spent three days adjusting their pace at Badger Invitational due to weather concerns, closing the tournament in eighth place and carding a team score of 892 (+28) in Madison, Wisconsin. The Broncos shot 295-295-302 in the 54-hole event. Day one, Boise…

Tailgate staple ‘Bronco Bronco’ gets new life
For years, Troy Howell’s orange-and-blue Ford Bronco was part vehicle, part Boise State tailgate centerpiece. It was hand-painted, covered in Boise State logos and colors but not particularly reliable. Sometimes, simply getting it to the stadium was part of the experience. More…

Everything you need to know before Boise State vs South Dakota
The non-conference portion of the 2026 season will continue for Boise State on The Blue, as the Broncos welcome the undefeated South Dakota Coyotes to Albertsons Stadium for their third game of the season on Sept. 19. The two programs will meet for the first time since 1973, when…