BRISTOL, Connecticut, Oct. 22 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * 'College GameDay' returns to the Beehive State for No. 10 Utah's Big 12 showdown with No. 14 Houston * ESPN's College GameDay Built by The Home Depot travels to Utah for the second consecutive week, this time setting up live in Salt Lake City from the University of Utah's President's Circle ahead of the Utes' marquee Big 12 clash with Houston. The show airs Saturday, Oct. 24, from 9 a.m.-noon ET on ESPN, ESPNU, Disney more PR

BOISE, Idaho, Oct. 22 -- Idaho Attorney General Raul R. Labrador issued the following news release: * * * AG Labrador Promotes National Prescription Drug Take Back Day to Combat Opioid Abuse * BOISE, ID -- Attorney General Raul Labrador is promoting community awareness and participation in the upcoming October 24th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, led by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and its state and local partners. This initiative provides easy, anonymous opportunities to remove unused, expired, or leftover medicines  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management issued the following news release: * * * BLM and Partners Target Invasive Weeds to Enhance Resiliency of Critical Habitat in Southwestern Idaho * BOISE, Idaho--In a proactive step to invest in healthy, resilient public lands, the Bureau of Land Management Boise District in southwestern Idaho, partnering with the U.S. Wildland Fire Service and Pheasants Forever will conduct the following aerial herbicide treatment: * Jacks Creek: Approximately 23,600 acres  more PR

POCATELLO, Idaho, Oct. 22 -- Idaho State University posted the following news: * * * Congratulations to the GEM Microgrant Course Redesign Recipients * Academic Affairs and the General Education Requirements Council (GERC) are pleased to announce the General Education Matriculation (GEM) Microgrant recipients. Congratulations to: * David Lawrimore ENGL 1102 Objective 1 * Nikole Layton MGT 2216 Objective 3 * Phil Jones TGE 1257 Objective 4 * Alexander Hrin TGE 1160 Objective 5 * Ishita Kapur SOC 1101 Objective 6 * Elizabeth Redd ANTH  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Crapo Recognized for Affordable Housing Work * Washington, D.C.--U.S. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) is being recognized for his work advancing policies that make affordable housing more accessible to American families. The Affordable Housing Tax Credit Coalition (AHTCC) presented Crapo with its Affordable Housing Champion Award in honor of his efforts to permanently expand the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit as part of the Workin more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Crapo, Risch Join Forest Service to Announce Salmon Student Selected to Help Light U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree * Washington, D.C.--U.S. Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch (both R-Idaho) announced Grace Benson, a fourth-grade student and the daughter of Jake and Tara Benson from Salmon, Idaho, has been selected as the winner of the 2026 U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree Youth Tree Lighter Essay Contest. Grace will represent Idaho in Washington, D.C., this Dece more PR

FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, Oct. 22 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * Energy Action Month: Modern Technologies Strengthen Army Reserve Readiness and Energy Security * During Energy Action Month, the U.S. Army Reserve highlights significant advancements in energy efficiency, resilience, and cybersecurity that directly support this year's theme: Secure Energy. Ready Forces. American Dominance. Across the enterprise, facilities are implementing modern technologies, strengthening infrastructure, and establishing  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco issued the following October 2026 Beige Book: * * * Summary of Economic Activity Economic activity in the Twelfth District was broadly steady during the mid-August through September reporting period. Employers generally maintained employment levels and increased wages slightly. Prices rose moderately, and elevated diesel and fuel prices pushed up business operating costs across the District. Retail sales softened slightly, and consumer spending on leisure and hospitality servic more PR

POCATELLO, Idaho, Oct. 20 -- Idaho State University posted the following news: * * * Feedback Requested on October 20, 2026 Lockdown Drill * Idaho State University conducted a Lockdown Drill on October 20, 2026, at the Meridian, Idaho Falls, and Pocatello campuses. If you have not already done so, please take a moment to complete the ISU Lockdown 2026 Survey by Friday, October 23, 2026. Survey responses are anonymous and are crucial for enhancing our emergency plans and procedures, as well as future training initiatives for the University.  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13331) by Linda R. Rowan, natural resources and earth sciences analyst: * * * Geothermal Resources for Energy Development in the United States The U.S. Geological Survey, a science agency in the Department of the Interior, assesses geothermal resources (Earth heat sources) for the development of geothermal energy in surface and subsurface geologic formations (i.e., layers of rock) in the United States as part of its mission an more PR

BOISE, Idaho, Oct. 22 -- Gov. Brad Little, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Little dominates in best Governor rankings * Boise, Idaho - Governor Brad Little is ranked one of the best Governors in the nation in two new reports. Morning Consult's latest poll ranking the approval ratings of all governors seeking re-election this year has Governor Little with a +28 approval rating, making him the second most popular Republican Governor seeking reelection and the fifth most popular Governor seeking reelection. The Cato In more PR

MOSCOW, Idaho, Oct. 21 -- The University of Idaho posted the following news release: * * * Idaho's Science and Technology Policy Fellowship adds seventh cohort * Idaho Science and Technology Policy Fellowship welcomes seventh cohort U of I McClure Center-led program continues to grow, welcoming two new fellows October 21, 2026 BOISE, Idaho -- Two scientists will bring their expertise to Idaho's legislative and executive branches this year through the Idaho Science and Technology Policy Fellowship (ISTPF). The ISTPF, led by University of more PR

POCATELLO, Idaho, Oct. 22 -- Idaho State University posted the following news: * * * ISU Lands Grant to build AI-literate Students Through BengalBot Expansion * Idaho State University is expanding its locally hosted artificial intelligence system, BengalBot, after receiving a $300,000, two-year grant through the Accelerate Idaho AI Innovation Awards, with the project's leaders framing it as a chance to show AI can support people rather than replace them. The project is led by Paul Bodily, an associate professor of computer science, and Jac more PR

POCATELLO, Idaho, Oct. 22 -- Idaho State University posted the following news: * * * Nominations Open: Honorary Degrees and Commencement Speaker * We are now accepting nominations for individuals to be considered for honorary degrees. These awards, presented at Spring Commencement, recognize careers of extraordinary accomplishment that have benefitted society through intellectual, artistic, scientific, professional, or public service contributions. We invite faculty, staff, alumni, and friends of the university to submit nominations of dis more PR

POCATELLO, Idaho, Oct. 22 -- Idaho State University posted the following news: * * * Recognition Inventory Survey: Help Us Recognize What's Working at ISU * As part of our ongoing employee engagement efforts, we invite you to participate in the Recognition Inventory Survey - Fall 2026. Take the Recognition Inventory Survey Please complete the survey by December 11, 2026. We encourage you to share specific examples and provide as much detail as possible. Participants will remain anonymous. This survey is designed to help us better underst more PR

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Oct. 23 -- Utah Attorney General Derek Brown issued the following news: * * * Utah settlement cancels $16,758,262 in Snap Finance lease payments Utah Attorney General Derek Brown and the Utah Department of Commerce's Division of Consumer Protection join 16 other states in a $665 million settlement with Snap Finance - SALT LAKE CITY, Utah -- Utah and 16 other states joined the $665 million multistate settlement with Snap Finance. The settlement cancels $16,758,262 in lease payments owed by Utah consumers. Utahns who s more PR