The ISU College Republicans would like to invite all community members, local dignitaries, law enforcement and veterans organizations to a memorial event honoring Charlie Kirk on Saturday, September 13, from 8 to 9 pm. The event will be at the ISU Quad. Non-burning candles will be available to attendees. Organizers want to emphasize the event is open to all community members.

This episode features a conversation with Dr. Nell Flanders, conductor and artistic director of the Idaho State Civic Symphony, and John Armstrong, director of Jazz Studies at ISU, focusing on the symphony’s season opener “Creative Courage” and the premiere of Armstrong’s powerful new saxophone concerto “Voluntary Breath,” inspired by his son’s NICU journey and bringing together themes of healing, rhythmic invention, and personal storytelling.

What happens when federal support for public broadcasting disappears? The City Club of Idaho Falls will host a discussion with KISU-FM General Manager, Jamon Anderson, about how CPB funding cuts impact KISU and other public media outlets, why local radio matters to East Idaho, and how our community can help sustain this vital resource.

Loss of CPB dollars sparks calls for deeper campus-newsroom collaborations

Inside Higher Ed writes: The Trump administration's cuts to public radio and television may create news deserts and limit experiential learning opportunities for students.

Late last night, the House passed the Senate-amended Rescissions Act, which revokes $1.1 billion in critical funding for public media that had already been approved. As a result, KISU-FM has lost an unprecedented 25% of our annual budget. For a small, rural station like KISU—with limited discretionary spending—these cuts strike especially hard.

Join us this week on KISU-FM for special Independence Day programming and exciting updates to our regular schedule! From unique holiday specials to the debut of new shows, there’s something for everyone. Read on for all the details.