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There’s a nasty strain of a highly contagious drug-resistant ringworm that is impacting a part of the United States. What does that mean for the rest of us? Idaho Matters finds out.

State health officials are giving high marks to first responders in McCall for containing what could have been a significant health issue. One woman saw something was wrong and before long officials had found and contained a chemical spill in Payette Lake.

Schools across the region have been hit this year with false active shooter reports and even though the threats are fake, the consequences from them are real.

Idaho Matters sits down to look at the history of Flag Day and why courageous people have stood up to defend the ideals it represents.

Every year rabid bats are found in Idaho. Last year, 27 bats with rabies were found in the Gem State. And while bats are very beneficial little mammals and shouldn’t be made into the bad guy, it is a good idea to protect yourself and your pets from coming into contact with a possibly rabid bat.

A tiny town in eastern Idaho is dealing with lead contamination from some very old silver mines.

Women in Idaho are facing unique challenges as they grapple with issues of gender equality, women's rights and equal protection of the law.

When it comes to winter activities tubing is often a favorite. Sadly, one of Idaho's most popular tubing spots is closed. Idaho Matters takes a look at the closure and when we might expect it to open again.

Plastic is everywhere, and it’s leaking into our favorite foods. According to Consumer Reports, the newest issue of the magazine says we’re eating too much plastic, and it’s coming from places we never thought of.

The City of Boise created a task force in 2023 to look at the number of deaths and injuries caused by vehicle crashes. Called the Vision Zero Task Force, it includes Boise City Council Member Jimmy Hallyburton, Boise Bicycle Project Director of Bicycle Advocacy Nina Pienaar and Ada County Highway District Commission President Alexis Pickering.