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Thursday, March 5th, 2026
Good morning, Nampa. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Pastor Barry McGarrah from Crossroads Church safely returned home after his group was stranded in the Middle East when regional flights stopped — they rebooked flights from Amman to Istanbul on March 1 and landed in Seattle on March 2, with McGarrah calling the trip miraculous. KIVI
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Boise State University proposed merging its School of Public Service with the College of Education while closing the College of Innovation and Design; the restructuring will take effect in July if approved by the State Board of Education. Students worry about unclear communication and tuition fee increases (details still pending). KIVI
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A fourth-grade student from Twin Falls helped push a bill to make hunting the official state sport in Idaho. The Senate State Affairs Committee advanced the proposal after her testimony and it will move to the governor for approval—if passed, the change will take effect by the session's end. KBOI
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ AC Boise kicks off its inaugural season with an away match against Sarasota Paradise FC Saturday at 5:30 p.m. MST, and fans can watch via ESPN+ or join watch parties at local spots. KTVB
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Idaho Job & Career Fair
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Nampa Civic Center — Free entry — Explore a variety of job opportunities and speak with employers from diverse industries.
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Frozen The Musical
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Nampa Civic Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the enchanting journey of sisterhood in Disney's Frozen musical adaptation.
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Disney's Frozen: The Musical
1:30-10:30 p.m. — Nampa Civic Center — Tickets available — Experience the magical journey of sisterhood and love in this beloved musical adaptation.
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Frozen The Musical
7:30–10:30 PM — Nampa Civic Center — Ticket prices may vary — Experience the enchanting tale of sisterhood and magic in Disney's Frozen.
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Disney's Frozen
7:30 PM — Music Theatre of Idaho — Tickets available — Experience the magical tale of sisterhood and adventure brought to life on stage.
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4th Annual Treasure Valley Book Fair
11 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Nampa Public Library — Free entry — Explore the literary world with local authors, illustrators, and publishers at this one-day event.
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