Crackles, hisses, whistles, and booms could be heard all week throughout southern Idaho as the United States celebrated its 250th anniversary of gaining independence.
Most Idahoans don't know why their state joined the Union a day before July 4th. Here's the surprising true story behind July 3, 1890 statehood — and why it matters.
The Idaho National Guard consists of roughly 3,500 soldiers statewide, and there are more than 20 training facilities in the state, according to Idaho.gov.