Episode 3

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30th Jan 2025

January 30, 2025

This week, we cover:

  • Unfortunate accidents on frozen Payette Lake
  • New Meadows Skatepark News
  • New land conservation news
  • And an in-depth look at all the events for the Idaho Sled Dog Challenge with co-founder Dave Looney.

As always, we also have a sports recap, local weather (snow on the way!), and community events.

Idaho Sled Dog Challenge information can be found at idahosleddogchallenge.com

Payette Avalanche Center website is payetteavalanche.org

Follow Todd Cook at McCall Weather on Facebook by following this link.

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The Star-News Spotlight
The Star-News Spotlight is a weekly podcast produced by The Star-News in McCall, Idaho, and hosted by Nish Weiseth. It delivers the latest headlines, in-depth stories, and key updates from Valley and Adams counties and beyond. With insightful commentary and interviews, the podcast keeps listeners informed about local news, community events, and regional developments, all in a convenient and accessible audio format. Tune in each week to stay connected to the heart of one of Idaho's vibrant communities.

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Nish Weiseth is the host of The Star-News Spotlight and has a storied career as a media contributor and fact-checker whose work has been featured in Politico, the BBC, and other national news outlets. Nish is known for bringing factual accuracy, clarity, and depth to complex topics and news events happening around the country. She lives in Idaho with her family.