Funding for arts agencies in Idaho to reach $884,700 in FY2020

Legislative appropriations for Idaho arts agencies are projected to reach $884,700 for fiscal year 2020, which equates to 50 cents per capita in the state, according to a report from the National Assembly of State Arts Agencies (NASAA).

LANSING PUBLIC LIBRARY: After-Hours Concert: The Steve Cooper Orchestra Band

The Steve Cooper Orchestra has been performing in the Chicago area for over 20 years.

LANSING PUBLIC LIBRARY: Teen Volunteer Orientation - Jan. 4

Teens interested in volunteering at the library should attend one of our Volunteer Orientation programs. Staff will talk to you about volunteer opportunities at the library, show you how to sign up for volunteer shifts, and train you in specialized volunteer tasks.

LANSING PUBLIC LIBRARY: Winter Adult Book Bingo - Jan. 6

Looking for some winter reading inspiration?

LANSING PUBLIC LIBRARY: Coupon Cutting for Military - Jan. 6

The Lansing Business Women's Association is cutting and sorting coupons for our military families overseas.

LANSING PUBLIC LIBRARY: Property Tax Assessment Appeal Seminar - Jan. 6

The Thornton Township Property Tax Appeal window is open December 10 through January 8, 2020 The presentation is an hour-long informative talk in which Commissioner Dan Patlak shares how & why on filing an appeal.

THORNTON FRACTIONAL SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL: Rebels (Men's Varsity Basketball) vs. Basketball Madness - Jan. 4

There will be a Men's Varsity Basketball game on Jan. 4 in the Basketball Madness.

THORNTON FRACTIONAL SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL: Rebels (Men's Freshman Wrestling) vs. H-F Invite - Jan. 4

There will be a Men's Freshman Wrestling game on Jan. 4 in the H-F Invite.

THORNTON FRACTIONAL SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL: Rebels (Women's SO Bowling) vs. T. F. North High School - Jan. 7

There will be a Women's SO Bowling game on Jan. 7 in the Castaways Bowl.

THORNTON FRACTIONAL SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL: Rebels (Women's Varsity Bowling) vs. T. F. North High School - Jan. 7

There will be a Women's Varsity Bowling game on Jan. 7 in the Castaways Bowl.

THORNTON FRACTIONAL SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL: Rebels (Men's Varsity Swimming) vs. Tinley Park High School - Jan. 7

There will be a Men's Varsity Swimming game on Jan. 7 in the Pool.

College football coach is highest-paid public employee in Idaho

Bryan Harsin, head football coach at Boise State University, earned $1.65 million in 2018, making Harsin the highest-paid public employee in Idaho last year, according to a ranking by the website GOBankingRates.

Obituary: Larry L. Ashlock

Larry L. Ashlock, Age 84, of Hammond, IN passed away Thursday, January 2, 2020.

Obituary: Sharon R. Pruzin

Sharon R. Pruzin (nee Smith), Age 74, passed away peacefully Friday, January 3, 2020 surrounded by her loving family.

Obituary: Jeff Houston Knight

Jeff Houston Knight age 73, of Crown Point, IN passed away Thursday, January 2, 2020.

Which U.S. schools receive the most federal student aid?

University of Illinois at Chicago, Illinois State University and Northern Illinois University reported receiving the most federal financial aid in the state during the 2018-19 academic year among U.S. schools.

LANSING PUBLIC LIBRARY: Family History: Using the Census on Ancestry (Register Now) - Jan. 9

This first class covers the basics of searching the US Census on Ancestry.

LANSING PUBLIC LIBRARY: Reality Check Book Discussion: "Black Like Me" - Jan. 9

Discuss: Black Like Me by John Howard Griffin

THORNTON FRACTIONAL SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL: Rebels (Women's Varsity Bowling) vs. Tinley Park High School - Jan. 9

There will be a Women's Varsity Bowling game on Jan. 9 in the Tinley Park Bowl.

THORNTON FRACTIONAL SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL: Rebels (Men's Varsity Wrestling) vs. Shepard/Bremen/Lemont - Jan. 9

There will be a Men's Varsity Wrestling game on Jan. 9 in the Bremen High School.