Suspect in Boise Greenbelt attack returns to court, hearing reset for September
Attorneys clarified Monday that Javier Ortiz faces attempted second-degree kidnapping, not second-degree kidnapping. They said the charges have not changed. #Boise #IdahoNews6
Micron opens 60,000-square-foot training center near Boise campus
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — According to a recent news release, Micron opened a 60,000-square-foot Micron Training Center (MTC) in Boise on Monday, "a strategic investment to strengthen the skilled talent pipeline, support advanced semiconductor manufacturing and expand education and apprenticeship pathways in Idaho." Locate
Payette Brewing hosts dog-friendly “Payette Pup PAWWTY” with local vendors
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — On Saturday, dog lovers had a reason to stop by Payette Brewing’s Tap Room for an afternoon focused on four-legged friends. Payette Brewing welcomed back several dog-focused vendors for “Payette Pup PAWWTY,” inviting people to “treat yourself and your pup” with local custom dog treats, Payette pup
Barrel racer Megan McLeod-Sprogg talks about the rising cost to compete
CALDWELL, Idaho (CBS2) — Rodeo athletes often depend on sponsors to cover the high cost of competing, with fuel alone running into tens of thousands of dollars each year, according to professional barrel racer Megan McLeod-Sprogg. “Fuel’s probably our biggest most consistent cost going down the road,” McLeod-Sprogg sai
Caldwell Night Rodeo draws top athletes, including 13-time NFR bullfighter Cody Webster
CALDWELL, Idaho (CBS2) — The Caldwell Night Rodeo is drawing some of the sport’s top athletes to the arena, including 13-time National Finals Rodeo bullfighter Cody Webster, who said returning this year has been especially meaningful after shoulder surgery. “Everything about the Caldwell Night Rodeo is just absolutely.
Idaho State Police Breaks Ground on New Forensic Services Laboratory
Idaho State Police (ISP) will break ground tomorrow (Tue) on a new 20,000-square-foot forensic laboratory at ISP Headquarters in Meridian. This project represents a major investment in Idaho’s forensic science capabilities and supports the criminal justice agencies that depend on these services. Construction is schedul
Recovery operation underway at Swan Falls Dam in Kuna after man falls into water
While the search started as a rescue, officials say it has now turned into a recovery operation. Search efforts have been suspended for the night due to conditions and visibility.
Some sprinklers in Boise miss the mark, water the pavement instead of the grass
Lawn-watering already takes up lots of water: Boiseans use 65 million gallons of Veolia water per day during the summer months to irrigate their lawns, according to a utility estimate shared by the city of Boise. This summer, Boise’s City Council approved a plan for the mayor to potentially curtail lawn watering if thi
From Nampa, Idaho, to Westminster: Local woman gets to judge top dogs
Growing up in Pennsylvania, Debbie Long-Gschwender’s mother wasn’t keen on her having a dog. In order to get Maggie, her beloved first rough collie, then 16-year-old Long-Gschwender struck a bargain with her mom to enter Maggie into an obedience program. She excelled and quickly found herself competing in training show
Firefighters battle 79 large wildfires nationwide as 200 new fires are reported
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — Wildfires continued to burn across the country as firefighters worked to get a handle on dozens of large blazes. National Fire News for Aug. 23, 2026, reported that 200 new fires were reported nationwide yesterday, including five new large fires. Firefighters were working to contain 79 large fires
