Caldwell receives approval for railroad quiet zone amid safety concerns
CALDWELL, Idaho (CBS2) — The City of Caldwell has received approval from the Federal Railroad Administration to implement a proposed railroad quiet zone, addressing community concerns and misinformation about the safety of such zones. The quiet zone initiative, which has been in the works since at least 2014,...
Popular Boise-Area Chain Bans ‘Six-Seven’ Trend From Its Restaurants
After hearing “six-seven” nonstop, this restaurant reportedly removed the number from its restaurants, skipping straight from 66 to 68.
A truck-motorcycle crash leaves 20-year-old dead near a Meridian high school
The Meridian Police Department is investigating a crash between a pickup truck and a sport motorcycle near a Meridian high school that left a 20-year-old man dead Friday morning. Police responded to a crash on the 5400 block of North Linder Road near Rocky Mountain High School at about 10:30 a.m., where they found a...
Idaho dance group preserves Mexican traditions through Posada performances
Ballet Folklorico Yareth de Idaho preserves Mexican traditions through authentic posada performances teaching 30 students cultural discipline.
Local illustrator selected for Boise Airport public art project
A new mural celebrating Boise’s past and future is coming to the airport in 2026. Boise-based artist Chad Otis was selected to design the project.✈️
Scam alert: Fraudulent emails impersonating Garden City officials
GARDEN CITY, Idaho (CBS2) — Garden City Police are warning residents about a scam involving emails that falsely use the city's name and logo to deceive individuals into making payments or sharing financial information. These emails may appear legitimate, often coming from addresses similar to official city accounts...
Even Boise’s AVERAGE Rent Price Is Astronomical In 2025
If you can afford to live in the City of Trees, you must be pretty well off.
Boise unveils four new zoning guides to help residents navigate growth
A college student named Gabe is looking for an apartment in Boise close to Boise State University’s campus. At the same time, a local gear shop owner named Lou is hoping to open a second location in Boise. Although searching for a place in the same city, both have different paths they need to follow as they navigate...
Co-defendants in Wilder gambling raid won’t face trial until May after court grants motion
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — Five defendants who were arrested in the Wilder gambling raid in October will not be facing trial on Monday after the court granted a motion continuing the trial until May of next year. The FBI, ICE, Canyon County Sheriff's office, and other law enforcement agencies...
3 Boise-area students hit by cars near schools this week. Districts urge caution
At least three students in the Treasure Valley were hit by vehicles this week near or at their schools. As the hours of daylight get shorter and students have to head to school in the dark, districts and local police departments are urging drivers to be vigilant and walkers and bikers to take safety precautions. On...
