Wet, Muddy Trails in the Boise Foothills
BOISE, Idaho — Even with a brief break from steady rain expected today, trail conditions across the Boise Foothills remain extremely wet and muddy, prompting officials to ask the public to stay off most trails. By Monday afternoon, many lower foothill trails had standing or flowing water, along with...
Micron and CWI team up to educate workers for a trillion-dollar industry
The College of Western Idaho is ramping up its mechatronics program to help meet soaring demand for semiconductor workers — a key piece of Idaho’s role in a national push to expand domestic chip manufacturing. But even as enrollment surges and Boise-based Micron Technology invests heavily in workforce...
Shoreline Drive to close east and west of Americana Boulevard in Boise
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — Drivers in Boise should prepare for traffic changes as construction begins Thursday, April 16. Shoreline Drive will be closed east and west of the intersection at Americana Boulevard, according to the Ada County Highway District (ACHD). American Boulevard will remain open for northbound and southbound traffic, but vehicles will not be able to turn onto Shoreline Drive from America. Access along...
America 250: Idaho finger steaks origin story gets new twist with recipe claim
The popular deep-fried steak bites are similar to country-fried steak, and now there's a new recipe whose owner claims it's the original.
Nampa man sentenced to 18 years for lewd conduct with a child under 13
Judge Gabriel McCarthy delivered the sentence, during which the justice explained that the trauma caused by the suspect's actions would likely be permanent.
Next round of storms heading this way; Bogus Basin could see an additional foot...
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — The National Weather Service in Boise is forecasting another round of storms heading into the Treasure Valley and the surrounding Boise mountains. Bogus Basin received more than 20 inches of snow from the previous storm system over the weekend. Boise and several other areas spotted through the Treasure Valley received nearly 3 inches of rain, and more is on the way...
Coroner identifies 76-year-old woman in fatal ATV accident in Kuna
KUNA, Idaho — The Ada County Coroner has identified the woman who died in an ATV accident on Initial Point on Saturday, April 11. Michelle Driscoll, 76, died from blunt force injuries” after lifesaving measures were unsuccessful, reports the coroner. Driscoll was driving an ATV with another female...
South Vista Avenue bridge construction causes lane closures for Boise airport commuters
BOISE BENCH, Idaho — Construction is underway on South Vista Avenue to improve the bridge over the New York Canal, causing extended lane closures for drivers heading to the airport. WATCH | South Vista Avenue bridge construction causes lane closures— The Ada County Highway District's bridge improvement project includes...
Soft hail could blanket Boise area amid freezing temperatures. What is graupel?
Thunderstorms, rain showers and snow flurries are expected to sweep Boise as temperatures drop, according to the National Weather Service. That “ widespread precipitation ” will be accompanied by “gusty winds and small hail,” the weather service said in its latest Idaho state forecast discussion. The storm system could also result in another, odder byproduct. Frigid temperatures on Wednesday, April 15, and Thursday, April 16, could...
Unusual April rain helps, but Idaho snowpack is still below normal
Unusually heavy April rain is bringing short-term benefits to southwest Idaho, but experts say low snowpack still leaves the region’s overall water supply below normal.

















