The parent agency of ICE is leasing new space in Meridian. What we know
The Department of Homeland Security is leasing space in the Portico North building near St. Luke’s Meridian Medical Center, a hospital spokesperson told the Idaho Statesman on Wednesday. Property assessment records show that St. Luke’s owns the building. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is part of the Department...
Nampa man faces manslaughter, DUI charges after deadly wrong-way crash on I-84
Kaleb Lancaster, 37, is now in Canyon County jail while facing six charges, including felony vehicular manslaughter and aggravated driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, following the death of a young woman in a crash on Interstate-84. Idaho State Police said Lancaster hit another car with his truck...
Idaho hospital shooter sentenced to life in prison for multi-county murder spree
BOISE, Idaho (KIFI) — Nicholas Umphenour, 30, has been sentenced to life in prison for his role in a violent 2024 hospital ambush to free an Idaho inmate and subsequent killing spree. On March 20, 2024, Umphenour assisted inmate Skylar Meade in escaping from custody during a visit to...
OPINION: Fear and terror have crossed state lines and come to Idaho
A father was apprehended by ICE outside his child’s daycare, striking outrage in the surrounding community. It was a quiet February morning when a father took his normal route to drop his child off at daycare, as he does almost every day. After saying their goodbyes, instead of being met by other parents, hellos and...
Teen dies in early morning Meridian crash: investigators seek tips, suspect speeding
An 18-year-old man was killed early Thursday after a single-vehicle rollover crash in Meridian, according to the Ada County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies were dispatched at about 3:23 a.m. to a report of a crash near South Meridian and East Columbia Roads. Investigators said he was driving a 2001 black...
Two More Stores at Boise Towne Square Mall Are Closing for Good in 2026
Two more national retailers are closing at Boise Towne Square Mall following bankruptcy filings and going-out-of-business sales.
Short-term rental bill brings to bear differing interests of Idaho property managers, local governments
BOISE — A bill seeking to address the division between local government concerns and the rights of rental property owners was the subject of a divided hearing in the House Business Committee on Monday as homeowners and property managers voiced competing concerns. Rep. Jordan Redman, R-Coeur d’Alene, who sponsored...
Police drone helps Caldwell firefighters size up structure fire
CALDWELL, Idaho (CBS2) — A late-night fire tore through a home on E. Kearney Street in Caldwell, spreading into the attic and causing extensive damage to the second floor, but everyone inside made it out safely. Caldwell Fire Department crews responded to the structure fire just before 9 p.m....
The Tri Tip Sandwich At This No-Frills Restaurant In Idaho Is So Good, People...
Sometimes the most extraordinary culinary experiences come from the most unassuming places, and BBQ4LIFE in Boise, Idaho is living proof that you don’t need fancy tablecloths or elaborate decor to create food worth traveling for. In a world of flashy food trends and Instagram-worthy plating, there’s something...
This Unassuming Restaurant In Idaho Has Mouth-Watering Eggs Benedict Known Throughout The State
Some food experiences are so transcendent they deserve their own theme music – a triumphant orchestral swell that plays the moment fork meets mouth. That’s precisely what should happen when you taste the eggs Benedict at Egg Mann and Earl in Boise. Tucked into a modest strip mall...
