Caldwell Police Chief Rex Ingram retires suddenly from department
CALDWELL, Idaho (CBS2) — The City of Caldwell has confirmed that Caldwell Police Chief Rex Ingram has announced his early retirement from the department. Chief Ingram has been the Chief of Police since 2022. The department has lauded the decrease in crime rates during his tenure, though it has not been without controve
Idaho runner showed up to a marathon wearing something almost nobody believed
Most marathon runners look for ways to stay cool and comfortable over 26.2 miles. David Rush took the opposite approach, completing the Idaho Potato Marathon while wearing 125 T-shirts and earning a Guinness World Record for the most shirts worn during a marathon. The record-setting run took place May 16 in Boise and w
Trendy Boise Restaurant ‘Finally’ Starts Taking Reservations
The restaurant states they have 'damn good pizza' and apparently, the city is well aware!
142 new fires reported nationwide on Monday, including 12 new large fires
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — A surge of new wildfires kept firefighters stretched across the country as the National Preparedness Level held at its highest point. The National Interagency Fire Center says that 142 new fires were reported nationwide on Monday, August 10, including 12 new large fires. Firefighters are currently
Big Grass Fire grows beyond 555,000 acres prompting evacuations, more homes threatened
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — The Big Grass Fire burning along the Idaho/Oregon border has now burned over 555,000 acres and is 35-percent contained. The fire started from a lightning strike on July 23. The incident management team reports that 159 homes have been evacuated, and another 315 residential structures...
West Ada introduces new school device use framework
MERIDIAN, Idaho — West Ada School District is rolling out a new framework for the 2026-27 school year aimed at reducing unnecessary student screen time while making device use more intentional. The district calls the initiative "Intentional Device Use and Screen Time" and describes it as the latest step...
Update: Downed power lines cleaned up, electricity flowing again in Boise’s West End
Update: Idaho Power’s outage map showed that the lines were secured and power restored by 7:15 p.m. Below is the original story: Commuters are asked to avoid a portion of Jefferson Street in Boise’s West End after an accident downed several power lines in the area, according to the Boise Fire Department. Shortly after
Boise seeks $5M federal grant to expand mental health, homelessness services
The City of Boise is seeking additional resources to address homelessness and expand services for people experiencing severe mental health and substance abuse issues in our community.
I-84 eastbound to close overnight between Garrity and Ten Mile exits
NAMPA, Idaho (CBS2) — The Idaho Transportation Department will close eastbound I-84 between the Garrity Boulevard Interchange (Exit 38) and Ten Mile Road Interchange (Exit 42) overnight on Thursday, Aug. 13. The closure will be in place from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. and will allow crews to safely...
A big drop in temperatures comes with a return of storm chances
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — Hot and smoky weather continues Tuesday, but the forecast looks much different by the end of the week. Treasure Valley high's reach the mid to upper 90s before slipping into the low to mid 90s Wednesday. The bigger cooldown arrives Thursday. Highs drop into the...
