Rape case against Nampa arms dealer dismissed
The former owner of firearms distributor Hurricane Butterfly in Nampa, Jason Wong, had his case dismissed in court this week. Wong, who was 52 when he was charged earlier this year, faced two counts of rape, strangulation and forcible penetration with an object based on allegations from a former romantic partner or...
Mayor McLean announces 20 mph default speed limit citywide
In a post on Facebook, Mayor McLean said the reduced city-wide speed limit is the first step in addressing "safety for all road users – both those on foot and on wheels."
Students get real life marketing experience in their Mustang Media class
Mustang Media is a newer program at Eagle High that runs year-round. From the outside looking in, Mustang Media is a club that focuses on social media marketing for Eagle High. Students run various social media accounts for certain sports and clubs at the school. Junior Sam Palfreyman is a...
Western Idaho Fair to change in 2027: days off, more weekends, earlier in summer
Times are changing at the Western Idaho Fair. Or, more accurately, the times. Reacting to what it says are the evolving needs of patrons, the Western Idaho Fair will unveil a new extended format at Expo Idaho — not next year, but in 2027. The fresh plan includes an early-August launch date, a longer three-weekend...
Micron posted record revenue, again, as data centers fuel a memory chip shortage
Micron set another sales record in its latest quarter as the Boise-based company prepares to soon break ground on its first memory manufacturing plant in New York state. The company reported all-time high revenue of $13.64 billion for its fiscal first quarter ended Nov. 27, compared with $11.32 billion for the prior...
Former commander of Idaho veteran’s organization indicted for $1.45M wire, tax fraud
BOISE, Idaho — A federal grand jury in Boise has indicted a Florida man on multiple fraud charges tied to the alleged misuse of funds from a Idaho-based nonprofit veterans organization. U.S. Attorney Bart M. Davis on Monday announced that 56-year-old Charles Thomas Abrahamson is charged with wire fraud...
PHOTOS: First signs of snow in the Treasure Valley
CALDWELL, Idaho (CBS2) — The first signs of snowfall in the Treasure Valley are here. Watch live footage of the snow at the Indian Creek Plaza in Caldwell from CBS2's tower cam. Snow is also accumulating in eastern Oregon at Pleasant Valley along I-84 as the next series of...
Idaho bar owner’s bounty on Boise mayor is delusional and dangerous | Opinion
Looks like Boise Mayor Lauren McLean is really triggering an owner of a bar in Eagle. Mark Fitzpatrick, a real estate agent and retired law enforcement officer from California, is offering a $10,000 “reward” and free beer or wine for life in exchange for information that could lead to the arrest and conviction of...
Flying Trampoline Knocks Out Idaho Woman’s Power in ’50-79 MPH Winds’: ‘Can’t Say I’ve...
It’s sometimes easy to forget just how terrifyingly powerful Mother Nature can be. That said, Idaho and its surrounding states are experiencing pretty rough weather, with high winds reaching upwards of 60+ MPH. On top of the heavy rain and out-of-control gusts in the area, the US National Weather Service Boise Idaho...
Outdoors spotlight: Some unique holiday gift suggestions
There are so many gadgets for the outdoors, it’s easy to pick one for a holiday gift. I get the most fun out of giving a unique gift that someone might not buy for themselves, but they’ll find it useful. Here are some suggestions (and it’s gear I have used): Tent stake hammer The MSR Stake Hammer is pretty pricy, but...
