Bringing holiday cheer to incarcerated individuals
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — Now through Dec. 19, St. Vincent de Paul is holding their 26th annual Cookies for Corrections tradition. A program of community members bringing thousands of cookies to incarcerated residents in the South Boise Prison Complex. The cookies are all store-bought cookies donated by community...
Meridian business owner recounts scary crash, Eagle Rd sets lower speed limits
ITD says the variable speed signs will go live mid-January. Here more from police about what drivers should do. 🚗
Boise, ID Wednesday Winter Storm Watch: 8–15″ Snow in Mountains
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Boise, ID – A Winter Storm Watch is in effect for the mountains surrounding Boise beginning late Wednesday night, with heavy snow and gusty winds expected to create dangerous travel conditions through at...
Damage to a Boise bridge cost thousands. Police don’t know who did it
Four months after alleged vandals caused thousands of dollars in damage to a Boise bridge, Boise Police say they still don’t know who did it. As BoiseDev reported in August, damage done to two railings along the West Parkcenter Bridge in Boise caused one railing to fall into the Boise River, concrete damage on the...
LDS Church’s national effort brings unity and support to Caldwell with major food donation
CALDWELL, Idaho (CBS2) — A semi-truck adorned with America 250 and JustServe messaging will arrive in Caldwell at 7 a.m. on Dec. 18, delivering a significant boost to families across the Treasure Valley. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, funded by contributions from its members, spearheaded this...
Treasure Valley contractor arrested after allegedly stealing from homeowners
BOISE, Idaho — A Treasure Valley contractor faces grand theft charges after allegedly taking thousands of dollars from homeowners and failing to complete their projects, leaving several families without finished work or their money back. Seth Wooddell, owner of Idaho Decks & Exteriors, was booked into the Ada County...
Fire marshal: Small propane tank caused U-Haul explosion that killed Meridian man
A standard propane tank for an outdoor gas-barbecue grill was the cause of the U-Haul truck explosion that killed a man Saturday in Lewiston. However, the spark behind the explosion will remain a mystery. “It was a typical 5-gallon tank you’d use for a barbecue or a fire pit,” said Lewiston Fire Marshal Julian...
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...
Police investigating overnight drive-by shooting in Nampa, no injuries reported
Nampa Police are investigating an overnight drive-by shooting where bullets hit occupied apartments. Thankfully, no injuries were reported, but anyone with information is urged to contact police.
Weather Alert: Strong thunderstorm to impact southern Boise
A fast-moving and powerful thunderstorm is sweeping across the Boise Mountains this morning, prompting the National Weather Service to issue an alert for parts of southern Boise, northeastern Elmore, and northwestern Camas counties through 9:15 AM MST. At 8:29 AM, Doppler radar detected the storm near Idaho City,...
