Demolition proposed for ‘deplorable’ motel shut down by the City of Boise
Demolition could be in the new future for a former motel that the City of Boise shut down three years ago. In 2023, the City of Boise shut down the Travelers Motel on Fairview Ave., citing “deplorable” and “unsafe” living conditions. As BoiseDev reported at the time, fire inspectors found black mold, rotting floors,...
Car crashes cause commute delays across the Treasure Valley
With the arrival of snow on the valley floor this morning, several car crashes could cause delays for you as you head out the door.
Authorities search for suspect in Meridian residential break-in
MERIDIAN — At 7:45 a.m on Tuesday, the Ada County Sheriff's Office and Eagle Police deputies responded to a report of a residential alarm near N. Spurwing Way and W. Ryder Cup Drive in Meridian. Deputies discovered a broken window and signs of forced entry at the residence. No...
Meridian Police Department drone program
The Meridian Police Department is preparing to launch a first-of-its-kind program in Ada County that could revolutionize how law enforcement responds to emergency calls. The department is deploying drones that can reach any location in the city of Meridian within two minutes. Chief of Police, Tracy Basterrechea spoke...
Boise (ID) Fire Plans Large-Scale Training at Shuttering Outlet Mall
If you see smoke, ladders and fire trucks at the former Boise outlet mall, don’t fear. It’s just the Boise Fire Department taking a rare opportunity to conduct a large-scale training operation. The department announced that it would hold a two-week training during the last week of January...
Cause of death determined for Boise woman found dead in U-Haul
BOISE, Idaho — Months after a Boise woman was found dead in Meridian inside a U-Haul, the cause of her death has been determined. Shawna Helling was found on Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025. Officers responded to a report of an unresponsive woman in the vehicle. She was pronounced dead at the scene. Police said she was "cold...
CBS2 Chief Meteorologist Roland Steadham dies in plane crash
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — It is with great sadness that we share that beloved CBS2 Chief Meteorologist Roland Steadham died in a plane crash on Tuesday. He and another person were on the plane when it crashed on the Payette River near Emmett. Roland Steadham is a beloved member...
Want a fresh start? Here are the top 5 cities in America to start...
Thinking about closing one chapter and opening another in a new city? Many people do, and migration trends help spotlight which cities make starting over easier. According to an updated 2026 ConsumerAffairs analysis, the best cities to start over are those that balance economic opportunity, ease of relocation,...
Linder Road closure brings a change in traffic patterns and inconvenience for students
Linder Road has been closed due to phase one of the Linder Road, State Highway 44 to Floating Feather Road Project. The road has been closed between Saguaro Drive and Rosslare Court since Nov. 11, 2025. The road will not reopen until the spring of 2026. The overall goal of...
Light snow possible Wednesday morning as cold front moves through Treasure Valley
Areas of mist and slightly reduced visibility are occurring in the Treasure Valley Tuesday afternoon due to limited atmospheric mixing and light winds. This quiet weather pattern will get a significant jolt of activity Wednesday as an upper-level trough moves into the Pacific Northwest. The approaching system will...
