Rock Fire swells to nearly 2.7K acres over weekend
The Rock Fire, which was sparked by lightning last Tuesday night two hours north of Boise, grew to 2,673 acres over the weekend, with the latest updates posted by InciWeb — the Wildland Fire Application Information Portal — on Monday afternoon. The fire was mapped at 2,336 acres...
Meridian business owner weighs in on Eagle Road turn closures
🛣️ITD is working to close 2 unprotected left turns and 1 U-turn along Eagle Road in hopes of decreasing accidents. Drivers can anticipate variable speed limit signs going up in the coming months.
Idaho gas prices in flux this week
BOISE – It’s been a topsy-turvy week at Idaho gas pumps, and more bumps could be on the way. According to AAA, Monday’s average price for a gallon of regular fuel in the Gem State is $3.51, which is two cents less than a week ago, four cents more than a month ago, and eight cents less than a year ago. Prices in the...
Middleton High School lockdown lifted, subject safely in custody
MIDDLETON, Idaho (CBS2) — A lockdown at Middleton High School has been lifted. Tuesday morning, Middleton High School was placed on lockdown after police reported a suicidal subject in the area. The school was locked down out of an abundance of caution. The subject was found in a nearby RV park, according to the...
After decades of vacancy, historic Idaho National Guard Armory to be repurposed by ministry
BOISE, Idaho — This story originally appeared in the Idaho Press. Affirming the Planning and Zoning Commission, Boise City Council voted Tuesday to deny an appeal that opposed plans to repurpose the Idaho National Guard Armory into a ministry. The armory, which is part of the National Register of...
Unanimous: Nampa City Council denies levy override to fund Ford Idaho Center
Nampa City Council unanimously rejected a levy override aimed at generating revenue to address deferred maintenance on the Ford Idaho Center.
KTVB’s owner agrees to sale. Report says KBOI2’s owner wants to bid, too
Tegna, Inc., which owns Idaho TV stations KTVB in Boise and KTFT in Twin Falls, has agreed to be acquired by a larger rival, while another suitor is circling. Texas-based Nexstar Media said it has an agreement to buy Tegna, which is based in Virginia. The deal would value Tegna at $3.54 billion, if approved — about...
Bryan Kohberger Supported Death Penalty in Ph.D. Program — Said ‘Victim’s Family’ Should Decide...
Bryan Kohberger frequently clashed with his fellow doctoral candidates in the criminology program at Washington State University, particularly when it came to debates about crime and punishment. According to newly unsealed interviews released by the Idaho State Police and obtained by PEOPLE, one of the most heated...
Idaho National Guard, Air St. Luke’s rescue hiker with broken leg on Trinity Mountain
BOISE, Idaho — A helicopter crew from the Idaho National Guard was able to assist Air St. Luke's in successfully rescuing a man from Trinity Mountain. A news release from the Idaho National Guard said the unit – with the formal name Detachment 1, Golf Company, 1st Battalion, 168th Aviation Regiment – performed the...
Caldwell teen dead, father in custody
The Caldwell Police Department says that officers made contact with the son outside of the residence, who said that Cornish made comments about shooting a family member.
