Meridian’s Idaho POST Academy Earns National Re-Accreditation for Excellence in Law Enforcement Training
On December 4, 2025, the Idaho Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Academy in Meridian, Idaho, received re-accreditation from the International Association of Directors of Law Enforcement Standards and Training (IADLEST). IADLEST Executive Director Mike Becar presented the award during the Idaho POST...
Driver seriously injured after W State St collision; investigation ongoing
GARDEN CITY, Idaho (CBS2) — Garden City Police responded to a traffic collision at a business in the 7300 block of W State St in Garden City on Dec. 12, at approximately 7:30 p.m. According to police, a beige Chrysler Pacifica had collided with an unoccupied parked vehicle, and...
Caldwell receives approval for railroad quiet zone amid safety concerns
CALDWELL, Idaho (CBS2) — The City of Caldwell has received approval from the Federal Railroad Administration to implement a proposed railroad quiet zone, addressing community concerns and misinformation about the safety of such zones. The quiet zone initiative, which has been in the works since at least 2014,...
Popular Boise-Area Chain Bans ‘Six-Seven’ Trend From Its Restaurants
After hearing “six-seven” nonstop, this restaurant reportedly removed the number from its restaurants, skipping straight from 66 to 68.
A truck-motorcycle crash leaves 20-year-old dead near a Meridian high school
The Meridian Police Department is investigating a crash between a pickup truck and a sport motorcycle near a Meridian high school that left a 20-year-old man dead Friday morning. Police responded to a crash on the 5400 block of North Linder Road near Rocky Mountain High School at about 10:30 a.m., where they found a...
Idaho dance group preserves Mexican traditions through Posada performances
Ballet Folklorico Yareth de Idaho preserves Mexican traditions through authentic posada performances teaching 30 students cultural discipline.
Local illustrator selected for Boise Airport public art project
A new mural celebrating Boise’s past and future is coming to the airport in 2026. Boise-based artist Chad Otis was selected to design the project.✈️
Scam alert: Fraudulent emails impersonating Garden City officials
GARDEN CITY, Idaho (CBS2) — Garden City Police are warning residents about a scam involving emails that falsely use the city's name and logo to deceive individuals into making payments or sharing financial information. These emails may appear legitimate, often coming from addresses similar to official city accounts...
Even Boise’s AVERAGE Rent Price Is Astronomical In 2025
If you can afford to live in the City of Trees, you must be pretty well off.
Boise unveils four new zoning guides to help residents navigate growth
A college student named Gabe is looking for an apartment in Boise close to Boise State University’s campus. At the same time, a local gear shop owner named Lou is hoping to open a second location in Boise. Although searching for a place in the same city, both have different paths they need to follow as they navigate...
