Birthday Bash: America 250 celebrations and reflections on historic milestone across the country
Across the country, communities are commemorating and celebrating America’s 250th birthday and the anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. Many, but not all of the events are part of Fourth of July celebrations. Also, many America 250 events are free—and local in scope, since summer trave
‘Your circumstances do not define your ceiling:’ LC State prison program grows
It was 2024 and Doyle F. was eight years into a 10-year sentence, the remaining stretch filling his mind. “I thought that I would just do my time, do the best I could, get out.”. But that year, Lewis-Clark State College began offering classes at the Idaho State Correctional...
Exploring Idaho: Table Rock
From spring crickets and wildflowers to sweeping views of the Treasure Valley, the hike to Boise's Table Rock continues to draw locals and visitors alike.
Power outages in Boise as strong winds and thunderstorms move in
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — Multiple power outages are being reported in Boise as strong wind gusts and thunderstorms blow through the area. Idaho Power's outage map is indicating that one power outage on the east end of town is affecting more than 1,500 homes along the Warm Springs corridor. Another in the Boise foothills j
More than 900,000 Idahoans live in drought areas, experts say
IDAHO, USA — Idaho's weather rollercoaster this year had some very real effects on Idaho water level forecasts and reports. The Upper Snake River is experiencing the 8th lowest reported water supply in the past 45 years with Palisades and American Falls reservoir levels below normal, which Idaho Department of Water Res
Storms push north into central mountains ahead of a major cooldown for Tuesday
Temperatures are running 10 to 15 degrees above normal on Monday, with highs reaching 93 degrees. A Red Flag Warning has been issued for southeast Oregon, where sustained winds of 20 to 30 mph and gusts up to 40 mph combined with very dry conditions are creating critical fire weather. Winds in southwest Idaho will be s
Wind gusts nearing 60 mph tear roof off Alaska Air building at the Boise...
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — Thunderstorms and severe wind gusts nearing 60 mph in some places have been knocking out power and delaying flights. Early reports indicate that the roof was blown off the Alaska Air Cargo center building near the Boise Airport. CBS2 crews managed to get photos of roofing materials and debris in f
Power restored to Boise’s East End as storm blows through Treasure Valley
Idaho Power states that 1,532 of its customers are without power in the area. The cause of the outage remains under investigation.
Overnight crash involving two vehicles in Caldwell kills Homedale man
Police say a 2010 Ford Fusion crossed the center line while traveling eastbound on Simplot Boulevard and hit a westbound 2001 Kenworth commercial vehicle head-on.
Meridian house fire damages home and multiple vehicles; no injuries reported
Fire crews from across the Treasure Valley responded to a Meridian house fire Monday afternoon. Officials say all 4 occupants made it out safely.

















