Boise Bicycle Project works to make Idaho roads safer
Last week, the Idaho Transportation Department announced that over the summer, almost one person per day was killed in a traffic crash in the Gem State. Over 100 days, 88 people died; nine of those were in Ada County and eight were in Canyon County. The Boise Bicycle Project wants...
Despite perfect 5-star rating, Boise restaurant closes ‘with a heavy heart’
A locally owned grab-and-go restaurant that specialized in fresh, health-oriented food has closed. Hill’s Kitchen, which served takeout, offered catering and focused on prepared meals, has shuttered at 10697 W. Ustick Road in Boise. Owner-chef Janel Hill, who ran the strip-mall business, made the announcement...
Two People Dead Following Idaho Highway Accidents Saturday
One of the accidents happened near a rest stop at the Utah border, and the other happened north of Boise.
‘Heartbroken’: Towering above Boise, this rooftop restaurant will close downtown
A downtown Boise restaurant that towers over the competition will be grounded soon. Zee’s Rooftop, a cafe on the top floor of C.W. Moore Plaza , 250 S. 5th St., plans to close Sept. 30. Owners Christopher “Chef Zee” Zahn and his wife, Christina Zahn, made the announcement, “sadly,” on social media Monday . “We are...
Brave Siamese Cat In Idaho Risks His Life To Save Dog From Serious Danger
Few things are more terrifying than watching one dog viciously attack another, unless a courageous cat steps in to save the day. A similar event unfolded in Nampa, Idaho, where a dog was left with a long road to recovery after being brutally attacked by another dog. Michaella Franklin, the...
Boise Police increase presence on Greenbelt to encourage safer riding on e-bikes, scooters
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — Boise Police officers will continue to have an increased presence along the Greenbelt over the next week. Officers have been working the Greenbelt with increased numbers to educate the public on safety tips and the "rules of the road" for e-bikes and scooters. With the increasing popularity of...
Treasure Valley woman celebrates 107th birthday with helicopter ride flown by her son
BOISE, Idaho — Grace Blackstead, a resident of Treasure Valley, recently celebrated her 107th birthday in a unique way. Her son, Rod, took her for a thrilling helicopter ride with the door off to mark the occasion. Grace, who defies the average life expectancy of an American woman, which...
‘Proactive policing’ in the City of Caldwell
CALDWELL, Idaho (CBS2) — The Caldwell Police Department has shifted its focus to what they are calling "proactive policing." A method of policing they say increases traffic stops and citations, but lowers crime and accidents. The CPD is using crime data to identify trends showing where crime is happening...
Crime Scene Breakthroughs That Solved Unsolvable Cases
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Facing landlord issues, ‘old-school’ Meridian restaurant to move after 19 years
For nearly two decades, hungry diners have pulled up a chair at The Griddle , a breakfast-and-lunch institution that has expanded across the Boise area. But by the middle of next year, The Griddle won’t be cookin’ anymore at its first Idaho location. The restaurant at 2310 E. Overland Road in Meridian plans to move —...
