These 11 Idaho Hometowns Named Best Small Cities in America
A new WalletHub study ranks Meridian #70 nationwide, highlighting its booming economy that puts it ahead of 95% of similarly sized cities.
The Spirit of the Boise Festival Returns!
The Spirit of Boise Hot Air Balloon Festival returned for its 33rd year. Although we had some cancellations on Wednesday, August 27th, due to the weather, the rest of the festival was still a success!. The festival was founded in 1991 by Scott Spencer and takes place in Ann Morrison...
Body found at Boise recycling center identified as local man
The Ada County Coroner's Office has identified the man whose body was discovered at a Boise recycling center on Friday. Michael Evans, 54, of Boise, Idaho, was pronounced dead at the scene after authorities were called to the 1900 block of S. Cole Rd, around 3:58 p.m. on Sept. 26, 2025.
Heavy rain and thunderstorms hit Thursday night; flood risk near mountain burn scars
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — Another round of rain is moving in late Thursday and will continue tonight into Friday. A few thunderstorms are also possible, and the mountains will see the heaviest rain, where flooding is a concern near burn scars. Friday will be cooler, with highs in the low 60s.
Four Idaho hospitals earn 5-star ratings from CMS
Four hospitals throughout Idaho earned the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ Overall Hospital Quality Rating, each with the 5-Star rating, the highest a hospital can receive through CMS. At a Glance:. Four Idaho hospitals received CMS 5-star overall quality ratings. Boise VA, Idaho Falls Community, St. Luke’s...
Idaho inmate adds 40 years to his sentence following brutal attack with a rock
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — An Idaho man already serving time in prison has just been sentenced to another 40 years following a brutal attack on a fellow inmate. The Ada County Prosecutor's Office reports that 34-year-old Daniel J. Gilmartin has been sentenced to 40 years in prison, 20 of which are fixed, for attempting to...
Idaho Humane Society to host 33rd annual See Spot Walk in downtown Boise
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — The Idaho Humane Society (IHS) will host the 33rd annual See Spot Walk on Oct. 4 at 10 a.m. at Julia Davis Park in downtown Boise. Join hundreds of fellow animal lovers and their pets for a one-mile walk along the Boise River Greenbelt. Participants are encouraged to register individually or as...
Growing Idaho: Can parks keep up with growth?
BOISE, Idaho — The Gem State is undergoing incredible growth. With that, comes the risk of at least one thing shrinking, the amount of parks and open space. But local leaders say municipalities can work against that. Doug Holloway is the Boise Parks and Rec Director. He's retiring after...
Approved, again: Boise council approves Interfaith move with late changes
For the second time, the Boise City Council gave the green light for Interfaith Sanctuary to move to State Street. The 5-1 vote, with City Council Member Luci Willits opposing, came after a marathon ten-hour city council meeting stretching from 2 p.m. through midnight and included conditions on the nonprofit’s...
Ada Co. asking cities to collect impact fees for jail, coroner’s building, EMS
Following a failed jail bond two years ago, Ada County is taking a different tack to pay for needed facilities and service improvements. The county is in the process of asking cities within the county to approve impact fees for a jail expansion, coroner’s building, and emergency management services (EMS). The county...
