Idaho airports saw a record number of handguns discovered in passenger carry-on luggage in 2021. The TSA says there were 40 guns discovered at six airports across the Gem State. Boise Airport led the way with 34, while Idaho Falls Regional Airport had four. CBS 2 reports, Lewiston and Magic Valley each had a firearm…… MORE
Senator Chuck Winder reveals he has COVID
It looks like COVID is taking a toll on some people who work in the Statehouse. Idaho Senator Chuck Winder announced Monday that he tested positive for Covid. Winder, the Idaho Senate Pro-Tem, is the fourth senator who tested positive since the most recent legislative session started. Winder told Idaho Press he has had no…… MORE
COVID forced some local schools to close
School is back in session after the holiday today, but it was a much longer weekend for some. The spread of the omicron variant through the Treasure Valley this week led administrators to close some schools due to a critical number of staff being unavailable to work. The Caldwell School District closed all schools Thursday…… MORE
Boise State set to host Air Force tonight
Boise State men’s basketball is set for its first home game in 2022, Tuesday against Air Force. Tipoff is slated for 7 p.m. MT at ExtraMile Arena. ABOUT AIR FORCE: The Falcons are 8-6 overall and 1-2 in Mountain West play. They collected a win against Utah State to start league play, before falling to Colorado…… MORE
Record high numbers of COVID
The state of Idaho on Tuesday posted an all-time record daily case count of coronavirus cases. The state reported 2,319 new COVID-19 cases — breaking the previous high of 2,298 back on Dec. 9, 2020. There were also five additional deaths. CBS 2 reports, to date, there have been a total of 331,265 cases since…… MORE
Scam alert Twin Falls utility customers
Utility customers in Twin Falls need to be on high alert. The city on Tuesday warned that scammers, claiming to be with the City of Twin Falls, are calling customers and demanding immediate payment to prevent utility shutoff. CBS2 reports that according to the city’s website this is a scam and residents should not provide…… MORE
CBS2 Natalie Hurst retiring
After 16 years at our news partner CBS2 TV, Anchor Natalie Hurst has announced she is retiring from the station Feb. 28th. Natalie’s career spans 30 years, and she is known not only for anchoring the news, but also for her investment in countless charitable organizations. Prior to moving to Boise, Natalie worked at WFRV-TV…… MORE
Who gets to run on Republican ticket?
A push from a handful of Idaho GOP members could implement changes that would determine who can run on the Republican ticket. The proposed rule change would require those running as Republicans to obtain endorsements by their respective GOP committees. For statewide and United States’ offices, candidates would need approval from the State Central Committee,…… MORE
Idaho Legislature passing lesser percentage of bills
If a legislative bill is passed, it enacts or changes an existing law or appropriates money. Last year, despite being the longest legislative session on record, the Legislature passed a lesser percentage of bills compared to each session since 2012. Just 51% of House bills and about 63% of Senate bills became law in 2021.…… MORE
Boise Airport looking to add flights
For residents longing for a warm, beach vacation in Honolulu or maybe Orlando, Florida, the Boise Airport is working to deliver nonstop service to these sunny getaways, prioritizing them among a short list of new destinations it hopes to offer soon. The regional air hub is offering financial incentives for airlines to bring more nonstop…… MORE
