The group of the unhoused community occupying the old Ada County Courthouse lawn has gained attention from the community and not all of it has been supportive. In response to the occupation, a local group called the Idaho Liberty Dogs has planned a rally on Saturday at 1 p.m. in opposition of tent cities, Boise…… MORE
4088 new COVID 19 cases recorded in Idaho on Wednesday
While we would love to tell you the number of COVID cases in Idaho is under control, that seems to be a little far fetched at this point as numbers are continueing to be high and more deaths are being recorded. The state of Idaho on Wednesday is reporting 12 coronavirus-related deaths. According to the…… MORE
Caldwell Schools votes to require masks for students and staff
CBS 2 News The Caldwell School District board of trustees has voted to require students and staff to wear masks until at least Valentine’s Day. The board voted to make the move Monday night. Officials say superintendent Dr. N. Shalene French will have the authority to lift the mask requirement if student and staff absences…… MORE
Storms finally in the forecast for Idaho after three-week dry spell
CBS 2 News With the exception of the snow we had last Thursday, the Treasure Valley has been in a three week dry spell. This is not good when we depend on the winter snowpack to keep us going through the scorching summer months. For the second day in a row, computer models are suggesting…… MORE
Broncos Win Streak at 13 after win over Wyoming
BOISE, Idaho – The battle of the Mountain West’s last remaining unbeatens in league play lived up to the hype Tuesday, as Boise State prevailed over Wyoming, 65-62, at ExtraMile Arena to extend its winning streak to 13 games. The run ties the longest win streak in program history, set during the 2020-21 season. Abu Kigab took…… MORE
Idaho Senate GOP slams Durst after confrontation with Woodward
Following up on a story we told you about last week… Idaho Senate Republicans issued a strongly worded statement, signed by every member of Senate GOP leadership, condemning the actions of former state Sen. Branden Durst in confronting and threatening retaliation against a senator after a Senate panel declined to introduce Durst’s proposed bill. The…… MORE
Have you gotten a letter about unpaid taxes? Make sure it’s not a scam
The Idaho State Tax Commission and Idaho Attorney General Lawrence Wasden are warning the public about a scam targeting taxpayers that is meant to intimidate and steal money from residents. Taxpayers have reported receiving threatening letters from the “Tax Processing Center” or “Tax Processing Unit” claiming the state will seize the recipient’s property and garnish…… MORE
Idaho activates crisis standards of care in three health districts in southern Idaho
The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) has activated Crisis Standards of Care (CSC) this morning in accordance with IDAPA 16.02.09 – Crisis Standards of Care For Healthcare Entities in three local public health districts — Southwest District Health, Central District Health, and South Central District Health – due to severe staffing and blood…… MORE
Highway 55 Closed North of Smiths Ferry due to Rock Slide
Idaho Highway 55 is currently closed north of Smiths Ferry due to an overnight rockslide. A spokesperson says the highway will remain closed in both directions at least through Monday afternoon . The Idaho Transportation Department says they appreciate the continued patience of the public and will work to reopen the highway as soon as…… MORE
Broncos win again at San Diego State
Boise State closed the game on a 10-1 run over the final 1:36 and rallied to beat Colorado State 69-64 at ExtraMile Arena, Saturday. The Broncos (7-11, 3-4 Mountain West) pulled within 63-61 on a jumper by Dominique Leonidas, who finished with 12 points, one of five Boise State student-athletes in double figures. After a…… MORE
