This year, anyone attending the Idaho Potato Drop should remember their vaccine card and a mask or two, as both will be required inside Boise’s New Year’s Eve celebration in front of the Capitol. But a loophole in city requirements could allow thousands of people to gather just outside the event, with no mandate for…… MORE
ACHD asks residents to keep storm drains clear
The Ada County Highway District is reminding residents to do their part to prevent localized flooding by keeping storm drains clear. Storm drains help funnel storm water runoff into the water system. Leaves, compact snow, ice, and other debris, can clog storm drains. Clogged storm drains can lead to ponding on sidewalks, driveways and in…… MORE
Nearly 7,000 DUI arrests in 2020
(CBS2) — Police in Idaho arrested nearly 7,000 people for driving under the influence in 2020. Here are some other impaired driving facts, provided by the Idaho Transportation Department. Last year impaired driving was a factor in 6.7% of all crashes in Idaho but contributed to 43% of all traffic fatalities. In 2020, a person…… MORE
Ada County man arrested by Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children Unit
Attorney General Lawrence Wasden has announced the arrest of an Ada County man following an investigation by the Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children Unit. The Ada County Sheriff’s Office arrested Kirk McCollough following an investigation that began in April. McCollough is accused of sexual exploitation of a child. He is alleged to have accessed sexually…… MORE
Winter Weather Advisory in place today until 11pm
We have a Winter Weather Advisory in place again today (Thursday) until 11pm in the Treasure Valley and we could see 4 more inches of snow on the ground today, with more in the higher elevations. After today, we will have cold temps move in for New Years Eve and will stay that way through…… MORE
USPS asks people to shovel walkways to protect mail carriers
CBS2 — The United States Postal Service is asking people to keep snow and ice off their walkways to protect mail carriers. Icy walkways can lead to dangerous falls, USPS says. “The best way to avoid injury is prevention,” USPS said. “Please help your letter carrier provide you with the best service, as safely as…… MORE
Omicron variant is confirmed in Idaho
The Department of Health and Welfare tweeted on today that Idaho is announcing an increase in Omicron variants. DHW said there are now 19 confirmed Omicron cases in Idaho, and an additional 150 that may be Omicron based on initial test characteristics. Final results will be posted later this week. Go to Coronavirus.Idaho.gov for more…… MORE
Our Path Home opens warm up day shelter
Our Path Home, the public-private partnership working to end homelessness in Ada County, in collaboration with local partners, opened a temporary winter warm up day shelter for community members experiencing homelessness. The warm up day shelter, located at 511 S. Americana Boulevard in downtown Boise, is open now through March 31, 2022 from 9 a.m.…… MORE
More cold weather on the way
A Winter Weather Advisory is currently in place thru today at 5pm. There is some snow on the ground but there is more on the way. Today we could see flurries continue thru the evening commute. On average, the Treasure Valley could see about 2” of snow while the foothills could see more. The next…… MORE
Boise State beats Fresno State 65-55
Boise State earned a huge 65-55 win against Fresno State in the Mountain West opener for both teams Tuesday, at ExtraMile Arena. Marcus Shaver, Jr. led the Broncos with 18 points. The victory pushes Boise State’s win streak to seven games to close out the 2021 calendar. The Broncos have not allowed more than 60…… MORE
