It’s not the most new cases of coronavirus we have seen in a single day – but it’s close… Idaho on Wednesday reported more than 2,000 new daily cases of the coronavirus for only the third time. State health officials say there were 2,024 cases — along with another 30 new deaths. Idaho’s previous single-day…… MORE
Health care workers and first responders got a sign
An unidentified man put up “thank you” signs for healthcare workers and first responders in front of the Idaho State Police building. State police caught him in the act, and an employee approached the man and asked for his name. CBS2 reports the man just said he was doing the right thing, and then he…… MORE
Idaho’s citizen redistricting committee needs more time
After 18 public hearings, hours of testimony, and painstaking work on possible new legislative and congressional district lines, Idaho’s citizen redistricting commission now plans to return in two weeks to continue its task. The six-member bipartisan panel had hoped to agree on new draft legislative and congressional districts for Idaho on Wednesday, but members said…… MORE
Governor Little signed the “Next Steps” proclamation
Students from Skyview High School in Nampa joined Gov. Brad Little inside the statehouse Wednesday morning where he signed the “Next Steps” proclamation supporting students to apply for college. October is typically the time of year when high school seniors start to fill out college applications and Idaho News 6 reports “Next Steps Idaho” helps…… MORE
Ada County homes sales now average $535,000
The share of homes in Ada County that sold for over list price dropped to 33% in September, but the median sales price for homes remained relatively unchanged. Boise Regional Realtors say in a release, the median sales price for homes increased 0.8% from August to September, rising now to $535,000. The average number of…… MORE
35 new deaths reported Tuesday and over 1900 new COVID-19 cases
The state of Idaho reported 35 new coronavirus deaths on Tuesday. Health officials say there were over 1,900 additional cases and another 35 additional deaths reported across the state. To mitigate the high number of people still streaming into Idaho hospitals, Idaho Gov. Brad Little is urging all eligible residents to get the vaccine. The…… MORE
Fire burns Darigold facility in downtown Caldwell
There was a fire on Tuesday at the Darigold facility in downtown Caldwell. Well, the fire is out. It was controlled as of around 5 p.m. Tuesday, according to Caldwell Fire Marshal Alan Perry. The cause of the fire is under investigation. Initial reports were for flames on the second floor. Roughly 80 employees on-site…… MORE
Jail fight ends in death
A fight between inmates at the Madison County Jail led to the death of an inmate Friday afternoon. The Madison County Sheriff’s Office confirmed on Tuesday that “Eddie” Stacey “was mortally wounded” following an altercation around 4 p.m. on Friday. The Sheriff’s office said deputies and emergency medical personnel administered life-saving measures, however, despite these…… MORE
Von Ehlinger first court appearance Wednesday
Former Idaho lawmaker Aaron von Ehlinger is scheduled to make his first court appearance in Ada County District court on rape charges Wednesday morning. According to Idaho court records, Ehlinger is scheduled to be in court at 9:30 a.m. CBS2 reports the charges stem from an investigation that arose in March when an intern reported…… MORE
Red Cross calls for blood donations
The Red Cross blood supplies in Idaho are at their lowest in six years. The Red Cross said it needs 10,000 additional blood products each week to meet the needs of patients. They especially need type O blood. CBS2 reports that in order to help boost supply, the Red Cross is offering one $5 gift…… MORE
