(From CBS 2 News) One person was left stabbed and another suffered an accidental self-inflicted gunshot wound following a fight at the Western Idaho Fair. The Ada County Sheriff’s Office says a fight broke out in the parking lot Friday evening, which led to the stabbing and shots fired report. “We know it was confusing…… MORE
BoiseDev.com Report: Two tribes plan casinos in Mtn. Home, including large-scale concept for hotel, horse track, and more
By:Margaret Carmel – BoiseDev Sr. Reporter Date: August 25, 2022 Click HERE for the full story from Boisedev.com… MORE
Bat found in Adams County tests positive for rabies
Idaho health officials are again urging caution around all bats, as they may be carrying the rabies virus. Southwest District Health announced that a bat found in Adams County has tested positive for rabies. The bat was found inside a home where it had contact with a cat. People who were staying at the home…… MORE
Idaho federal judge partially blocks abortion trigger ban
A federal judge on Wednesday granted the U.S. Department of Justice’s request to block Idaho from enforcing its abortion ban in emergency situations. The Idaho law makes it a felony for physicians to provide an abortion, unless the pregnancy puts the pregnant person’s life at risk or was a result of incest or rape. But…… MORE
Friday is the final day to request an absentee ballot in the Boise School District election
A reminder for anyone planning to vote in the Boise School District September 6th election. The last day to request an absentee ballot for the school board election is tomorrow (Friday, Aug. 26.) Altogether there are 13 candidates running for five different school board seats. The Idaho Capital Sun reports, the process for requesting an…… MORE
Idaho Business for Education releases report on health care worker shortage in Idaho
Idaho Business for Education (IBE) released a report on the worker shortage negatively impacting health care systems in Idaho, following a summit IBE held to find ways to address the problem. “This report explains why we have a worker shortage, the depth of that shortage and recommends ways we can address it,” said Rod Gramer,…… MORE
Governor calls for Special Session September 1st
Gov. Brad Little will call a special session of the Legislature on Sept. 1 to address inflation, and give money back to Idahoans, following another record budget surplus. At a Tuesday morning press conference, Governor Little announced that he’s lined up bipartisan majorities in the Legislature to co-sponsor his single bill during the special session…… MORE
Idaho Supreme Court rules the governor can deny clemency for condemned man
The Idaho Supreme Court ruled unanimously Tuesday that the governor maintains the authority to reject a clemency decision to reduce a prisoner’s sentence by the state’s parole board. In December, the parole board granted convicted murderer Gerald Pizzuto, who is terminally ill, a reduced sentence of life in prison without the chance of parole, which…… MORE
Trucks to feature Michael Vaughan’s photo
A little boy who went missing more than one year ago will have his face featured on two-semi trucks as they venture across the country. Michael Vaughan, who was 5 years old when he disappeared, will be featured, thanks to the Homeward Bound Trucks program. The Fruitland Police Department tells CBS 2 News, they agonize…… MORE
District judge to decide by Wednesday whether to pause Idaho’s trigger ban on abortions
IDAHO CAPITAL SUN BY: KELCIE MOSELEY-MORRIS – AUGUST 22, 2022 District Judge B. Lynn Winmill will issue a written decision by Wednesday to either grant or deny a pause in the implementation of Idaho’s law banning nearly all abortions before the law is scheduled to take effect on Thursday. Attorneys for the U.S. Department of Justice, the Idaho Attorney…… MORE
