Photo Courtesy Boise State University For the Broncos’ road games, fans are encouraged the wear blue at Oregon State (Saturday, Sept. 3), New Mexico (Friday, Sept. 9) and UTEP (Friday, Sept. 23) and orange at Air Force (Saturday, Oct. 22), Nevada (Saturday, Nov. 12) and Wyoming (Saturday, Nov. 19).… MORE
Body pulled from creek in Caldwell
Caldwell police pulled an unidentified person from a creek in Caldwell on Wednesday. Caldwell police turned the body over to the coroner’s office. Lt. Damon Rice of the Caldwell Police Department explained to several local media outlets they do not know if the person fell or was pushed into Indian Creek. Officers with the Canyon…… MORE
City of Meridian considers fee increases
Meridian is considering increasing the fees a resident must pay to remove the boot from their car or retrieve their pet from the pound. The car fees were last updated in 2019 and the impound fees in 2013. The Idaho Press reports, for the car fees an increase from $100 to $150 has been requested…… MORE
City of Boise not changing COVID-19 protocols
Ada and Canyon counties are among the areas where coronavirus is spreading most aggressively and classified as “rapid riser counties” by the CDC. Despite high COVID-19 levels, the City of Boise is NOT changing any protocols at this time. A city representative told CBS 2 news they are asking individuals to make the best choices…… MORE
Caldwell City council to vote on recognizing Juneteenth as city holiday
The City of Caldwell will vote on whether to officially recognize Juneteenth as a holiday. Juneteenth National Independence Day was federally recognized in 2021 as a time to honor Black Americans. CBS2 reports Caldwell Mayor Jarom Wagoner proposed that Juneteenth be recognized as a city holiday. The Caldwell City council will take a vote during…… MORE
Idaho hunter shoots Grizzly Bear in self defense
Hunters shot and killed a grizzly bear earlier this month in self-defense. Fish and Game say the hunters were pursuing black bears in the Ruby Creek area southwest of Bonners Ferry. The Idaho Department of Fish and Game report the hunters shot a black bear and were retrieving it when a grizzly came out of…… MORE
Boise home takes fire and smoke damage, occupants okay
Boise firefighters responded to a house fire on East Lewis Street just before 7:00 pm Tuesday. People at the home reported the sounds of explosions in the garage and heavy billowing smoke. Fire crews say the people at the home got out without injury, CBS 2 News reports, the home has major fire and smoke…… MORE
Caldwell city council unanimously approves new chief
The Caldwell city council approved the hiring of Lt. Rex Ingram for chief of police Monday. Ingram, from Los Angeles, comes to the department as a 5th generation police officer with more than 20 years of experience. He told council members that he’s excited to lead the department and will be sworn in on July…… MORE
Gas prices continue to rise in Idaho
How much are you willing to keep paying for gas, before you decide not to start the car? It’s a question many people have been asking themselves. After 20-cent and 18-cent jumps in the last two weeks, soaring Idaho gas prices slowed this week, while the national average reversed course – at least temporarily. AAA…… MORE
Idaho Democrats adopt party platform, resolutions during day 2 of convention
At the Idaho Democratic Party convention on Saturday, delegates approved the 2022 Party platform, which calls for supporting quality and accessible health care for all and equity, justice and opportunity. The platform is intended to reflect the beliefs, values and policies of the party. The Idaho Capitol Sun reports, about 250 people attended the convention,…… MORE
