Drivers continue to feel the pain at the pump amid skyrocketing gas prices, and there’s more trouble on the horizon. According to AAA, both the Idaho and national average price for regular gasoline are likely to hit the $5 mark as early as this week. Crude oil market volatility, tight fuel supplies and growing demand…… MORE
KBOI Radio’s “Win Savor Idaho Tickets” Contest Official Rules
A complete copy of these rules can be obtained by contacting radio station 670 KBOI (“Station”) 1419 W Bannock St, Boise, ID, 83702, during available business hours Monday through Friday, on the Station website www.KBOI.com, or by sending a self-addressed, stamped envelope to the above address. The Station will conduct the 93.1 KBOI-FM/670 KBOI-AM “Win…… MORE
“Shoshone Falls After Dark” returns this week
“Shoshone Falls After Dark” returns this week with bigger flows and lights at night. Southern Idaho Tourism will illuminate Shoshone Falls until 11 each night, and the water will be flowing harder both during the day and night. Renowned as the “Niagara of the West,” Shoshone Falls stands 212 feet tall, which is36 feet higher…… MORE
Idaho educator jailed in China for over 2 years returns to America
The director of a former Rexburg-based English teaching program is back in the United States after being jailed in China for more than 2 1/2 years. Alyssa Petersen was arrested by Chinese police in September 2019 while she was working as the director of China Horizons. She and her boss, Jacob Harlan – the owner…… MORE
Caldwell City Council to appoint Police Chief candidate
Last week, the Caldwell City Council voted against Mayor Jerom Wagoner’s pick for police chief. The mayor said he was disappointed by the council’s decision, and worries about just how short staffed the department’s leadership team is right now. So what happens now? Idaho code says if a city council refuses to confirm an appointment…… MORE
Oregon and Washington crack down on seatbelt violations with ‘Click It or Ticket’ campaign
Just a heads up for anyone who plans to do any traveling into Oregon now thru the 5th of June. Law enforcement agencies in Oregon say they have joined a nationwide crack-down on seatbelt safety violations, reminding drivers the importance of buckling up before hitting the road. The effort is part of an annual nationwide…… MORE
West Ada District shares how it plans to spend $50 million in federal covid funding
The West Ada School District has shared with CBS2 how it plans to spend more than $50 million in federal relief funds. It plans to spend the dollars in a three-year timeline. All of the $50.5 million has been or is set to be allocated. I-Ready Online Math Support and Assessment- K-8— $1.2 million Learning…… MORE
Interfaith Sanctuary to hear conditions of approval for new State Street location
Following up on a story we have been keeping tabs on for months. Today, the Interfaith Sanctuary will hear conditions of approval for its new State Street location. Last month, council members tacked on 30 conditions that must be met before Interfaith can open its new shelter. Interfaith leaders tell CBS 2 News, this is…… MORE
Caldwell Mayor makes recommendation for next police chief
Caldwell Mayor Jerom Wagoner announced his pick for the next Police Chief for the department will be Jason Kuzik. Kuzik is currently a Captain with the Henderson Police Department in Nevada. The Idaho Press reports the appointment comes as the current Police Chief Frank Wyant has announced he will retire at the end of the…… MORE
MWC to eliminate 2-division format for football
Changes are coming to the Mountain West Conference. The conference says it will be eliminating its two-division format in football — leaving the two teams with the highest conference winning percentage to instead play in the championship game. The changes will come for the 2023 football season. Boise State athletic director Jeramiah Dickey said the…… MORE
