Category Archives: Breaking News

Two Drug Houses Busted, 20 Arrested

Two Drug Houses Busted, 20 Arrested

Nampa (670 KBOI News) – Two drug house busts over the last two days in Nampa net 20 arrests. According to the Nampa PD, Special Investigations Unit officers served a search warrant Monday morning at a house on the 600 block of 17th Avenue North. Nine people were arrested on charges from frequenting a place where…MORE

Ballot Initiative to Bring Back Horse Race Gambling Machines Will Be on November Ballot

Ballot Initiative to Bring Back Horse Race Gambling Machines Will Be on November Ballot

Boise (670 KBOI News) – The ballot initiative to get historic horse race gambling machines back in Idaho has cleared a major hurdle, after the Secretary of State’s Office certified 59,000 signatures, and adding it to the November ballot. Todd Dvorak, with Save Idaho Horse Racing, which led the petition drive, says they’re not spiking the…MORE

Crapo pleased with pick of Kavanaugh for SCOTUS

Crapo pleased with pick of Kavanaugh for SCOTUS

Washington DC (670 KBOI News) – Idaho Senator Mike Crapo is pleased with President Trump’s nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to replace the retiring Supreme Court Justice, Anthony Kennedy. As a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, Crapo will be front and center in the confirmation process, because before Kavanaugh can get a floor vote, he…MORE

UPDATED: Meridian Police Officer Identified, Recovering at Home After Sunday Shooting

UPDATED: Meridian Police Officer Identified, Recovering at Home After Sunday Shooting

Boise (670 KBOI News) – The Meridian police officer who was shot serving a warrant Sunday is recovering from two gunshot wounds to his legs. Meridian Deputy Police Chief Tracy Basterrechea says the good new is…Officer Kyle Mikowski out of the hospital. “He was just released from the hospital, and he is at home, recovering with…MORE

Signs of the Times?

Signs of the Times?

Boise (670 KBOI News) – They say a picture is worth a thousand words.  If so, the attendees at Saturday’s rally at the Idaho Statehouse had a lot to say.  Here’s a sampling of the signs that were on display at the rally:MORE

Idahoans Are the 5th Most Patriotic People in the USA

Idahoans Are the 5th Most Patriotic People in the USA

Boise (670 KBOI News) – Idahoans love their country. With only days to go until our nation’s birthday, personal finance website Wallet Hub says Idahoans are among the most patriotic people in the nation. Analyst Jill Gonzalez says they looked at a number of metrics, and they found Idaho ranks number 5 in the nation…MORE

Democrats in the West, Republicans in the East…Politics Rule This Weekend

Democrats in the West, Republicans in the East…Politics Rule This Weekend

Boise (670 KBOI News) – Idaho’s two major political parties are holding their state conventions this weekend, on opposite sides of the state. The Idaho Republican Party Convention got underway today in Pocatello, and they’re trotting out some star power. Retired Marine Lieutenant Colonel and Incoming National Rifle Association President Oliver North will speak at…MORE

No One Hurt in West Boise Drive-By Shooting

Boise (670 KBOI News) – A man is in the Ada County Jail in connection with a drive-by shooting in West Boise early this morning. It happened near the corner of Fairview and Mitchell.  About 5:30, witness say a man fired several shots in the direction of a group of people. The same suspect also reportedly…MORE