Pending confirmation by Boise city council, incoming Boise Chief of Police, Christopher Dennison, will be sworn in by Mayor Lauren McLean at noon on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, in council chambers. Dennison’s first day with the city will be September 15, 2024. He will officially become Chief of Police on September 20, 2024, following current…… MORE
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Boise schools only 2 social media platforms
Boise School District Administration is putting limitations on certain electronic devices. Effective immediately, district-provided student devices, such as Chromebooks, will allow access to only two social media platforms: YouTube and LinkedIn. CBS 2 reports the administration selected these platforms because it believes they offer substantial educational content and professional networking opportunities that can aid in…… MORE
Hit and run injury crash Monday
On August 12th, 2024, at approximately 7:37 pm, Garden City Police responded to a hit and run injury accident near W. Marigold Street and N. Glenwood Street. Upon arrival, officers learned a person in a black pickup had struck a three wheeled motorcycle and fled the scene. The 62 year old male driver of the…… MORE
Drivers must comply with school bus stops
As schools across the State prepare for the first day of school, Ada County Highway District is reminding drivers how to operate near school buses. According to stats from ITD, drivers in Ada County alone in 2023 failed to obey signals 1,981 times, failed to obey stop signs 700 times, followed too close 7,935 times,…… MORE
Greenbelt safety concerns discussed
The Ada County Board of Commissioners held a public hearing Tuesday evening to discuss the future of the Greenbelt, focusing on safety concerns due to increased foot traffic and the rise of electronic vehicles. CBS2 reports residents gathered at the Ada County Courthouse to voice their opinions on how best to protect the 42-mile Greenbelt,…… MORE
AG Labrador’s lawsuit rejected
The Idaho Supreme Court has rejected a lawsuit brought by Attorney General Raul Labrador concerning the open primaries initiative. CBS2 reported in July that Idahoans for Open Primaries had gathered enough signatures to be on the ballot this November. The Secretary of State’s Office announced, the initiative to end closed primary elections in Idaho and…… MORE
Caldwell parade for Olympic boxer
The City of Caldwell says it will celebrate Olympic boxer Alyssa Mendoza with a homecoming parade and reception at Indian Creek Steakhouse on Aug. 16 at noon, on Main Street. CBS2 reports the parade will begin at Fire Station 1, turn on South 5th Avenue in front of the Caldwell Police Station, then turn on…… MORE
Governor orders flags lowered
Governor Brad Little ordered the lowering of U.S. flags and State of Idaho flags immediately (Friday) until sunrise on Monday, August 12 to honor the life and legacy of former U.S. Senator Steve Symms, who passed away Thursday. Symms served four terms in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1973 to 1981 and two terms…… MORE
Man sentenced for crash that killed a woman and severely injured her husband.
A Meridian man has been sentenced to prison a year and a half after his driving killed a Treasure Valley teacher and coach. 28 year-old Shawn Stacy, will serve at least two years, and possibly up to 17, for felony vehicular manslaughter. The Idaho Press reports, Stacy, ran a stop sign “at a high rate…… MORE
Missing Boise woman UPDATE
A woman from Boise who had been missing since Wednesday July 7th, has been found. In a press release, the Canyon County Sheriff’s Office says 36 year-old Susan Brooks, who goes by “Akeisha,” was located early Friday afternoon by Sheriffs Deputies, and was being assessed, and receiving medical attention. The sheriffs department says there will…… MORE
