Category Archives: Breaking News

Woman Shot to Death in Meridian Home, Husband Arrested

Woman Shot to Death in Meridian Home, Husband Arrested

Meridian (670 KBOI News) – An autopsy is scheduled for today for a Meridian woman, found shot to death in her home Tuesday. The police got a call about 9:15 Tuesday night from a man who said he’d just killed his wife. Officers got to the house on East Chateau Drive, and found the woman dead.…MORE

Some Disabled Veterans Can Qualify for Property Tax Reduction Under New Law

Some Disabled Veterans Can Qualify for Property Tax Reduction Under New Law

Boise (670 KBOI News) – A bill that passed in the 2018 Idaho legislative session could save some disabled Idaho veterans a whole lot of money starting this year. Renee Eymann with the Idaho Tax Commission says if you qualify, you can get a reduction of over $1,300 on your home and up to one acre…MORE

Man to Appeal Vehicular Manslaughter Conviction

Man to Appeal Vehicular Manslaughter Conviction

Eagle (670 KBOI News) – The man convicted of a high-profile drunk driving death in Eagle in November 2017 is appealing his conviction, raising probable cause and other issues. The Idaho Statesman is reporting Adam Paulson is appealing his conviction in the death of Madeline Duskey to the Idaho Supreme Court. Among the issues raised by…MORE

Library Smoking Ban Goes Up in Smoke at Nampa City Council

Library Smoking Ban Goes Up in Smoke at Nampa City Council

Nampa (670 KBOI News) – The Nampa City Council says no to a proposed smoking ban outside the Nampa Library. According to the Idaho Press, the proposal was voted down 4-2, with those opposed to the city ordinance saying they want the Nampa Development Corporation — the city’s Urban Renewal Area — to do something about…MORE

PETA Sign Near Crash Site Will Ask People to Go Vegan

PETA Sign Near Crash Site Will Ask People to Go Vegan

Elmore County (670 KBOI News) – People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals — or PETA — plan to take their anti-meat, pro-vegan message to I-84, near the site of last week’s cattle truck crash. According to CBS-2 TV, the group will put up a billboard, showing a cow, next to the words “I’m me, not…MORE

JFAC Approves Supplemental Funds for ISP Hemp Testing Machine

JFAC Approves Supplemental Funds for ISP Hemp Testing Machine

  Boise (670 KBOI News) – The Joint Finance and Appropriations Committee (JFAC), which writes the state budget, votes 17-2 to give the Idaho State Police the supplemental money it needs to buy machines to test how much THC is in material which is claimed to be hemp. It’s an issue that arose after the…MORE

Boise Police Arrest Shoplifting Suspect

Boise Police Arrest Shoplifting Suspect

Boise (670 KBOI News) – Boise Police arrested a man after they say he stole over $1,000 worth of merchandise from Boise stores by putting items in his basket and walking out without paying on multiple occasions. Police say the man entered a business on the 3600 block of State Street multiple times between Jan. 20,…MORE

Needle Exchange Bill Clears Committee, Headed to House Floor

Needle Exchange Bill Clears Committee, Headed to House Floor

Boise (670 KBOI News) – Organizations like health clinics and churches would be able to set up needle exchange programs, under a bill which is headed to the House floor. House Bill 180 cleared the Health and Welfare Committee with only one dissenting vote. Rachele Klein with Republic Services says they support the bill, because used…MORE

Bill to Extend Workers’ Comp to First Responders with PTSI Headed to Gov’s Desk

Bill to Extend Workers’ Comp to First Responders with PTSI Headed to Gov’s Desk

Boise (670 KBOI News) – Idaho’s police, firefighters and paramedics would be able to access counseling services through Worker’s Compensation, if Governor Little signs Senate Bill 1028. It cleared the House on a 59-10 vote Thursday. House Minority Leader Mat Erpelding sponsored the bill in the House…he told his colleagues the things first responders deal with…MORE

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Chris Janson VIP Pre-Party!

Join us Monday, August 22nd at the Western Idaho Fair for Chris Janson! Make sure you get there early because we’ll have a special Pre-Party for the first 75 people at the gate at 5pm catered by Costa Vida, plus your chance to upgrade your seats and win prizes from your favorite Kissin Country Artists!