Category Archives: Breaking News

Bill to Make Wolf Depredation Control Board Permanent Headed to Governor’s Desk

Bill to Make Wolf Depredation Control Board Permanent Headed to Governor’s Desk

Boise (670 KBOI News) – The state Wolf Depredation Control Board is on its way to becoming a permanent governmental entity, after a bill cleared the Idaho House Monday. Senate Bill 1039 makes the Board permanent…it was scheduled to sunset this fiscal year. The bill also funds it by $200,000 for FY 2020, though supporters say…MORE

Marsy’s Law for Idaho Clears Senate; Headed to House

Marsy’s Law for Idaho Clears Senate; Headed to House

Boise (670 KBOI News) – Marsy’s Law for Idaho — a proposed crime victim’s rights constitutional amendment — is headed to the Idaho House of Representatives after passing the Senate Monday on a 25-9 vote. It’s also known as Senate Joint Resolution 1. It’s billed as a way to ensure crime victims are notified before an…MORE

UPDATED: Three Men, One Boy Arraigned on Rape Charges

UPDATED: Three Men, One Boy Arraigned on Rape Charges

Boise (670 KBOI News) – Three Boise refugees charged with gang raping a Kuna woman will be back in court February 27th, after being arraigned Friday in Ada County Court. According to the Ada County Prosecutor’s Office, the three men — Swedi Iyombelo, Mulanga Rashidi and Elias Lupango — spoke through a Swahili translator, though…MORE

Fish and Game Asking for Your Help Finding Poacher or Poachers

Fish and Game Asking for Your Help Finding Poacher or Poachers

Nampa (670 KBOI News) – Idaho Fish and Game is asking for your help finding whoever was responsible for the poaching of two mule deer earlier this week, north of Emmett. Spokesman Evin Oneale with the Fish and Game Southwest District says a landowner noticed some suspicious vehicle activity near his property early Monday morning, and…MORE

9th US Circuit Court Sides with Trump Administration on Border Wall

9th US Circuit Court Sides with Trump Administration on Border Wall

San Francisco (670 KBOI News) – As President Trump gets closer and closer to getting the funding for the border wall, a decision by the 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals has apparently taken key legal obstacles out of his way. Earlier this week, a three-judge panel of the 9th Circuit ruled Trump and the Department…MORE

Happy Valentine’s Day…Now Spend Some Money, Guys

Happy Valentine’s Day…Now Spend Some Money, Guys

Boise (670 KBOI News) – A song by the Fabulous Thunderbirds asks “how do you spell love, M-O-N-E-Y.” While that may sound a bit jaded, WalletHub.com has found it’s pretty accurate. Analyst Jill Gonzalez says in a recent survey, they found in most cases, buying Valentine’s gift is the guy’s responsibility. “I think this is where…MORE

Bill to Ban Talking on Cellphones Statewide Headed to Idaho Senate

Bill to Ban Talking on Cellphones Statewide Headed to Idaho Senate

Boise (670 KBOI News) – A bill which would ban using handheld electronic devices — like cellphones — while driving in Idaho, is on its way to the full Senate for a vote. Senate Bill 1064 cleared the Senate Transportation Committee on a 6-2 vote. It would require drivers to use hands-free devices only, for talking…MORE

Officers Nab Child Enticement Suspect

Officers Nab Child Enticement Suspect

Boise (670 KBOI News) – Boise Police say they’ve arrested a man suspected of trying to entice a young girl over the internet. Officers responded to a call Monday about a man who had contacted a young girl on social media…he was later identified as Fabricio Martinez, who tried several times to line up a meeting…MORE

Redistricting Bill Rejected in Idaho House

Redistricting Bill Rejected in Idaho House

Boise (670 KBOI News) – A bill which would add another member to the state’s Commission on Reapportionment is headed back to committee, after being rejected by the full House of Representatives. The Idaho Statesman is reporting the bill would be a Constitutional amendment, to add a seventh member to the Commission, if voters approve it.…MORE

Mountain Home Murder Trial Gets Underway

Mountain Home Murder Trial Gets Underway

Mountain Home (670 KBOI News) – The trial of a man accused of murdering a 71-year old Mountain Home woman is underway. The Idaho Statesman is reporting jury selection in the trial of Scott Riggs began Tuesday. He’s accused of stabbing Paula Ferbrache several times in August of 2017, then stuffing her body in the trunk…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!