Category Archives: Breaking News

New Gun Control Bills Introduced in Congress

New Gun Control Bills Introduced in Congress

Washington DC (670 KBOI News) – Less than a week into the new Congress, two new gun control bills have been introduced. The Universal Background Checks Act of 2019 would make it mandatory for all firearms transfers to go through a Federal Firearms License holder, and a background check be performed. Lars Dalseide with the National…MORE

Boise’s Orange Bag Recycling Program Gets Tweaked for Second Year

Boise’s Orange Bag Recycling Program Gets Tweaked for Second Year

Boise (670 KBOI News) – Last Spring, the City of Boise started a new recycling program, after China announced it would no longer buy soft plastics from the United States. The City began collecting soft plastics in special orange plastic bags, provided to each home, so they could be shipped to a company in Salt…MORE

New State Budget Director Lays Out Governor Little’s Priorities to JFAC

New State Budget Director Lays Out Governor Little’s Priorities to JFAC

Boise (670 KBOI News) – You know the legislature’s in session when the Joint Finance and Appropriations Committee, or JFAC, is in session. The budget writing committee kicked off the 2019 session Tuesday by hearing from state budget director Alex Adams. Adams explained the budget priorities laid out in Governor Little’s State of the State address…MORE

State Tax Commission Unveils New State W-4 Form

State Tax Commission Unveils New State W-4 Form

  Boise (670 KBOI News) – Despite all the warnings over the last year, many Idahoans are in for a surprise when they fill out their 2018 tax returns. Renee Eymann with the Idaho State Tax Commission says, thanks to federal and state tax reforms, if you didn’t adjust your withholdings, you may have a bigger…MORE

Idaho Governor Brad Little Delivers His First State of the State Address

Idaho Governor Brad Little Delivers His First State of the State Address

Boise (670 KBOI News) – Idaho Governor Brad Little opened the 2019 Idaho legislative session today with his first State of the State address at the Capitol. Fiscal conservatism was a theme, and he said he wanted to build on the success of the past, deregulating and cutting taxes. “Is there too much spending on auto-pilot? …MORE

Ada County Coroner’s Office Identifies Three People Killed in Meridian Shooting

Ada County Coroner’s Office Identifies Three People Killed in Meridian Shooting

Meridian (670 KBOI News) – The Ada County coroner has identified the three people who died in the shooting Sunday in Meridian. According to the Coroner’s Office, Heidi and Jose Pablo Diaz Deleon of Meridian both died of multiple gunshot wounds, believed to have been fired by Edward Lynn Epps of Boise. Epps then killed himself…MORE

Ilett Pleads Guilty to Disturbing the Peace

Ilett Pleads Guilty to Disturbing the Peace

Boise (670 KBOI News) – The man who has led the opposition to public funding of a proposed sports stadium in downtown Boise is ordered to serve a year’s probation and community service, after pleading guilty to a charge of disturbing the peace. The Idaho Press is reporting Bill Ilett was ordered to do a year…MORE

Brad Little Sworn In as Idaho Governor; Promises Not to Squander the Trust of the People

Brad Little Sworn In as Idaho Governor; Promises Not to Squander the Trust of the People

  Boise (670 KBOI News) – Idaho’s new governor says our strength is our people, and our shared values of hard work, perseverance, and commitment to family. Brad Little was sworn in today shortly after noon. He made no policy announcements in his inaugural remarks, instead thanking past governors and the pioneers who settled the state.…MORE

Report: Magic Valley Woman Could Be Complicit in Disappearance of Colorado Woman

Report: Magic Valley Woman Could Be Complicit in Disappearance of Colorado Woman

Twin Falls (670 KBOI News) – A Magic Valley woman is reportedly being investigated as a possible accomplice in the disappearance of a Colorado woman, who’s cellphone was pinged near Gooding in November. According to ABC News, the name of the woman is being withheld, but she is reportedly a 32-year old nurse from Twin Falls.…MORE

Drive By Shooting Leaves Caldwell Boy with Serious Injuries

Drive By Shooting Leaves Caldwell Boy with Serious Injuries

Caldwell (670 KBOI News) – A 14-year old Caldwell boy is in the hospital after the house he was in was targeted for a drive-by shooting early Wednesday. According to a Canyon County press release, the home on Helen Lane was hit several times by gunshots, one of which penetrated the walls and hit the boy.…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!