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New Homeless Veterans’ Project Approved, Despite Opposition

New Homeless Veterans’ Project Approved, Despite Opposition

Boise (670 KBOI News) – The Boise City Council is giving the go-ahead to a planned housing project for homeless veterans, despite the opposition of people who live in the area. According to the Idaho Press, it would be built near the Willow Lane Athletic Complex on State Street. Opponents say State Street, which is a…MORE

No Charges for Caldwell School Bus Driver

No Charges for Caldwell School Bus Driver

Caldwell (670 KBOI News) – No criminal charges will be filed against a Caldwell bus driver accused of tripping a disabled student who was getting off the bus. The Idaho Press reports the matter is still under investigation within the Brown Bus Company, but Caldwell Police say no charges will be filed through the County. The…MORE

Idaho PUC Announces Deadline to Intervene in Possible Sale of Eagle Water Co.

Idaho PUC Announces Deadline to Intervene in Possible Sale of Eagle Water Co.

Eagle (670 KBOI News) – The Idaho Public Utilities Commission is setting a deadline for anyone who wants to intervene in the possible sale of Eagle Water Company to French water company Suez. Matt Evans with the PUC says intervening is when an interested party hires an attorney, presents evidence, and does cross examination of…MORE

Toys for Tots: A Solemn Marine Corps Reserve Mission

Toys for Tots: A Solemn Marine Corps Reserve Mission

Boise (670 KBOI News) – Every year, the Marine Corps Reserve carries out a solemn mission…to make sure all kids have the Christmas they deserve. It’s Toys for Tots, and this year, 670 KBOI is teaming up with the Marine Corps Reserve’s 4th Tank Battalion to collect toys for Treasure Valley kids, at the Sportsman’s Warehouse…MORE

Challenge to Proposition 2 Scheduled for Next Month

Challenge to Proposition 2 Scheduled for Next Month

Boise (670 KBOI News) – The Idaho Freedom Foundation will get its day in court next month. On January 29th, the self-described libertarian think-tank will make its case against Proposition 2, the just-passed Medicaid expansion initiative, to the Idaho Supreme Court. Communications Director Dustin Hurst says the case is clear…the proposition is vaguely written, to the…MORE

Settlement Reached in “Ag Gag” Law Lawsuit

Settlement Reached in “Ag Gag” Law Lawsuit

Boise (670 KBOI News) – The State of Idaho will pay an animal rights group thousands of dollars in legal reimbursements, in a settlement of the so-called “ag-gag” lawsuit. Attorney John Seber with the group Mercy for Animals, which publicized a 2012 undercover video which showed cattle being stomped, kicked and dragged at a Southern Idaho…MORE

Conservation Group Pulls Out of Threatened Lawsuit Over Steelhead Plan

Conservation Group Pulls Out of Threatened Lawsuit Over Steelhead Plan

Boise (670 KBOI News) – As things are now, Idaho Fish and Game plans to shut down the steelhead fishing season Wednesday. But, that might, maybe, possibly be one step closer to changing. Idaho Rivers United is one of five groups threatening to sue Fish and Game, because the state doesn’t have a steelhead management plan,…MORE

Idaho Lawmakers Give Texas Prison Passing Grade

Idaho Lawmakers Give Texas Prison Passing Grade

Caldwell (670 KBOI News) – Two state lawmakers from the Treasure Valley say they’ve seen first hand the prison in Texas where 500 Idahoans are being jailed, and it’s good to go. The Idaho Press is reporting Representative Greg Chaney and Senator Jim Rice, both of Caldwell, just returned from a trip to tour the Eagle…MORE

Woman Sexually Assaulted While Jogging in SW Boise

Woman Sexually Assaulted While Jogging in SW Boise

Boise (670 KBOI News) – Ada County Sheriff’s deputies are looking for the suspect in a sexual assault that happened this morning in Southwest Boise. According to CBS-2 TV, it happened on West Brogan Drive, near Lake Hazel Road and Maple Grove, about 6:30. A woman was running when a man grabbed her by the neck…MORE

Lead Found in Water at 23 Boise Schools, Mitigation Underway

Lead Found in Water at 23 Boise Schools, Mitigation Underway

Boise (670 KBOI News) – The Boise School District is taking steps to mitigate the lead that has been found in the water at 23 schools. District spokesman Dan Hollar says lead solder used in some fixtures at the schools is the likely cause, and they’re working to replace those fixtures…like drinking fountains and faucets. He…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!