Category Archives: Breaking News

Canyon Co. Police Chase Ends in Caldwell Field

Canyon County (670 KBOI) – A police chase that started in Nampa ends in a field outside Caldwell, and an alleged car thief going to jail. The Idaho Press Tribune reports Nampa police responded to a call Monday from a man who said his pickup had been stolen. Officers spotted the truck almost immediately, near South…MORE

ITD Welcomes Comments on I-84 Widening Project in Nampa

ITD Welcomes Comments on I-84 Widening Project in Nampa

Nampa (670 KBOI) – Orange cones will be going up on I-84 in Nampa in the Fall of 2018, and the Idaho Transportation Department wants to know what you think about it. The ITD’s Jake Melder says the project would widen the freeway to three lanes from the Franklin interchange to the Karcher interchange, east and…MORE

Crapo: Compromise Tax Bill Looks Better Than the House and Senate Bills

Crapo: Compromise Tax Bill Looks Better Than the House and Senate Bills

Washington DC (670 KBOI) – The Congressional Conference Committee apparently reached an agreement on a final tax reform bill. Idaho Senator Mike Crapo says the final details won’t be delivered to Congress until Friday, but he’s seen some of the details already…and it’ll be even better for taxpayers and businesses… “I believe the corporate rate has…MORE

Rubel: House Bill 487 Needs to be Repealed

Rubel: House Bill 487 Needs to be Repealed

Boise (670 KBOI News) – With less than a month to go until the 2018 legislative session, one Idaho lawmaker is putting the finishing touches on a bill to overturn one passed in 2016. District 18 representative Ilana Rubel says House Bill 487 strengthened the state’s non-compete law, which keeps employees from being able to…MORE

As Christmas Draws Near, USPS Reminds You to Watch for Deadlines

Boise (670 KBOI) – Procrastinators, beware…you’re running out of time to get packages in the mail before Christmas. Boise Postmaster Dan Corral says they have an army of temporary employees helping out, but you need to get a move on and get your packages to them. “The latest we’re going to be open at the counter…MORE

Finals Week at Boise State Offers Stress Management Activities

Finals Week at Boise State Offers Stress Management Activities

Boise (KBOI News) -It’s Finals Week at Boise State, and the Student Involvement and Leadership Center is rolling out the yoga mats and coffee to take some of the stress off. Erin Mahn says students are the best people to minimize their own stress, by getting plenty of sleep and not trying to cram too…MORE

UPDATE: Drivers’ License Offices are Open Across Idaho…Except for Grangeville

UPDATE: Drivers’ License Offices are Open Across Idaho…Except for Grangeville

Boise (670 KBOI News) – All drivers’ license offices in Idaho are open for business again — except for in Grangeville — after some kind of computer glitch forced them to close Tuesday. DMV Administrator Alberto Gonzalez told reporters today that the ITD’s computer system was stable enough to allow DMV offices to start serving…MORE

Admitted Killer gets Life in Prison

Admitted Killer gets Life in Prison

Boise (670 KBOI News) – The man who admitted killing Boise State student Sierra Bush in 2016 is headed to prison for a long, long time. Deputy Ada County Prosecutor Brian Naugle says Bruce Marchant learned his punishment today. “He was sentenced to a term of fixed life in prison, that essentially means he’ll go…MORE

Identity of MH AFB airman Found Dead near Boise Released

Mountain Home Air Force Base (670 KBOI News) – We now know the identity of the Mountain Home Air Force Base airman who was found dead near Boise over the weekend. The 366th Fighter Wing Public Affairs Office says First Lieutenant Curtis Berenguer was found southeast of town. The cause of death is under investigation, so…MORE

UPDATED: Shooting Victim Faces Seven Felony Charges

UPDATED: Shooting Victim Faces Seven Felony Charges

Boise (670 KBOI) – The man who was shot during a shooting incident last week on the Boise Bench, now faces seven felony charges. According to the Ada County prosecutors’ Office, David McGinnis was arraigned today on charges of grand theft (of a firearm), unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon (three counts), one count…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!