The City of Caldwell will vote on whether to officially recognize Juneteenth as a holiday. Juneteenth National Independence Day was federally recognized in 2021 as a time to honor Black Americans. CBS2 reports Caldwell Mayor Jarom Wagoner proposed that Juneteenth be recognized as a city holiday. The Caldwell City council will take a vote during…… MORE
Hunters shot and killed a grizzly bear earlier this month in self-defense. Fish and Game say the hunters were pursuing black bears in the Ruby Creek area southwest of Bonners Ferry. The Idaho Department of Fish and Game report the hunters shot a black bear and were retrieving it when a grizzly came out of…… MORE
Boise firefighters responded to a house fire on East Lewis Street just before 7:00 pm Tuesday. People at the home reported the sounds of explosions in the garage and heavy billowing smoke. Fire crews say the people at the home got out without injury, CBS 2 News reports, the home has major fire and smoke…… MORE
The Caldwell city council approved the hiring of Lt. Rex Ingram for chief of police Monday. Ingram, from Los Angeles, comes to the department as a 5th generation police officer with more than 20 years of experience. He told council members that he’s excited to lead the department and will be sworn in on July…… MORE
How much are you willing to keep paying for gas, before you decide not to start the car? It’s a question many people have been asking themselves. After 20-cent and 18-cent jumps in the last two weeks, soaring Idaho gas prices slowed this week, while the national average reversed course – at least temporarily. AAA…… MORE
At the Idaho Democratic Party convention on Saturday, delegates approved the 2022 Party platform, which calls for supporting quality and accessible health care for all and equity, justice and opportunity. The platform is intended to reflect the beliefs, values and policies of the party. The Idaho Capitol Sun reports, about 250 people attended the convention,…… MORE
The Ada County Coroners office has released the identities of two teens killed in a crash Sunday night in Boise. The coroner says 16 year old Braden Caldwell of Boise died at the crash scene, and Henry Warner from Boise, also 16, died after being transported to a local hospital following the crash. ISP reports…… MORE
The Idaho Supreme Court has yet to make a ruling on the death row case of Gerald Pizzuto. The Idaho Supreme Court held off making a ruling after they heard arguments Monday on whether the state’s constitution gives a governor the power to veto a state commission’s clemency decision for a death row inmate. The…… MORE
Idaho made international headlines over the weekend when 31 masked members of a white nationalist group were arrested in Coeur d’Alene. The city’s mayor and police chief updated the public through a news conference on Monday. The Spokesman-Review reports, a few new details came from that news conference, including word that Coeur d’Alene police have…… MORE
The Idaho Transportation Department is asking for the public’s feedback on potential locations for EV charging stations across the Gem State. ITD says it’s partnering with the Department of Environmental Quality and the Office of Energy and Mineral Resources to gather feedback. Several meetings are scheduled across the state beginning Monday, June 13 in Idaho…… MORE
Tori D here…before I get into the meat of this, if you or someone you know is struggling with domestic violence, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233 or text “START” (78278) to Crisis Text Line at 88788. I woke up to my work email buzzing at 6:30AM today, and I opened an email…
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!
From pillows to rugs and shot glasses, Wanda June has pretty much everything you need to brighten up your home.
Sam Hunt’s daughter’s name might sound familiar since she shares it with a well known actress.