Mother Nature isn’t being kind to organizers of the Idaho Patriot Thunder Ride. The ride was supposed to occur last weekend but was rained out. Planners then scheduled for this coming weekend, June 12th, but on Wednesday, officials say this year’s ride has once again been delayed due to forecasted rainy conditions this weekend. It’s…… MORE
An Oregon man was taken into custody at gunpoint Wednesday afternoon after officials say he pointed a gun at a tow truck driver. Boise Police says when officers arrived, the suspect, Michael Grose, had left in his truck after he and the tow truck driver got into an argument. Police caught up with him on…… MORE
Multiple pieces of cooking equipment and a trailer were stolen from Life’s Kitchen last week. In a facebook post, Life’s Kitchen says the trailer hadn’t been used for two years due to COVID-19 and was being stored at their location in Boise before being stolen. Life’s Kitchen says their Hot Tots trailer, blackstone griddle, folding…… MORE
The only woman on Idaho death row is seeking to have her sentence reconsidered, but a U.S. Supreme Court ruling last week has thrown her active federal appeal into question. Robin Row, was convicted of murdering her husband and two young children. A judge handed her a death sentence, making her just the second woman…… MORE
City of Boise employees will get significant raises for at least three months this year as the city deals with the effects of high inflation and a tight labor market. But while the compensation increases will come out of the city budget, they will not require the appropriation of additional funds because of the number…… MORE
Were you surprised at the assessment? If so, Boise mayor Lauren McLean says she’s hearing from residents left and right who were left shocked and surprised. Have you received your property tax assessment in the mail? The mayor says the property tax assessments and increases of more than 35% or more is unacceptable and that…… MORE
“Shoshone Falls After Dark” returns this week with bigger flows and lights at night. Southern Idaho Tourism will illuminate Shoshone Falls until 11 each night, and the water will be flowing harder both during the day and night. Renowned as the “Niagara of the West,” Shoshone Falls stands 212 feet tall, which is36 feet higher…… MORE
The director of a former Rexburg-based English teaching program is back in the United States after being jailed in China for more than 2 1/2 years. Alyssa Petersen was arrested by Chinese police in September 2019 while she was working as the director of China Horizons. She and her boss, Jacob Harlan – the owner…… MORE
Last week, the Caldwell City Council voted against Mayor Jerom Wagoner’s pick for police chief. The mayor said he was disappointed by the council’s decision, and worries about just how short staffed the department’s leadership team is right now. So what happens now? Idaho code says if a city council refuses to confirm an appointment…… MORE
Just a heads up for anyone who plans to do any traveling into Oregon now thru the 5th of June. Law enforcement agencies in Oregon say they have joined a nationwide crack-down on seatbelt safety violations, reminding drivers the importance of buckling up before hitting the road. The effort is part of an annual nationwide…… 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.