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Boise City Council hears BPD racism investigation findings

Boise City Council hears BPD racism investigation findings

A law firm released it’s findings to the Boise City Council last night, and says it doesn’t appear racism is an endemic in the Boise Police Department. Steptoe & Johnson attorney Michael Bromwich told the city council the investigation into racism in the Boise Police Department found that many officers were surprised to find out…MORE

West Ada School District Levy Fails

West Ada School District Levy Fails

People in Ada County went to the ballot box on Tuesday with the WASD seeking a $50 million School Plant Facilities Reserve Fund Levy. The votes have been counted, and the LEVY FAILED to reach the needed threshold of votes needed. Only 43% of voters were in favor of the levy, with 57% against. The…MORE

Missing kayaker body recovered

Missing kayaker body recovered

The Boise Fire Dive Rescue Team was conducting training on the Boise River when they found and then recovered the body of a missing kayaker. The man has been missing since early this month. Witnesses reported he put in the river at Barber Park, and his last known location was in the middle of the…MORE

Memorial Day Travel Trends Up

Memorial Day Travel Trends Up

If you’re planning a getaway Memorial Day weekend, you’re not alone. According to AAA, there will be 2.7 million more traveler’s nationally than last year…including 241,000 Idahoans taking a trip, to kick off what is expected to be a very busy travel season. The Memorial Day weekend “official” travel period runs from Thursday, May 25…MORE

Polls open 8am to 8pm

Polls open 8am to 8pm

It’s Election Day and there are a number of key issues on the ballot including school bonds and levies. Polls will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Voters must vote at the designated polling location for their district. If you requested an absentee ballot, it must be returned to the Ada or Canyon…MORE

Election day information

Election day information

Today is election day – and there are some big school bonds and levies that will be decided. West Ada School District is seeking a record $500 million plant facilities levy. According to a report from Idaho Education News, the state’s largest school district believes the money will cover a decade’s worth of building needs.…MORE

Idaho Steelheads vs Allen Americans Game 2 Tonight in Boise

Idaho Steelheads vs Allen Americans Game 2 Tonight in Boise

Following the deadly mass shooting at a mall in Allen, Texas, the Steelheads and the Americans are preparing for the rest of their playoff series. After eight people, including the shooter, died in Allen Saturday, the Steelheads game against the Americans was postponed. The shooting took place at Allen Premium Outlets, less than a mile…MORE

Judge won’t reconsider order protecting Idaho ER doctors from abortion prosecutions

Judge won’t reconsider order protecting Idaho ER doctors from abortion prosecutions

A federal judge denied Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador’s request to reconsider the order barring the state from prosecuting emergency room physicians for providing abortion care to stabilize a patient. U.S. District Judge B. Lynn Winmill made his initial decision to block part of Idaho’s ban on abortions in August, just before the ban went…MORE

Idaho legislative committee hears from opponents of BLM’s proposal to protect public lands

Idaho legislative committee hears from opponents of BLM’s proposal to protect public lands

An Idaho legislative committee that was created to be a check on federal power met Tuesday, taking testimony against a proposed federal rule on conservation and public land management. The Idaho Legislature’s Committee on Federalism heard from a prepared lineup of witnesses that included Idaho agriculture and business groups. The Idaho Capital Sun reports, the…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!