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Bogus Basin begins snow making operations

Bogus Basin begins snow making operations

  The cold weather does have some benefits… Bogus Basin announced Monday it started snowmaking over the weekend for the first time with its new system. The Idaho Press reports, twenty-four automated fan guns were blowing snow onto the Upper and Lower Ridge off the Deerpoint Chairlift. Bogus Basin is planning to open Dec. 7th…MORE

Idaho fire crews head to Southern California

Idaho fire crews head to Southern California

  With over a dozen fires burning across California, the National Interagency Fire Center in Boise reports resources are running low. Sunday night, the Office of Emergency Management requested strike teams out of Idaho to help out. Local Fire Departments are sending 17 firefighters on the road for Southern California, from Sand Hollow, Emmett, Parma…MORE

Early morning explosion and fire reported in Boise Bench area

Early morning explosion and fire reported in Boise Bench area

  Firefighters are mopping up a fire at a home on the Boise Bench that broke out following a reported explosion early Tuesday morning. The fire was called in around 3:30 a.m. Tuesday near Roosevelt and Kootenai Streets in Boise. Boise Fire says the flames destroyed a detached garage at the home, and that most…MORE

Early voting now available in Ada County

Early voting now available in Ada County

  Early in-person voting kicks off this week in Ada and Canyon counties, and for people looking to cast their vote before Nov. 5, there are options. Through Friday, Nov. 1st, Ada County voters can cast ballots at the Ada County Elections Office, Boise City Hall and Meridian City Hall. The Idaho Press reports, in…MORE

Judge dismisses rape charge against Boise Police Officer

Judge dismisses rape charge against Boise Police Officer

  A judge has dismissed a charge of felony rape against a Boise police officer at the request of prosecutors, who felt they needed more time to present evidence to the court. However, the officer remains the subject of investigation. The rape charge stems from the night of Oct. 13th, when Eric Simunich went to…MORE

Chief Bill Bones retires after 27 years of service

Chief Bill Bones retires after 27 years of service

  A changing of the guard at the Boise Police Department. After 27 years of service, Chief Bill Bones is retiring. Bones served as Boise’s Police Chief since 2015, when Mayor Bieter appointed him to the post. Prior to that Chief Bones worked as a deputy chief and oversaw patrol, criminal investigations and internal affairs…MORE

City of Boise adds second drop-off and pick-up spot

City of Boise adds second drop-off and pick-up spot

  The City of Boise will test a second downtown drop-off and pick-up spot for traffic starting Friday. The spot’s goal is to reduce congestion, improve safety and control the flow of traffic for people heading to the businesses downtown. The drop-off area will be on Bannock between 8th Street and Capitol Blvd. Drivers can…MORE

Kinner trial delayed until 2021

Kinner trial delayed until 2021

  The man charged with fatally stabbing a 3 year old and wounding eight others in June of 2018 won’t now stand trial until 2021. Timmy Kinner Jr. who is charged with first-degree murder and 12 other felonies, was just declared competent to stand trial earlier this month, after he was treated in a mental…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!