A woman who helped two men escape after they attacked correctional officers at a Boise hospital struck a plea deal with prosecutors for her crimes, with a key stipulation: She must testify against the men she helped. Tonia Huber, a 53-year-old woman from Filer, Idaho, was arrested alongside one of the men in the Twin…… MORE
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Caldwell Winter Wonderland open Friday
The weather has begun to turn towards winter and the holiday season is just around the corner. That means it’s time for the annual Caldwell Winter Wonderland, which is a dazzling display of lights and holiday cheer. The Indian Creek Plaza, bridge, river bank, and buildings are covered in hundreds of thousands of Christmas lights.…… MORE
AAA: 80 million Americans leaving town for Thanksgiving
This year, a record number of travelers will leave town for turkey and all the trimmings. According to AAA, nearly 80 million Americans, including 464,000 Idahoans, will celebrate the holiday 50 miles or more from home. AAA Idaho public affairs director Matthew Conde said flexible work schedules have stretched out holiday travel, especially at Thanksgiving,…… MORE
Idaho’s post-election audit begins
The Idaho State Board of Canvassers randomly selected eight Idaho counties on Friday that will participate in a post-election audit of paper ballots. The Idaho Capital Sun reports state officials using a tumbler and wooden tiles marked with different numbers during a public meeting Friday at the Idaho State Capitol in Boise, selected Latah, Bingham,…… MORE
Free Boise household hazardous waste drop off November 19
You can drop off your household hazardous waste for free tomorrow (November 19) from noon to 7pm at the Wright United Church of Christ on W. Franklin Street. All Household Hazardous Waste mobile collection sites are open from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. one day per month throughout the year. Note: Do NOT leave items…… MORE
Kohberger’s defense team files Franks Motion with 12 pieces of evidence to suppress
The defense team for Bryan Kohberger has filed an uncommon motion with the court, one that could upend this case before it goes to trial. Bryan Kohberger is accused of killing four University of Idaho students two years ago in November 2022. CBS2 reports Kohberger’s defense team has filed a Franks Motion along with 12…… MORE
Officials release the name of the man who died in a police shooting Sunday
Officials released the name of the man who died in a police shooting after a hostage negotiation on Sunday. The Idaho Statesman reports an officer fatally shot a suspect after a third party reported “concerning behavior and a possible hostage situation” in which a man armed with a knife was threatening another man inside a…… MORE
Suspects in Homedale drive-by shooting arrested
Homedale Police Department arrested three suspects in connection to a drive-by shooting that occurred on Friday, Nov. 1. According to CBS2, the Homedale Police Department says the shooting happened just after 1:30 a.m. in the 400 block of West Owyhee in Homedale. No one was injured, and police believe it was related to another incident…… MORE
A Center for Reproductive Rights lawsuit against Idaho has begun in Ada County District Court
An Idaho state court is hearing arguments from both sides in Adkins v. State of Idaho, a lawsuit filed by the Center for Reproductive Rights. CBS2 reports that in September 2023, the Center for Reproductive Rights filed a lawsuit against Idaho, asking the court to clarify what qualifies under the “medical emergency” exceptions in the…… MORE
Caldwell schools ban cell phones
Caldwell schools have officially prohibited student cell phone and other personal electronic communication device use as of Nov. 11, when the school board’s draft policies on the matter passed second reading. The Idaho Press reports these devices must be turned off, kept out of sight and not on a student’s person during the school day,…… MORE
