Category Archives: Local News

Lori Vallow Daybell wants mental competency evaluation in Arizona murder trial

Lori Vallow Daybell’s defense lawyer filed a motion on Oct. 9 for a Rule 11 “Mental competency” evaluation, this is in connection with her murder trial in Arizona. CBS2 reports that according to the Maricopa County Superior Court’s website under Rule 11, if the defendant is found competent, they return to the trial court. If…MORE

Disability Rights Idaho website “Determined to Vote”

Ahead of the Nov. 5 general election, Disability Rights Idaho has launched a voter toolkit website called “Determined to Vote.” The Idaho Capital Sun reports the toolkit is available at drivote.org, and outlines documents people need to vote in Idaho in the 2024 general election. It provides voting resources such as an easy voter guide,…MORE

Boise’s Fire Station 5 has been rebuilt

The rebuilt Fire Station 5 was unveiled Friday and will be the Boise Fire Department’s fourth station on the corner of 16th Street and Front Street. Named the “Home of the Sleepless Knights,” the site has been a cornerstone of the department since 1906. The Idaho Press reports the new, 15,000-square-foot station, which remains the…MORE

Solar farm on Idaho land

Last week, the Idaho State Board of Land Commissioners voted to approve its first ever lease for a solar farm on state land. The Idaho Press reports the board voted 3-1, with Attorney General Raúl Labrador voting against and Gov. Brad Little absent, to approve a lease with PacifiCorp for a wind and solar farm…MORE

Idaho Transportation Department avalanche team is back in Lowman

The Idaho Transportation Department’s avalanche team is back in Lowman preparing for the upcoming winter season. The team recently conducted an aerial assessment to evaluate changes in the corridor caused by fire. ITD Avalanche Team Leader Bill Nicholson said, the aerial survey gave them a clearer understanding of the risks. Nicholson said they feel reassured…MORE

Idaho Power has some energy saving tips

It’s energy awareness month and Idaho Power has a variety of energy-saving tips to help you reduce your energy use. Save energy and money this winter by setting your thermostat to 68°F when at home and lowering it while you’re asleep or away. For each degree you turn down the thermostat in the winter, you…MORE

Caldwell preschool teacher sentenced

A Canyon County court on Wednesday sentenced a Caldwell preschool teacher who was accused of abusing her special education students in early 2023. Kerry Black was sentenced to four years of unsupervised probation, psychological evaluation, a letter of resignation and apology and 20 days of sheriff inmate labor detail. She will have six months to…MORE

36 noncitizens removed from voter rolls in Idaho

The Idaho Secretary of State Office is in the process of removing 36 “very likely” noncitizens from Idaho’s registered voter rolls. Some of those noncitizens voted in past elections in Idaho, Secretary of State Phil McGrane told the Idaho Capital Sun, but he did not specify how many. McGrane said no noncitizens voted in Idaho’s…MORE

Boise man should have still been in jail when he committed same crime again

The Garden City Police Department took a fraud report from a business in the 3500 block of N. Prospect Way on Thursday. CBS2 reports an unknown suspect went to multiple banks with fraudulent checks from this business and cashed two checks totaling over $5000. As the investigation progressed, Garden City Officers identified the suspect as…MORE

Boo at the Zoo coming up last weekend of October

Zoo Boise is excited to announce the return of its annual family-friendly Halloween celebration, Boo at the Zoo. This fun-filled event will take place on Saturday, October 26 and Sunday, October 27 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with last admission daily at 4 p.m. Admission fees apply to enter the zoo. All Zoo Boise…MORE