Category Archives: Local News

Murder charges filed following domestic violence call in McCall

Murder charges filed following domestic violence call in McCall

On February 18th, 2023, McCall Police Department officers and Valley County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a report of domestic violence in McCall. They found Lynne Ellen Dooley and her husband, Mark Dooley, with serious injuries. Unfortunately, Lynne Dooley was pronounced deceased at the scene. Mark Dooley was taken to a hospital in Boise for…MORE

OTD reports dangerous driving thru Central and eastern Oregon

OTD reports dangerous driving thru Central and eastern Oregon

You are going to want to think twice before driving in Oregon today – and maybe over the next few days. Roads may be dangerously icy throughout central and eastern Oregon as snow and slush have frozen, leaving roads in poor condition. Oregon Transportation Department says to avoid travel until conditions improve, but if you…MORE

Ada County updates voter records

Ada County updates voter records

Ada County Elections participated in a statewide update of voter records, removing over 13,000 voters who had not voted in an eligible election in the past four years. Idaho Code 34-435 mandates the biennial cancellation of inactive voter records to ensure the Idaho Statewide Voter Registration System is accurate andcurrent. Voters who were removed from…MORE

Death warrant issued for Pizzuto

Death warrant issued for Pizzuto

For the third time in two years, Idaho has issued a death warrant for inmate Gerald Pizzuto, seeking to execute him next month. Attorney General Raúl Labrador announced the latest attempt to execute Pizzuto, a convicted murderer Friday morning, seeking a conclusion to his conviction from 36 years ago. The Idaho Statesman reports that Pizzuto’s…MORE

Judge set to issue written decision on Daybell trial

Judge set to issue written decision on Daybell trial

A judge will issue a written decision on whether Chad and Lori Daybell’s trial will be severed, and the couple’s mental health will not be used as they try to convince a jury of their innocence. These issues were discussed during a pretrial hearing Thursday at the Fremont County Courthouse. The couple is charged with…MORE

Senate leadership introduces property tax relief bill

Senate leadership introduces property tax relief bill

Senate leadership introduced a property tax relief bill for homeowners in committee this week. Several other bills introduced on the House side aim to provide the same kind of relief to homeowners, but in different ways. Senate Majority Leader Kelly Anthon proposes setting aside 4.5% of annual sales tax revenue to be subtracted from a…MORE

Idaho House passes bill to criminalize false reports of child abuse

Idaho House passes bill to criminalize false reports of child abuse

Legislation is making its way through the Idaho Legislature that would make it a crime to file a false report of child abuse or neglect. Several other states have similar laws on their books. The Idaho Capital Sun reports, House Bill 66, sponsored by Rep. Heather Scott passed the House on a mostly party-line vote…MORE

Caldwell job fair being held Thursday

Caldwell job fair being held Thursday

Caldwell area employers are seeking workers at an early spring hiring event on Thursday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Idaho Department of Labor Caldwell office. Several employers will be on hand – including the City of Caldwell, St. Luke’s, Witno and Gem State Staffing. The types of jobs vary as do wages which…MORE

Former officer Joseph Hoadley files notice of appeal

Former officer Joseph Hoadley files notice of appeal

Former Caldwell Police officer Joseph Hoadley, sentenced earlier this month for three federal felonies, is appealing the judgment. Hoadley’s attorney filed a Notice of Appeal on Thursday in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. The Idaho Press reports, Hoadley was convicted in September (2022) of falsifying a record in a federal investigation, tampering with a…MORE

Tyson Degenhart and Max Rice Named to Academic All-District Team

Tyson Degenhart and Max Rice Named to Academic All-District Team

Tyson Degenhart and Max Rice were named to the College Sports Communicators Academic All-District team, the organization announced Tuesday. Both are eligible to be voted to the organization’s Academic All-America teams. This is the first time either have been honored by the CSC. Degenhart is a sophomore from Spokane, Wash., studying business with a 4.0…MORE

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670 KBOI GUEST BLOG: Governor Brad Little

670 KBOI GUEST BLOG: Governor Brad Little

Biden’s vaccine mandate is not the solution By Governor Brad Little Americans are deeply divided on COVID-19 and the response to it. Public health has turned political, there’s no doubt about it. But the situation playing out in hospitals across the country isn’t up for debate. There are more patients in need of critical care…

670 KBOI GUEST BLOG: Governor Brad Little

670 KBOI GUEST BLOG: Governor Brad Little

670 KBOI GUEST BLOG: Governor Brad Little Idaho to help secure U.S.-Mexico border because Biden won’t July 7, 2021 Last week I announced my plan to send Idaho State Police (ISP) troopers to Arizona to help secure the United States-Mexico border and curb the flow of illegal drugs into Idaho due to failed Biden-Harris immigration…

670 KBOI GUEST BLOG: Speaker of the House Scott Bedke

670 KBOI GUEST BLOG: Speaker of the House Scott Bedke

670 KBOI GUEST BLOG: Speaker of the House Scott Bedke   Happy Birthday, Idaho – Let’s Celebrate and Maintain the Idaho Way BY: Speaker of the House Scott Bedke, Oakley There is no better place to live, work, and raise a family than Idaho. As a proud Idaho native who believes, promotes and lives our…