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Fireworks spark house fire in Hayden
HAYDEN LAKE, Idaho — The Northern Lakes Fire Department responded to a call about a house fire on Thursday, July 4. Fire crews say that an illegal aerial firework that was launched in front of the house was the cause of the fire. No one was in the home...
Hayden man receives probation for holding hunting knife to maintenance worker’s neck
HAYDEN, Idaho – A Hayden man found guilty of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon received probation in court last month. According to the Kootenai County Prosecutor’s Office, the man threatened a maintenance worker at his apartment by putting a knife to his neck during a scheduled smoke damage inspection.
Firecracker Festival returns with record-setting softball teams
FILER, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — The Firecracker Festival has returned and is a true extravaganza at the Idaho Central Legacy Fields. Over 50 softball teams from Idaho, Utah, and Montana are in town for the Firecracker Tournament over the weekend. Along with the softball action, it’s also a fun time...
Nelson celebrates the Fourth with Sole Survivor win
Jul. 5—While the rest of the country was worried about hot dogs and fireworks, 10 golfers focused on chips and putts in the 75th Moscow Elks Sole Survivor on Thursday. The nine-hole elimination style golf tournament — also known as the Ken Jordan Sole Survivor — was full of drama and excitement and when the dust settled more than four hours after it started, Kyle Nelson was crowned the new ...
WATCH: The Melaleuca Freedom Celebration Fireworks
The 31st Annual Melaleuca Freedom Celebration—the largest Independence Day fireworks show west of the Mississippi River—will dazzle spectators with a high-flying, ground-shaking, adrenaline-filled fireworks display.
Popular Boise Rooftop To Host Ultimate 4th of July Celebration
The 4th of July is creeping up on us very quickly. It’s hard to believe that 2024 is over halfway and that it’s time for yet another 4th of July celebration. No matter what your plans are, whether you are floating the Boise River or going to one of the Boise splash pads there are plenty of ways to celebrate the 4th of July in Boise.
Hundreds gather in downtown Coeur d'Alene for annual American Heroes Parade
COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho - As people across the nation celebrate America's Independence this Thursday, hundreds gathered in downtown Coeur d'Alene for the annual American Heroes Parade.
Major Drug Bust Near Idaho Border Finds Meth, 60,000 Fentanyl Pills
We've very lucky, in the Treasure Valley, to live in a place as safe as we do. Here, we look out for one another and our law enforcement keeps us safe. It's also safe to say that throughout our state, our safety and neighborly attributes apply as well. Of course,...
Treasure Valley fire departments respond to over 70 fires this Fourth of July
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — Fire Departments across the Treasure Valley are reporting the fires they dealt with over the 4th of July. Boise Fire's preliminary report outlines they responded to 31 fires, including structure, grass, and dumpster fires. This increased from last year when they responded to 25 fires...
That's hot! Heat wave coming to Treasure Valley could send temperatures to 110 degrees
Get ready to feel the heat. The National Weather Service issued an excessive heat watch Friday, warning of dangerously hot conditions for south central, southwest and west central Idaho this week. The watch will go into effect Monday and last through Thursday. Stephen Parker, a National Weather Service meteorologist out of Boise, said the watch will become a warning when the high temperatures are imminent. ...
One dead after single-vehicle crash near Emmett
GEM COUNTY, Idaho — Idaho State Police is investigating a deadly single-vehicle collision north of Emmett. The crash occurred around 02:30 p.m. on Friday along Sweet-Ola Highway at milepost 12 in Gem County. A white pickup truck was driving southbound on Sweet-Ola Highway when the driver failed to negotiate...
IDHW: Residents, pet Owners Should be Wary of Algae Blooms During Water Recreation
With summer officially here, the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare is reminding Idahoans to be safe and protect pets when recreating in and around water because of harmful algal blooms. Cyanobacteria, which are naturally occurring aquatic organisms, can produce toxins that affect human health and the environment under certain...
“Celebrate responsibly this Independence Day”
Aaa of Idaho projects that nearly 71 million americans, including 400,000 idahoans are traveling this week for the holiday. Which means, there has been a massive increase of travelers on Idaho roads this independence day during the time known as the 100 deadliest days on Idaho roads.
No budget surplus expected as Idaho begins new fiscal year
After state budget projections missed the mark by more than $120 million in May, budget officials were not expecting the state of Idaho to end its fiscal year on Sunday with a budget surplus — a departure from record surpluses in recent years. Idaho runs on a fiscal year calendar that begins July 1 and ends June 30. Fiscal year 2024 just ended, and fiscal year 2025 is just beginning. ...
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