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Active-duty military deploying to Idaho to fight wildfires in national forests
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — Active-duty military personnel are being deployed to Idaho to assist with fighting wildfires burning across the State. More than 250 active-duty personnel from the 14th Brigade Engineer Battalion at Joint Base Lewis-McChord will be arriving at the National Interagency Fire Center on Saturday, August 17, according to NIFC.
WARNING: People Are Posing As Caldwell Police In A New Scam
Some people will do just about anything to make a buck and for scammers, there are absolutely no boundaries when it comes to making some money. Caldwell police shared a post on social media warning of a scam involving phone calls to unsuspecting victims. Caldwell, we are getting calls about...
4-H Animals take the stage at Western Idaho Fair
GARDEN CITY, Idaho — As the community gathered for Friday's opening day of the Western Idaho Fair in Garden City, the 4-H animals stole the show. The 4-H program guides five to 19 year old participants on how to care for animals properly. 4-H organizers said, It has been a cornerstone of the Western Idaho Fair for generations.
CONFECTIONS CONQUERER: Local baker wins $100K on Netflix food competition show
A Pocatello bakery owner will soon receive his $100,000 award for winning a new Netflix food competition show called “Blue Ribbon Baking Championship.” Confections Bakery owner Nathan Chandler competed against nine other contestants from across the nation showcasing his feats of culinary craftsmanship and baking bravado in the high-stakes limelight of reality television. After being hand-selected during the audition process, Chandler was flown out to the Canadian town of Milton,...
Boise School District pays $400,000 in settlement with former Timberline Teacher
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — A former Timberline High School teacher is receiving $400,000 as part of a settlement agreement with the Boise School District. Last year CBS2 covered extensively the unfolding story of Laura Boulton, a teacher who leveled accusations at the District of failing to investigate properly student claims of sexual abuse or misconduct. During a press conference held by Ms. Boulton last September, she claimed the district had failed to follow up appropriately on or investigate mandatory reports she had helped students file alleging sexual abuse in the District.
Big I-84 project at Ten Mile gets first approval, with plan not fully set in stone
The District at Ten Mile, a large-scale mixed-use project from the teams behind The Village, Topgolf, and Scheel’s, will move forward to Meridian City Council with a recommendation for approval. BoiseDev first told you about the 200-acre project earlier this year. It includes retail, a possible movie theater, hotels,...
With 'heart' at Boise State, Dickey looks to take athletic department to next step
BOISE — When Jeramiah Dickey took the Boise State Athletic Director job in January 2021, he did so sight unseen. With the COVID-19 pandemic still ongoing, Boise State was not flying out candidates for in-person interviews. So, when Dickey, his wife and children arrived in Boise on a snowy day just 24 hours before his introductory press conference, it was the first time any of them had stepped foot in Idaho. ...
USS Idaho, cutting-edge nuclear submarine, launches after years of construction
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — The USS Idaho, a state-of-the-art nuclear-powered submarine, has launched from a shipyard in Connecticut. Construction on the Virginia-class submarine began in 2017. CBS2 reported two years ago about the USS Idaho when a new Randall Leslie was named the new commander of the submarine. After...
El Tenampa owner plans new spot with sports & tacos in S. Meridian
The owner of Metztli Mexican Taqueria and El Tenampa is looking to open a fourth restaurant. Oscar Pedraza’s new Metztli Sports Bar and Taqueria is slated for the Firenze Plaza on Eagle Rd. and Amity Rd. The dine-in Mexican restaurant is planned to be 2,200 square feet, according to...
‘You have a conundrum’: Eagle council wrestles with budget as costs for police outpace revenue
The City of Eagle won’t be taking any property tax increase this year, but the decision came with a split vote and a lot of heartburn. On Tuesday, the Eagle City Council debated for two hours on how much to increase property tax collections for the upcoming fiscal year 2025 budget. The final 2-2 vote, with Mayor Brad Pike breaking the tie, ultimately will not increase property taxes beyond what would cover annexation and new construction and also increase the Eagle Police Department contract by $700,000.
Parents and freshmen navigate emotions during Boise State Move-In Day
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — Boise State University is buzzing with excitement as thousands of incoming students from across the country move into their dorms, marking the beginning of their college journey. For freshmen, Move-In Day represents a significant milestone, blending excitement with a touch of nervousness. “I’m excited, a...
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