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Idaho athlete aims to compete in 2024 Paralympics
Boise native Annie Carey could be heading to the Paralympics in Paris this August. She currently holds the long jump world record in her classification as well as the U.S. record in the 200 meters, and last year she competed in the Parapan American Games, bringing home bronze medals in the 100 meter, 200 meter and long jump.
New rules for ballot return in three states with Republican trifectas among changes to absentee/mail-in voting
Three states with Republican trifectas added new definitions of who may return another voter’s ballot in 2024. Idaho adopted H 599, which stipulates that only election officials, postal workers, common carrier employees, a person paid by the voter, a relative of the voter, a member of their household, or a caregiver may collect or deliver another voter’s voted or unvoted ballot. It also provides that collecting and delivering more than 10 absentee/mail-in ballots is a felony.
Idaho Patriot Thunder presents check to charities that support military families
Meridian, ID (CBS2) — On June 23 thousands of motorcycles roared down I-84 from Meridian to Mountain Home to raise money for Idaho military families during the Idaho Patriot Thunder Ride. On Saturday High Desert Harley Davidson presented a check with the proceeds raised to the Idaho Gaurd and...
Lewiston schools rank second in Idaho for reading
Reading scores for Idaho schools from last year's school year have been released. The Lewiston Independent School district ranked number two out of the twenty-five largest traditional school districts in Idaho. Over 78% of students in the district read at grade level. The top performing school was McGhee Elementary, with...
Eagle Fun Days lights up Treasure Valley with weekend of festivities
Eagle, ID (CBS2) — Eagle Fun Days took place over the weekend bringing two days of family fun to the Treasure Valley. The event kicked off on Friday with the Family Fun Night at Eagle High School and a firework show. Saturday was packed with events including a fun...
Hazy with a few thunderstorms
For Monday night there is a slight chance of thunderstorms with partly cloudy skies. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph becoming east after midnight. Widespread haze for Tuesday. A slight chance of thunderstorms with a high near 90°. Sunny for Wednesday with a high in the lower 90’s. Winds...
Neighborhood Concert Series Returns to Elm Grove Park Next Week
Neighborhood Concert Series at Elm Grove Park will return next week. The performance is on July 24, 2024 at 5:00 PM. Get ready for another summer packed with free summer concerts in the parks. We are entering the 4th year of the Neighborhood Concert Series, where we have teamed with Lost Grove Brewing, St. Luke's Health Plan, and the City of Boise Arts & History Department to bring live music to neighborhoods around Boise.
Boise Open swings into action with pars and guitars!
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — For over three decades the Albertsons Boise Open has brought some of the best golfers to the Treasure Valley as they work to support local charities. Jeff Sanders, the executive director of the Albertsons Boise Open, said it's something everyone can enjoy. "If you're a...
Scroll Broadcast: Citizen Soldier, tutoring, school tips and more
In this episode of Scroll Broadcast, reporter Collin Prisbrey recaps the Citizen Soldier concert held in Rexburg for students struggling with mental health. Reporter Liberty Gonzalez gives a sneak peak of the upcoming fashion show. Reporter Victoria Skalec visits the tutoring center. Reporter Ella Zeigler recaps last week’s devotional address...
Las Vegas man drowns in weekend kayak trip on Warm River
ASHTON — A Las Vegas man is dead after drowning in Warm River near Ashton over the weekend. It happened Saturday around 1:40 p.m., according to Fremont County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Bart Quayle. Quayle tells EastIdahoNews.com an older man, whom they’ve identified as 68-year-old Bruce Heinz, and...
Idaho man identified as homicide victim found at Canyon County campground
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — A man who was killed at a Canyon County campground over the weekend has been identified by the Sheriff's Office. Sheriff Donahue's office identified the victim as 37-year-old Travis Haywood Calumpit from Parma. Calumpit died of a gunshot wound on July 12 at the Martin Landing campground. The Martin Landing campground is located near the confluence of the Snake River and Boise River near Parma, Idaho.
Woman arrested for attempted $37,000 wire fraud in Caldwell
CALDWELL, Idaho (CBS2) — A woman has been arrested after attempting to complete a wire transfer using fraudulent identification. According to Caldwell Police, 57-year-old Patricia Sue Meyer of Texas was arrested on several felony charges after she had fraudulently withdrawn over $5000 from someone's account and later attempted to obtain debit cards from the same victim's account at a bank branch in Nampa.
Suspect in fatal DUI crash admitted to drinking vodka at Coeur d'Alene Casino prior to driving
SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. -- The man arrested for causing a crash that killed two teens and nearly killed a third told law enforcement he had been drinking at Coeur d'Alene Casino before getting behind the wheel.
Yellowstone Comes to Nampa This Week
Is there any hope that the endless heat wave will finally disappear? Eventually, the weather will cool off, but if you're looking for an excellent way to embrace the Western lifestyle, Nampa is the place for you this week. . We have some news, both good and bad, about Idaho's...
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