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SOLAR CAR SUPERSTARS: Grace Lutheran High School wins first place at Texas competition
Members of Grace Lutheran High School’s STEM program are solar car champions. The students from the Pocatello school competed this week at the Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas, with a solar-powered car that they built from scratch. Their team, dubbed Russet American Racing, placed first overall in the classic division, enduring four days of stress test style racing at the Texas Motor Speedway to beat out seven other...
Homedale retires jersey of 'once in a lifetime player' Scott Matlock
HOMEDALE — Before his rookie season in the NFL wearing the Los Angeles Chargers’ powder blue, before he racked up 115 career tackles and 11.5 sacks while donning the blue and orange at Boise State, Scott Matlock wore the Homedale red. And while his old No. 44 jersey may not fit him as well as it did back in his days as a Trojan, he was still able to put it on Thursday on the football field of his alma mater. ...
Intense Heat Expected to Challenge Records in Pacific Northwest Over Weekend
Intense heat that has been baking parts of the interior Western U.S. is expected to expand into the Pacific Northwest in the coming days, raising the risk of heat-related illnesses and new wildfires, according to an AccuWeather media advisory. Forecasts show temperatures pushing 10–20 degrees above historical averages in parts...
'Boss Lift' event gives employers a glimpse at military life
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — 'Boss Lift' is an annual event held at Gowen Field, aimed at helping employers better understand what their active duty employees do when they're called away from work. "The object of the game is to improve the relationship between the service members and the employers,"...
Eagle Mayor discusses controversial resolution on illegal immigration with Nate Shelman
Eagle, ID (CBS2) — Eagle Mayor Brad Pike spoke with KBOI's Nate Shelman on the City's controversial resolution to illegal immigrants. The illegal immigration resolution, resolution 24-07 was presented to the City by a citizen of Eagle a few months ago, was reviewed by the City's attorney, was revised by a council member, and was passed on July 9.
Boise Fire addresses concerns about the dive rescue boat's speed and safety on river
Boise, ID (CBS2) — The Boise Fire Department is addressing floaters' concerns about the Boise Fire Dive Rescue boat. Boise Fire says that they have had concerned floaters contact them about the boat and Boise Fire would like to address them. "The Boise Fire Dive Rescue boat is designed...
Spokane police investigating armed robbery near downtown Spokane
SPOKANE, Wash. — The Spokane Police Department is searching for a man suspected of robbing Audie’s Convenience Store near downtown Spokane. Police say the suspect robbed the store at gunpoint, and the suspect fled on foot. SPD said the suspect is still outstanding. Officers set a perimeter in...
Two women arrested on suspicion of murder in Idaho campground homicide
CANYON COUNTY (Idaho Statesman) — The Canyon County Sheriff’s Office has arrested two Nevada women in the death of a man at the Martin Landing campground last Friday. Travis Haywood Calumpit, 37, of Parma, died from a gunshot wound. Police arrested Melissa Calumpit, 35, and Rosalie Morris, 59, on suspicion of first-degree murder. Both are from Battle Mountain, Nevada. Their charges do not yet appear in the state’s court records system.
Challenging Questions Remain for Boise’s Spencer Danielson
It won't be long before Boise State football is back in action, and the entire nation will be on the edge of their seats, wondering if the team can be the first non-power four school to qualify for the expanded twelve-team college football playoff. With most college football experts predicting a return to national glory, the anticipation is intense. 
Boise City Council plans to enhance public records process, aiming for transparency
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — A Boise City Council Session was held Tuesday where members discussed a change in the public records request system. Council members stayed true to their mantra of "There's nothing we can't do better" by making plans to improve the process. The City of Boise reports...
House fire in Five Mile neighborhood draws several fire crews
SPOKANE, Wash. - A house fire in Spokane's Five Mile neighborhood resulted in a heavily damaged garage Thursday evening. The fire on the 8000 block of North Marjorie Street began at around 5 p.m. and drew about ten fire engines. The Spokane Fire Department is still investigating the cause of...
Former prosecutor Robin Dunn admits to trafficking drugs and giving them to inmates in jail
POCATELLO — A former county prosecutor has pleaded guilty to trafficking drugs, and distributing them to jail inmates. According to a news release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Robin Dunn, 69, pleaded guilty to count one in his indictment, conspiracy to distribute fentanyl and methamphetamine. Dunn initially pleaded...
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