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ITD accelerates replacement of damaged Caldwell bridge
CALDWELL — An unexpected closure of the U.S. Highways 20 and 26 bridge north of Caldwell in early August after it was struck by a semi has caused major traffic congestion at a nearby overpass and led the Idaho Transportation Department to seek temporary solutions as it works quicker than usual on a design for the new bridge with plans to begin the construction in late 2027 or early 2028. The replacement of the U.S. Highway 20/26 overpass has made its way to the top of ITD’s list of priorities to complete, turning a project that typically takes six years into one that’s estimated to be done in two years, according Jason Brinkman, District 3 district engineer. An update on the project was given on Friday afternoon at a regional transportation meeting held by the city of Caldwell where Mayor Eric Phillips invited neighboring municipalities and transportation experts from multiple entities to discuss current and future transit issues facing Canyon County that he feels need to be addressed sooner rather than later. “When exit 26 was taken out, that caused a huge challenge and dangers because I do get off at that exit,” Phillips said. “So, I had to think
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Canyon County Ambulance District buys Caldwell property for new station
A new ambulance station, EMS training center and medical supply hub could be coming to Canyon County after the purchase of a south Caldwell property. The Canyon County Ambulance District on Friday announced it bought land from the City of Caldwell to develop Station 55. The addition would mark the first new paramedics station in Caldwell since 2003, according to a news release.
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Spanning 33 Acres, This Idaho Botanical Garden Sits Beside An Old Prison In The Treasure Valley
A koi pond, a meditation garden, and a summer concert stage all share one hillside, right next to a historic prison. That combination sounds made up, but it is very real. The grounds cover 33 acres of native and exotic gardens. You can wander from lush green beds to dry desert plantings in a single morning.
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College sports bill could reshape Boise State’s financial future
As Boise State Athletics navigates rising expenses and a new era of student-athlete compensation, legislation advancing through Congress could reshape how the university manages its athletic programs and competes against wealthier schools. Athletic director Jeramiah Dickey acknowledged the need for federal intervention during an August appearance on the Ever Onward...
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Fruitland Chamber Celebrates Grand Opening of Strongbox Storage With Ribbon Cutting and Community Trunk or Treat
FRUITLAND, Idaho – The Fruitland Chamber of Commerce welcomed another local business with a ribbon-cutting celebration for Strongbox Storage, a new storage facility located at 495 NW 7th Street in Fruitland, just off Highway 95. But this wasn’t just a celebration of a new business. The grand opening also...
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Boise High cleared of threats after evacuation
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — Boise High School is being evacuated as authorities investigate a threat involving the school. All classes have been canceled for the remainder of the day, and students are being escorted to North Junior High School, where parents and guardians can pick them up. School officials...
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Former Boise teacher says district made her the ‘fall guy’
A former Valley View Elementary special education teacher has sued the Boise School District, alleging she was pressured to resign after reporting concerns about paraprofessional Gavin Snow. Marianne Baker says she was later placed on administrative leave, told to resign or face termination and accused of failing to report abuse, though the criminal case against her was eventually dismissed. See what Baker alleges happened after she reported Snow and why she is now accusing the district of breach of contract and denying her due process . Chrissy Teigen campaigns for Proposition 1 in Boise Chrissy Teigen returned to Idaho this week to rally support for Proposition 1, sharing her own experience with pregnancy loss and abortion while urging voters to support the reproductive-rights initiative. The Boise event also featured an OB-GYN and a local teacher who discussed maternal healthcare, IVF and the personal impact of Idaho’s abortion laws. Hear why Teigen says her own pregnancy experience changed how she talks about abortion and what Idaho women shared about navigating reproductive healthcare . Nampa students report too little sleep and persistent mental health struggles A new Communities for Youth survey found that 23% of Nampa students reported moderate-to-severe symptoms of depression,