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Vallivue, Caldwell police address incident at Sage Valley Middle School
CALDWELL — There has been an uproar from parents whose children attend Sage Valley Middle School regarding the Vallivue School District’s communication following reports that a student had allegedly brought a weapon onto school property. Sage Valley Middle School, which is located off Ustick Road between Middleton Road and Midland Boulevard in Caldwell, serves more than 900 students from sixth to eighth grade. Last week, parents of children who attend the middle school have received emails from the school district regarding the incident. And while the weapon was allegedly brought to the campus on Wednesday, Nov. 4, parents were not notified until Friday, Nov. 6. Some parents viewed the decision as delayed communication from the district and expressed frustrations over the district’s handling of the situation. They also raised concerns about whether the safety protocols in place are sufficient to protect the well-being of their students, some of whom have not returned to school as threats of a school shooting were made early this week following last week’s incident. The two incidents were investigated by the district and Caldwell Police Department, who said in a press release on Wednesday, Nov. 11, that the allegations were not substantiated and that there
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Kuna motorcycle pursuit leads to arrest of 22-year-old woman
KUNA, Idaho (CBS2) — The Ada County Sheriff’s Office says a 22-year-old woman was arrested Thursday in connection with two high-speed pursuits involving a motorcycle in Kuna. The sheriff's office said a sergeant tried to stop a motorcycle rider at about 1:22 p.m. Nov. 11 between Avalon Street...
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Idaho aid workers prepare to take flight in new plane to serve remote Congo villages
NAMPA, Idaho — A nearly $2.8 million airplane in Nampa is preparing to begin a journey to serve some of the most remote communities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Mission Aviation Fellowship purchased the Cessna Grand Caravan EX through donations to replace an aging plane currently serving the DRC.
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Caldwell mayor advances single finalist in search for next police chief
CALDWELL, Idaho (CBS2) — Caldwell Mayor Eric Phillips has chosen a single finalist to move forward in the city’s search for its next police chief, but the candidate’s identity will remain confidential as additional evaluations continue. The recruitment process closed Oct. 1, 2026, drawing 17 applicants. After...
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Nyssa Police Department gains two new officers
NYSSA — Two new members of the Nyssa Police Department were sworn in during a recent Nyssa City Council meeting. Officer Reyna and Reserve Officer Tamborini are now officially part of the Nyssa Police Department team. NPD personnel stated, “We are truly blessed that they have chosen to become...
Idaho Press
Columbia marches to 5A state title game for first time ever
NAMPA — History continues to be made for the Columbia High football program this season. Before 2026, the Wildcats had never hosted a playoff game, reached the semifinals or state championship game. All three can be crossed off the list, with one big goal remaining. No. 2 Columbia scored a monumental win over No. 3 Hillcrest Friday night in the IHSAA 5A state semifinals. On a rainy night, particularly in the second half, the Wildcats held off the Knights, 38-30, to reach the state championship game for the first time in program history. Since eighth grade, the current senior class for the Wildcats (9-2) has envisioned themselves playing for a state championship. They’ve played a big role in the rise of the Columbia football program, one that reached the playoffs for just the third time in school history last season and expected to be in this spot this season. “Ever since eighth grade, we’ve all been together and we’ve all been talking and dreaming and saying wait until our senior year,” Columbia senior Easton Lott said. “We’re going to make it. Freshman are saying the same thing. It’s just awesome that we actually have that opportunity. It’s coming to life.”
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Dinner Comes With Every Fixing On These 5 Idaho Restaurant Buffets This Year
One Idaho buffet line on this list keeps curry cashew chicken on its salad bar. Another swaps the usual peas and carrots for squash and peppers. I love that kind of small surprise. The fun keeps going from there. One spot sends out cinnamon honey butter for its rolls. Another...
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Idaho Statesman
A closure is coming to Boise's high-profile ‘restaurant row.' This will open next
An Italian-influenced eatery will soon bid farewell to downtown Boise’s “restaurant row” on 8th Street. But a Meridian brewery is preparing to raise a pint and say hello. Rustica will close at the end of the year at 211 N. 8th St., owner Dan Watts said. Its replacement? Loose Screw Beer Co. , which plans to open a taproom in the space in early 2027, according to a press release. Loose Screw’s brewery in downtown Meridian will continue operating at 105 E. Carlton Ave. The new Boise location will pour beer brewed in Meridian, the release says. Opened in June 2024, Rustica took over a space formerly occupied by restaurant and bar Juniper for a decade. Watts, who owns two other successful downtown businesses — Saint Lawrence Gridiron , a restaurant, and Suite 104 , a cocktail bar — said Rustica has been a challenge. Shuttering it will allow more time for the other concepts. “We knew that Rustica was going to be a big stretch to work in the beginning,” he said, “but we wanted to try it, anyway, because we love the space and we love downtown. It’s proven to be a lot more work than the other