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Boise Police: Missing woman 'located and is safe'
BOISE, Idaho — Boise Police say the missing vulnerable 18-year-old woman they were searching for was found Saturday night and is safe. The woman was reported missing by the Boise Police Department around 8:20 p.m. Saturday after she was last seen around 4:40 p.m. in the area of Fairview Avenue and Five Mile Road.
Threat at Boise High School leads to increased police presence
BOISE, Idaho — Increased police presence at Boise High School on Friday came after the Boise Police Department was notified about a "vague school threat," an email from Robb Thompson, the school's principal, said. The threat was not directed towards a specific person. However, the email said, the school...
Man who struck, killed woman on Eagle Road in 2017 convicted in second trial
BOISE, Idaho — The Eagle man charged with vehicular manslaughter in the crash that killed a woman in November 2017 has been found guilty in a second trial on that charge. An Ada County jury returned the guilty verdict against Adam Paulson, 47, after about two hours of deliberation on Tuesday, following a five-day trial. Paulson was found to be driving under the influence of alcohol when he struck and killed Madeline Duskey just after midnight Nov. 18, 2017, while Duskey was walking across Eagle Road at Riverside Drive. A blood test showed Paulson's blood alcohol concentration was 0.213, more than two-and-a-half times the legal limit.
Former Boise Police Chief applies for Toledo, Ohio position
BOISE, Idaho — Former Boise Police chief Ryan Lee, who was asked to resign at the request of Boise Mayor Lauren McLean in September 2022, is listed as an applicant for the same role in Toledo, Ohio, KTVB's sister station WTOL reported Thursday. Lee officially separated from the city...
'He's out there': Where is Michael Vaughan?
FRUITLAND, Idaho — Brandi Neal, the mother of missing Fruitand boy Michael Vaughan, sat in her living room on a cold January day wiping tears from her face. Neal moves to make another attempt, like she has done so many times before, pleading for the return of her 6-year-old blonde, blue-eyed son she calls "Monkey."
Treasure Valley airsoft storeowner gives safety advice
BOISE, Idaho — Airsoft has jumped in popularity over the past few years as a way for people to get outside and have fun through a sport. But airsoft guns can be dangerous, and it's important to handle them properly. According to Boise Police, a group of about 10...
Boise Police Department looking for suspects in armed robbery
BOISE, Idaho — On Tuesday, Jan. 31, around 1:30 p.m., Boise Police Department (BPD) responded to an armed robbery on the 3500 block of Rose Hill. According to BPD the suspects were wearing masks and displayed a weapon before getting away. Police set up a perimeter, had nearby schools shelter in place and deployed K-9's but have not found the suspects.
Police detain teenagers at Boise Towne Square Mall
BOISE, Idaho — Officers with the Boise Police Department on Tuesday evening responded to a report of someone with a gun in the Boise Towne Square Mall; no shots were fired and the officers didn't find any firearms. According to BPD, at 5:15 p.m., officers detained a group of...
Mountain Home High School placed on lockdown, police searching for person who made threats
MOUNTAIN HOME, Idaho — Mountain Home High School was placed under lockdown on Wednesday due to a threat specific to the school according to an email from the district's superintendent, James Gilbert. The email, sent out to parents and staff, says the person who made the threat is not...
Idaho lawmakers leave out coroners from first responders psychological trauma workers' comp bill
BOISE, Idaho — House Bill 18 (HB18) passed the Idaho house with unanimous support Tuesday. The bill aims to remove the sunset clause from Idaho Code 72-451. The sunset clause would enforce a July 1 expiration date on Idaho first responders psychological trauma workers compensation coverage. "We would have...
Man killed after being hit by car in downtown Boise identified
BOISE, Idaho — The person who was struck and killed by a car in downtown Boise has now been identified by the Ada County Coroner's Office. On Jan. 23, Henry G. Reents, 79, of Boise was walking northbound in the crosswalk on 11th Street toward State Street, when he was hit by a pickup truck turning left from 11th onto State St.
Idaho high schoolers receiving college credit more than doubled since 2015
BOISE, Idaho — The number of Gem State high school students earning credit at an Idaho college has more than doubled since 2015, according to the Idaho State Board of Education (ISBE). During the 2022 fiscal year, 28,609 Idaho high schoolers earned dual credit. That figure was at a...
Boise firefighters say goodbye to old Station 5
BOISE, Idaho — After more than 70 years at 16th and Front streets, the brick building that has housed Boise Fire Station 5 will soon come down to make way for a replacement in the same spot. Firefighters ran their final call from the station Monday morning. The new...
Treasure Valley breakfast spots adjusting to high cost of eggs, inflation pressure
BOISE, Idaho — This article originally appeared in the Idaho Press. Selling breakfast or brunch dishes used to yield decent profits for restaurants. That’s because many breakfast and brunch dishes feature eggs, a food whose low prices allowed for healthy profit margins — until recently. The price...
Inquiries into the City of Boise heat up, documents related to former police chief may be sealed
BOISE, Idaho — Journalists and the public have been seeking more answers as to what happened in the months before Boise Mayor Lauren McLean asked the former chief of police, Ryan Lee, to resign. Because two lawsuits were filed against the city relating to Lee, documents highlighting more details...
Boise River system reservoirs above average
BOISE, Idaho — We still have about two months of the winter season left. But, once temperatures start to get warmer, outdoor activities become top of mind, including being on the water. Right now, reservoir levels in the Boise River system are sitting above average at 108%, according to...
'Greater Idaho' memorial proposed in Idaho Legislature
BOISE, Idaho — This article originally appeared in the Idaho Press. The “Greater Idaho” discussion has returned to the Idaho Legislature with a proposed memorial to authorize Idaho and Oregon’s legislatures to begin discussions over whether it’s feasible to move the Idaho border into eastern Oregon.
Nampa Amazon warehouse cited by OSHA
NAMPA, Idaho — This article originally appeared in the Idaho Press. The U.S. Department of Labor announced on Wednesday that Amazon exposed workers to unsafe conditions and ergonomic hazards at three warehouses, including the one in Nampa. At all the locations, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration found workers...
Idaho legislative pitch would see student IDs removed as a form of voter ID
BOISE, Idaho — A college ID can get you into a lot of places around Idaho. Maybe into a football or basketball game on campus, onto a city bus, even a discount at some local restaurants. What it won't get you, if a proposed piece of legislation passes this...
Incoming VRT chief looks to build transit system that's easy, convenient
BOISE, Idaho — Elaine Clegg will be the next CEO of Valley Regional Transit. The outgoing Boise City Council Member says she has a passion for public transportation and wants to pass that along to everyone in the Treasure Valley. Some of the criticism around public transportation is that...
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