Lifestyle
Zoo Boise Unveils Cockroaches Named in Valentine's Day Event
Annual "Name a Cockroach" promotion continues to draw interest in Boise.
Boise Becomes Home to Nation's First Swahili LDS Ward
New ward serves nearly 200 local members, many African refugees rebuilding lives in Treasure Valley
Idaho Superintendent Fights to Maintain Public School Funding Amid Budget Cuts
Debbie Critchfield says consistent funding is crucial for schools to provide quality education.
Health
Idaho Counties With the Highest Cancer Rates
New data shows which Idaho counties have the highest cancer diagnosis rates.
Idaho Health and Welfare Budget Cuts May Endanger Crisis System
Proposed 1% and 2% reductions could impact suicide prevention, foster care, and children's mental health services
Idaho Budget Cuts Threaten Progress on Doctor Shortage
Proposed reductions could halt new obstetrics training program and compromise existing medical residencies
Science
University of Idaho Tracks 35 Years of Idaho Water Perceptions
Survey shows Idahoans value water resources and are willing to take voluntary actions to protect them
Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge Expansion Delayed
50-acre land acquisition still in the works after longer-than-expected timeline
Cloud Seeding Boosts Idaho's Snowpack and Water Supply
Long-running program adds over 1 million acre-feet of water annually to the state's reservoirs
Crime
Daughter speaks out 19 years after Boise father Jeramy Burt disappeared
Mackenzie Burt, now 22, is seeking answers about her father's unsolved disappearance and murder in 2007.
Boise Man Sentenced to 2 Years for Possessing Unregistered Explosive Devices
69-year-old Jonathan W. VanCuren pleaded guilty to charges related to improvised explosive devices found at his home.
Idaho Officials Warn of Surge in Jury Duty Scams
Scammers are targeting families across the state with fake claims of missed jury duty and demands for immediate payment.
Weather
Boise Area Braces for Potential Snowfall
Trace amounts expected in the city, more likely in the mountains
Plane Crashes Near Caldwell Executive Airport
Caldwell Fire Department responds to incident, asks public to avoid area
Western Snow Drought Threatens Water Supplies and Winter Sports
Warm temperatures and lack of storms lead to historically low snowpack across the region
