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Local roofer is redoing roofs for people in need after Nampa School District turned down his offer
A local roofer is giving back to the community by redoing roofs on homes for people in need. → Read More
Students with disabilities learn to roast coffee at Boise High, in preparation for real world jobs
A program at Boise High School is helping students with intellectual disabilities prepare for real world jobs by teaching them to roast coffee beans. → Read More
CWI's Auto Body Program has a 100 percent job placement rate, and wants more students
What if we told you there's a training program that's placing every one of its students into jobs when they graduate… and it still has openings? → Read More
WestVet becomes first veterinary clinic in Idaho to hire a social worker
Veterinarians are dying by suicide at twice the rate of the general population according to the CDC, but a local veterinary hospital is working to combat that statistic by making a social worker an integral part of its staff. → Read More
State legislators participate in discussion over Boise State diversity efforts
Four state legislators met at Boise State University Tuesday evening to hold a discussion panel about diversity efforts on campus. → Read More
Today marks five years since the U.S. Supreme Court ruled same-sex marriage legal in Idaho
Today marks five years since the U.S. Supreme Court ruled same-sex marriage legal here in Idaho. → Read More
Meridian Police Chief asks city council to ban all cell phone usage while driving
Drivers be aware, Meridian could be the next Idaho city, and first in the Treasure Valley to pass an ordinance banning handheld cell phone usage while driving. → Read More
CDC warns: 'Don’t kiss backyard poultry or snuggle them' in the midst of salmonella outbreak
Do not to kiss or snuggle your chickens. You read that right. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is issuing guidance, as it deals with an ongoing salmonella outbreak. → Read More
When to stop for a school bus, and other back to school reminders
Police agencies across the state are ramping up patrols over the next few weeks to help drivers get back into the swing of the school year. → Read More
Rep. Ehardt speaks on BSU diversity letter she wrote, criticizing the schools diversity efforts
Representative Barbara Ehardt, an Idaho Republican lawmaker who wrote a letter to Boise State president Marlene Tromp criticizing the diversity efforts of the school responds to a story Six On Your Side reported on Wednesday. → Read More
President Marlene Tromp responds to Idaho lawmakers' letter criticizing BSU diversity efforts
Boise State University’s new president, Dr. Marlene Tromp, is weighing in on a letter from a group of Idaho Republican lawmakers, criticizing the schools efforts to create diversity and equality on campus. → Read More
Migrant high school students spend week at BSU, prepare for college
Migrant high school students from across Idaho are living at Boise State University for the week, to see what life as a college student is like. → Read More
Ada County proposes impact fees on developments
Ada County Commissioners are toying with the idea of implementing impact fees to developers across the county. → Read More
Mental health resources available to Boise Police officers following traumatic events
A day on the job for a police officer isn't what it used to be. As we all know now, a lot of their time is spent dealing with calls related to mental health. While that takes a toll on the person officers receive the call about, it also takes a toll on the officers who respond. → Read More
Idaho teachers express concern over Master Educator Premium program
Part of a program intended to boost teacher pay for veteran teachers is coming due this weekend. But some teachers have doubts about its benefit. → Read More
Volunteers help prepare for Zoo Boise's newest exhibit during first annual "Boise Kind Day"
The first annual "Boise Kind" day kicked off today with hundreds of volunteers throughout the city. Around 160 volunteers gathered at the zoo today to help prepare for the Gorongosa National Park exhibit's opening in July. → Read More
Paralyzed Nampa native left without wheelchair after rough landing
A paralyzed Nampa native is in a hospital in Newark, New Jersey tonight after a rough landing at the airport Saturday left him stranded without his wheelchair. → Read More
New subdivision approved at McDermott and McMillan to add 320 students to West Ada School District
If you drive through Meridian, you'll likely pass more than one residential site under construction. New homes are going up fast and people are filling them. The West Ada School District says they're doing all they can to keep up. → Read More
Boise Doppler radar down for three weeks
Forecasting the weather is going to be a bit harder in the Treasure Valley, for the next few weeks at least. The National Weather Service is upgrading the Doppler radar site that sits off of Pleasant Valley Road out near the Idaho State Prison. → Read More
Boise City Council President, Lauren McLean, announces she will challenge Bieter for Mayor
Mayor Dave Bieter's hand picked city council member is running against him. → Read More