Thunderstorms and severe wind gusts nearing 60 mph in some places have been knocking out power and delaying flights.

Early reports indicate that the roof was blown off the Alaska Air Cargo center building near the Boise Airport. CBS2 crews managed to get photos of roofing materials and debris in front of the building. We are working to get more information about what happened and the extent of the damage.

As rat sightings continue to spread across the Treasure Valley, one Boise woman is hoping a community-driven map can help neighbors track the growing problem — while promoting a more humane approach to pest control.

Boise neighbor Robin Hadder created a website featuring an interactive map where people can anonymously report rat sightings and signs of infestations throughout the Treasure Valley.

The Idaho Transportation Department will temporarily close the Interstate 15 West Inkom interchange beginning May 26 as construction crews continue work on a major bridge replacement project in the area.

According to ITD, Exit 58 at West Inkom will close for about three weeks while contractors perform extensive work at the interchange.

The installation of a new traffic signal in the Island Park is being delayed until later this year.

Originally planned to be complete by the end of May, the foundations for the signal structure were poured last fall using a manufacturer template designed to ensure the poles and bolts fit correctly. Earlier this week, crews discovered the fit was incorrect, forcing work to stop.

The Experimental Breeder Reactor-I Atomic Museum will open for the 2026 season on May 22, offering free admission and a chance to explore the world’s first nuclear power plant.

Idaho’s Office of Highway Safety is promoting the “100 Safest Days of Summer” campaign to reduce the number of crashes and fatalities on the state’s highways, with year-to-year numbers showing a positive trend.

Governor Brad Little’s office says more dangerous illegal alien criminals have been transported out of the country under his Operation No Return, bringing the total number of criminals removed to nearly 100.

“Through Operation No Return, we are making it clear that dangerous criminal illegal aliens who threaten the safety of our communities will not be released back onto Idaho streets. Idaho is tough on crime, and we put the safety of Idaho families first,” Governor Little said.

The City of Idaho Falls, Bonneville County, and the City of Ammon are hosting a regional Street Summit on May 18 to provide drivers with information about the upcoming 2026 summer road construction season.

North Gem School in Caribou County, Idaho was evacuated and students were dismissed due to an unconfirmed threat, and local law enforcement is investigating.

An early morning crash has stalled traffic on I-84 Westbound north of Hagerman. According to the Idaho Transportation Department, the crash happened near milepost 156 around 9:36 a.m. Monday morning, May 11.

The Idaho Transportation Department’s Office of Highway Safety is partnering with law enforcement agencies across the state for the 2026 Click It or Ticket campaign to educate Idahoans and strictly enforce seat belt laws during one of the year’s busiest travel periods.

The City of McCammon has issued an immediate boil water order following a loss of pressure in the municipal water system earlier today.

According to an official Facebook post, during a regular water line repair, crews were required to shut off several valves in order to keep conditions safe and sanitary. City officials confirmed that the situation is under control, but it has led to a loss of pressure.

Time is running out if you want to vote absentee in the primary elections. Idaho voters have until Friday, May 8, at 5:00 p.m. to pre-register to vote or request an absentee ballot ahead of the Idaho Primary Election.

Camping in the Challis area is about to get a little pricier. Monday, the Bureau of Land Management announced it would raise fees at four campgrounds near Challis.

It was a ruff day on the hillside for one fluffy Samoyed named Nash. The 70-pound pup misstepped and tumbled down a steep embankment Monday morning.

Boise County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) deputies responded around 11:30 a.m. and made their way to the edge of the drop. One look down was all it took to call Garden Valley Fire for some backup.

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office has released an update in the ongoing search for missing teenagers Rachelle and Allen Fischer, nearly a year after their initial disappearance.

Investigators announced via social media that the teens’ older sister, Elintra Dee Fischer, obtained a driver’s license in the state of Utah. Elintra had been listed as a missing person since 2023, after disappearing from the same home as her younger siblings.

Idaho students are likely to pay more for college this fall — when the sticker price for higher education goes up by as much as $425 per year.