KIVI Staff

A new winery called Gem 73 is set to open in Idaho’s Sunnyslope Wine Region this August, utilizing solar power and innovative technologies to promote sustainability.

Monday marks five years since Michael “Monkey” Vaughan disappeared from his Fruitland neighborhood, a case that drew national attention and remains one of Idaho’s most high-profile missing child investigations.

Michael was 5 years old when he vanished on July 27, 2021, after leaving his family’s home to play outside. Despite years of searches, thousands of investigative leads and multiple court proceedings, his body has never been found.

A new Idaho law is putting guidelines in place for how schools approach artificial intelligence, and Micron is helping educators and students learn to use the technology responsibly.

The family of a young girl injured when windows shattered during the 2026 Idaho Potato Drop fireworks show has filed a tort claim against the City of Boise and others, alleging officials allowed the event to continue despite years of concerns about planning and permitting.

A bull briefly escaped the arena during a signature competition at this year’s Parma Inferno event Saturday night before being quickly recaptured, according to organizers and spectators.

The incident happened during the rodeo’s bull poker competition, one of the event’s featured attractions, when a bull broke through a gate and ran into a nearby field.

Traffic cameras. School cameras. Security cameras. These days, cameras are just about everywhere, and authorities say their access to that video can save lives and solve crimes faster. But critics warn that those same tools create privacy concerns.

Idaho News 6 Senior Reporter Roland Beres recently toured the Nampa Police Department’s Real-Time Crime Center to get a first-hand look at a modern surveillance hub.

Cynthia Wilson is preparing to take on a 40-mile, 7-day trek across the Andes Mountains in Peru to raise awareness and money for prostate cancer, despite her own health challenges, and her father, who has been living with the disease for 17 years, will be able to track her progress in real time.

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.

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.

Albertsons has reached a settlement to resolve any federal, state, or tribal-based legal claims involving opioids.

In a news release, Albertsons Companies, Inc. clarified that the settlement, which totals $774 million, “is not an admission of wrongdoing or liability.”

Hannah Jones says she has worked as a deputy at the Mini-Cassia County Criminal Justice Center for over three years and enjoyed the job before returning from leave.

“It was humiliating and it seemed really discrediting,” Jones said.

A handmade quilt created by contributors from across the country is now on display in the Treasure Valley, honoring the life of Kaylee Goncalves and offering comfort to her family.

The Kaylee Jade Dahlia Quilt, unveiled at The Quilt Crossing, was crafted by more than a dozen quilters and dahlia enthusiasts from Idaho and beyond. Each square was stitched with messages of remembrance, forming a one-of-a-kind tribute to Goncalves, one of four victims killed in the 2022 University of Idaho murders.

It has been a tough year for Idaho farmers dealing with less water, higher fuel costs, and fewer workers in the fields.

Bethany Gotts owns Quey’s Farm in Mountain Home, a 500-acre family operation she took over after her father passed away. With fewer workers, a lot of the manual labor is left up to her.

Idaho saw one of its warmest winters this past season, leaving the state in a snow drought. Low elevation ranges are seeing some of the lowest snowpack ever recorded, and it’s already having impacts.

According to the Department of Water Resources (DWR), Idaho’s snowpack could be the worst the state has ever seen.

Feral rabbits are causing chaos and property damage for residents living on the Boise Bench.

Data from the Idaho Humane Society shows a heat map of stray rabbit intake from 2018 through March 2026. The highest concentration is on the Boise Bench.

A hardworking Domino’s pizza delivery driver on the cusp of retiring will soon become the beneficiary of a GoFundMe that’s raised over $75,000 in donations. The stunning fundraising effort comes after the driver went the extra mile to fulfill a delivery as ordered.

Leaders with Idaho State Police say they are struggling to recruit and retain troopers after years of funding that has not kept pace with competitive wages.

A bill aimed at boosting funding for the agency is now awaiting the governor’s signature, as law enforcement leaders warn staffing shortages could impact public safety.

A new law in Idaho will allow semi-trucks and passenger vehicles to travel at the same top speed of 80 mph on the state’s interstates.

Gov. Little signed House Bill 664 into law, and the measure will take effect on July 1.

A 77-year-old retired veteran in Burley is fighting to keep his home after a cash-for-homes company filed a lawsuit against him over an electronic contract he says he never understood.

Ron Paget, who has lived in his Burley house since 2013, has until this Thursday, March 26, to formally reply to the lawsuit in court. He is currently trying to raise enough money to hire a lawyer.

The Idaho Senate passed HB 583 in a 23-12 vote on Monday, a measure that ensures regulations on short-term rental owners may only be imposed when there is a public safety concern.

Juanita Sibert has lived to see more than a century of American history — and on Saturday, she celebrated 109 years of it with cake, ice cream, and the people who love her most.

Born March 7, 1917, in Marland, Nebraska, Sibert blew out her candles surrounded by family and community members who gathered in Caldwell to mark the milestone.

Two Magic Valley residents — a refugee-turned-advocate and a child of immigrants — are sharing their personal stories as part of a community storytelling event called “Becoming Idaho.”

Chandra Upreti, director of the Twin Falls office of the United States Committee for Refugees and Immigrants, is a refugee himself. He said his parents fled their home country of Bhutan when he was only 6 months old. After leaving Bhutan and before arriving in the United States, Upreti and his family lived in a refugee camp in Nepal for nearly 17 years.

Ron Martinez crashed his Porsche during a speed run at the annual Tour De Force event outside Sun Valley in 2024.

The fact that Martinez is alive — much less practicing martial arts at a high level — is remarkable.

The Idaho Sled Dog Challenge canceled the 100-mile and the 300-mile Iditarod qualifier because of a lack of snow, but they were able to host the Warm Lake Stage Race.

The Warm Lake Stage Race is a two-day race where mushers and their teams run 26 miles. The course starts and ends at North Shore Lodge at Warm Lake about 26 miles east of Cascade.