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Public SafetyCaldwell's mayor advances one finalist in the search for a new police chiefIf you've been following the search for Caldwell's next police chief, Mayor Eric Phillips has picked one finalist to move forward after Chief Rex Ingram's departure.Saturday’s editionRead Health CareIdaho gets another $183 million for rural health care as Emmett's Valor Health plans its first-round projectsIf you live near a small-town hospital, more help is on the way. Idaho will receive nearly $183 million for the second year of the federal Rural Health Transformation Program, and the state is expected to get nearly $1 billion over the program's duration. The money goes toward workforce recruitment, new care models and rural health infrastructure, among other goals.Friday’s editionRead NeighborsMeridian veteran Joe Bogart refused medical retirement after an Iraq blast blinded him and was back by 2008Veterans Day has passed, but Joe Bogart's story from Meridian is worth your time. The retired Army major was serving in Iraq in 2006 when his team, which went up and down roads looking for roadside bombs, hit a secondary device on what he said was its last scheduled mission. The blast destroyed his right eye and left him completely blind.Friday’s editionRead NampaNampa and Meridian are fielding complaints about Amazon's new delivery dronesIf you've heard buzzing over Nampa or Meridian lately, you're not imagining it. Amazon started drone deliveries from its Nampa facility at the end of October. Nampa Communications Director Amy Bowman estimated the city has gotten about 20-25 emails and calls since launch. Meridian says it has received a handful.Thursday’s editionRead DowntownKimball Bridge construction in downtown Caldwell will run into summer 2027If you're headed downtown this season, expect construction to stick around. Work on the Kimball Bridge over Indian Creek now runs into summer 2027, and Winter Wonderland is still on.Tuesday’s editionRead

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  • WilderRichard Gonzalez, now a junior at the College of Idaho, lived in Wilder Housing Authority housing for 14 years.

    Richard Gonzalez, now a junior at the College of Idaho, lived in Wilder Housing Authority housing for 14 years. KIVI-TV reports he says, "I really think about how it gave me and my family a stable home."

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: KIVI-TV

  • NampaKathleen Tuck has been voted in as the new president of the Kiwanis Club of Nampa, succeeding past-president Maddie Huff.

    Kathleen Tuck has been voted in as the new president of the Kiwanis Club of Nampa, succeeding past-president Maddie Huff. She wants to grow the club's membership and its support of youth groups and causes.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: Idaho Press

  • Shop smallSmall Business Saturday is Sat., Nov. 28.

    Small Business Saturday is Sat., Nov. 28. This Is Boise notes that small businesses make up 98.8% of the businesses in the Boise metro.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: This Is Boise

  • Food sceneUrban Matcha plans to open at 860 W. Broad St.

    Urban Matcha plans to open at 860 W. Broad St. in downtown Boise's BoDo district in March. Rustica will close at the end of the year at 211 N. 8th St., and Meridian's Loose Screw Beer Co. will open a taproom there in early 2027.

    Around Idaho · Today’s editionSource: Idaho Statesman

  • TreesChristmas tree permits for the Payette National Forest are now available.

    Christmas tree permits for the Payette National Forest are now available. If you'd rather cut your own tree, you can search recreation.gov for a permit.

    Around Idaho · Today’s editionSource: Idaho Press

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From KBOI, Boise Dev and 5 more newsrooms, gathered by 6AM News, 6AM City’s local news service.

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  1. KBOI6 hours ago

    More than a million lights as Indian Creek Plaza ice rink returns Nov. 20

    Ice skating is returning to Indian Creek Plaza, with the rink open daily from Nov. 20, 2026, through Feb. 14, 2027, weather permitting.Special hours will apply on holidays, and all operating hours are subject to change

  2. KBOI7 hours ago

    Five-day Caldwell school zone crackdown leads to 185 stops, 74 speeding tickets

    Drivers in Caldwell saw stepped-up patrols around school zones as police and state troopers teamed up for a five-day enforcement effort aimed at protecting students during darker morning commutes following the recent

  3. Boise Dev13 hours ago

    Peak 43: AmmoSquared helps keep ammo supplied across the US

    AmmoSquared secured a three-peat by landing on BoiseDev's Peak 43 list once again.What started as a business run out of Dan and Danielle Morton's gara...

  4. This Is Boise22 hours ago

    Small Business Saturday in Boise and the Treasure Valley

  5. Dailyfly NewsYesterday

    Ada County Sheriff’s Patrol Vehicle Overturns in Meridian Collision

    Idaho News | November 14, 2026 MERIDIAN, ID — An Ada County Sheriff’s Office patrol vehicle overturned Friday morning, November 13, following a collision with another vehicle at the intersection of West Cherry Lane and North Ten

  6. Idaho PressYesterday

    Town Talk

    KIWANIS CLUB OF NAMPA ANNOUNCES NEW PRESIDENT

  7. Idaho StatesmanYesterday

    6 openings, closings and changes in the Boise and Meridian food-and-drink scene

    From a matcha café in BoDo to a brewery taproom replacing Rustica, here are six food and drink changes coming to the Treasure Valley.

  8. Idaho PressYesterday

    Columbia marches to 5A state title game for first time ever

    History continues to be made for the Columbia High football program this season. Before 2026, the Wildcats had never hosted a playoff game, reached the semifinals or state championship game.

  9. KTVBNov. 13

    Are you prepared for an emergency? Caldwell police urge 72-hour readiness

    Recent technology outages and the approaching winter season have prompted the Caldwell Police Department to remind residents to prepare for unexpected emergencies.

  10. KBOINov. 13

    Caldwell mayor advances single finalist in search for next police chief

    Caldwell Mayor Eric Phillips has chosen a single finalist to move forward in the city’s search for its next police chief, but the candidate’s identity will remain confidential as additional evaluations continue.The

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Daily Caldwellto me · Sun., Nov. 156:00 a.m.

Small Business Saturday lands Nov. 28, plus a Wilder housing story

Plus, a new Nampa Kiwanis president and Boise-area openings and closings.

The TLDR

  1. Small Business Saturday is Sat., Nov. 28
  2. A College of Idaho junior reflects on 14 years in Wilder housing
  3. Kathleen Tuck is the new Nampa Kiwanis president
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