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Idaho joined a $15.5M multistate settlement with NewRez, refunding 16 local homeowners an average of $1,400 per person + covering $84,016 in penalties after detecting improper force-placed insurance.

The department urged borrowers to review mortgage statements for any unauthorized charges.

Today, the city renewed the Night Rodeo lease through 2076, ensuring the event continues for over 50 years and will mark its 150th anniversary, while Mayor Eric Phillips said the move preserves a tradition that has defined our community.

West Ada School District topped Idaho's largest districts on ISAT with 69% in English Language Arts and over 57% in math, outpacing Treasure Valley districts.

The Caldwell School District scored 30% in English Language Arts and 19% in math.

The City of Caldwell has boosted school-zone safety as students return by installing a HAWK signal at Fair Oaks Drive & Indiana Avenue in front of the high school and by deploying officers in nearby school zones over the next two weeks following summer street improvements.

Caldwell Night Rodeo supports all competitors by offering equal prize money for female riders plus a $40 fuel gift card for every athlete to offset travel costs.

The event runs Monday, Aug. 17 to Saturday, Aug. 22 and features themed nights that strengthen local traditions.

Albertsons revealed plans to build a new 60,000 sqft store (its third in Caldwell) at the corner of Karcher Road and Lake Avenue, expected to open in fall 2027 and create over 200 local jobs.

The Idaho Transportation Department announced nighttime work will shift traffic around the SH-16/SH-44 intersection starting Thursday, Aug.

13, with crews working from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. and reducing the speed limit; similar work at the SH-44 and Moyle Avenue intersection is planned for Aug. 20.

Eastbound I-84 will close from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. on Thursday, Aug.

13 for concrete work between exits (38) and (42); traffic will detour via Franklin Road.