Good morning, Caldwell.

A suspect, Saengutone Ty Maria, was charged with first-degree murder in a hotel shooting in Nampa after officers found an adult male with several gunshot wounds just after 9:00 a.m. on August 8 — Maria fled the scene before being arrested in Ada County by Boise Police.

Sgt. 1st Class Daniel Bistriceanu (Idaho National Guard) received a Purple Heart at Gowen Field for injuries he got in an attack in Syria on March 24.

Five other soldiers were also awarded for injuries when Iranian-backed militants fired cluster rockets.

Idaho lost more than a third of its OB-GYNs between 2022 and 2024 after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v.

Wade, and some high-risk pregnant patients have been flown out of state when hospitals could not care for them. Dr. Megan Kasper said OB-GYNs are working long hours while practices hire nurse midwives, though state laws continue to make recruiting new doctors difficult.

Teen Thursdays

4:30-5:30 p.m. — Caldwell Public Library — Free entry — Enjoy creative crafts, STEM challenges, and an outdoor game night with friends at the library.

Ping Pong Club

3-5 p.m. — Caldwell Public Library — Free entry — Enjoy a lively game of ping pong with friends and family in a welcoming environment.

Idaho Meat & Tater BBQ Fest

8 AM – 9 PM — Julius M. Kleiner Memorial Park — Free Public Admission — Enjoy a lively BBQ competition with classic cars, live music, and community impact activities.

Seasonal Craft - Fall Wreath Arrangement

6:30-8:30 p.m. — Caldwell Public Library — Materials provided — Embrace autumn by creating a beautiful fall wreath.

Gardening Workshop with Idaho Master Gardeners

7-8 p.m. — Caldwell Public Library — Free entry — Learn to garden like a pro with expert guidance from Idaho's Master Gardeners.