Idaho News 6
Judge Sets August Hearings on Stacey Wondra Motions Ahead of Michael Vaughan Trial
- Title
- Judge Sets August Hearings on Stacey Wondra Motions Ahead of Michael Vaughan Trial
- Runtime
- 2:27
- Date posted
- 29 days ago
- Description
- Judge schedules August hearings for Stacey Wondra's pretrial motions ahead of September trial in Michael Vaughan case.
- Title
- Caldwell Night Rodeo Requests Lease Changes Ahead of Rodeo Season
- Runtime
- 2:09
- Date posted
- 29 days ago
- Description
- Caldwell Night Rodeo organizers asked the Caldwell City Council for lease revisions to secure parking and continue the event ahead of the August rodeo season. The rodeo president highlighted concerns over parking for contestants and audience due to a proposed hotel project.
- Title
- Developers Unveil Heritage Square Plans for Vacant Meridian Lot
- Runtime
- 2:05
- Date posted
- 29 days ago
- Description
- Developers announce plans to transform the long-vacant former Union 93 site in downtown Meridian into Heritage Square, a mixed-use development featuring office space, retail, housing, and public areas.
- Title
- Claremont Fire Crews Shift Operations Amid Ordnance Safety Concerns
- Runtime
- 2:19
- Date posted
- 29 days ago
- Description
- The ongoing Claremont Fire has led crews to alter containment strategies after the Army Corps of Engineers recommended an 1,800-foot safety buffer around a former military firing range in the Boise Foothills where unexploded ordnance may be present.
- Title
- How CWI is Preparing Treasure Valley Firefighters for Growing Wildfire Risk
- Runtime
- 1:51
- Date posted
- 29 days ago
- Description
- The College of Western Idaho is training firefighters to handle growing wildfire risks in Treasure Valley as the region expands into wildland areas. Six CWI graduates are currently working for Eagle Fire or going through its academy to prepare for both structure and wildland fire emergencies.
- Title
- Oakley Pioneer Days: 144th Annual Celebration in Southern Idaho
- Runtime
- 2:14
- Date posted
- 29 days ago
- Description
- The 144th annual Oakley Pioneer Day celebration features a parade, chuck wagon cookoff, rodeo, and fireworks in Oakley, Idaho
- Title
- Sandbar Pedestrian Bridge Proposed Over Boise River Near Riverside Hotel
- Runtime
- 0:59
- Date posted
- 29 days ago
- Description
- A proposed pedestrian bridge would connect the Riverside Hotel and Bernardine Quinn Riverside Park, creating a new public crossing over the Boise River if approved.
- Title
- Scott Dorval's Idaho News 6 Forecast - July 14, 2026
- Runtime
- 3:39
- Date posted
- 29 days ago
- Description
- Temperatures in the Idaho valley are forecasted to climb near and above 100°F through the weekend while isolated mountain storms remain possible.
- Title
- Twin Falls Seeks $356K to Replace Aging Harmon Park playground
- Runtime
- 2:07
- Date posted
- 29 days ago
- Description
- Twin Falls Parks and Recreation is requesting $356,000 to replace the 30-year-old playground at Harmon Park, which has been deteriorating and losing equipment.
- Title
- Burley Man Charged With 9 Felonies in 2009 Child Sexual Abuse Case
- Runtime
- 1:11
- Date posted
- 29 days ago
- Description
- Authorities charged a Burley man with nine felonies after a woman reported she was repeatedly sexually abused in 2009, when she was 16. Three additional victims were also identified.
- Title
- Meridian Man Spends Nearly 2 Weeks in ICU After Rattlesnake Bite
- Runtime
- 2:19
- Date posted
- 29 days ago
- Description
- A Meridian man was bitten twice by a rattlesnake during a family vacation, receiving 54 vials of antivenom and nearly two weeks in the ICU at Stanford Medical Center.
- Title
- The Village at Meridian's Final Expansion: New Stores Revealed
- Runtime
- 2:02
- Date posted
- 29 days ago
- Description
- The Village at Meridian is adding 90,000 square feet of retail space featuring popular brands and new dining options, with openings starting this fall.
- Title
- Sophia Cruz's Idaho News 6 Forecast - July 14, 2026
- Runtime
- 3:03
- Date posted
- 29 days ago
- Description
- Rain bands are moving from Rome to Baker City, bringing showers to eastern Oregon and Idaho's Magic Valley, with highs reaching the 90s this afternoon.
- Title
- Neighbors React to Recent Violent Incidents on Boise Greenbelt
- Runtime
- 1:08
- Date posted
- 29 days ago
- Description
- Residents share concerns following two violent attacks on Boise greenbelt in one week. Police advise safety tips for those using the greenbelt.
- Title
- Abortion Rights Initiative Qualifies For Idaho's November Ballot
- Runtime
- 2:26
- Date posted
- 30 days ago
- Description
- The Reproductive Freedom and Privacy Act has qualified for Idaho's November ballot after organizers submitted more than 110,000 signatures, the largest signature total ever gathered for a qualified ballot initiative in Idaho.
- Title
- First Responders Warn Against Floating, Swimming, or Kayaking in Indian Creek
- Runtime
- 1:58
- Date posted
- 30 days ago
- Description
- An EMS training captain with the Caldwell Fire Department advises against recreational activities like floating, swimming, or kayaking on Indian Creek due to safety hazards, including objects like shopping carts and car parts in the water. A recent incident in which a family lost control on the water highlights the creek’s dangers.
- Title
- Safety concerns after Greenbelt attacks
- Runtime
- 1:03
- Date posted
- 30 days ago
- Description
- Back-to-back incidents on the Greenbelt have rattled some Downtown Boise neighbors.
Boise Police are urging Greenbelt users to stay alert, avoid distractions like headphones, and travel in groups.
#IdahoNews6 #NeighborhoodNews #DowntownBoise
- Title
- Idaho abortion initiative
- Runtime
- 2:00
- Date posted
- 30 days ago
- Description
- Idahoans United for Women & Families says the Reproductive Freedom & Privacy Act has qualified for the November ballot after collecting more than 110,000 signatures — the largest total ever gathered for a qualified ballot initiative in Idaho.
The announcement came even as the Idaho Secretary of State had not yet publicly announced which citizen-led initiatives qualified.
#IdahoNews6 #NeighborhoodNews #Idaho
- Title
- Second Violent Attack on Boise Greenbelt in One Week Sparks Safety Concerns
- Runtime
- 3:21
- Date posted
- 30 days ago
- Description
- A man has been charged with aggravated assault and second-degree kidnapping in connection with an alleged attack on a woman on the Boise Greenbelt. He is being held on a million-dollar bond.
- Title
- Suspect in Second Greenbelt Attack Held on $1M bail
- Runtime
- 6:56
- Date posted
- 30 days ago
- Description
- The man charged with second-degree attempted kidnapping and aggravated assault on a woman walking the Boise Greenbelt is held on a $1 million bail with a no contact order.
- Title
- Idaho Homeowners Use Fire Retardant Kits to Shield Homes from Wildfires
- Runtime
- 2:07
- Date posted
- 30 days ago
- Description
- Amid an active wildfire season in Idaho, Eagle neighbors adopt fire retardant kits to better protect homes and surrounding vegetation from fires.
- Title
- Fire Crews Establish Line Around 50% of Cabin Creek Fire Near Alturas Lake
- Runtime
- 2:01
- Date posted
- 30 days ago
- Description
- Fire crews with the Sawtooth National Forest have established a containment line around approximately 50% of the Cabin Creek fire near Alturas Lake amid a Level 2 pre-evacuation status issued by the Blaine County Sheriff's Office for cabins and campers north of the fire.
- Title
- Scott Dorval's Idaho News 6 Forecast - July 13, 2026
- Runtime
- 3:55
- Date posted
- 30 days ago
- Description
- Scott Dorval reports on extreme heat returning to Idaho with highs near 100 degrees and a chance of thunderstorms this week.
- Title
- Idaho News 6 at 6pm: Coverage of Boise Greenbelt murder - July 10th, 2026
- Runtime
- 18:28
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Idaho News 6 at 6pm: Coverage of Boise Greenbelt murder - July 10th, 2026
- Title
- Heat Wave Continues in Idaho with No Relief Soon
- Runtime
- 2:43
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Temperatures have already hit 102°F in Boise, with 103° recorded in Mountain Home, with mid-90s expected mid-week before triple digits return by next weekend. Thunderstorm chances arrive Tuesday, particularly near Twin Falls, as monsoon moisture moves in.
- Title
- Murder Charges Possible Without a Body, Legal Expert Explains
- Runtime
- 3:19
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Why it is still possible to prosecute someone for murder even if there's no body.
- Title
- Caldwell Woman Rescued After Tube Flips on Kuna's Indian Creek
- Runtime
- 2:13
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- A Kuna firefighter swam across the rapids to reach her, and the team used a specialized rope technique called a pendulum to bring her safely to shore.
- Title
- Heat Advisory and Storm Chances on the Rise
- Runtime
- 3:08
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- A heat advisory continues with temperatures reaching up to 103° in parts of Idaho, while storm chances increase starting Tuesday with possible heavy downpours.
- Title
- Indian Creek water rescue
- Runtime
- 0:39
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Kuna Neighborhood Reporter Brady Caskey was reporting on a recent water emergency at Indian Creek when he witnessed a family's rafting trip turn dangerous.
Idaho News 6 spoke with one woman who was rescued after becoming trapped in the creek, and the firefighter who saved her.
🎥 Catch the full story tomorrow on Good Morning Idaho
#IdahoNews6 #NeighborhoodNews #Kuna #WaterSafety
- Title
- Rescue operation on Indian Creek
- Runtime
- 0:25
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Treasure Valley agencies rescued victims from Indian Creek in Kuna on July 10 after a water emergency. One victim called it "very scary, cold, and swift."
Kuna Fire is reminding the public to always wear a properly fitted and secured life jacket and never float an unfamiliar section of water without an experienced floater by your side.
Video: Kuna Rural Fire Department
#IdahoNews6 #NeighborhoodNews #Idaho
- Title
- Caldwell Gym Advocates for Mental Health through Exercise
- Runtime
- 2:31
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Nine Realms Athletics in Caldwell offers a supportive gym environment focused on helping first responders and others manage PTSD and mental health through exercise.
- Title
- Sawtooth Lodge Renovates Geothermal Pool After Wapiti Fire
- Runtime
- 2:14
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Sawtooth Lodge, which worked to recover after the Wapiti Fire scorched a yurt, burned roofs, and damaged surrounding trees, has renovated its geothermal pool — adding a splash pad, a new step, and removing the deep end for safety — providing family-friendly recreation near the Sawtooth Mountains.
- Title
- Neighbors Report Increased Deer and Wildlife Sightings Amid Claremont Fire
- Runtime
- 2:11
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Neighbors in Boise's East End and North End are reporting increased appearances of deer, raccoons, owls, and other wildlife during the ongoing Claremont Fire in the foothills
- Title
- Riding with an Olympian
- Runtime
- 0:57
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Pedaling with an Olympian? Not a bad way to spend the day! 🚲
Kids got to ride alongside three-time Olympic gold medalist & Boise native Kristin Armstrong to kick off the Twilight Criterium in Boise.
#IdahoNews6 #NeighborhoodNews #Boise #Idaho #TwilightCriterium
- Title
- Kristin Armstrong Leads Kids Ride at Boise's Twilight Criterium
- Runtime
- 2:14
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Boise native and three-time Olympic gold medalist Kristin Armstrong leads kids in a ride to open the day of cycling and racing at the Twilight Criterium.
- Title
- Scott Dorval's Idaho News 6 Forecast - July 10, 2026
- Runtime
- 2:31
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- A heat advisory remains in effect with temperatures surpassing 100 degrees, fueling the rekindled Claremont fire near Boise Ridge and prompting new evacuation readiness orders.
- Title
- Boise Greenbelt murder suspect held without bond; prosecutors reveal new details in court
- Runtime
- 3:05
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Boise police say they have arrested 41-year-old Ross Wardlaw in connection with the killing of 25-year-old Jordan Harbst, who was found dead along the Greenbelt earlier this week.
- Title
- Greenbelt murder suspect interviewed by Idaho News 6 weeks before arrest
- Runtime
- 2:01
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- The man charged with murder in connection with a fatal stabbing on the Boise Greenbelt was interviewed by Idaho News 6 last month, when we highlighted cooling services available at local shelters during the extreme heat.
- Title
- Boise Greenbelt murder
- Runtime
- 2:01
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Ross Allen Wardlaw Jr., charged in the fatal Boise Greenbelt stabbing of 25-year-old Jordan Harbst, has a lengthy criminal history dating back more than 20 years — including a seven-year stint in Idaho State Prison.
He was acquitted on aggravated assault and battery charges just this past May, weeks before his arrest Thursday.
#IdahoNews6 #NeighborhoodNews #Idaho
- Title
- Medical Records Found in Dumpster Raise Patient Privacy Concerns
- Runtime
- 2:20
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Patient medical records from Gem State Dermatology were found in a dumpster over two miles from the clinic, raising privacy concerns among patients.
- Title
- John Deere Settlement Expands Repair Rights for Farmers and Shops
- Runtime
- 2:06
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- A new John Deere settlement allows farmers and independent repair shops to access diagnostic and repair tools previously restricted to authorized dealers.
- Title
- E. Coli Contamination Makes Esther Simplot Pond One Unsafe for Swimming
- Runtime
- 1:50
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Esther Simplot Pond One in Boise is currently unsafe for swimming due to elevated E. Coli levels; Quinn's Pond remains a safer alternative with lower bacteria levels.
- Title
- Historic Animal House Demolished in Shoshone, Idaho After Years of Decline
- Runtime
- 2:21
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- The historic Animal House in Shoshone, Idaho, originally a Basque boarding house, was demolished after years of deterioration, vandalism, and safety issues.
- Title
- Suspect in Boise Greenbelt Killing to be Held Without Bond
- Runtime
- 7:40
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- A prosecutor reveals details in court as the man charged in a Greenbelt killing is held without bond
- Title
- Boise Greenbelt murder suspect appears in court for arraignment
- Runtime
- 0:58
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- NEW: Prosecutors laid out new allegations in court Friday in the case against the man charged with the deadly stabbing on the Boise Greenbelt.
In the clip, you'll hear prosecutors describe what they say happened, alleging the victim and defendant were strangers and that the victim was ambushed while riding home on his scooter.
The defendant is charged with first-degree murder. The allegations presented in court have not been proven in court, and he is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
Idaho News 6 will continue following this case and bring you updates as they happen.
- Title
- New details in Greenbelt homicide revealed in court
- Runtime
- 1:05
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- From an alleged confession to new details about the attack, Friday's court hearing answered some questions while raising others.
Prosecutors told the court that Ross Wardlaw, the man accused of killing Jordan Harbst, allegedly pushed the 25-year-old off his e-bike before fatally stabbing him along the Boise Greenbelt.
They also said the suspect believed people on scooters were after him and admitted to the killing after his arrest.
The suspect was ordered held without bond and is scheduled to return to court July 20. Read our complete coverage at the link in our bio🔗 #IdahoNews6 #BoiseGreenbelt #PublicSafety
- Title
- Sophia Cruz's Idaho News 6 Forecast - July 10, 2026
- Runtime
- 3:00
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- A heat advisory is in effect for the Treasure Valley from Friday night through Saturday evening, and for the Magic Valley from Saturday evening through Sunday.
- Title
- Robie Creek Homeowners Face Insurance Cancellations Over Wildfire Risks
- Runtime
- 2:44
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Robie Creek residents are losing home insurance due to wildfire risks. The Claremont Fire and Level 3 evacuations have renewed attention to a problem that intensified following the 2024 fires, leaving many homeowners with canceled policies and few options for coverage in high-risk wildfire zones.
- Title
- Boise Police Arrest Suspect in Greenbelt Homicide
- Runtime
- 1:47
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Boise police have arrested a suspect in the homicide of 25-year-old Jordan Harbst along the Greenbelt. The arrest comes after an investigation into the fatal shooting earlier this week.
- Title
- Boise Police Seek Public's Help as Greenbelt Homicide Investigation Continues
- Runtime
- 2:51
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
- Description
- Boise police are asking anyone who saw, heard, or noticed anything unusual along the Greenbelt early Monday morning to come forward to help solve the homicide of 25-year-old Jordan Harbst.
