Valerie Harvey

At least 16 inmates were rushed to the hospital following a lightning strike at the Grafton Reintegration Center on Tuesday.

Authorities describe the injuries as non-life-threatening, though several individuals remain in critical condition.

The incident occurred as severe storms and flooding swept across the state of Ohio.

1. A brush fire broke out early Wednesday morning northeast of Banks, growing to approximately 100 acres.

2. Emergency crews from Garden Valley and Horseshoe Bend are on the scene; no evacuations have been issued.

Firefighters were forced to take a defensive stance Friday afternoon after a utility van and trailer caught fire near a construction project in Middleton.

The blaze, which involved burning chemical barrels and repeated explosions, broke out near the intersection of W. State Street and N. Quincannon Lane.

Emergency crews successfully stabilized the scene by deploying master streams to prevent the fire from spreading further into a nearby building.

Ada County deputies removed an abandoned campsite along the Greenbelt this week.

The site had remained in place for over two weeks despite an official removal notice.

Recovered items of value were booked into evidence for potential claimant retrieval.

A single-vehicle accident occurred on U.S. Highway 95 near milepost 198 on August 7, 2026.

Idaho State Police are investigating why the driver’s SUV veered off the road and into the river.

Nearly 100 large wildfires are currently active across the United States as of August 8, 2026.

Over 30,000 personnel, including hundreds of crews and aircraft, are deployed to contain the spreading fire activity.

The wildland fire community reports three tragic fatalities occurring over the past two days during active duty.

Joseph Wren of Peck, Idaho, is presumed drowned after failing to resurface in the Clearwater River near Lenore.

Local law enforcement and tribal police continue search efforts following the initial report on August 8.

Athletic Club Boise secured a crucial 2-1 victory on Saturday, ending Forward Madison FC's impressive nine-match unbeaten run.

Blake Bodily delivered the game-winning goal in the 87th minute, just moments after a late equalizer from the visitors.

With this win, Boise climbs to fifth place in the USL League One standings following a dominant offensive performance.

For the first time in its 25-year history, all 10,000 dolphins were adopted, supporting local youth.

The annual race at Roaring Springs saw community members win prizes ranging from a trip to Mexico to free pizza.

Boise residents should prepare for hazy conditions as patchy smoke persists through the weekend amidst high temperatures.

Drivers traveling through the Homedale area should prepare for delays starting this Monday.

Bridge repair work on the Snake River Bridge will reduce traffic to a single lane controlled by temporary signals.

The construction project includes a 12-foot width restriction; wide loads are advised to seek alternate routes.

State officials are implementing new oversight measures for facilities housing foster children and youth receiving treatment.

The move follows a 2025 report highlighting significant safety and management gaps within these residential programs.

Firefighters have reached 87% containment on the Tartar Fire in Washington County, with 158,027 acres burned since July 24.

Crews are shifting into mop-up operations as the blaze stabilizes, focusing on extinguishing spot fires and patrolling the northern perimeter.

The Big Grass Fire, sparked by lightning, has grown to over 513,000 acres near the Oregon-Idaho border.

New Level 3 "GO" evacuation orders have been issued for several Owyhee County areas as containment efforts continue at 39%.

The Valley County Sheriff's Office is conducting an active search at Payette Lake after a swimmer went missing Monday evening.

Deputies were dispatched to the popular "The Cliffs" area at approximately 8:45 p.m. following reports of a submerged individual.

UPDATE AT 6:30 A.M.: The Oregon Department of Transportation has officially reopened I-84 in both directions between Baker City and Ontario.

The interstate was previously shuttered due to a wildfire that compromised nearby power infrastructure, including burning poles and lines.

Hundreds of motorcyclists gathered this past Sunday for a 55-mile procession to honor our military service members.

The ride, which began in Meridian and ended in Mountain Home, continues a 16-year tradition of supporting local military families.

A large tree fell into the Boise River near Julia Davis Park on Monday, prompting an emergency response.

-Boise Fire crews worked for several hours to remove the 4-foot-wide obstacle to ensure safety for river floaters.

Officials caution that trees and debris in moving currents pose significant risks to those recreating on the water.

Boise Police intervened after a witness reported a dog trapped inside a U-Haul moving truck during a 98-degree heatwave.

Responding officers forced entry to save two animals suffering from extreme heat, leading to the arrest of two suspects on animal cruelty charges.