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1 month ago | 
idahopress.com | Abby Davis |Abby Davis Ktvb
Originally published March 4 on KTVB.COM. Justin “Riley” Shaw, a wildland firefighter from Boise, is slowly rebuilding his life after a devastating on-the-job incident that nearly claimed his life last summer. “It’s not like a lot of injuries that end in six weeks,” his sister-in-law Courtney said.
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1 month ago | 
idahopress.com | Abby Davis |Abby Davis Ktvb
Originally published Feb. 20 on KTVB.COM. Idaho veterans no longer able to provide for themselves will soon have a potential new home in Boise thanks to a long-awaited waiver from the federal government. "[A] huge weight has been lifted off of our shoulders because, without that waiver, we weren't going to be able to proceed forward with the new construction," said Mark Tschampl, Idaho Division of Veteran Services director.
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Sep 24, 2024 | 
idahopress.com | Abby Davis |Abby Davis Ktvb
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Sep 24, 2024 | 
bigcountrynewsconnection.com | Abby Davis |Abby Davis Ktvb
Originally published Sept. 23 on KTVB.COM. BOISE — After roughly two decades in law enforcement, Chris Dennison is taking on a new challenge as Boise police chief. Monday marked the start of his first full week on the job. "I think the PD is in a really good place," he said, "and I feel very fortunate coming to the department at this time." Dennison said he is passionate about prioritizing employees' mental and physical health.
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Jul 11, 2024 | 
idahopress.com | Abby Davis |Abby Davis Ktvb
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Jul 11, 2024 | 
bigcountrynewsconnection.com | Abby Davis |Abby Davis Ktvb
Originally published July 10 on KTVB.COM. The families of two men from Guatemala who died in the hangar collapse near the Boise Airport in late January filed a wrongful death lawsuit in federal court Tuesday against several of the companies involved: Big D Builders, Inland Crane, Steel Building Systems, and Speck Steel. Attorney Enrique Serna announced the lawsuit to media during a news conference Wednesday morning.
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Mar 16, 2024 | 
idahopress.com | Abby Davis |Abby Davis Ktvb
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Mar 16, 2024 | 
bigcountrynewsconnection.com | Abby Davis |Abby Davis Ktvb
BOISE - In a 5-1 vote on Tuesday, Boise City Council approved $2.2 million in American Rescue Plan Act money to keep Interfaith Sanctuary’s hotel shelter open. The shelter, which opened in 2020, serves homeless families and the medically fragile. While council members gave their OK, they were not very happy. “The funds were available,” Councilmember Jimmy Hallyburton said. “It’s not how I think anybody would have loved to have used them.
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Jan 30, 2024 | 
idahopress.com | Abby Davis Ktvb
By ABBY DAVIS KTVB This story was first published on Jan. 25 at BOISE - The Western Idaho Youth Support Center opened its doors on Monday. It is the fourth crisis center for children and teenagers in the Gem State and the second in the Treasure Valley. "Unfortunately, youth are experiencing quite a bit of challenges," said Cas Adams, Southwest District Health program manager. "And we want to make sure that there's a resource available for them when they're experiencing a crisis."
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Jan 28, 2024 | 
idahopress.com | Abby Davis Ktvb
By ABBY DAVIS KTVB This story was first published on Jan. 25 at BOISE - The Western Idaho Youth Support Center opens its doors on Monday. It is the fourth crisis center for children and teenagers in the Gem State and the second in the Treasure Valley. "Unfortunately, youth are experiencing quite a bit of challenges," said Cas Adams, Southwest District Health program manager. "And we want to make sure that there's a resource available for them when they're experiencing a crisis."
