Brady Caskey

Carlsbad

Multimedia Journalist at KIVI-TV (Nampa, ID)

Cal Poly SLO, Videographer

Articles

Meridian community honors fallen service members at Rock of Honor Memorial

1 week ago | kivitv.com | Brady Caskey

MERIDIAN, Idaho - Community members gathered at the Rock of Honor Memorial in Meridian on Monday to pay tribute to fallen service members during an annual Memorial Day ceremony. "Freedom is not free, it's paid for with blood," said Ron Bischoff, a 30-year Air Force veteran. Bischoff was the keynote speaker at the event and spoke to the crowd about the history and importance of Memorial Day.
New campground at Thousand Springs State Park fills up for Memorial Day weekend

1 week ago | kivitv.com | Brady Caskey

HAGERMAN, Idaho - Idaho campers now have 50 more options for campsites in Hagerman with the opening of the first and only campground at Thousand Springs State Park. The brand new Billingsley Creek Campground opened ahead of memorial day weekend, offering full hookups and large spots for RVs."Before we had this, we didn't have camping. There was no staying at Thousand Springs State Park," said Dave Landrum, Park Manager of Thousand Springs State park.
University of Idaho students train to monitor rangeland health across the state

2 weeks ago | kivitv.com | Brady Caskey

KUNA, Idaho - University of Idaho students are training to spend their summer surveying Idaho's vast rangelands, which cover more than 50% of the state, to monitor environmental health and gather critical data. "A lot of people know what rangelands are, but they don't know exactly why they're so important," said Riley Chapin, a recent graduate from the University of Idaho.
Massive proposed youth sports complex could make Kuna a hub for sports tourism

2 weeks ago | kivitv.com | Brady Caskey

KUNA, Idaho - A plot of land off Meridian Road in Kuna could soon be transformed into a massive youth sports complex, aiming to make the city a destination for sports tourism. "I travel as a sports dad, 12 hours sometimes in a car, to go to my son's baseball tournaments," said David McMenomey, founder of True Gritt Sports. McMenomey created the organization with the goal of giving young athletes a place to compete locally.
New Community Paramedic Program aims to improve mental health care in Weiser

3 weeks ago | kivitv.com | Brady Caskey

WEISER, Idaho - Washington County Paramedics launched a first-of-its-kind program to address mental health and substance abuse needs in the rural communities they serve- like Weiser, Idaho. "It's not easy to talk about. It's ugly, it's scary, it's something that people just want to pretend doesn't exist, but it's a huge need," said Ashley Lynn, a Community Paramedic for Washington County Paramedics.
New Ada County facility filters harmful landfill gases into useful methane

3 weeks ago | kivitv.com | Brady Caskey

ADA COUNTY, Idaho - A new facility at the Ada County Landfill is now converting harmful landfill gases into renewable natural gas, marking the first operation of its kind in the State of Idaho. The Hidden Hollow renewable natural gas (RNG) plant filters gases produced by decomposing organic materials in trash into useful methane. "This is the first facility of its kind in Idaho," said Ahren Tryon, Biogas Development CEO.
Boise 3D archery range reopens after Valley Fire damage

3 weeks ago | kivitv.com | Brady Caskey

BOISE, Idaho - Idaho archers can once again try their hand at hunting foam wildlife targets at the Boise River Wildlife Management Area's 3D archery range near Lucky Peak. The unique range has reopened after being damaged in the Valley Fire. The Valley Fire scorched nearly 10,000 acres of the Boise Foothills in October of 2024, destroying sagebrush and bitterbrush habitat for deer and elk. The 3D archery range wasn't spared from the burn.
Surfers and kayakers hit the waves at Boise's Whitewater Park

3 weeks ago | kivitv.com | Brady Caskey

BOISE, Idaho - Surfers and kayakers are returning to the Boise Whitewater Park after months of construction this past winter aimed to improve the phase two adjustable wave feature. "It's big, it's steep and it's got a lot of water so there's a ton of power running underneath it. So you can get going on that thing," said Andrew Dobi, who has been surfing at the park for years. He says spring high water flows make for ideal conditions on the waves.
Boise belt maker crafts one-of-a-kind leather belts by hand

4 weeks ago | kivitv.com | Brady Caskey

BOISE, Idaho - A South Boise craftsman has been creating handmade leather belts for more than a decade, offering unique designs to local customers. Michael Stewart handcrafts belts of different widths, colors and styles from his workshop, putting his personal touch on each piece. "Everything I make is made with cowhide," Stewart said. He rounds, stains, carves and punches the belts to custom sizes for his customers. "Different widths, colors, I do some stitch work on some of my belts," Stewart said.
Crouch community rallies to support family after teen dies in mobile home fire

1 month ago | kivitv.com | Brady Caskey

CROUCH, Idaho - The Crouch community is banding together to support a local family whose 15-year-old grandson died in a devastating fire Sunday night. Marla Smith, a server at Longhorn in Crouch, returned home to nearby Terrace Lakes after her Sunday night shift to find her house engulfed in flames. "When she arrived home, the house was engulfed in flames. She is at a complete loss. She lost her grandson. She lost everything she owns. Her house is dirt," said Katina Nelson, owner of Longhorn.