Brady Caskey

Carlsbad

Multimedia Journalist at KIVI-TV (Nampa, ID)

Cal Poly SLO, Videographer

Articles

Crouch community rallies to support family after teen dies in mobile home fire

1 week 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.
94-year-old Army veteran returns home from honor flight to Washington DC

1 week ago | kivitv.com | Brady Caskey

BOISE AIRPORT, Idaho - A 94-year-old Army veteran has returned to Boise after experiencing what he calls "one of the most moving experiences" of his life during an honor flight to Washington DC. Robert Levy, who served in the U.S. Army and National Guard for nearly 17 years, was among 80 veterans from across the country who traveled to the nation's capital to visit military monuments and memorials. "I was in the service 16 years, nine months and 23 days... but who keeps track," Levy said.
ISDA prepares to fight Caldwell's invasive Japanese Beetle population

2 weeks ago | kivitv.com | Brady Caskey

CALDWELL, Idaho - Caldwell neighborhoods are full of green lawns and blooming flowers, but underneath this grass lives something that could destroy it all - the invasive Japanese beetle. The Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) is working to stop these destructive pests from wreaking havoc in the state. "How bad is it?" I asked. "Well, they kind of wiped everything out," said Fidencio Mercado, who is unfortunately all too familiar with the Japanese beetle.
New BOI Sunflower Program helps travelers with hidden disabilities fly smoothly

2 weeks ago | kivitv.com | Brady Caskey

BOISE AIRPORT, Idaho - A nationwide program to help people with unseen disabilities travel smoothly is now here in Boise, and it all starts with a sunflower lanyard. The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program discreetly signals to airport staff that travelers may need some extra help on their journey. "There are very visible disabilities, but there are many more that are non-apparent," says Heather Zeitlin, with the City of Boise.
Drivers react to new traffic signal on one of Kuna's busiest roads

2 weeks ago | kivitv.com | Brady Caskey

KUNA, Idaho - A new traffic light in Kuna is improving safety along Avalon Street, one of the city's busiest roads. The City of Kuna upgraded the Avalon and Kay Street intersection with $1.12 million they secured through the ITD Initiatives Program Grant. "Just the last 20 years, this place has really taken off," says Bill Doughty, who moved to Kuna in 1963. He has witnessed the number of traffic signals in town grow along with the population.
What Ada County does to protect you from bug bites and West Nile virus

2 weeks ago | kivitv.com | Brady Caskey

ADA COUNTY, Idaho - Spring brings blooming flowers, warmer weather and lots of mosquitoes to Ada County - but an Ada County crew is working in your neighborhood to keep those pesky biting bugs at bay. "We have 56,000 standing water sites mapped throughout the county," said Sam Brockway, with Ada County Weed, Pest and Mosquito Abatement. Those 56,000 standing water sites quickly become home to a warm-weather pest. "All mosquitoes require standing water to breed," said Brockway.
Catholic Diocese of Boise to hold memorial mass following the death of Pope Francis

3 weeks ago | kivitv.com | Brady Caskey

BOISE, Idaho - Catholics across the world, including here in Boise, are mourning after Pope Francis died of a stroke on Easter Monday. The Roman Catholic Diocese of Boise will host a local memorial mass to honor the Pope. "I was shocked when I heard this morning, and I think that's the reaction, even though we knew he was sick," says Deacon Scott Pearhill, the Director of Communications for the Diocese of Boise. A reaction of shock and sadness for Idahoans.
A guide on what to do with your unwanted items

3 weeks ago | kivitv.com | Brady Caskey

BOISE, Idaho - Spring cleaning is upon us and many Boise residents are looking to get rid of their unwanted items. Bulky items like couches often end up dumped on public lands, but the City of Boise has a better option for free. "We feel like we have a great value and provide a lot of services that the community wants," said Peter McCullough, with the City of Boise. Residents get access to various services for free along with their regular trash service fee.
Firefighters hang from a crane - training for technical rescues

4 weeks ago | ktvz.com | Brady Caskey

By Brady CaskeyClick here for updates on this story BOISE, Idaho (KIVI) — Firefighters from Boise, Meridian, and Eagle are training for niche technical rescue scenarios this week, like using a crane operator to execute a successful rescue. Boise Fire boasts the largest Technical Rescue Team in Idaho, which focuses on responding to calls that go beyond what average fire crews can tackle. “I think a lot of people just think we put out fires, right?” says Phil Desilet, with Boise Fire.
Idaho's rivers brace for exciting rafting season thanks to extra snowfall this winter

1 month ago | flipboard.com | Brady Caskey

4 hours agoBoise State football loses fan favorite — another starter — to transfer portalBoise State football lost a fan favorite Tuesday morning when soon-to-be senior James Ferguson-Reynolds announced his intention to enter the transfer …3 hours agoFuneral to be held for Idaho teen with autism shot 9 times by police in his yardVictor Perez, whose family said he was autistic and had cerebral palsy, was shot nine times by police after a neighbor called to report someone with a knife.