Don Nelson

Boise

News Reporter at KIVI-TV (Nampa, ID)

Today's 6 News Anchor KIVI-TV ABC affiliate

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Gem County rancher talks recovery after massive Paddock Fire

1 week ago | kivitv.com | Don Nelson

EMMETT, Idaho - Six months after the Paddock Fire destroyed thousands of acres through Gem County, we returned to talk to the same rancher, Robert Oxarango, to see how 2025 is shaping up. "It's been a super spring," Oxarango said. We first met Oxarango at his ranch north of Emmett late last summer, after the Paddock Fire swiftly burned almost 200, 000 acres in Gem County and parts of Washington and Payette Counties.
Mayor John Evans says Pro Soccer and new community park will make Garden City a destination city

3 weeks ago | kivitv.com | Don Nelson

GARDEN CITY, Idaho - When Ada County announced that pro soccer was coming to the Western Idaho Fairgrounds, it was music to the ears of Garden City Mayor John Evans. Garden City has always had an interesting relationship with its big brother, Boise. I asked the Mayor for a bit of history, and why there is a Garden City.
Two tribal casino plans are sparking debate in Mountain Home

3 weeks ago | kivitv.com | Don Nelson

MOUNTAIN HOME, Idaho - The talk of tribal casinos is heating up in Mountain Home. As we previously reported, the Sho-Pai is the only tribe in Idaho without gaming revenue, and they are teaming up with the Coeur d' Alene tribe to purchase 560 acres south of the interstate with about 40 acres outlined for the casino.
Conservative talk show host Charlie Kirk attracts sizeable crowd at Boise State

4 weeks ago | kivitv.com | Don Nelson

BOISE, Idaho - On Tuesday, conservative talk show host Charlie Kirk gathered his fans and opponents at Boise State University for a unique event that sought to engage different opinions. While the event felt like a rock concert, it was anything but. Walking onto the stage, Kirk was greeted by cheers and some boos. At one point, Kirk and a young woman went back and forth about gender identity when she asked him this.
Boise Pride Flag raises questions about enforcement of new Idaho Law

1 month ago | kivitv.com | Don Nelson

BOISE, Idaho - A pride flag outside Boise City Hall raises questions about the enforcement of a new Idaho Law - House Bill 96 that was signed into law by Governor Brad Little amends existing law to provide that a governmental entity shall only display certain flags.
Idaho House Speaker Mike Moyle talks 2025 legislative session

1 month ago | kivitv.com | Don Nelson

BOISE, Idaho - Idaho House Speaker Mike Moyle is pleased with how the 2025 Legislative wrapped up. "It was a good one. We got a lot done this year," Moyle said. "Historic tax relief income, property sales a lot being done there.
Freshmen Idaho legislators share their thoughts on 2025 session

1 month ago | kivitv.com | Don Nelson

BOISE, Idaho - The 2025 Idaho Legislative is officially done, but we wanted to hear from a couple of freshmen lawmakers about their first year, including one Republican and one Democrat. I asked Representative John Shirts (R), "Is Idaho too Republican?" "No! I don't think so," he replied. Shirts of Weiser is a fifth-generation lifelong Republican and one of 25 new lawmakers at the Statehouse.
The end of an era for the historic KFXD radio towers

1 month ago | kivitv.com | Don Nelson

MERIDIAN, Idaho - They have been part of the Treasure Valley landscape for decades - the old radio towers on Amity Road in Meridian are coming down, ending a big part of broadcast history in Idaho. The KFXD towers and building on Amity Road were an extraordinary facility, complete with a public park with picnic tables. Art Gregory, the founder of the History of Idaho Broadcasting, explains.
Work begins on Highway 55 traffic signal in Banks

1 month ago | kivitv.com | Don Nelson

BANKS, Idaho - It's been something that's been talked about for years, and now it's becoming a reality - a traffic signal at the intersection of Highway 55 and the Banks-Lowman Highway. Matt Kreizenbeck is the District Three Community Outreach coordinator for I.T.D. and says this project is a long time coming. I asked Kreizenbeck why this is something that's always brought up.
Canyon County Sheriff Donahue meets with Trump officials

1 month ago | kivitv.com | Don Nelson

CALDWELL, Idaho - Canyon County Sheriff Kieran Donahue has been an outspoken critic of our nation's border policies and how they directly affect Southwest Idaho. As President of the National Sheriffs Association, he recently went back to Washington to talk to administration officials about border security, illegal immigration, and stopping Mexican drug cartels.