Don Nelson

Boise

News Reporter at KIVI-TV (Nampa, ID)

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Conservative talk show host Charlie Kirk attracts sizeable crowd at Boise State

1 week 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 week 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

2 weeks 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

2 weeks 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

3 weeks 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

4 weeks 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.
Colston Loveland is Gooding's hometown hero

1 month ago | kivitv.com | Don Nelson

GOODING, Idaho - It is a dream for so many young football players to play in the NFL. Colston Loveland from Gooding not only has a chance, but he's also projected to be a first-round pick in the upcoming NFL Draft. I met with his high school coach and younger brother, who can't wait for April 24. I asked Gooding High School Head Coach Tanner Baumann this, "When did you and your coaching staff know that Colston was a special player?"I knew he was special right away," Baumann said.
How the Idaho Army National Guard trains for backcountry rescues

1 month ago | kivitv.com | Don Nelson

BOISE, Idaho - Idaho is full of backcountry adventure. But sometimes, fun can quickly turn into a dangerous situation. In February, we reported on a rescue in Owyhee County that brought a hunting party of four back to safety, with a coordinated effort between crews on the ground and from the air. RELATED: Missing Nampa hunters found safe after failing to return from elk hunting trip Live here, work here, serve here.
Idaho Humanitarian Aid for Ukraine prays for peace

1 month ago | kivitv.com | Don Nelson

MERIDIAN, Idaho - Rob Sturgill with Typeofwood.org is preparing for his 8 th humanitarian trip to Ukraine. But since peace talks have been put on hold since the Oval Office visit between President Trump and President Zelenskyy, Sturgill says this trip may be a little different. "The situation last time, as you know, when we were there in November, six Ballistic missiles were shot out of the sky the day we were in Dnipro," Sturgill said.