Jessica Davis

Memphis

Reporter for @IdahoNews6, Former Rep. for @WBBJNews, UT Knox Alum🍊, Memphis native. Story Ideas? Email me! [email protected]

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Articles

Summer heat, clouds and mountain rain chances

1 week ago | kivitv.com | Jessica Davis

BOISE, Idaho - Happy Monday, I hope everyone enjoyed this Father's Day weekend. We're starting our morning off cool in all areas, but it's going to be another warm summer day. We'll be in the 90's across the Treasure Valley with some cloud coverage throughout the day. In the Magic Valley, we're starting our morning off with some cloud coverage and that's going to linger throughout the day, but we'll have some sunshine peaking through with most of the area in the high 80's.
Nampa protesters join nationwide 'No Kings Day' demonstration

1 week ago | kivitv.com | Jessica Davis

BOISE, Idaho - A large crowd gathered at Nampa City Hall for "No Kings Day," joining a nationwide protest against the Trump administration's policies on immigration, healthcare, education, and more.
Garden City pride shop offers clothing and community

2 weeks ago | kivitv.com | Jessica Davis

GARDEN CITY, Idaho - A new Garden City business is making it easier to support the LGBTQ+ community by shopping local during Pride Month. Queerly Collected, a resale, refashion, and custom screen-printing LGBTQ+ gift shop, recently opened inside Roots Zero Waste Market off Chinden in Garden City. "The ability to buy things locally, instead of getting things online, so that there's not a wait and also more queer stuff and less rainbow stuff," said Muff Jones, co-owner of Queerly Collected.
How Boise turns waste into valuable natural resources

3 weeks ago | kivitv.com | Jessica Davis

BOISE, Idaho - Have you wondered where everything goes after you flush the toilet? Especially after that morning coffee? It doesn't go to waste. I found out how our solid waste is transformed into valuable soil. "When you flush your toilet, it just doesn't go away," said Cindy Busche, Education Manager at Watershed Education Center.
Booth program helps young parents balance school and family

3 weeks ago | kivitv.com | Jessica Davis

BOISE, Idaho - The 19th annual Community Baby Shower supports programs like the Salvation Army's Booth Program, which provides essential resources to young parents working toward their education. The Booth Program offers an incentive store where students earn "Booth Bucks" to obtain necessary baby supplies at no personal cost. "I'm a little bit in shock. I did not think I was going to graduate high school, to be honest, until I came here," said Tannis Johnson.
Celebration of life held for 2-year-old killed in truck fire

4 weeks ago | kivitv.com | Jessica Davis

BOISE, Idaho - A community came together to celebrate the life of Onix Homer, the 2-year-old who tragically died in a truck fire in December. The Homer family chose May 29 to honor their daughter because her favorite numbers were two and nine. "She was sweet, she was silly, she loved to say no, but really in a joking and teasing way," Onix's grandfather said. The celebration of life was held at River Valley Church, where the Homer family has been members for a year.
Two new high-rises take shape in downtown Boise

1 month ago | kivitv.com | Jessica Davis

BOISE, Idaho - Boise's skyline is changing with new high-rise buildings under construction in the downtown area, including a major development along Fourth Street. Currently, there are two large-scale buildings being built on Fourth Street between Idaho and Bannock streets, bringing a mix of retail, office space, and housing to east downtown Boise. The last beam was placed on the 13-story high-rise office space to come, marking a milestone in the project.
Boise's first LatinX Pride celebrates culture and identity

1 month ago | kivitv.com | Jessica Davis

BOISE, Idaho - A new Pride festival celebrating LatinX culture and identity is happening at Cecil D. Andrus Park in Boise this weekend. The event focuses on inclusivity and uplifting the voices of the LatinX community. Jahziel Maldonado, head of programming for LatinX Pride, says the festival is about visibility and celebration. "Right now it's important to show this is who we are, this is what we do," Maldonado said.
Gem State BMX Nationals Bring 500 Riders to Caldwell

1 month ago | kivitv.com | Jessica Davis

CALDWELL, Idaho - About 500 riders are competing in this year's Gem State National, a national bike competition that's part of USA BMX Nationals, bringing riders from across the country to the Caldwell BMX track. "It's a sport that's different from any other, like a team sport. You can be on teams, but it's an individual sport," said Jen Hill, president of the Idaho BMX Board.
Boise Airport, Idaho State Police expect busy weekend

1 month ago | kivitv.com | Jessica Davis

BOISE, Idaho - The Boise Airport is expecting 28,000 travelers this holiday weekend as Memorial Day kicks off the summer travel season. Meanwhile, Idaho State Police are increasing patrols to ensure safety during what marks the beginning of the "100 Deadliest Days" on Idaho roads.