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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Boise sixth grader picks next Pope in a class assignment, and gets it right

1 week ago | kivitv.com | Jessica Davis

A sixth-grade student at Sacred Heart Catholic School in Boise had a surprising prediction come true when she randomly selected the cardinal who would become the next pope. "They were like, he's the pope, he's the pope, and they screamed it down the halls, and we were, like, 'yay he got elected,' and I was like, 'that's my guy, that's my guy.'"Olivia Fisher and her classmates were given an assignment to pick a cardinal at random who might become the next pope.
American elected Pope, Boise Catholics react with surprise and hope

1 week ago | kivitv.com | Jessica Davis

BOISE, Idaho - Robert Prevost has been elected as Pope Leo XIV, becoming the first American to lead the Roman Catholic Church. The historic selection has sparked excitement among local Catholics in Boise. "When we saw the white smoke, I think it was me, actually, I went running down the hall. White smoke, white smoke, they're going to announce a new pope," said Deacon Scott Pearhill, communications director for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Boise.
ITD offers star card pop-up services as enforcement nears

1 week ago | kivitv.com | Jessica Davis

BOISE, Idaho - Idaho residents rushing to get their Star Cards before the May 7 federal deadline now have a new option to beat the long wait times at DMV offices. The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) has opened a pop-up service center at its Chinden campus, where no appointments are needed to obtain the federally compliant ID.
Local educators adjust to math program funding cuts

2 weeks ago | kivitv.com | Jessica Davis

BOISE, Idaho - Boise State University and local schools are finding ways to continue supporting math education after federal funding for a key program was abruptly cut. A program created to help Idaho students improve their math skills no longer exists, with impacts felt at Boise State University and throughout local school districts. The Accelerate Math Learning Collaborative, based at Boise State, was established with federal funding to help students who fell behind during the pandemic.
Boise police crack down on vape shops, targeting items that could be used for illegal drugs

2 weeks ago | kivitv.com | Jessica Davis

BOISE, Idaho - Boise Police are cracking down on vape shops across the city, targeting items that could be used for illegal drug use. This is footage of Boise Police looking inside Honey Pot CBD on the Boise Bench back in March. Owners Jason and Alicia Miller called the department to see what was going on after noticing an uptick in police activity in and around their business.
Showers Sunday evening, but drier weather is on the way

2 weeks ago | kivitv.com | Jessica Davis

Rain will move into the area Sunday evening, but we'll get a break on Monday as the week starts off with cooler temperatures and dry conditions. There's another slight chance for rain on Tuesday, about a 20% chance, but overall, we'll experience a warming trend through the week. By Friday, we're looking at a high near 83 degrees. In Twin Falls, you might've felt a few raindrops here and there. That 30% rain chance will stick around through the evening and into Monday.
Hundreds gather at Boise cathedral to remember Pope Francis

3 weeks ago | kivitv.com | Jessica Davis

BOISE, Idaho - Hundreds of Idahoans gathered on Wednesday to mourn the death of Pope Francis by attending Mass at St. John's Cathedral in Boise's North End. The local Catholic parish is doing its best to honor the memory of the 266th Pope of the Roman Catholic Church. "I was surprised and not surprised because I knew he was having challenges with his health, but at the same time, I was surprised because it was the day after Easter," said Kathy Hankel, who attended the mass.
Saturday sees clouds in the afternoon, but spring temps are here to stay

3 weeks ago | kivitv.com | Jessica Davis

On Saturday, the Treasure Valley experienced a warm yet cloudy afternoon. Although the morning started with mostly clear skies, pervasive cloud cover rolled in by the mid-afternoon. Those clouds are expected to stick around overnight. RELATED: Easter Sunrise Service at Lizard Butte set to celebrate 88 Years of Tradition Easter Sunday will see similar temperatures but with less cloud cover.
Professional Bull Riding is back in Nampa!

3 weeks ago | kivitv.com | Jessica Davis

It was a Friday full of fun, competition, excitement, and bull riding. Nampa marks the penultimate stop on this year's PBR tour and continues a 14-year tradition of hosting the Professional Bull Riders. "Just the excitement, it's been a couple of years since we've been. Just the excitement of it," said Savanna Hill, one attendee. "It's always a good time," Tawna Hampton added. "Last time I was here, I want to say about 10 years ago," said Hill, "It was just as big as it is now," Hampton added.
Boise Depot celebrates 100 years of history

4 weeks ago | kivitv.com | Jessica Davis

BOISE, Idaho - It's a party at the Boise Bench. I'm your neighborhood reporter, Jessica Davis, and we're going back to the roaring 20s. That's the theme of the Boise Depot's centennial celebration. A century ago, the first train pulled into the station, kicking off a chapter of history that still echoes through Boise today. Michael Johnson says, "My dad was here in 1925, the opening of it, and I just thought I should show up for him. He's no longer with us, and he pointed out where he stood.