Karen Lehr

Boise

Executive Reporter at KIVI-TV (Nampa, ID)

Articles

Family files $10M lawsuit against St. Lukes, multiple agencies

May 16, 2024 | kivitv.com | Cooper McCauley |Karen Lehr |Jonas Cooper McCauley

BOISE, Idaho — Two lawsuits filed in federal court in March accuse almost a dozen Treasure Valley individuals and agencies of mishandling a child welfare case in 2022 that led to protests, arrests, and a brief lockdown at a local hospital.
BODYCAM IMAGES: Twin Falls PD shares more on arrest of two fugitives after prison escape and manhunt

Mar 22, 2024 | kivitv.com | Karen Lehr

TWIN FALLS, Idaho — The Twin Falls Police Department is sharing new information about the arrest of escaped IDOC inmate, Skylar Meade, who was arrested Thursday afternoon after escaping IDOC custody at Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center in Boise early Wednesday morning.
Three officers injured, two armed suspects on the run in Idaho

Mar 21, 2024 | kpax.com | Karen Lehr |Danny Flynn

Officers are looking for two "armed and dangerous" suspects after a shooting in the ambulance bay of Saint Alphonsus in what Boise Police Chief Ron Winegar called “a coordinated attack" and an "ambush on officers."Ultimately an inmate escaped with a second suspect, and three corrections officers were injured by gunfire. Officials say inmate Skylar Meade was exhibiting "self-injurious behavior" Tuesday night around 9:30 p.m. that needed emergency medical attention.
3 officers injured, two armed suspects on the run in Idaho

Mar 20, 2024 | krtv.com | Karen Lehr |Danny Flynn

Officers are looking for two "armed and dangerous" suspects after a shooting in the ambulance bay of Saint Alphonsus in what Boise Police Chief Ron Winegar called “a coordinated attack" and an "ambush on officers."Ultimately an inmate escaped with a second suspect, and three corrections officers were injured by gunfire. Officials say inmate Skylar Meade was exhibiting "self-injurious behavior" Tuesday night around 9:30 p.m. that needed emergency medical attention.
Made in Idaho: Meet the cosmetic creator behind Caldwell-based Leyva Beauty

Sep 14, 2023 | ourcommunitynow.com | Karen Lehr
Hearts to Horses offers equine-assisted psychotherapy for mental health treatment

Sep 7, 2023 | ktvz.com | Karen Lehr

By Karen LehrClick here for updates on this story KUNA, Idaho (KIVI) — We all know the importance of addressing our mental health, but what works for one person might not always work for another. Dan Ault is a licensed clinical social worker in Kuna who offers equine-assisted psychotherapy at Hearts to Horses LLC. He offers hour-long therapy sessions at his Kuna property where horses are incorporated into outdoor individual or group sessions.
Lawyers complete jury selection in trial for Lori Vallow Daybell

Apr 7, 2023 | ktvz.com | Karen Lehr

By Karen LehrClick here for updates on this story BOISE, Idaho (KIVI) — Lawyers have completed jury selection in the trial for Lori Vallow Daybell. The group of 18 jurors — 10 men, 8 women — was finalized Friday ahead of Monday’s opening arguments. Each day this week, dozens of Ada County residents were questioned at the courthouse about their ability to remain fair and impartial if chosen to serve on the jury for the high-profile trial expected to last eight weeks.
Lawyers complete first phase of jury selection in trial for Lori Vallow Daybell

Apr 6, 2023 | fox13now.com | Karen Lehr

BOISE, Idaho - Lawyers have completed the first phase of jury selection in the trial for Lori Vallow Daybell. The group of 18 jurors will be finalized Friday ahead of Monday's opening arguments. Each day this week, dozens of Ada County residents were questioned at the courthouse about their ability to remain fair and impartial if chosen to serve on the jury for the high-profile trial expected to last eight weeks.
Judge rules victim's grandmother can attend Lori Vallow Daybell trial

Apr 6, 2023 | fox13now.com | Karen Lehr

BOISE, Idaho - A judge has ruled JJ Vallow's biological grandmother, Kay Woodcock, will be permitted to attend the trial for Lori Vallow Daybell, among other family members. The eastern Idaho mom is accused of killing 7-year-old JJ and his 17-year-old sister, Tylee Ryan, in September 2019. She's also charged with conspiring to kill her husband's Chad Daybell's previous wife, Tammy Daybell in October 2019.
Day 3 Jury Selection: Trial for Lori Vallow Daybell

Apr 5, 2023 | kivitv.com | Karen Lehr

BOISE, Idaho — Wednesday marks day 3 for jury selection in the trial of Lori Vallow Daybell. The eastern Idaho mom is facing multiple murder charges related to the 2019 deaths of her two children, JJ Vallow and Tylee Ryan, and her husband's previous wife, Tammy Daybell. The jury selection process started Monday. We entered Wednesday's proceedings with 30 jurors who have moved forward from Monday and Tuesday's questioning.