Kate Jacobson

Boise

Digital Content Producer at KIVI-TV (Nampa, ID)

Digital Content Producer @IdahoNews6

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Boise Fire water rescue boat flips during training, no injuries reported

3 days ago | kivitv.com | Kate Jacobson

BOISE, Idaho - Boise Fire's water rescue boat flipped in the Boise River during a scheduled training exercise on Sunday. Fortunately, Boise Fire says that all personnel are safe and no injuries were reported. The department worked with a local towing company to recover the boat from the river and is now conducting a full review to understand the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Downtown Boise's Rediscovered Books set to relocate this summer

1 week ago | kivitv.com | Kate Jacobson

BOISE, Idaho - Rediscovered Books is relocating its storefront this summer, marking the end of a 14-year run at the store's current 8th Street location. The new site, situated at the corner of 16th and Grove, will open its doors to the community in July. The new location is just a 10-minute walk from 8th Street and features a dedicated parking lot for customers. The upgraded space includes a larger sales floor and a dedicated area for events.
Idaho State Board of Education approves tuition increase across Idaho's universities

1 week ago | kivitv.com | Kate Jacobson

BOISE, Idaho - The Idaho State Board of Education has approved a 3.5% tuition and fee increase across Idaho's 4-year institutions. The change was approved by the board on Friday during a special meeting. "We have to keep in mind that where our institutions are starting from is a position of incredible affordability, we have some of the lowest cost tuition rates in the entire nation," Board President Kurt Liebich said in a press release. "Inflation is real.
Two arrests at Wood River Middle School, gun found in backpack

1 week ago | kivitv.com | Kate Jacobson

BLAINE COUNTY, Idaho - A 32-year-old man was arrested Friday after refusing to leave Wood River Middle School, triggering a campus security lockdown. Fidel Ruiz-Ramos of Picabo was taken into custody after he allegedly ignored a no-trespass warning and refused to leave the school's south parking lot, according to Hailey Police. School officials placed the middle school on "secure campus" status at 8:37 a.m. after reports of a suspicious person on school grounds.
Vehicle vs. bus crash on Ustick Road sends 3 to the hospital, including 2 students

2 weeks ago | kivitv.com | Kate Jacobson

CANYON COUNTY, Idaho - Canyon County dispatch responded to a vehicle vs. bus crash on Ustick Road just after 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday. A vehicle collided with a school bus on the 2600 block of Ustick Road, leaving three people with minor injuries and causing a road closure on Wednesday morning.
Boise Police searching for missing 16-year-old

2 weeks ago | kivitv.com | Kate Jacobson

BOISE, Idaho - Boise Police are searching for missing 16-year-old Kie, who police say is believed to be a runaway. They were last seen on Wednesday, April 23, near Libby Lane in Boise. Kie has dark hair and is roughly 5'5, and 160-170 lbs. Boise Police say that they have conducted an area search and are currently working with family and friends to determine other possible locations. If you've seen Kie or have any information about their whereabouts, contact Ada County Dispatch at 208-377-6790.
Federal judge extends freeze on parts of Idaho immigration law

2 weeks ago | kivitv.com | Kate Jacobson

BOISE, Idaho - A federal judge has extended a freeze on part of a new immigration law in Idaho, halting enforcement at the state level. U.S. District Judge Amanda Brailsford issued the preliminary injunction on Tuesday after previously putting a temporary restraining order on House Bill 83 hours after it took effect.
Driver and dog killed in multi-vehicle crash at Ann Morrison Park entrance

2 weeks ago | kivitv.com | Kate Jacobson

BOISE, Idaho - On Tuesday, Boise Police responded to a multi-vehicle injury crash on Americana Boulevard at the entrance to Ann Morrison Park. An adult male driver and a dog riding in one of the cars passed away from their injuries. Americana was closed between Crescent Rim and Shoreline while police investigated and cleared the scene. Police say that a pickup truck heading northbound on Americana struck a car turning left into the park from southbound Americana.
Judge denies additional motion to strike death penalty in Kohberger case

2 weeks ago | kivitv.com | Kate Jacobson

ADA COUNTY, Idaho - The defense for Bryan Kohberger, the man accused of murdering four University of Idaho students in 2022, has been denied an additional motion to strike the death penalty in the upcoming trial. The defense argued in the motion that the discovery from the state has been "voluminous and unorganized," which they say violates Kohberger's right to due process because the defense hasn't had time to "meaningfully review and investigate" the evidence.
Federal judge blocks Idaho executions until media access is improved

2 weeks ago | kivitv.com | Kate Jacobson

BOISE, Idaho - A federal judge issued a temporary injunction on Tuesday to prohibit Idaho from carrying out the death penalty until media access is increased in the room where preparation for lethal injection takes place. A judge ruled that the Idaho Department of Corrections needs to upgrade the area where executions occur to ensure that the media can see and hear what happens both before and after an execution, as well as during the execution itself.