Katie Kloppenburg

Boise

Digital Content Coordinator at Boise State Public Radio (Boise, ID)

Digital content & social media @ Boise State Public Radio. Probably outside. Lover of french fries & cats.

Articles

What you need to know about filing your taxes in Idaho

2 months ago | boisestatepublicradio.org | Katie Kloppenburg

Idaho's tax season has begun, and if you're new to the state or just need a refresher on how to file your taxes, we have you covered. You can file your taxes starting on Monday, Jan. 27, 2025. The Idaho State Tax Commission says the state expects to process over 1.03 million income tax returns in 2025. The commission also says it is participating in the IRS Direct File program and an estimated 210,000 Idaho taxpayers will be eligible to use the free program. Am I required to file?
Four Idaho chefs from Boise, Caldwell and Stanley named semifinalists for James Beard Award

Jan 22, 2025 | boisestatepublicradio.org | Katie Kloppenburg

Four chefs from Idaho have been named semifinalists for the 2025 James Beard Award in the Best Chef (Mountain) division. Other chefs in the division come from Montana, Utah, Colorado and Wyoming. The Idaho semifinalists are Benjamin Barlow of the Stanley Supper Club in Stanley, Salvador Alamilla of Amano in Caldwell, Rémi Courcenet and Nathan Whitley of Terroir in Boise and Cal Elliott of The Avery in Boise. Amano said on Instagram they are grateful to be nominated among the other restaurants.
Hundreds show up to Idaho Women's March

Jan 21, 2025 | boisestatepublicradio.org | Katie Kloppenburg

Hundreds of people showed up Saturday for the Idaho Women’s March on the Idaho Statehouse steps. Women's Marches started in 2017 after President Donald Trump's first inauguration. Nearly five million people across the United States participated, making it at the time the largest single-day protest in United States history, according to the national Women's March. Rep. Sonia Galaviz (D-Boise), Sen.
Idaho sending resources to assist with Southern California wildfires

Jan 9, 2025 | boisestatepublicradio.org | Katie Kloppenburg

The State of Idaho is sending five task forces to assist with the wildfires burning near Los Angeles. Crews are leaving Thursday morning, including 104 firefighters and 25 fire engines. The task forces are being sent from fire agencies across Idaho, including areas like Emmett, Kootenai County and the Idaho National Laboratory, according to a news release from the Idaho Office of Emergency Management (IOEM).
Stella's Ice Cream ordered to pay penalty related to endangering children

Dec 12, 2024 | boisestatepublicradio.org | Katie Kloppenburg

Stella's Ice Cream locations in Boise, Caldwell, Eagle and Nampa are facing civil money penalties assessed by the U.S. Department of Labor after finding the safety of children was put at risk, by having them perform dangerous tasks and work later than legally allowed. Investigators say "dozens of employed children" operated industrial mixers, drove delivery vans and worked during times forbidden by law, according to a news release.
Where to find warming shelters across the Treasure Valley

Dec 10, 2024 | boisestatepublicradio.org | Katie Kloppenburg

The winter cold has arrived in Boise and across Idaho. The cities of Boise, Nampa and Caldwell all have several locations open to the public where those without homes can go and stay warm, as well as access additional resources. Our Path Home has provided the following tips to stay warm while out in the cold: Seek shelter in warm spaces or stay dry and out of the wind. Layer clothing and avoid cotton.
Idaho judge rules Bryan Kohberger can face the death penalty

Nov 21, 2024 | boisestatepublicradio.org | Katie Kloppenburg

Judge Steven Hippler ruled Wednesday that Bryan Kohberger, the man charged with killing four University of Idaho students, can face the death penalty. Earlier this month, Kohberger’s public defense team attacked the death penalty from multiple angles, arguing it is arbitrary, unconstitutional, violates international law and that waiting on death row for years or decades wondering if you’d get lethal injection or firing squad if the state couldn’t get the right drugs was unfair.
Timeline: Two years after the University of Idaho murders, here’s where things stand

Nov 12, 2024 | boisestatepublicradio.org | Timothy Snyder |Katie Kloppenburg

Four University of Idaho students were found dead in a home not far from the university campus two years ago on Nov. 13, 2022. Police determined they were victims of homicide, and did not identify and catch a suspect until the end of December in Pennsylvania. Madison Mogen (21), Kaylee Goncalves (21) and Xana Kernodle (20) lived at the house, and Kernodle’s boyfriend Ethan Chapin (20) was staying at the home that night.
Idaho Supreme Court says second attempt to execute Creech does not meet 'cruel and unusual punishment'

Nov 5, 2024 | boisestatepublicradio.org | Katie Kloppenburg

The Idaho Supreme Court held Tuesday night that a second execution attempt of Thomas Creech does not amount to cruel and unusual punishment or imposing multiple punishments for the same offense. Earlier Tuesday, a federal judge in the district of Arizona said he will block the scheduled execution of Creech, according to the Idaho Statesman. U.S. District Judge G. Murray Snow said in court that a second execution attempt would constitute cruel and unusual punishment.
Live election results from across Idaho

Nov 4, 2024 | boisestatepublicradio.org | George Prentice |Katie Kloppenburg

With near record-setting early voting over, Idaho is set to head to the polls on Election Day. Most ballots will be cast on Tuesday in every corner of Idaho, with local and regional contests, every seat of the legislature, a statewide proposition and constitutional amendmnet to be decided, in addition to the presidential election. Poll workers will be on the job well before sunrise, through the day and into the night.