Roland Beres

3 weeks ago | kivitv.com | Roland Beres

IDAHO - The Department of Justice announced they sentenced 11 people last month following a major drug bust in Idaho in 2023. During the bust, they confiscated 48 thousand fentanyl pills. Law enforcement says our communities are safer because of it. But are we really? Senior reporter Roland Beres talked to experts about the possible unintended consequences of major drug busts. Taking dangerous and highly addictive drugs off the streets hardly seems like a bad thing.

2 months ago | kivitv.com | Roland Beres

Have you recently received a text message claiming you owe money for a missed toll? You're not alone. Deputy Attorney General Stephanie Guyon, like many others, has experienced this alarming scam firsthand. These texts are designed to frighten you into action. However, Guyon warns, "The threats are not real." If you accidentally click on the link in these messages, you could land in serious trouble.

2 months ago | kivitv.com | Roland Beres

BOISE - Treefort Music Fest gets underway next Wednesday with hundreds of bands over five days. But that's just the beginning. Forts including Yoga, Film, Ale, Comedy and much more are also available. There are a total of 13 different Forts. You can buy single event tickets, or general admission passes for the whole event. But three of the four general admission catagories are sold out. And you can see lots of music in Julia Davis Park and around town even without a ticket.

2 months ago | kivitv.com | Roland Beres

NAMPA - Rosie the Riveter is an allegorical cultural icon that, even today, symbolizes the power of women. It was a symbol used to get women involved in supporting the war effort back home by doing many jobs that were once performed only by men. This Sunday, the Warhawk Air Museum in Nampa is holding a special day in honor of Rosie the Riveter. Anyone who dresses up in Rosie garb can get in free.

Mar 3, 2025 | kivitv.com | Roland Beres

BOISE, Idaho - Idaho has always attracted Hollywood stars from Bruce Willis to Clint Eastwood. And perhaps none is more beloved than Peter Billingsley, who played Ralphie in 'A Christmas Story.' Idaho News 6's Roland Beres sat down with Billingsly to talk about the past and future of cinema in Idaho. It may be hard to forget a young Peter Billingsley in a pink bunny suit, but the man he's become is a Hollywood player who sees great things for Idaho.