KBOI-TV (Boise, ID)

KBOI-TV is a CBS-affiliated television station serving Idaho's Treasure Valley, with its license based in Boise. It transmits a high-definition digital signal on VHF channel 9, appearing as virtual channel 2.1 through PSIP. The station’s transmitter is located at the summit of the Bogus Basin ski area in Boise County. Viewers can also watch KBOI on Cable One channel 8 or in high definition on digital channel 460. The station is owned by Sinclair Broadcast Group and operates alongside its sister station, the low-powered CW affiliate KYUU-LD, both of which share studios located on North 16th Street in downtown Boise. KBOI broadcasts a variety of syndicated shows, including Jeopardy, Wheel of Fortune, Dr. Phil, and programming hosted by Meredith Vieira.

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#103702

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#20783

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Idaho Pets: Meet pets in need of their forever homes

1 week ago | idahonews.com | Ashley Carter

Boise, ID (CBS2) — It's time for Idaho Pets! Let's take a look at some furry friends at the Idaho Humane Society who are in need of forever homes. Meet Mochi, a 7-year-old retriever labrador mix!Meet Mochi: Courtesy: Idaho Humane SocietyShe's 44 pounds, house-trained, and good with kids.
Millions of honey bees escape after semi-truck overturns in Whatcom County

1 week ago | idahonews.com | Denise Whitaker

WHATCOM COUNTY, Wash. — CORRECTION: The Whatcom County Sheriff's Office now says 250 million bees did not escape, but 14 million. The correction was posted on the sheriff's office Facebook page Saturday morning. A buzz-worthy story is unfolding in Whatcom County, where 14 million bees escaped after a commercial truck carrying about 70,000 pounds of honey bee hives lost part of its load early Friday.
Media town hall raises logistical concerns for Kohberger murder trial

1 week ago | idahonews.com | Dakota Castets-Didier

BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — A media town hall hosted by the Ada County Fourth District Court for Bryan Kohberger's quadruple murder case highlighted several logistical issues, particularly concerning parking and space for media setup. The virtual session, attended by over a hundred media members, allowed direct questioning of a judge.
Bryan Kohberger defense seeks trial delay amid alternate perpetrator claims

2 weeks ago | idahonews.com | Dakota Castets-Didier

BOISE, ID (CBS2) — Friday marks the deadline for Bryan Kohberger's defense team to submit additional evidence supporting their alternate perpetrator theory. This week, the defense is also requesting a postponement of the trial, which is scheduled to begin in August.
Boise police urge vigilance as '100 deadliest days' approach

2 weeks ago | idahonews.com | Dakota Castets-Didier

BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — As the "100 deadliest days" of the year approach, Boise Police urges residents to remain vigilant on the roads, particularly against impaired driving. This period spans from Memorial Day to Labor Day and is notorious for a spike in road crashes in Idaho and nationwide.
NOAA predicts above average 2025 Atlantic hurricane season

2 weeks ago | idahonews.com | Julia Haley

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season will be above average. NOAA officials announced their 2025 Atlantic hurricane season forecast Thursday morning during a news conference at the Jefferson Parish Emergency Operations Center in Gretna, Louisiana. The forecast expects 13-19 named storms. Of those storms, 6-10 will be hurricanes, and 3-5 storms are expected to be major hurricanes.
Settlers Canal Path opens, enhancing Boise's park accessibility

2 weeks ago | idahonews.com | Dakota Castets-Didier

BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — Settlers Canal Path, a unique blend of trail and park, officially opened and offers a new recreational space connecting communities around the area. The park follows Settlers Canal and is part of Mayor Lauren McLean's initiative to ensure every Boise resident can access a park within a ten-minute walk. Mayor Lauren McLean cuts the ribbon opening Settlers Canal Path park and marking Boise's 100th park in the city, May 21, 2025.
Civil lawsuit accuses BYU quarterback Jake Retzlaff of sexual assault

2 weeks ago | idahonews.com | Jared Turner

PROVO, Utah (KUTV) — A Salt Lake County woman has filed a civil lawsuit accusing BYU starting quarterback Jake Retzlaff of sexual assault. The lawsuit was filed Wednesday in Third Judicial District Court. Retzlaff has not been criminally charged. According to the lawsuit, the woman, identified only as Jane Doe, said Retzlaff assaulted her in November 2023 at his apartment. She and a friend went visited his apartment to “hang out and play video games,” the lawsuit stated.
Bryan Kohberger's defense submits evidence of alternate perpetrator in Idaho murders

2 weeks ago | idahonews.com | Dakota Castets-Didier

BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — Bryan Kohberger's defense team has introduced a theory suggesting an "alternate perpetrator" in the 2022 murders of four University of Idaho students. The defense now faces the challenge of justifying the admissibility of this theory in court, a process that legal experts say could be complex. "Alternate perpetrator is kinda the idea that somebody else did it," said legal expert Ryan Black.
Idaho Pets: Furry friends in need of forever homes

3 weeks ago | idahonews.com | Ashley Carter

Boise, Idaho (CBS2) — It's time for Idaho Pets! We're introducing you to some adorable animals from the West Valley Humane Society who are eagerly waiting for their forever homes!Meet Sailor, a 2-year-old Australian cattle dog mix. Sailor- Courtesy: West Valley Humane SocietyThe West Valley Humane Society says, "This high-energy guy is looking for an experienced, patient family who can provide him with the exercise, attention, and consistency he needs to thrive.