Multiple altercations at Charlie Kirk Vigil

State Capitol | September 10 | Gem State Brief (IG)

There were multiple fights at the Charlie Kirk Vigil held at the Capitol last night. The most explosive was when Terry Wilson, leader of the local BLM chapter, drove through the vigil on a scooter yelling 'F*** Charlie Kirk'. Wilson was tackled to the ground by vigil attendees but was ultimately unharmed. He continued shouting obscenities at the crowd until he was arrested and booked for disturbing the peace, concealed carry without a license, and possession of marijuana.

Idaho man shoots two who he accused of breaking into his shed

Lapwai | September 6 | KTVB

Christian Forslof of Lapwai has been arrested for second degree murder and other charges by Nez Perce County Sheriff's Office. Forslof pursued two individuals who he claimed had attempted to break into his shed. Catching them a quarter-mile from his house, he attempted to hold them at gunpoint, and fired on them, killing one and wounding a second.

In-N-Out permit appeal denied by Meridian City Council

Meridian City Hall | September 9 | KTVB

After being denied by the Meridian Planning and Zoning Commission in April, In-N-Out appealed to the Meridian City Council with a modified application for a location on 10 Mile and Chinden. On Tuesday, following another round of public comment, the City Council denied the permit due to traffic concerns.

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Nampa City Council considers sale of Ford Idaho Center

Idaho Center | September 8 | Idaho News

The City of Nampa has released a Request for Solicitation to gauge if there are interested buyers for the 12,000 seat arena in northeast Nampa. The City Council says that any potential buyers will be evaluated to ensure they will serve the best interests of the community in their use for the facility.

Idaho July tax revenue revised up, August meets projections

State Capitol | September 10 | Department of Financial Management

The exceptionally low July tax collection numbers were revised upwards by $12 million, changing a near $40 million miss to a $27 million miss. August collections came in $4 million above projections, driven by above average sales tax. NOTE: The official report from the state (cited below) has numerous contradictions between tabular and summarized data, it is likely to be revised. Numbers reported here are from the tabular data.

Jinkies! Skeleton found in Oddfellow's closet

State Capitol | September 3 | KTVB

During renovations at the Oddfellows lodge in Silver City, a hidden room with skeletal remains was found. The remains were laid out in a manner that appeared to be a ritual.

Costco considering new location in Eagle

Eagle and Hill | September 3 | Boise Dev

Costco has prepared an initial site plan for a new location on ID 55 and Hill Rd. The plan has yet to be submitted for formal approval, but if it is, it would represent the 5th Costco in the Treasure Valley (3 currently operating and a 4th near Kuna pending approval).

AC Boise set new USL record for season ticket deposits

Expo Idaho | September 9 | Idaho News

AC Boise, a new USL professional soccer team set to play its first season in the spring of 2026, has received a record setting 6,250 season ticket deposits. The team's home games will be played at a new stadium being built on top of the former Les Bois horse track.

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