Idaho bill proposes firing squad
Nampa Fire began working on the programs after its EMS chief's near-fatal heart attack last fall. NAMPA, Idaho — After its EMS chief miraculously survived a windowmaker heart attack last fall, the Nampa Fire District is launching two new programs in hopes of increasing access to AEDs in the community.
The Nampa Bomb Squad, one of only four in Idaho, tackles HAZMAT and bomb-related calls across six counties. See how they gear up and handle explosive threats with state and federal support.
A Nampa legislator wants to make death by firing squad the primary way of administering the death penalty in Idaho. Rep. Bruce Skaug, R-Nampa, introduced the legislation to the Idaho House Judiciary,
The hotel that Nampa EMS Chief Tom Wright was staying in did not have an AED, but thankfully an EMS chief from another department did
House newcomer brings forward a familiar proposal prohibiting government entities from requiring face coverings
Nampa's Resto Clean is stepping in to help Southern California wildfire victims. Donations of love letters and essentials are being collected at various locations. #LoveIdaho #WildfireRelief
Bank of Idaho has four locations in the Treasure Valley. Soon, those branches will operate under the Mountain West Bank name.
NAMPA, Idaho — The city supports a planned Tractor Supply Co. distribution center near the Nampa-Caldwell border but not some of its residents. The project, known as "Project Spud," will be located on 116 acres at the northeast corner of Midland and Ustick roads.
Rep. Bruce Skaug said passing the bill is a way to be tough on marijuana when most of Idaho's neighboring states allow some form of cannabis.
JFAC is also debating pay increases for Idaho’s 25,000 state employees, but those discussions devolved on Thursday and the committee didn’t take action on any of the considered proposals.
U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit announced the outcomes in two separate cases in which the defendants were sentenced to 19.5 years and 6.5 years in federal prison, respectively, for sex crimes against minor children.