Stephanie Smith

Local & Regional Safely donate to help Oklahoma victims (Video)

By Stephanie Smith Published: May 21, 2013 at 10:57 PM MDT Last Updated: May 21, 2013 at 10:57 PM MDT

It's hard to believe that someone would use a tragedy to rip you off, but every time a major disaster happens there are crooks out there just looking to take advantage of you.

Local & Regional BBB: Yeah...'The check is bogus' (Video)

By Stephanie Smith Published: May 20, 2013 at 10:49 PM MDT Last Updated: May 21, 2013 at 8:08 AM MDT

A Boise woman saw an ad on Craigslist offering money in exchange for placing a Monster Energy Drink ad on her car.

Local & Regional Snakes slithering in the foothills (Video)

By Stephanie Smith Published: May 20, 2013 at 10:35 PM MDT Last Updated: May 20, 2013 at 10:35 PM MDT

It's the perfect weather and time of year to see snakes in the Treasure Valley.

Local & Regional Cuts continue for Nampa School District, superintendent resigns (Video)

By Stephanie Smith Published: May 14, 2013 at 11:08 PM MDT Last Updated: May 15, 2013 at 8:28 AM MDT

Another plan to help balance the budget was announced at Tuesday's Nampa School Board meeting.

Local & Regional River Safety: 'Too much drinking and too little life jackets' (Video)

By Stephanie Smith Published: May 12, 2013 at 9:33 PM MDT Last Updated: May 13, 2013 at 8:12 AM MDT

The cold water of the Boise river is hard to resist on hot days. But every summer firefighters have to rescue people from the water.

Local & Regional Meridian Animal Shelter likely to close (Video)

By Stephanie Smith Published: May 6, 2013 at 10:23 PM MDT Last Updated: May 6, 2013 at 10:27 PM MDT

MERIDIAN, Idaho - The Meridian Animal Shelter is located right next to a waste water treatment plant. The city has plans to expand the plant. Now the shelter might close, opting to work with the Idaho Humane Society instead.

Local & Regional Father on a mission to end bullying (Video)

By Stephanie Smith Published: May 5, 2013 at 10:37 PM MDT Last Updated: May 5, 2013 at 10:37 PM MDT

Joe Bell's 15 year old son Jadin, committed suicide earlier this year after being bullied for being gay.

Local & Regional Motorcycle awareness rally draws hundreds

By Stephanie Smith Published: May 4, 2013 at 10:21 PM MDT Last Updated: May 4, 2013 at 10:21 PM MDT

More than 500 bikers gathered at Sandy Point Park and then rode to the Statehouse.

Local & Regional Police warn about plastic bottle bombs (Video)

By Stephanie Smith Published: Apr 29, 2013 at 10:34 PM MDT Last Updated: Apr 29, 2013 at 10:34 PM MDT

A homemade explosive was found by a 13 year old this weekend. Now police are warning residents to be on the look out for plastic bottles left in yards and streets.

Local & Regional Mom who lost kids because of pot: 'I am not a criminal' (Video)

By Stephanie Smith and KBOI Web Staff Published: Apr 29, 2013 at 5:34 PM MDT Last Updated: Apr 29, 2013 at 7:19 PM MDT

The incident began at Whitney Elementary. That's where the Rhineharts say one of their sons was accused of having marijuana on the play ground.

Local & Regional Suspicious fires burn Emmett Churches

By Stephanie Smith Published: Apr 28, 2013 at 7:52 PM MDT Last Updated: Apr 28, 2013 at 8:27 PM MDT

Two suspicious fires burned the Community Bible Church and First Baptist Church Saturday morning. And now arson signs are posted on both buildings.

Local & Regional Upgrades coming to Simplot Sports Complex (Video)

By Stephanie Smith Published: Apr 22, 2013 at 10:19 PM MDT Last Updated: Apr 22, 2013 at 10:19 PM MDT

Parks and Rec's new plan includes more parking, restrooms, covered picnic areas for shade, and new buildings for concessions and meetings.

Local & Regional Sun Valley owner Robert Earl Holding dies (Video)

By Stephanie Smith Published: Apr 21, 2013 at 10:22 PM MDT Last Updated: Apr 22, 2013 at 10:28 AM MDT

Billionaire Robert Earl Holding dies at the age of 86.

Local & Regional Body found in Snake River

By Stephanie Smith Published: Apr 13, 2013 at 10:35 PM MDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 1:23 PM MDT

The Ada County Sheriff's Office says they have recovered the body of a man found in the Snake River near Swan Falls Dam Saturday evening.

Local & Regional New stores and restaurants moving to Meridian

By Stephanie Smith Published: Apr 13, 2013 at 6:29 PM MDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 1:23 PM MDT

A new shopping center on Eagle Road will open in October. It's called The Village at Meridian.

Family Matters Food bank low on donations (Video)

By Stephanie Smith Published: Apr 9, 2013 at 6:20 PM MDT Last Updated: Apr 10, 2013 at 10:58 AM MDT

The Idaho Foodbank needs help filling their shelves. You can help during Drive Drop and Donate on April 19.

Local & Regional Garden City debates law cracking down on parties

By Stephanie Smith Published: Apr 8, 2013 at 10:59 PM MDT Last Updated: Apr 8, 2013 at 10:59 PM MDT

If the new ordinance passes, violators could faces fines and even jail time.

Local & Regional Canals: 'They are not safe' (Video)

By Stephanie Smith Published: Apr 7, 2013 at 10:27 PM MDT Last Updated: Apr 8, 2013 at 7:57 AM MDT

Monday the Pioneer Irrigation District and the Meridian and Nampa Irrigation District will begin diverting water into canals for the first time this year.

Local & Regional Search suspended for missing swimmer (Video)

By Stephanie Smith Published: Apr 6, 2013 at 10:29 PM MDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 1:23 PM MDT

The search for a missing swimming at Swan Falls Dam has been suspended.

Local & Regional The Davis Cup, Family Style (Video)

By Stephanie Smith Published: Apr 2, 2013 at 10:42 PM MDT Last Updated: Apr 2, 2013 at 10:42 PM MDT

A family fun night was held Tuesday at CenturyLink Arena. Kids got to play tennis with member of the BSU tennis team.

Local & Regional Cancer survivor: "It's a life saver!" (Video)

By Stephanie Smith Published: Apr 1, 2013 at 10:37 PM MDT Last Updated: Apr 1, 2013 at 10:37 PM MDT

The American Cancer Society is cutting funding to youth camps and that includes Camp Rainbow Gold near Sun Valley. The camp helps about 300 children diagnosed with cancer and their families each year.

Newslinks Camp Rainbow Gold

By Stephanie Smith Published: Apr 1, 2013 at 4:11 PM MDT Last Updated: Apr 1, 2013 at 4:11 PM MDT

Local & Regional Same-sex couple: "We are a legitimate family" (Video)

By Stephanie Smith Published: Mar 26, 2013 at 10:35 PM MDT Last Updated: Mar 26, 2013 at 10:35 PM MDT

Lori and Teresa Burke-Ellet have been together for over 10 years. They already have a civil-union and a church wedding but now they are looking forward to the day that the law recognizes their marriage.

Local & Regional Helping people grieve online (Video)

By Stephanie Smith Published: Mar 26, 2013 at 6:02 PM MDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 1:24 PM MDT

A Nampa funeral home can now broadcast services on the web.

Local & Regional Bond set for $100K for high speed chase suspect (Video)

By Stephanie Smith Published: Mar 25, 2013 at 5:03 PM MDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 1:22 PM MDT

The judge set her bond at $100,000. She is scheduled to be back in court on April 8 for a preliminary hearing.