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Wednesday, January 7th, 2026
Good morning, Nampa. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 7th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Make-A-Wish Idaho will hold its 23rd annual polar bear plunge fundraiser on Saturday, Jan. 10 at Lucky Peak State Park (registration starts at Spring Shores Marina at 10 a.m.); organizers expect hundreds to join the event to help fund wishes for critically ill children. KTVB
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ GasBuddy forecasts that gas prices nationwide will average $2.97 per gallon this year—marking the fourth straight year of declining costs. Prices in Idaho are expected to range from $3.05 to $3.33, with summer months likely to see a rise. KTVB
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A mother said she sought accountability from IDHW and the Nampa Police Department after her 12-day-old baby died last December, claiming that repeated warnings + appeals were ignored and new legislation will follow in the upcoming legislative session. KBOI
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Former Boise State safety Ty Benefield committed to LSU on Tuesday, Jan. 6 after entering the transfer portal on Dec. 27, 2025. He is the only Bronco starter to transfer amid recent coaching changes and graduations. KTVB
- ➤ NBC Sports announced Idaho natives Heather Cox and Picabo Street will serve as commentators at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy; Cox from Boise will cover alpine skiing + Ski Mountaineering while Street makes her NBC Olympics debut covering women's alpine skiing, with the games set to begin on Feb. 6. KTVB
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Boise Card and Collectibles Show
10 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Nampa Civic Center — Free Admission — Explore a treasure trove of sports memorabilia and trading cards, perfect for enthusiasts and newcomers alike.
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Canyon County Kids Expo
10 AM – 4 PM — Ford Idaho Center — Family-friendly event — Explore activities, vendors, and entertainment designed for kids.
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Oliver! Musical Performance
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Nampa Civic Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the enchanting tale of Oliver Twist brought to life through song and dance.
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