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Thursday, June 12th, 2025
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Good morning, Nampa. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 12th of June.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Using advanced DNA and ballistics testing, police arrested 54-year-old Mark Neal for the 2015 murder of Akrian Evans — evidence linked a bullet from Evans’ head to a damaged revolver found at Neal’s home — and he remains in custody with a preliminary hearing set for June 24. KIVI
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A new SmartAsset study shows that an Idaho individual must earn $96,429 a year to live comfortably and a family of four needs $223,142 to cover all expenses — the state ranks 24th among 50 states in the income required for a balanced budget. KIVI
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Senator Mike Crapo introduced a bipartisan bill in May to expand broadband access in rural Idaho by broadening the FCC's Universal Service Fund using a new tax on large tech companies—only those with over 3% market share and more than $5 billion in annual revenue will be assessed. He said the legislation may advance once Congress finishes work on a major government reform package. KTVB
- ➤ Today, the Idaho Transportation Department will shift traffic on Karcher Road from the Middleton Road intersection through the Midway Road intersection to allow work on widening the highway to four lanes, with one lane available from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.—drivers should expect the permanent removal of acceleration and deceleration lanes as the project continues until next year. KBOI
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The U.S. Department of Agriculture approved a waiver that removes sugary drinks — candy and energy drinks — from SNAP benefits under Idaho House Bill 109, with the changes set to take effect in January 2026. Officials will soon meet with retailers to prepare for the new guidelines as part of Idaho’s efforts to improve citizen health. KBOI
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A Nampa family will move into their first home in October through a nonprofit program that removes barriers to homeownership—Noah and Taryn Duffy received special loan options from First Story, which works with NeighborWorks Boise to address the affordable housing crisis. KIVI
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8-11:30 p.m. — Orah Brandt Park — Free entry — Enjoy a fun summer movie night with family and friends on a large inflatable screen.
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Fathers Day Classic Car Show
10 AM – 1 PM — Touchmark at Meadow Lake Village — Supports Alzheimer's Association — Celebrate Father's Day with classic cars and family fun.
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Snake River Stampede
7-10 a.m. — Ford Idaho Center — $6 per plate — Enjoy a hearty breakfast and support a great cause with family and friends.
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Boise Music Festival
10 a.m. - 10 p.m. — Expo Idaho — Ticket required, kids 12 & under free — Experience a full day of diverse music and family entertainment with rides, food, and local vendors.
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